Mommy Makeover: Stories
Write a ReviewMommy Makeover 4 Weeks Post-Op! - Orlando
- Orlando321
- posted 2 years ago
- updated 1 year ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $13,000
- Armando Soto, MD (Orlando, FL)
I have recently looked into having a mommy...
- 27 Oct 2010
I have recently looked into having a mommy makeover on myself. I have two boys and have tried to lose weight, get back into shape, etc... but I still have the saggy skin, stretch marks and floppy breast.
I am 30 yrs old, 5'10, usually weigh around 170lbs but trying to get to 160lbs. My weight prior to children was 155lbs. I gained about 60 lbs with my first born and 50lbs with my second born. After my first born, I was able to lose the weight and get back into my clothes within a year of his birth (literally- his 1st birthday). However, my second son I still have about 10lbs to get back to pre-preg. weight and their is the issue of stretch marks, sagginess, love handles, etc.. all that won't go away.
I have 4 consultations with highly rated plastic surgeons in a few weeks, and plan to actually have my surgery next summer (June 2011). I am researching everything from breast lifts/ augmentation, tummy tucks, etc...
I am also working out at the gym to get my muscles in shape for the recovery.
I am looking for advice regarding Drs, Questions, Procedures, Pre-Op To Do, Post-OP To Do, expectations, etc...
I hope to update as I progress to my date.
Since I have joined RealSelf.com, I have been...
- 1 Nov 2010
I have a dilemma and I am not sure if it is worth...
- 13 Nov 2010
So yesterday and today were my consult days. I met...
- 24 Nov 2010
The second PS within the first few minutes was wrong. I knew immediately that he was not the one and his recommendations were completely off. He recommended a mini tummy tuck, and breast lift with lollipop incision, and then waiting to get implants later. The entire examination was completely awkward.
My third consult was as nice as the first, he recommended a full tummy tuck, a breast lift with lollipop incision, and 275cc high profile implants under the muscle.
Both my husband and I were confused by the contradicting recommendations on the implant size and style. The first PS explained why low profile vs. the high profile would be better. I told both of the PS (first and third) that I wanted to be round, full, but not porn “style” The third PS I don’t think listened to my wants. After thinking about both PS (first and third appt), I felt that the first PS would give me what I truly desired and I felt confident that he would give me the right look, without having lumpiness, or other issues.
Another confusing factor was the major price difference. Our first PS quoted us $22,000. The second quoted $14,000. And the third quoted $16,000. It’s amazing the difference in price. My consult for today was canceled for an emergency (on the Doctor’s part). I was very disappointed in the cancelation. I have rescheduled for next Tuesday, but have to take some time off for work for the consult. I am frustrated about having to reschedule (third time this PS has rescheduled my consult). However, this is one of the PS that I have been interested in seeing. I want to hear what he has to say and what he recommends. I have seen so many positive comments about this PS and the before and after pictures are amazing.
So needless to say no decision to be made yet.
Picked my PS out of 4 consults and decided to go...
- 6 Dec 2010
I still have 6 months until my surgery. however,...
- 9 Dec 2010
Still working on losing weight. I've lost 10...
- 19 Jan 2011
So the other day I was diagnosed with PCOS. Not...
- 24 Mar 2011
SO the last 6 months did fly by, faster than...
- 31 May 2011
5 days post-op, feeling great. Just tender in some...
- 18 Jun 2011
I am on Tylenol only now and just uncomfortable....
- 21 Jun 2011
Last night during our evening binder check (put antibiotic ointment on blisters, etc..) We noticed a few stretch marks remain below my new belly button. A little disappointed. figured they would be so low that a bikini would hide them. :(
8-Days Post-op. Had my first Post-Op appt today....
- 21 Jun 2011
Had my first Post-Op appt today. I met with Cassie (Dr.Soto's Nurse). She said I look great, but very swollen.
She took out my right drain only. Oh goodness that felt weird. Its one of those things you can describe except weird and yes it felt like a snake squirming around in my belly, running over my ribs!
Basically my blisters are from the tubs and compression binder. I just hope no more form. The office was soooo cold, I was shaking, she had to get me a warm blanket. She showed my husband and I how to do breast massages. WEIRD and a bit painful, but I don't want to ruin my new breast.
Also got to see my belly button for the first time. It looks pretty, actually I am lying, it has stiches. But I think it has the potential to be pretty.
I thought that my husband was putting on my binder tight, obvisouly it wasn't tight enough. Man, Cassie wrapped that binder so tight, I feel like barbie! The tighter is is the more the fluid will drain and I can get my left drain out a week from today. Oh I can't wait.
Day 12 Post-op I know that I am going to have...
