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TT, MR, BL, and Lipo of Hips and Thighs - Omaha, NE

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Because the reviews on this website have been very...

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sportychicNovember 29, 2011
WORTH IT$10,120



Because the reviews on this website have been very beneficial in helping me make my final decision about cosmetic surgery, I have decided to share my experience as well.





My surgery:





My mommy makeover, including tummy tuck, muscle repair, breast lift, and lipo of my hips and thighs, is scheduled in just 2 days. I have my final consultation tomorrow and surgery on December 1st. After much research and several initial consultations, I finally chose Dr. Heieck as my surgeon. While my family is still leary about the surgery, I am excited and ready to have my fat suit removed.





My story:





I am 5'1". I am a mother of 4 who has been pregnant a total of 6 times. My weight has yo-yo'd before and after each pregnancy.For example, I weight 250lbs after my 4th child and 140lbs after my 2nd child. Before I was married and had my children I was very active and weighed 120lbs. I currently weigh 160lbs.





Since my 4th child was born, I have taken to exercise, like a fat girl takes to sweets. Currently, I run about 5 miles every other day. I also do an ab and thigh video every other day. Even with all this exercise. I have failed to rid myself of my fat suit. Now that I am done having children, I want to get my prepregnancy body back.





Now, I am getting ready to travel to Omaha for my surgery. I am trying to get all the last minute details worked out. Babysitter scheduled: check. Hotel booked: check. Review written: check. Bag packed: uncheck(I am still uncertain on what type of clothes and things to pack). Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks!

sportychic's provider

John J. Heieck, MD (retired)

John J. Heieck, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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ClwtrCW
November 30, 2011
I can't wait to hear more about your journey! My surgery is scheduled for December 8th and I'm so nervous.
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sportychic
December 2, 2011
So far so good. You will do just fine. Good luck to you.
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Angie_M
November 30, 2011

Thanks for paying it forward by writing your review and posting your photos! It sounds like you're doing all the exercise you can do and this is a good option for you.

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Please let us know how it goes. Soon you'll be on the other side and all you'll have to do is heal!

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Superhuper
December 1, 2011
Good luck, Sporty! I'll say a prayer for you. My surgery is Dec. 13. You'll look great and congrats on the weight lost!
Monique_Ready4Freddy's
December 1, 2011
I just saw your story. Wishing you all the best today, and a smooth recovery. Update us when you can. :)
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Tnmomof2
December 2, 2011
Best of luck to you on the beginning of your new "you". So excited for you and cannot wait to hear how you are doing when you are up to sharing:)
UPDATED FROM sportychic

Today is day 3 post-op. I am still pretty sore...

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sportychicDecember 4, 2011
Today is day 3 post-op. I am still pretty sore and tender. I find myself really sleepy. I am unsure if this is an aftereffect of the surgery or if I am tired from not doing as much as normal. I started taking only 1 hydrocodone 325mg tab every 4 hours instead 2 today. I believe most of my discomfort is from the liposuction bruising. However periodically, my breasts, belly button, or abdomen incisions will sting.


My pain is no surprise. The doctor estimated from my abdomen and liposuction of hips and thighs, approximately 9 pounds were removed. Currently, my thighs are massive. They are very swollen and full of fluid. My abdomen is also quite swollen. I seem to have a "man" pouch just under my abdominal incision. Let us hope this goes away.


My breasts look much perkier, but much smaller. This will take quite a lot to get used to. I have always been known for having large "twins". I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't remove a pound or 2 of tissue from them as well.


After discussing it with my husband, we have decided to have one of our older children stay home to help with their youngest sibling who doesn't attend school yet. As for now, we are taking this day by day. I will keep you updated.

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Monique_Ready4Freddy's
December 5, 2011
Will be saying a prayer for you for a speedy and happy recovery. I'm still in my consult stage, but def. trying to get my suregry in the new year. I'm 5'1, 150... always hapy to see another shorty in the forums :) Keep us posted!
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Day 4 post-op and I am still pretty sore. I...

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sportychicDecember 5, 2011
Day 4 post-op and I am still pretty sore. I started out with a burst of energy, only to have it replaced with major fatique. I still cannot sit in a chair for more than 5 minutes without falling asleep. Reminds me of when I was breastfeeding.


I have experienced a few concerns today including a declining supply of pain pills, an excessively tender area on the back of my right upper thigh, and a rather large mass of muscles in my abdomen. I will continue to work on my concerns throughout the next few days to get them resolved. Feel free to offer suggestions.


I have decided to wait until the swelling goes down before taking after pics. I will keep you posted.

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mommyto4
December 5, 2011
I relate to your story and my before pics are very similar to yours! Not the breasts, mine are smaller and saggier but my stomach looks really similar. I have 4 kids too and having my surgery in Omaha. I just wrote my review today although I am not scheduled for my mommy make-over until Dec 20. I can't wait to see your after pics!
hockeymom77
December 5, 2011
Hello. I am so excited for you. I know this time is usually the most difficult, so try to get someone to tell you a decent joke. Not a great one, cause laughing can be uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I just can't think of any right now.

I had similar swelling around my thighs and hips a couple of days after surgery where it felt like my skin would split. I adjusted my binder more often, and once I started moving more, the swelling went down significantly. I hope this helps. I hope everything else is going smooth.
ClwtrCW
December 6, 2011
They say healing can zap your energy (and burn calories!) much like breastfeeding. Maybe that's where the exhaustion is coming from... your body working super hard to heal! I'm up in just two days, super nervous. Thanks for sharing, sending my best :)
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