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Wanted: Flat Tummy and Boobs That Don't Look Like Deflated Balloons - Scottsdale, AZ

  • posted 11 months ago
  • updated 10 months ago

I have 4 children that ages range from 15 to 2. I...

  • 15 Jul 2012
  • 7 days pre

I have 4 children that ages range from 15 to 2. I breastfed each one of them and had 3
C-sections. Having my children have really taken a toll on my breasts and tummy. While I am thankful and blessed to have my children, I cannot stop dreaming of of having my figure back. I am tired of always being asked if I am pregnant. I have lost all the weight from my last child but still have this bulging belly. I have turned to Dr. Turkeltaub for help. I am so very nervous about having the mommy makeover procedure done but I am also so very excited for the results.

It has been almost 3 weeks since my surgery and I...

  • 10 Aug 2012
  • 18 days post
It has been almost 3 weeks since my surgery and I feel great! I am standing up straighter now. The swelling is going down and I only have 1 drainage tube left in. That will come out this week for sure. So far I am very happy and I cannot wait for all the swelling to go down. It was totally worth it!!!

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It is day 12 since my surgery and I am feeling so so much better. I am still walking hunched over because of the tightness of my stomach but I feel no pain in my stomach or boobs. My pain is in my back but as soon as I can stand straight up that will go away. I still have swelling in both areas but each day it is getting better. I also still have my two drainage tubes in. Hoping to get those out this week. I am already loving my results!!! Can't wait to see the finale:)
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Hello GingerFlowers....today was my first day back to work. It wasn't too bad. I continued to take my meds so I was a little loopy. My job entails me sitting at a desk so it wasn't bad. I slept in my bed for the first time last night. I had like 10 pillows behind my back beside me and under my knees..lol...I slept better then I had since before the surgery. My only problem was the pressure from the bra and compression gurdle. I am hoping to get one of my drainage tubes taken out tomorrow. Each day is getting better...hope the same for you:)
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Hi Heather, I had my TT/BL on the 26th. How was going back to work and getting back to the grind? I wanted to mention I am a side sleeper too...so the other night I attempted to sleep on my side (as my nurse in overnight rev asked me if I wanted to). I have a pillow at my back, one just under my stomach, one between my legs and my feet propped up w/ a big blanket. I only last a few hours but im working it. Good luck if you try :)
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I had a full tummy tuck, breast lift and implants done on 23 Jul. I am still in pain but mostly iny back from hunching over. I have slept so much this past week and I go back to work tomorrow. I sure cannot wait to see the end result. I am still swollen but lookin good:)
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When's you mm? What exactly are you getting done? 
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Yes, I work. I will only be out all next week. I just returned from a 3 week vacation so I cannot take anymore than 1 week. I sit at a desk all day, so it shouldn't be that bad. Do you work and if so how long are you going to be off?
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I already have a hard time falling asleep at night, so I can imagine propped up sleeping on my back! Plus it being summer doesn't help. I guess I have to just keep thinking about the final outcome. I'm the type of person that if my feet even gets hot, I'm awake and can't sleep! I guess I'll be up on this site all night recovering! Do you work? If so, how long will you be out of work for?
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I'm getting it done in Encinitas, CA. Staying overnight. I just want my recovery to start already! I'm a side sleeper, so I am wondering how I'm going to get any rest sleeping on my back propped up! Plus It's so hot now and that makes it even harder to get comfortable.
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I am also staying one night in a surgical center in Scottdale, AZ. I know exactly what you are saying. I am a side sleeper as well. ugh...but it will all be worth it in the end. That's what I keep telling myself.
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Only a few more days Heather!
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Jade007....Yes, only a few more days! Okay, so I asked a silly question in my previous comment...you wouldn't be posting comments on this page if you weren't having a mommy makeover...lol...where are you having it done?
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Hi Heather6258!! I'm scheduled for the 23rd as well. Do you have all of your supplies for your recovery? We will be recovering together! Are you freaking out like I am?
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Hi Jade007...yes I am freaking out! I have everything I need for my recovery except, I am thinking about getting a couple more pillows to help prop me up in bed. I remember from my C-sections how hard it was getting out of bed. Are you having the mommy makeover done as well?
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Just think of it as body reconstruction! Good for you for doing this for yourself! When is your surgery scheduled for?

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Next Monday, 23 Jul 2012.
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