Mommy Makeover: Stories

I'm a mom of 3 and the wife of a injured soldier. I worked took care of our kids and him while he was recovering. 5 years later I was a mommy of 3 weighing164lbs and was 5'2". I looked in the mirror and I did not recognize the person looking back at me. Even though my husband is amazing and always tells me I'm beautiful I feel so ugly and fat. No matter how much I exercise the front tire will not go away. I realized my kids destroyed my body ( prepregnancy I was 5'2" and 110lbs) . So I decided to do a mommy makeover. I did a lot of research and narrowed it to 2 doctors. I chose Dr Waldorf and the Waldorf Center. I was planning on going with Dr Bohley, but after meeting Dr Waldorf, and her staff I knew I wanted to go with Dr Waldorf. She is a very sweet lady and very caring and her staff is amazing and the facilities are AMAZING!!! She was less then Dr Bohley as well. I know there are mixed reviews about her so I was hesitant but after meeting her and the staff those negative comments are all LIES!!!

There was one comment that said that the staff pressures you and tries to over sell you. After going to her I realized she and her staff do no such thing, if anything I felt pressured at Dr Bohleys office. They kept telling me his surgery dates fill up quickly so I better put a down payment down.... Etc. well I am glad for him that he is so popular and so busy but I would rather go with a doctor and a staff that does not pressure you to put down a down payment that day of consult if "you want your surgery next month, or you will have to wait"..etc. blah blah blah. I would rather have a doctor that doesn't set time and schedule like I am cattle and that takes the time to talk to me and actually care about me. Another unique thing about Dr Waldorf's office is after the surgery they don't kick you out the door and send you home that day. She genuinely cares so you stay at the facilities overnight so the nurses and the doctor can monitor you and make sure you are okay ( they have a surgical center and the other side of the building has rooms, etc ) .

It also actually costs less then what Dr Bohley's quote was, and she didn't try to upsell me with liposuction, or breast lift like Dr Bohleys office did. She is honest and told me that in her opinion I would not need extra liposuction nor a breast lift. So I am thoroughly happy with my decision. I don't have to wait until June either for my surgery. She made arrangements so I could have my surgery on May 10th ( hind sight being 20 20 my theory might not work... My theory is if I have the surgery before the initial shock of deciding to do it hits it will be all over before I can think about it :0D) don't get me wrong I am super excited I even quit smoking for this and I have been smoking for 20 years ( started when I was 16). However, I have a HUGE AVERSION TO PAIN!!!! So when I asked about the pain part she suggested pain pumps as well as pain killers and the antibiotics. I am also allergic to penicillin so she made sure she prescribes me an antibiotic with no penicillin. She even made arrangements for me to do my pre op on Monday. They are amazing there from Dr Waldorf to the receptionist. If you are looking to have work done check out waldorfcenter dot com. I will post before pictures tomorrow. I had a huge dinner so my stomach is distorted. Have a fabulous night all

So excited, tomorrow's my pre-op!!!!

Forgot to ask how do you add photos?

Never mind just read about not being able to delete photos so don't want to post

Went for my per op today. Gearing up for the tenth. Nervous and excited, a bit scared of the pain....again have a HUGE AVERSION TO PAIN!!! But doc was very reassuring so feeling better about that.

So now the idea of the surgery is happening on the 10th and no longer a wish. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what I need when I get home. I am staying overnight after the procedure at the surgical center ( my PS has a little hospital it's AWESOME!!!!). But once I get home what will I need. The ps gave a list but was wondering if there was anything else anyone can suggest.
Thanks everyone.

Tomorrow is the day.... Wish me luck and pray for me.

I forgot to add today is the day before my surgery. The doctors office called, the surgery center called and the anestegioligist (spelling????) all to answer questions and see if I needed anything and to explain what will happen tomorrow. This place is FANTASTIC!!!!

I feel really excited but am not anxious or anything I am at peace for some reason. I am spending the night at the medical center so I will write on Friday wish me luck and pray for me ladies.

