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Mom Makeover on May 26th, 2011 - Phoenix, AZ

Name: Mom Makeover on May 26th, 2011 - Phoenix, AZ
Item: John Ward, MD (retired)
Rating: 5
Author: curveappeal

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I am a 41 year old mom of 2 children (21 and 20...

curveappealMarch 4, 2011

WORTH IT$15,500

I am a 41 year old mom of 2 children (21 and 20 years old) since I have had my kids young, it is difficult to remember what perky means, lol! I am doing this because it finally is time for me! Not that anyone has made me feel this way but it is the thought that I gave myself.

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 24 years and he is incredibly supportive of my desicion to have this done...thanks to this website. At first he thought I was crazy and that I was perfect the way I am, but since seeing all of you fantastic gals with your amazing bodies, he can see why I would like to do this.

I am going to Phoenix to have the surgery. I live in Alberta Canada. My sister will travel with me to care for me post-op. She is not only my best friend, but my personal trainer as well. She will make sure that I am well taken care of and fed well during recovery while in a different country.

I am excited as well as nervous, as all you ladies have been who have under gone this journey already. I will post some before pics as soon as I transfer them from my phone to computer.

I am having a Breast Lift with implants, and tummy tuck, lipo on thighs.

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John Ward, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (15)

Colorado28

March 5, 2011

Your results are going to be amazing! I can tell by looking at the before pics!!:) Good luck passing the time until then! God bless!

semperfimymarine

March 8, 2011

You look great right now! I can only imagine how amazing you are going to look after this. ;) I hope everything goes well for you. I am 4.5 weeks out from surgery now, so if you ever have any questions or want to talk lemme know. =)

Nicks Mom

March 8, 2011

I second that...You will look amazing.
I go in on May 31st I am a bit older 47 and had my son at 41 so skin didnt bounce back. I am looking forward to it but still very nervous.

curveappeal

March 8, 2011

Thank you for all of your kind words! I am excited! ...and of course nervous!

I am wondering if you ladies have any thoughts on either saline or gel, which did (or will you be) going with? I've already woke up once from a dream that I didn't go big enough, lol! Oooohhh! It's gonna be a long couple months.

semperfimymarine

March 8, 2011

LOL it's funny becuase no matter how big you go, you will wish you went bigger! My PS told me everyone says they wish they went bigger. I just kept thinking holy cow 500 cc's seems like alot, but I got 480 and don't think they are that big but everyone around me thinks they are. =) It's like anything else you do, you get used to them being there fast, and forget what you looked like before. Keep before pictures handy to remind you afterwards. ;) I went with saline because I am a natural worrier, and didn't want anything else to worry about down the road with the silicone. I love my results and am happy I went with saline and feel that I don't have to worry about the possibility of something unnatural rupturing in my body.. If it did ever happen, it's just salt water. I hope this helps. =)

Nicks Mom

March 9, 2011

Bigger ? I'm going down. I have always been top heavy. They did what the needed to do, got the boys attention, then fed my baby now alls they do is give me neck and back pain. INSURENCE is covering it so i thought ......what the heck I'll throw in a TT. It is going to be strange not having them around. My husband is a bit worried but he is ok with DD's I'm a E or larger now. I thought if I took down the boobies than I better take down the belly for better proportion.
I was going to post pics but can't from my iPad and don't want to use my work computer ..who know who would see those.

Amy1to3

March 11, 2011

My procedure is just a few days after yours! I won't be having muscle repair, just skin/fat removal (no lipo).

I'm going silicone. So many people (surgeons, too!) say unders, unders, unders for the placement, but my PS told me that overs would probably be more what I'm going for. I'm only planning a modest increase (maybe 330) and I don't have any droop...just deflation. He says I have more than enough tissue to cover that size implant and showed me some before/after pics of that procedure. I'm actually okay with them falling somewhat as I age, and the thought of my chest muscles being altered to place the implant freaks me out big time!

I've been dreaming of nothing but boobs since scheduling the procedures :) May can't be here fast enough!!

mom_me

May 16, 2011

Just having one of each in the sports bra and feeling them we decided to go with the silicone because it felt wonderful. It's $1,200.00 more but hubby says it's worth it.

curveappeal

March 9, 2011

I never thought about the possibility of them rupturing, and saline being natural. That is a great point to consider. Semperfimym, are yours over or under the muscle?
San Francisco, WOW! My sister and I joke often ( she has had implants for 20 years already) that you can never be too rich, or too big busted...but an E? That's amazing and impressive! All kidding aside, all my friends who have had a reduction have never regretted it and are so happy with their decision.

I read from a lady who went to my surgeon, that he has a maximum that he will put in when he does a breast lift. Whatever that amount is...is probably what I will go with. If I can be slightly bigger than Halle Berry or Brooke Burke, I will be happy (I think) lol!

UPDATED FROM curveappeal

Eeeekkk! 50 more days! Oh I am getting excited and...

curveappealApril 6, 2011

Eeeekkk! 50 more days! Oh I am getting excited and at this point the nerves are not bothering me. I guess it is because all of you ladies on here are looking DARN AMAZING!

From all the breasts I've looked at I am really considering 400-425cc's...however I will reserve my final decision til I have my pre-op and see what the PS thinks will give me a D cup as an outcome!

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Ms G

April 11, 2011

You are going to look great after your MM. You look good now. Make sure you get your breast at least a D cup. I made the mistake of asking for a full C and ended up with a full B. I got 375cc silicone. I should have got 500cc's!
Good luck on your up coming surgery.

UPDATED FROM curveappeal

Paid for half of my surgery, my flight is booked,...

curveappealApril 11, 2011

Paid for half of my surgery, my flight is booked, and the condo is rented...now just the waiting game. I have a real busy month ahead of me so it should go quick (a family trip to Mexico, and motorcycle riding lessons....this last item could be a early life crisis)
I am trying my best to keep up with my nutrition and I have increased my protein intake.

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curveappeal

April 12, 2011

Thanks Ms G. Yes, I have been looking more at breasts and found a really good website thebreastexpert.com and have realized that I definitely want to be a D cup. I will keep my fingers crossed that that is what I get. :)

Ms G

April 20, 2011

I wanted to tell you I am a full C! I couldn't be happier. I love my Boobs! I posted new pixs with a C bra on. I had got measured WRONG before. So 375cc did give meva full C

curveappeal

April 20, 2011

Oh Ms G I am so happy for you!!! I seen your latest pics and you look amazing!!! I totally understand your frustration when someone says your a B...for real!!! Do the people measuring not understand the importance of getting it right??? Lol

Ashley26FolsomCA

April 20, 2011

Wow, I think your lying you can't be 41 ;)!!! You look great your results are going to be awesome, I can't wait to see the after pics!!!

curveappeal

April 20, 2011

Ashley, thank you for your kind words! I do alot of anti-aging stuff to try and defy the aging process! Any comments like what you said only makes me want to make you my new best friend! Lol!

Ashley26FolsomCA

April 21, 2011

Haha your welcome you do look fabulous, again I can't wait to see the results!!!!

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