- 25 Jun 2011
2 Week Post Op pictures
- 28 Jun 2011
24 Days Post-OP I am going into Dr. Soto's...
- 7 Jul 2011
I am going into Dr. Soto's office today for a quick check up. Last night when I was changing my incision tapes, my right breast was very red from where the tape was applied. I also had bleeding from my skin, not the incision. My left drain is not healing, or closing. There is yellow pus oozing from it and its swollen and red :(. Hoping they can figure it out.
4 Weeks Post-Op Pictures and upclose of incisions....
- 13 Jul 2011
Sorry the pictures are blurry. My husband...
- 13 Jul 2011
Posting a Breast pic- get a good look. I will be...
- 15 Jul 2011
6 Weeks Post-Op. Went in for my 6 week check up....
- 26 Jul 2011
6 Weeks Post-Op. Went in for my 6 week check up. Cassie removed my sutures from my belly button and one more from my breast that she had missed. I don't have to wear the binder anymore! YEA, Thank goodness. I can start working out, slowly, but I can! I have to use silicon (Kelo-cote) on my incisions to help them heal. I feel like a new woman. I am going back on Thursday for cool-sculpting on my back (bra-fat).
My Doctor: Armando Soto, MD
My rating:
I have heard excellent reviews about Dr. Soto and knew that I had to meet him. He didn't dissapoint me. He was very thorough in his explanations. I feel comfortable with him and felt that I would receive the best results with him.
Comments (337)
Sort byMore Mommy Makeover Reviews
I had my first 9lb baby when I was 18. I had 3 more before I was 30 and all were 9lbers. I...
After having a baby and loosing about 75 pounds i was left with alot of loose skin in my...
I am so excited I got this done! The pain and discomfort suck, but I know it gets better...
Sure, I'll see you at 1 at Starbucks. My email is {Edited by RealSelf to protect you from spambots. Please communicate using RealSelf's PM system.}
As for the coffee "date" ...321, do you want to still meet or reschedule when Chris feels up for it? We can also meet 2x …again when Chris feels up for it. Either way …
321, sorry to hear your BB isn't healing well. I'm sure you/Dr. Soto will get it fixed up. I promised to report …I did some ab exercises for the first time last night and I could feel the burn right away. I wasn't very strong, but I did have enough strength to participate in the workout. I am so impressed ...working abut 2x a day …that's GREAT. I can barley manage 1x.
421, I get that rubber band pull & pop feeling too and it scares me! I think that has been why I have been hesitant to stretch, but I am stretching now and hopefully that makes the tightness subside a bit!
I personally, am so sick of numbness, but I've done it to myself again w the CoolSculpting. I had my procedure almost a week ago, but I am still feeling weird on sides. Kind-of a pins & needles numbness?? It too is supposed to be temporary, so hopefully by next week the "handles" are moving toward slimmer with normal sensation!
Can't wait to meet you gals!
So I have a friend joining me at the gym now. Its nice to workout with someone else. I've been doing crunches on the floor, but last week I tried to do the actual machines at the gym. There is one where you lift your legs up to work lower abs. I literally felt like it was tugging on my stitches where my muscles are sewn together. I just need to keep working on it.
Ali, you should get the feeling back in a few more days. I don't believe it was numb for long. Sore, bruised (since mine was on my back). The numbness on the belly will take forever, but I don't care. I rather be numb on my belly than, have a Freddie Kruger mess!
I am trying pilates tomorrow night which has a ton of tummy stuff, so I'll let you know if I can do it!. My tummy is still SO tight … I think I need to start stretching (pilates, yoga or dance) to improve the tightness.
@aliorl - here's the main Q&A section on RealSelf for CoolSculpting. Please consider writing up a Coolsculpting review so others know whether it's worth it!
I've been jogging/speed walking every morning at 4:40 before work. In the afternoon I hit the gym, but I do an ab workout at home in the evening. Its getting better, but still slow.
I did have numbness on my back from the cool sculpting but only for a few days and the bruising faded fast.
I found out that there is a panera and a Starbucks over by Dr. Soto's office, they are across the street from each other at the Dr. Philips blvd and Sand lake intersection. Realself has offered to treat us to our coffee date :),so Kimmers is sending us a giftcard. How exciting is that? I thinks its a wonderful offer.
That is very cool about Realself treating too. Looking forward to our coffee date
Anyway, Coffee .. let's plan it! I live in College Park (north side of Orlando). Maybe it makes sense to meet near Dr. Soto's office on Sand Lake Road? I am flexible around work appointments during the week, but weekends do work good for me also. I'll be out of town here and there, but that can be worked around! Let's toss some dates and places out ...
So coffee, how about a Sunday afternoon? Maybe the 11th or 18th of September. We can meet over in Dr. Philips area, lets see what and where 419 might want to do too.
I am at a crossroads with the lovehandle thing ...deciding if I should have zeltiq coolsculpting or not? I feel like trying would be good b/c I think my skin is fine there. But the cash … is it worth it? 321, can you see a difference yet?
321 and 419 … Coffee date??