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I have been struggling with writing about myself...
I have been struggling with writing about myself for quite awhile, but just a day before my Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation, I thought maybe now was the right time.
I am a 36 year old Mommy to 2 beautiful children. While I'd like to blame them for the current shape of my body, they can't be blamed for everything.
My situation is a little different than others, which is one of the reasons I've decided to write about my experience. at 19 years old, I had a Breast Reduction. It was one of the best things I've EVER done for myself and don't regret the procedure at all. It was life changing when it happened, fortunately, I was young and seemed to bounce back quickly from the procedure (or I've blocked a lot of those memories.) I had 'pendulous breasts' that were very large (I was no longer fitting into a 38DD bra at the time, but couldn't find larger bras to contain my breasts, so no true measure of size.) But I did go down to a C cup and over 4lbs of tissue was removed between both breasts.
I have always been a bigger girl and at 16 years old was wearing a size 16. But I was active in sports and had a lot of muscle and larger breasts, which kept me somewhat proportional. After I got married at 26, I started gaining weight. When I delivered my first child by emergency c-section, I was weighing well over 250lbs. When I delivered my 2nd child by scheduled c-section just two years later, I weighed about 245lbs.
Sadly, postpartum depression and several months of antidepressants helped me to NOT lose the baby weight I had gained. When my youngest child was 3 years old, I had a serious car accident that left me bed ridden for several months and taking some pretty heavy narcotics. The weight seemed to pile on until I hit my heaviest weight of 278lbs.
Finally, realizing my 35th birthday had finally arrived, I made the decision to get healthy and gain control of my life and my weight once and for all. Using a program, I was able to lose 110 pounds, where I've hovered (+/- 10 pounds) for over a year now.
Two pregnancies, 2 c-sections, a breast reduction in my teens, a 100 pound weight gain (over 10 years) and a 100 pound weight loss have left my body a mess.
My breasts are sad, empty, droopy sacks of nothing. I have two large 'pooches' on my belly (one above the belt line, one large one below the belt line,) some muscle separation and stretch marks EVERYWHERE.
After debating and worrying, with the support of my husband and family, I'm going in on March 18th for a Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation.
The Surgeon I've decided to go with has a wonderful reputation and a long history. My aunt works in the same hospital that the surgeon does and has referred many friends and family to her...there have never been any problems or complaints. I feel very confident in her abilities.
That, however, is not curbing my emotions right now. I'm a NERVOUS WRECK, but for no good reason. I've had a breast reduction previously, I've also had 2 c/s's...I have a fairly good idea of what I'm going to go through. BUT...my previous surgeries were before I had a family/kids to worry about. There is a whole new layer of planning and concern that I'm experiencing right now. But again, I have amazing family support and I know that no matter what, it will all work out in the end.
I have decided, at the recommendation of my surgeon, to have 500CC Ultra High Profile Silicone Gel Implants. I can't remember, at this moment, if they are going above or below the muscle (if memory serves me correctly they are going above the muscle, due to my previous reduction) and the Ultra High Profile will act as a Breast Lift.
Apparently my previous breast reduction complicates things a little more than if no previous breast work had been done. I'm TERRIFIED that the 500CC implants are too large, but my PS was confident that the bigger size will be perfect and she's guaranteed I will be happy (or assured me she will fix it if I'm not.) Only time will tell and this is where 'trusting my surgeon' comes into play. I will know by Tuesday night if I was right or wrong in my decision.
Pictures will be taken tomorrow and I will share once they are done.
I am a 36 year old Mommy to 2 beautiful children. While I'd like to blame them for the current shape of my body, they can't be blamed for everything.
My situation is a little different than others, which is one of the reasons I've decided to write about my experience. at 19 years old, I had a Breast Reduction. It was one of the best things I've EVER done for myself and don't regret the procedure at all. It was life changing when it happened, fortunately, I was young and seemed to bounce back quickly from the procedure (or I've blocked a lot of those memories.) I had 'pendulous breasts' that were very large (I was no longer fitting into a 38DD bra at the time, but couldn't find larger bras to contain my breasts, so no true measure of size.) But I did go down to a C cup and over 4lbs of tissue was removed between both breasts.
I have always been a bigger girl and at 16 years old was wearing a size 16. But I was active in sports and had a lot of muscle and larger breasts, which kept me somewhat proportional. After I got married at 26, I started gaining weight. When I delivered my first child by emergency c-section, I was weighing well over 250lbs. When I delivered my 2nd child by scheduled c-section just two years later, I weighed about 245lbs.
