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Updated 29 Feb 2012

Posted 28 Mar 2011

I decided to have a breast lift with implants and a mini tummy tuck because I want to feel confident again. I'm happy with the result so far. Pain is very manageable with meds. I'm still very swollen 7 days post op and getting very itchy. I have an appointment on Wednesday hoping to have the drain removed.

 

Updated on 27 Mar 2011:
So far so good. I am still very swollen after 5 days. I had a breast lift, augmentation and mini tuck. The pain has been very manageable. The drainage tube is a pain but tolerable. I get it removed on Wednesday. My stomach looks 100 times better than before and I can only imagine how it will look once the swelling subsides.



Updated on 29 Mar 2011:
Ok so I felt really good today. Cleaned the upstairs bathrooms, vacuumed, I actually enjoyed doing it. I found out very quickly that even though I feel ok, i'm not ready yet. I swelled up and feel cramps in my belly. Time to put my feet up and relax. I'm soooo tired of relaxing already. I can't wait to be fully recovered.


Updated on 30 Mar 2011:
Drains are out. Feels great. Doc said everything looks good. So happy not to have the drain; not painful but annoying.



Updated on 3 Apr 2011:
Yey. I put on my jeans today. Not tot bad for being a swollen. I'm just wondering if it's the swelling or if I put on some weight. They feel snug in the toosh--no work done there UH OH!!! I need to start working out. I feel great. I feel like I can start working out, but I will be good and follow the advice of my doctor and wait. Can't wait for summer so I can wear my BIKINI!!!!!!!! I can't wait to sit in a beach chair and not have to recline it all the way down woooohooooo.

Updated on 4 Apr 2011:
2 weeks post op and feeling amazingly great. Still a little swollen in the lower abdomen, which the doctor said would be the last to go away. Very happy I went through with this. My only regret is that it took so long to finally decide to get it done.

Updated on 11 Apr 2011:
Three week behind me. Feeling pretty good. Walked three miles today. Can't wait to start working out with weights again. Swelling is almost all gone. Sometimes if I do a lot I am swollen towards the evening. I can't wait until I can start wearing a regular bra. I'm really tired of these surgical bras and sport bras. They said to wait at least six weeks before putting on an underwire. I don't even know what my bra size is. Guessing a large C small D. I'm still wearing compression tops. I bought a flexees cami and if feels much better than that binder. Incisions are still a little sore. I still have the tape on them. Don't want to take them off until my next doctor visit. Would I do it again? Absolutely, 100%, definitely YES!

