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Just Made Decision to Do Mommy Makeover - Newport Beach, CA

  • posted 4 months ago
  • updated 2 months ago
  • Front look may not seem so bad for my tummy.
  • Right side view of my pretty flat breasts. Not so bad for my tummy, I think.
  • My left breast is bigger than my right one.
  • No cleavage. Sigh...
  • This is how my tummy looks when I bent down! I took the picture from below, yikes!
  • From the side while I'm bending down. My pregnancy weights came right off but any exercise couldn't help me with the excess skin :o.
  • My loose skin.
  • Right side when I bent down.
  • Left side when I bent down.

After 3 pregnancies and 3 breastfed babies, I'm...

After 3 pregnancies and 3 breastfed babies, I'm ready to do something for myself. My goal is to make my body more proportional and balance in size. Especially after they lost shape due to pregnancy and breastfeeding.

I did my research and came across to this website. Thanks to you all ladies, you helped me made my decision. It's a very resourceful website...

I'll update once we have post-op care plans sort out. Sorry that it's very long, I'm just getting excited and a little scared at the same time and I'd like to thank each of you who have posted. You ladies, gave me the courage to do so...


Please, I'm open to suggestions on how to prepare for surgery and post-op care. I'd love to hear your journey to your newself.

Until we can find a good time for me to schedule....

Until we can find a good time for me to schedule. I'm compiling things I'll need prior and post-surgery. I got my sport bras and some vitamins. I'm still undecided between silicone or saline? I'm 5' to 5'1' (not sure) and 95-98lbs. I also have a 2 year old toddler who is very attached to me. It's going to be tough!
Hopefully I can have mine sometime in July or sooner.

Step by step, I'm getting closer to the Mommy...

Step by step, I'm getting closer to the Mommy Makeover process! I did mammogram and breast ultrasound last week. The result was good! Yay! I took care my right molar that needed a root canal. Ouch! I set up a date for my surgery, which is July 15th. Pre-op will be a week before. I'm still hoping that I can do it earlier but I guess the chance is pretty low.

Also I did a measurement for my height, I'm 4'11and1/2" or close to 5' and my weight has been yo-yo-ing from 93-98lbs.

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My Doctor: Richard H. Lee, MD

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My friend and I narrowed down the list of Doctors to two in Newport Beach, CA. We made appointment with one Doctor and tried to make another appointment with Dr. Lee. I called Dr. Richard H Lee's office to make appointment but the next available one is a week away. I live out of town, so, I was a little dissapointed but my friend suggested to just go to check out the office and fill-out the forms. So, we came and I'm glad we did! The office is nice and comfortable. The staffs are very courteous. After we spoke to Robin, she actually tried to squeeze us in. Mind you, it was close to lunch time! Lo and behold, there we were in the office with Dr. Lee. Have you ever had the feeling that the person is the One? I felt that way with him. When I actually did some research and I saw the way he answered questions here, I felt so comfortable with his attitude. He seems patient, he doesn't judge and doesn't have the "Oh, I'm so important attitude". When I came for first consultation, he's very gentle spoken, great bedside manners, patient and very informative. It was just what I thought he would be. I feel comfortable and I have confidence in him. You can tell that they're very organize in handling their matters. Very professional. Another staff, Elizabeth is very accomodating as well, very nice and patient in answering my long list of questions. Due to domestic issues, I haven't scheduled my appointment. Hopefully I can do the makeover soon. On their website, these words caught my eyes..."Revive your natural beauty, Restore your confidence, Rekindle your spirit...Witness your rebirth". YES, I want to do all of those things!

Comments (9)

Where did u get that swim suit I looooove it
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Thanks Joyce. I got the swim suit from VS years ago :o. I wish someday I can wear them without fear.
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GIM!! You're tiny! Under 100lbs! I read about the words on your ps' website. It's so true isn't it?? Not trying to be supermodels here... just a semblance of normal... Just to reclaim what once was:) good thing is, it's within reach! :) good luck in trying to schedule your mm!! Looking forward to read your updates already!
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congrats on your decision to do a MM! I am doing mine 4/11. We are pretty far apart on stats as I am 5'10" tall! But looking at your pre-op pictures, I think you are going to have an awesome outcome! I look forward to following your journey.
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Thanks! I felt like it was a major decision and I'm nervous and excited at the same time. When I was reading your profile, I felt such a hugh relieve since I could relate to almost everything you said. My surgery is in July and I got most of my stuff ready already. I don't like to proscatinate as well. 10 more days until your procedure. I'm sure your result will be fabulous too!
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pictures GIM!!!!! :)
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Yes, Ling. I got it done today! Sorry for the delay :p. How are you feeling so far?
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Thanks for starting your story! What a big decision and transformation for you. We'd love to hear as many details as you're willing to share with us.

Here's what Blonde in Bluffton had to say about her first three days post op. Hopefully this will help you prepare. Please keep us updated throughout your journey.

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Hi Angiemcc, Thanks so much. I'm so glad I found this website. You ladies helped me a lot and are still continuing to do so. I'll post pre-op photos soon after my sport bras come. I'd love to pay it forward to other ladies as well... :D
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