Sadly, postpartum depression and several months of antidepressants helped me to NOT lose the baby weight I had gained. When my youngest child was 3 years old, I had a serious car accident that left me bed ridden for several months and taking some pretty heavy narcotics. The weight seemed to pile on until I hit my heaviest weight of 278lbs.
Finally, realizing my 35th birthday had finally arrived, I made the decision to get healthy and gain control of my life and my weight once and for all. Using a program, I was able to lose 110 pounds, where I've hovered (+/- 10 pounds) for over a year now.
Two pregnancies, 2 c-sections, a breast reduction in my teens, a 100 pound weight gain (over 10 years) and a 100 pound weight loss have left my body a mess.
My breasts are sad, empty, droopy sacks of nothing. I have two large 'pooches' on my belly (one above the belt line, one large one below the belt line,) some muscle separation and stretch marks EVERYWHERE.
After debating and worrying, with the support of my husband and family, I'm going in on March 18th for a Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation.
The Surgeon I've decided to go with has a wonderful reputation and a long history. My aunt works in the same hospital that the surgeon does and has referred many friends and family to her...there have never been any problems or complaints. I feel very confident in her abilities.
That, however, is not curbing my emotions right now. I'm a NERVOUS WRECK, but for no good reason. I've had a breast reduction previously, I've also had 2 c/s's...I have a fairly good idea of what I'm going to go through. BUT...my previous surgeries were before I had a family/kids to worry about. There is a whole new layer of planning and concern that I'm experiencing right now. But again, I have amazing family support and I know that no matter what, it will all work out in the end.
I have decided, at the recommendation of my surgeon, to have 500CC Ultra High Profile Silicone Gel Implants. I can't remember, at this moment, if they are going above or below the muscle (if memory serves me correctly they are going above the muscle, due to my previous reduction) and the Ultra High Profile will act as a Breast Lift.
Apparently my previous breast reduction complicates things a little more than if no previous breast work had been done. I'm TERRIFIED that the 500CC implants are too large, but my PS was confident that the bigger size will be perfect and she's guaranteed I will be happy (or assured me she will fix it if I'm not.) Only time will tell and this is where 'trusting my surgeon' comes into play. I will know by Tuesday night if I was right or wrong in my decision.
Pictures will be taken tomorrow and I will share once they are done.
My body has been transformed!
It's been almost 24 hours since my surgery, and so far so good !
The compression garments (one around my breasts and the one on my tummy) are uncomfortable and digging into me, but otherwise I'm ok.
I've definitely taken the reviews to heart and have been taking my pain meds on time to stay ahead of the pain, and I'm sure that's helped. The old recliner I had my husband put in our bedroom has been amazing, not too hard getting in and out of, keeps my feet elevated and I can actually sleep in it.
My husband, my kids, my parents and my in-laws have all been incredible at taking care of me (especially my 5 year old daughter...she's my little nurse!)
I'm feeling super fortunate and very loved.
As for my surgery, everything went amazingly well. I was super nervous about the general anaesthetic (I always get violently I'll after a general) but the anaesthetist heard my concerns and took great care with me, I wasn't sick at all.
My PS spent a lot of extra time on me too, she cleaned up my precious breast reduction scars (cut out scar tissue, thinner out the scar). She also removed 5 pounds of skin and spent a lot of time ensuring I was smooth, no ripples, a very low scar, etc. I got a quick glance, but my husband was amazed at how great it looked, how flat I was and how good the incisions looked.
Can't wait to see it myself!
The compression garments (one around my breasts and the one on my tummy) are uncomfortable and digging into me, but otherwise I'm ok.
I've definitely taken the reviews to heart and have been taking my pain meds on time to stay ahead of the pain, and I'm sure that's helped. The old recliner I had my husband put in our bedroom has been amazing, not too hard getting in and out of, keeps my feet elevated and I can actually sleep in it.
My husband, my kids, my parents and my in-laws have all been incredible at taking care of me (especially my 5 year old daughter...she's my little nurse!)
I'm feeling super fortunate and very loved.
As for my surgery, everything went amazingly well. I was super nervous about the general anaesthetic (I always get violently I'll after a general) but the anaesthetist heard my concerns and took great care with me, I wasn't sick at all.
My PS spent a lot of extra time on me too, she cleaned up my precious breast reduction scars (cut out scar tissue, thinner out the scar). She also removed 5 pounds of skin and spent a lot of time ensuring I was smooth, no ripples, a very low scar, etc. I got a quick glance, but my husband was amazed at how great it looked, how flat I was and how good the incisions looked.
Can't wait to see it myself!
Before pictures!
Trying to add some before shots!
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Dr. Marietta Zorn