Mommy Makeover: Stories

I am very thankful for this website and for all of those who have shared their experiences. I was hesitant to share, but I have learned so much and have decided to record my journey as well.

I never considered plastic surgery before the birth of my second child. I have delivered 2 children via c/section. My first child weighed over 9lbs and while my second did not weigh as much, I carried her very low and believe my ligaments were stretched to hell. I gained a little over 40lbs with each pregnancy. What prompted me to consider abdominoplasty is the fact that I do not fit properly in shirts and dresses, and I have to purchase clothes according to how they will fit my stomach. I'm tired of people asking me if I am pregnant. I find myself always disguising my stomach with spanks and blazers only to still have an unappealing bulge(which is much worse in the evening). I have worked very hard to get off the 40lbs I gained during pregnancy. Even with breastfeeding, the weight was slow to come off.

Although knocking on 40's door could be a contributing factor. I am 5'3 and weigh 136lbs. I would like to get to 130lbs. I work out 3-4x a week. My breasts are also deflated. Since starting this journey, I have decided to also have breast augmentation. I am very excited to have a nice silhouette. My goal is not to wear a 2 piece bathing suit( I have stretch marks almost to my sternum), but to at least look great in my clothes and to be satisfied with my body naked.

I have had 6 consults with reputable board certified plastic surgeons. I was told anything from, "I can give you nice 40year old boobs". *excuse me??? You think I am paying all of this money for 40 year old boobs??* I was also told by a surgeon," I am not sure that I can get the stitch to hold for your muscle repair."* ummhmmm.....next* Then another kept insisting on performing liposuction on my flanks so that my booty would pop" *never even mentioned my hernias that the other surgeons discussed* Then one surgeon told me that the gummy bear implants were not FDA approved, when another surgeon had already told me that they had been FDA approved. However, I am 90% sure that I am going with saline anyway.
So, my plan is to have a Full Tummy Tuck with Hernia and Muscle Repair and Breast Augmentation. Hoping for a Full C, Small D Cup. I have read so many reviews. The good and the bad. I am excited and a bit nervous at the same time. I will just be praying that things go well for this elective procedure and that I don't have major complications. I am scheduled so far out because I need to take time from work as well as I will be paying cash for this. I have been saving since 8/2012! I will continue to read posts and acquire as much information as I can.

Hi ladies! For those who have chosen saline breast implants, in your experience,how do they feel related to natural breasts? I " felt up" the assistant at one of my consults who had silicone. They were very spongy. She did find the actual implant in her breast and let me feel that as well, which I thought was nice. I am obsessing about size as well. Of course the hubby wants them large. ( That ain't happening). The magic number that is in my head is 475cc. I've got booty and hips. I think that will fill me in nicely, hopefully. Funny thing is I don't even know if that will fit. My consult was so long ago, we really didn't decide upon a specific size. I need to go back before June. I will be disappointed if I am limited to the 300 range after official measurements. But I also don't want to increase my chances for complications. The boobs are just a bonus for me. :)

Hi ladies! For those with breast implants, was your comfort level altered during full body massages? Could you lay flat on your stomach?

Happy Healing to all the ladies recovering and those who will be having surgery in the near future! I have been reading plenty of reviews. I hope that I don't experience the blues that a lot of women talk about. I consider myself emotionally stable and have never had issues with depression. Even after the loss of my Dad, who was my heart.But I would imagine if you suddenly are not in control and have to depend on others, it can take a toll on you. Especially if you receive less than desired results. So, this is something that has been on my mind lately. Am I as strong as I thinkthat I am. I hope so.

For all of you ladies that have had your surgery, or are planning to have surgery, are you using any devices that will assist with peeing the first few days. I have heard of the go girl and female urinals so that you can basically stand. One blogger also said she popped the bottom out of a styrofoam cup to use as a funnel. Any of these worth it? I have started my list of helpful things to have. I am getting excited. Especially as it is warming up, finally! I had to pull out the spanx bathing suits and miracle bathing suits that I purchased last year for a pretty penny. They work prety well, but still aren't strong enough to contain Esther( as Wanda Sykes calls her bulge) My family and I went on a mini vacay and I found myself checking out the other mommies. Most were not Hawt, but we were at a family resort. Their were a few moms with either great genetics or maybe a modest procedure in their past::). I looked like most of the moms with long boobs and kangaroo poches ( without the kangaroo). I CANT WAIT to have a flat tummy. I am back on track regarding eating better. I have to keep this in check since I won't be able to work for awhile out after the surgery.

Well ladies, I am stepping it up a notch and having LASIK surgery on my eyes. Yikes!! I am scheduled for next week. I hope that I can clearly see my hot body in September.

I hope that all of you ladies have a wonderful Mother's Day!! I pray that all of you in recovery are doing well. Time is flying! I have so many distractions in my life that sommer will be here before I know it. Time for me to take out the spanx bathing suits again. My family will be traveling out of the country soon for 5 days. I am very excited for this vacay. Have any of your partners/ husbands had issues with revealing pics being posted? My hubby was not too happy. I am so not a modest person, and my identity isn't revealed, so I didn't really think to discuss it with him. Word of advice.... if you think your partner may be on the fence about it, discuss it with them before posting pics. Anyhooo, I am still here. Did not know if I would be.:). Happy healing to everyone!