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Mommy Make over - Novi, MI

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I have two children a two and half year old who...

Mommy needed a makeover
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I have two children a two and half year old who was 10.4 lbs born and I gained over 80lbs. With I lost 50 lbs. of it then I had a daughter 4 months ago and she was 9.14 lbs. needless to say I had two huge babies and was stretched to the max. I'm 28 years old and don't want to feel bad about myself for the rest if my life.

Yesterday December 27,2012 I had a tummy tuck with flank/ hip lipo. This is day two and with the pain meds the pain is manageable. I had a check up today and all looks good. Hips are purple a d swollen and so is stomach to some extent. My belly button looks gross. I hate the fact I can't help out much with the kids. I'm hoping within the next 2 months ill be happy with results.

Mommy needed a makeover's provider

Elan Reisin, MD, FACS

Elan Reisin, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.2 | 63 Reviews
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December 30, 2012
Wow that is an amazing result, congrats, your tummy is a similar shape to mine, tt and boob uplift for me 21st Jan. xx
December 30, 2012
Just did tummy with flank lipo. Pain has been ok. I try not to take pain killers if I don't absolutely need them. As far as weight loss goes have I have only lost a lb. but still have swelling so...
December 30, 2012
Thank you for sharing!
December 31, 2012
Hi I am a mom of 2 a 2 1/2 yr old n 6 month old having a tt and a breastlift in 2 weeks. Was wondering how it is going with your kids? I will have my mom and husband to help but I am so stressed about caring for them. I am also planning on returning to work in 2 weeks was wondering how ur recovery is going
December 31, 2012
Well I'm on day 3 and I hurt but almost feel like I could pick up my 4 month old. I have my husband but her on my lap to feed or play with her and I snuggle to watch shows with my 2.5 year old old. I have been sleeping on couch and wake up with my son on couch with me. As the days goes by its better. I also only take pain meds like twice a day so I'm not sleeping all day which you should be but if I'm put up I'd rather at least be able to snuggle with the kids. When you have help have them take the kids out for like an hour or so a day so you can get real sleep. I do go back to work after 10 days the only worry I have is not being able to put kids in and out of car.
December 31, 2012
I had a TT & arm lift on Dec.7th 2012. I'm just over 3 weeks post op. I have 3 boys and it does bother me not to do as much as I did before but I know in a few weeks I'll feel even better. I keep feeling better each day..some days are better than others. My hips are still purplish and I have some swelling. Anyway, try to take it easy and get help when it's offered.
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December 31, 2012
Great results! I'm scheduled for Jan 3rd and looking forward to it. My belly now looks like yours did. Looking at your results, I'm feeling better that I too can have such great results. Very confidnet w/my doctor and his staff too, so that helps. Keep healing and don't do too much too soon or you will take a step backwards. I had 3 C-sections so I know the abdominal pain. Hoping this will be less because I'm not having muscles cut. All the best for a new year and new you! Keep posting your results.
January 1, 2013
I'm having one done too on jan 3 rd!! So nervous!
January 1, 2013
Good luck!!!!
January 1, 2013
Don't be nervous. You do need a good support team. I try not to take heavy pain killers after 3 days and change to ib. Get your rest also that's a big way to recovery. You will be fine and have a life time of happiness.
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January 1, 2013
Thanks. Looking forward to a new body to match my inner me!

Today is day 5 po tt. I left house for a bit. Sat...

Today is day 5 po tt. I left house for a bit. Sat in car to watch hubby and sled followed by a target trip. Not being able to leave on nye was crappy and I feel already that people don't wanna help out with kids. My husband goes back to work tomorrow and my sister is suppose to be here but I'm a little worried about that. I'm used to being the one to take care of others and not even being able to take care of kids or house is driving me crazy. The pain comes and goes I'm just on ibrophin at this point just in case I have to drive. Back is starting to ache. I did not have the drainage tube so from what I hear that's a huge plus. I've lost only 2 lbs. but still swollen in belly and hips especially.

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January 1, 2013
I am scheduled for a tummy tuck on January 17th, please keep me updated on your progress. I want to know what to expect. Good luck you look great!
January 1, 2013
Thanks I plan on posting pics later and Friday.
January 1, 2013
Your TT, look great who was your surgeon?
January 1, 2013
Star plastic surgeons dr. Reisin. Very supportive and gives you his personal cell number and answers at 10 on a Friday night when it sounds like he was out. I would highly recommend.
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January 2, 2013
Hi I'm researching a bit before I do it and that's one of my worries I have 5kids they are 9,7,6 an a set of twins that are 20 months I'm scared that I won't be able to do much to help them do u think I should wait till they are a little older
January 2, 2013
I'm really off pain killers only reg Tylenol or ib for the past 3 days. It depends on your pain tolerance. If you have pple that come over daily for two weeks or even to take the kids to play for like two hours a day for a real nap that helps. I was really worried about having young kids but my husband is awesome.
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January 2, 2013
By the way you look great
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January 2, 2013
Great I think I'm doing it during February vacation I was thinking of going to Columbia to do it but now I see the prices are basically the same an you look great..

Today is day 8 and was getting bugged about house...

Today is day 8 and was getting bugged about house so messy so got up and cleaned a bit. Then bro in law came over with stomach flu so I ran around again disinfecting everything. Went to doc and all looked good. Since I didn't have drainage tubes I have a little fluid so doc went in and sucked out some fluid. I must say it was gross and uncomfortable and have to go back next week to do it again. I guess the couple mins. Of discomfort is better than drainage tunes though. He also took tape off so some bleeding and lots of scabbing. Belly button still looks gross but doc said it'll be normal within 4 months. I go back to work Monday a little nervous about that. So far so good. Pain was a lot less than I phyced myself up for. Post pics tomorrow. Lost 6 lbs so far

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January 8, 2013
Hi just wondering how your 1st day back went
January 8, 2013
Thanks so much for asking my first day was ok. As the day went on I was a little sore and had some swelling but swelling and fluid back up is gonna happen reguardless. I'm a teacher so I had my students do my lifting and reaching for me. I'm noticing at about 12:00 my stomach feels very tight I wonder if its because I usually have a pop and maybe the carbination causes fluids to built up. I'll try to test it tomorrow and not have pop. I'm walking pretty straight up. I'll post more pics and post again Friday after I see doc. Kinda dreading them taking fluids out, not a needle lover.
January 8, 2013
It's cool you are a teacher. May I ask what you teach? Or is that too nosey?
January 9, 2013
I'm a elementary teacher in detroit.
January 9, 2013
I'm an elementary teacher in detroit.
January 9, 2013
That's awesome! I think teachers are underrated. It's hard teaching, especially grade schoolers. :) I'm not a teacher but I have a 2,4,and 6 year old. I can only imagine a room full of them lol