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Middletown7828 29 Mar 2011
I just went for a consultation with Dr. Rose today! Can't believe I just saw your comment. I am going to schedule the same procedures that you had! Can't believe you are up and vacuuming! I was thinking of doing it in April but I have a lot of things going on this summer and thought I should wait till September...Any advice, how did the surgury go??
readyforchange 29 Mar 2011
Honestly, I thought it was going to be a lot worse than it was. I will be going to see him tomorrow. He did a great job. My scar is super low and straight. Good Luck and go for it. His staff is super helpful too. Oh, he did a great job on my new boobs too. They were a mess. Pointing and hanging way down south-one much more than the other. He made them perfectly even. I'm very happy.
readyforchange 29 Mar 2011
have you seen the before and after pics? I posted them but cannot find them in the review. I'll try to repose
Middletown7828 29 Mar 2011
I havent been able to see your pictures. They have availability on April 18 But that's the week before Easter Sunday Were you able to go out with the Drains on. Eat dinner at someone house?? Also what kind and what size implants did you go with?
readyforchange 29 Mar 2011
You can go out with the drain. The only problem is it is hard to hide what's under your shirt. Very bulgy with the binder and drain. I don't know why my pics are not posting. I put a 5 day post op pic. I'll try reposting it. One week post is ok to walk around. Hard to sit and stand. Has to be done slowly. Walking isn't bad, a little hunched over. My implants were silicon 339cc. I'd say I'm a full c cup now. It all depends on the size you were before surgery. I was a very droopy deflated b cup before. Are you getting a full or mini tt?
readyforchange 29 Mar 2011
I guess it all depends on if you want the people you are going to be with on Easter to know you had the procedure. If you want don't, then I would suggest waiting
Middletown7828 29 Mar 2011
Im going to have a mini tt with lipo...cant wait to see your picture good luck tomorrow
Middletown7828 30 Mar 2011
Hope all went well today at the doctor's appointment/// Sorry to keep asking questions Can I ask your age and how tall you are just trying to figure out size of implants I tried on 300cc I wear a c Bra and want to keep a full c cup maybe I should try on alittle bigger?
readyforchange 30 Mar 2011
Went very well. Drain came out and feels so much better. Still swollen. About the implants.. When I was trying on the implants, I originally was going to go smaller but the nurse told me that most women wish they went one size bigger and that the difference in the next size up is only a shotglass more of silicone. Also, it depends on your size before surgery. A 339cc in small B will look very different in someone with a presurgery c-cup. The staff will help you make the best choice. I told then nurse about how you saw my post and u were there for consult, she said she wouldn't let anyone else but him performing surgery on her. Keep me posted on your decision.
readyforchange 30 Mar 2011
I'm still trying to get these pics posted and it's NOT working. sooo frustrating. I'm dealing with the support staff to try to fix this.
readyforchange 30 Mar 2011
And please feel free to ask me any questions about Dr. Rose or my procedure.
Middletown7828 30 Mar 2011
I will definitely use Dr Rose Its just a matter of when I called the office today and left a message to see if April 18 was still available. Did Dr Rose Mention anything to you about not sitting in the sun alot for a couple of months?? Thats one of the reasons my husband wants me to wait, besides we have our daughter sweet 16 in 4 months. Anyway, how does your belly button look..I saw someone comment that hers is to low now that she had a mini tt Good luck with the pictures!
readyforchange 30 Mar 2011
My belly button looks great, it is actually round now. I did have a little loose skin above the belly button, but I can deal with it. I just didn't want to put myself through a full tt. Actually, when he pulled the sking down it helped reshape that area a little. My belly button before surgery looked like a frown and now its round again. He knows what to do. My incision is a little longer than a lot of the other mini tt I have seen on the sight. I really am super happy I did it. I think for the first time in a loooooong time I will be able to wear a normal bikini and not a high waisted one. I'm so happy about that. As far as the sun goes, no he didn't mention anything about the sun after only not to tan before. I guess if you go to a tanning salon it would be bad to go in naked because of the new scars. I wouldn't do that anyway. Some of the pics i've seen really scared the hell out of me and made me nervous about doing it. This is why you have to make sure you use a reputable surgeon. Talk to you soon. Hopefully the date is still open for you. He seems to book up really fast. Today when I went in the waiting room was FULL. I guess that's a good thing.
Middletown7828 31 Mar 2011
It's me again! I think I can have the mm on April 11... Just wanted to ask you about the price did you pay 11,900 including facility, anesthia and tax??? Sorry to be so nosy but they quoted me 16,000 for everything Thought it was a big difference for the same procedure
chloeskye 11 Apr 2011
Readyforcha - how are you feeling?
readyforchange 31 Mar 2011
That price included mini tt, lipo of the upper abdomen and a breast lift with implants. Yes it included the facility anesthesia and tax. I went to his surgical center not the hospital. It depends on how much he has to lipo and the amount of work that has to be done (I guess). I don't think that every case is the same. He goes by time needed. Can you post a pic of your stomach. This way I can see if it is close to mine. Your not being nosy. I was the same way. I went to many docs and asked many questions. Dr. Rose was slightly above some of the doctors I went to, but the last thing you want to do is look for a bargain price for this type of procedure. I'm sure you've read about some of the nightmares on this sight.
readyforchange 31 Mar 2011
BIG MISTAKE: I forgot to include the deposit on my total price for surgery. My total cost for surgery was 15,000. Sorry for the error.
Middletown7828 31 Mar 2011
I will try to post picture later. I see you havent had any luck with posting yours :( I agree I am certainly not looking for a bargain I want it done right and be done with it..rather pay more and be happy. Did you have a pain pump? How are you feeling?? Did you need alot of help after the procedure my husband has to work I'll have to rely on friends and my kids
readyforchange 31 Mar 2011
No. They are working on it. They say they have the pics on file and are trying to post. I am so sorry. I was just talking about your quote with my husband. I am way off on the price. I forgot about the deposit we left. Actually it came in right around 15,000. I am so sorry. I have to change that in my profile. I had no pain pump just vicodin. I needed minimal help for the first three days. I couldn't reach up or lift anything because of my implants. I was able to walk around. The first night I walked around every hour and even made myself a cup of tea. It's really not that bad, unless I have a very high tolerance for pain. If your kids are older, you will be fine. I really feel I only needed help the first day when I got home.
readyforchange 31 Mar 2011
Finally the picture is posted. That was 5 days post op. I will post a two week post op on Monday. I'm a lot less swollen now. Can't wait to see your pic.
LesliAnne 31 Mar 2011
Your pictures look great! Leslie
readyforchange 31 Mar 2011
Thanks. I am sooo happy. I can now enjoy the summer in my bathing suit not worried about bending over to play with the kids in the sand. I know I won't be worried about the hanging pouch of skin any more. As silly as that sounds, it's things like this that make it soooo worth it.
Middletown7828 1 Apr 2011
Your pictures look great! I posted my before picture Nasty! your stomach was nicer lol. Well I did it I scheduled the procedure for Aprill 11!!! So soon Im crazy, Im scared, thinking of all the things that can go wrong. Dr. Rose's office has been so nice wish I could see him again before the surgery Have soo much to do next week OMG! What should I have ready??
readyforchange 1 Apr 2011
Just have your food shopping done and if you cook, perhaps make some meals for the first day or two. You will be fine. I was terrified too, but I knew I wanted it more than anything. I was ready to be out of comission for a full week at least. I was fine after the first full day home. I think most important is to keep up with your medication. Don't let the pain killers wear off. Maybe that's why it was so much easier for me. If I had to take my next dose at 12, I took it at 11:45. Oh, and make sure you have a colon cleanser or laxative. The medicine is very constipating. Not to be gross or anything, but going to the bathroom was tough :O Lots of loose pants and zipper tops. Ask the nurse for extra surgical dressings at the surgical center. They help cushion the incision sites. That's about it. If I think of anything else, I will let you know. So happy for you.
LesliAnne 31 Mar 2011
And I am happy for you as well! I don't think you sound silly at all. I can relate. : ) I think it's great! I hope I will be as happy after I have my procedure done as you are. I don't have my consultation until April but I am hoping to be a good candidate for a mini TT and a "mini" breast lift. But I'll have to wait and see what the doctor says. Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.

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