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“my mommymakeover journey- oct 19, 2010 - tennessee”

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Spent: $12,200 in TENN

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Updated 11 Feb 2011

Posted 14 Nov 2010

Hello!

I had my mommymakeover about three weeks ago,I had a TT with smartlipo of the flanks and outerthighs,breastlift with 375cc saline implants.I've been waiting trying to decide if it's been worth it or not,and decided I need to be sharing these changes now. Hopefully your comments can help me with the concerns I have about my tummy tuck and I can share my experience and help the ladies that are facing this procedure.

THANKS FOR SHARING!!

Updated on 30 Jan 2011:
Hello Ladies, I wanted to share these new pics and update my opinion about my momymakeover. I haven't felt like I could say for sure if I would do it again, my DR.is still trying to give it some time before deciding if we need to do some touch ups. I haven't gotten the results I was expecting,I know now that one can't expect things to be perfect but I do feel like I look better and I would do it again

Updated on 4 Feb 2011:
Saw the DR. today and we are going to do some touch up work on the flank area and my lt side where the lipo isn't even he's happy with the changes in my scar and he wants me to continue with the vbeam treatments. He's puzzled as to why my breast scars are fading so well and my tummy and bellybutton aren't they questioned me as if i had been in the sun and i'm pale as a ghost and i haven't been in the sun, will continue having the laser treatments and hopefully the end result will be good.



Updated on 11 Feb 2011:
I had a vbeam treatment today and will post a pic so you can see what the skin looks like after this type of treatment. I don't see much change and my DR.doesn't understand why the results aren't better but they want me to keep having the treatments and they feel that the scar will improve,I will compare the scar in a few days to see if there's any noticable change.

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Dr. N comes with very good reviews and has assured me if my results are not what either one of us are happy with he will do a revision when considering plastic surgery this is comforting.

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JenBob (RealFriend) 15 Nov 2010
The girls are looking good. You gonna take 4 week pics??
bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
yes I will the girls aren't what's scaring me do you think my tummy tuck is going to ever look good?? be honest!!!
JenBob (RealFriend) 15 Nov 2010
I think it will in time. I think he will do what he says and fix the issue. I would say if it is not fully healed and looking good by week 8 he should look to fix it...but then again, I have not gone through this yet...so what does everyone else think???
bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
they probably don't know what to think and hope to goodness they don't come out with one of these I told you I was going as a belly dancer for halloween with this thing I could have certainly given some people a scare!!!..scared you so bad you backed out!! CHICKEN!!!!
just kidding you !!!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 15 Nov 2010

I think it's still swollen. Did you have a full TT or a mini? In that first "After" photo, I can definitely see some ab definition. I know it's hard, but try to be patient.

bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
yes I had a full one check out the spelling of scar..turns out ok it scares me every time I look at it!!haha I'm trying to be patient wondering if I will need a revision if so would it be better to go on and have it soon being that I'm having to deal with the scar healing anyway the Doc says I might need one, are they as bad as the original procedure?? Or do you know have you had any of these procedures?? Thanks for the post
JenBob (RealFriend) 15 Nov 2010
I would want to go ahead and do it, if it were me. But go with his recommendation.
aleks00 15 Nov 2010
I have the same puckering at the incision on my hips that you have in the middle. I was concerned about it but my PS said that it would smooth out over time. It's been 2 weeks since I talked to her about it and it has smoothed outa little already. She said that the puckering is like when you have a shirt that you tuck into your pants but instead of tucking it in, you're sewing it together. Does that make sense? As the swelling goes down, I think you'll see a difference too. Looking forward to more pictures!
bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
when did you have your TT?
aleks00 15 Nov 2010
October 19th. You commented on my review about similar bruising on our lower backs...
bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
OH!!how is your lipo looking notice my LT side, have you posted any pics lately?? I didn't post my back pics the bruising is all gone not having any problems with that are you happy with your results so far??
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 15 Nov 2010

Hey Girl!  Your breasts look amazing.  Just make sure you are massaging them 2-3 times a day with the Palmer's Vit E Oil.  That will help smooth and fade the incision lines.  Get the nipples good too.  But they look really good :)

Also keep up the firm massage on the tummy and hips.  You need to be really persistent with the oil massage in order to try and smooth and flatten that puckering.  I think some of it is swelling though which takes a long time to go down.  What is the little knot in the center of the tummy incision?  I can't tell and it looks a little strange.  Never seen anything like that.

Just keep at it and if it still looks the same at 10-12 weeks have him do the revision.  Sounds like he offered to fix anything necessary so push for that if necessary.  Don't be shy and please be persistent until you get the proper results.  I know I would!!

I think what looks like skin rolls to you may just be swelling and will go down in time.  If you had a full TT with muscle tightening you should not have rolls in the end.  My tummy was really swollen the first 12 weeks and my waist was actually three inches bigger than before surgery.  Once the swelling was gone I was down almost five inches in the waist. 

I am sorry you are going through this and feeling unsure but just hang in there and things will get better one way or another. 

Keep posting monthly pictures so that you can watch the changes.
bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
hey!!don't know what that thing is in the middle my mom says "looks like I have a peepee" great that's just what I signed up for,leave it to me!!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 15 Nov 2010

LOL...I think I just wet my pants!  You are too funny..

Well tell him you want a revision and a peepee removal:)
trena 15 Nov 2010
hey when do you start the massaging after the surgery?
bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
hey my Doc said to start when I saw him at 3 weeks
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 16 Nov 2010

I started at about 2 1/2 weeks. 
trena 15 Nov 2010
hey I ask my doctor about if my belly botton would reach my incision when they pull down the skin he said I hope so. So I think it looks like old belly botton that didn't reach the incision.
bigbumper 15 Nov 2010
I think your right on it when I first had surgery I said the same thing and I ask my Doc about it and he said it isn't I even said are you sure? you should see the pics made right after surgery It's comforting to know not everyone thinks I'm crazy even if it's not a belly button it definately freaks me out!!!
JenBob (RealFriend) 16 Nov 2010
A " neuter" if you will....lol
JenBob (RealFriend) 16 Nov 2010
Tell him to neuter you! You are definitely not crazy. When did he say he will remove your pee pee ?
bigbumper 16 Nov 2010
he didn't he says it will go down most people I know with a pee pee want it to either stand up ,grow, or just pee not me I just don't want or have the need for a pee pee haha it's laugh or cry!!!!
JenBob (RealFriend) 16 Nov 2010
LOL!!!! HA...that was a good one. Or some people just want it to go away. I know I have had my fair share of the "go away pee pee" feelings. It wil all work out in the end my friend. (sounds like a country song)...
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 16 Nov 2010

Ok ladies my bladder can't take it.  I am laughing so hard at the two of you I am leaking!!  Seriously now I need my bladder lifted and fixed..Oh HELL..

I hope the pee pee didn't cost you extra:)
bigbumper 16 Nov 2010
you need a pee pee and you won't have these bladder issues..won't me to see if I can get you one??

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