Hope everyone has a SUPER night

Feeling better today. walking still hurts and am sore but its not as bad as i thought it would be (this might be all the pain killers i am on). My doctor is AMAZING SHE IS AN ARTIST. SHE DID A FABULOUS JOB I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE

Feeling sore but I feel great I just cant wait to take my compression garments off. I miss holding my little monkey so much but orders are orders. I took a peak and I look AMAZING!!!! DR Walsorf did an amazing job. She is the only plastic surgeon I would recommend.

Threw myself a pity party last night. Just wish it was 6 weeks and I could see the final results. Everyone tells me it's swelling and I will get flatter and smaller with time, but seeing is always believing. What of the change is not what I expected. Dr Waldorf did a fantastic job but..... Guess having buyers remorse Thanks for listening ladies have a super night.

I don't know what I did ( as I've been laying in bed and takin it slow)but yesterday yes, memorial day my right breast swelled twice it's size yesterday. Called the after hour line for Dr Waldorf. The doc on call called back within 4 minutes and told me they did not want to take any chances, so told me to meet them at the hospital. Got there and not only was the doc on call there so was Dr Waldorf.... AGAIN AMAZING DOCTOR IN MY EYES!!!!!!!! It turned out I tore something and had a horrible hematoma. I was in so much pain, however both the doc on call and Dr Waldorf prepped for surgery and they fixed me up lickity split within an hour. It turned out that Dr Waldorf calle the hospital ahead of time and not only got me a room just in case I had to stay the night but also had a OR ready and called an anestegioligist on hold just in case. I was amazed. I thought it was just over swelling but she DEFINITELY knows what she is doing. I LOVE DR WALDORF AND WORD CANNOT DECRIBE HOW THANKFUL I AM TO HAVE HER AS MY PS!!!!

Just got back from my PS and she took the tube out of the boob YEAH!!!! feeling great. Cant believe I am 3 wks PO. Still swollen but feeling great.

It's UNBELIEVABLE the change both physically and mentally how good I feel. I can't say enough about Dr Waldorf she made me beautiful( or at least I like to think I look beautiful )

Is it wrong of me to act like I'm still in pain because my husband is treating me so well? Okay I know it's wrong and I will stop doing it next week. The day before fathers day.

Dis it normal for your boobs to feel like they are tingling and it hurts to the touch like your foot is asleep but it's your boobs?

Is anyone having muscle spasms in their stomach? It feels link something is popped and when I push down on it it feels better, but feels weird

Hi everyone
Hope everyone is doing well. Still feeling good but am so worried about the 10th thru the 14th. My hubbie and little girl are going to Washington dc. She won at state for National History Day and will be competing on those dates which means I will be alone with the 9 yr old boy who's sooooo helpful and the 20 month old boy he is not so helpful. I'm lucky from 8 to 5 I have the nanny but after that I'm all ALONE with the rascals. I will be exactly a month when they leave, any suggestions? Can I lift the little man? Doc does not want me to but....

Looking at my before pics and can NOT believe the change. Called Dr Waldorf to find out if I should lift my little monkey. She said just to be careful and not to over do it. If I feel any discomfort to stop and take a rest. She told me try not to get my heart rate up. I asked why. She said if my heart rate goes up too high that I could faint, light headed, etc. feeling light headed or fainting is no bueno for me or my kiddos. But glad I can pick up my little monkey and snuggle with him when he lets me, which is not often. He's 20 months and VERY BUSY :D. I love my kiddos.

Is it normal to feel like it wasn't worth it? I'm going through an emotional roller coaster right now. Maybe it is because I am still in the girdle but.... I LOVE MY BOOBS, and the ps did a fantastic job but.... I don't know. Ladies any words of encouragement?

I've been on the fence and wishy washy about this being worth it or not and I realized today it was 100% worth it

Forgot to add I thank God for blessing me with the ability to have these procedures done, leading me to the right doctor, and blessing me with the funds to pay for it all. Also thank you God for a wonderful husband and family

Long journey but SO WORTH IT!!!!! I feel so good it's amazing!!!!