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I'm 33 years old and have 2 beautiful boys. My...

DesertRat33May 22, 2012
WORTH IT$12,900

I'm 33 years old and have 2 beautiful boys. My body has paid the price and now it's time to pay the price for my body! My heaviest weight was right before having my first son via c-section at 227. Ouch! I vowed then to never be that weight ever again! It was aweful and uncomfortable! 7 years later I had my second son and right before my c-section with him was 199. April was one year since I had my second son and I am now at 161...still working on that last subborn ten pounds but decided to schedule this mommy makeover and get the ball rolling! I'm 5'5" and weight 161....Ideally I want to be 150. I have my pre op appt on May 23rd and I am so excited! A bit nervous because I really pray that everything goes well. I hope I wake up (most important thing) and I don't get any infections! Both of my c-sections got infected afterwards and that was aweful! I'm staying really positive and doing everything in my power to ensure that this is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! My husband and I love the river and I want my old bikini body back!!! So excited for tomorrow's pre op! Hope you all are healing well and can't wait to be on the other side healing with you all! :)

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Tarick K. Smiley, MD - Account Suspended

Tarick K. Smiley, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (8)

ja1975
May 22, 2012
I am just like you, my first worry is am I going to wake up. Then I am stressed about not being able to do anything with my kids.
DesertRat33
May 26, 2012
I feel the same way. Especially not being able to tend to the needs of my 1 year old. He is always wanting to be held right now and I always love holding him. I keep telling myself that it'll only be a few weeks!
It's been long Enough
May 22, 2012

I'm glad your here! And I understand the "many years" left. I'm right there with ya. Congratulations and you'll be fine!
ja1975
May 24, 2012
I was scheduled to have my surgery last year and backed out because I was worried about my kids missing out on their summer. Now I wish I had done it because I would have fully recovered. The only upside is, I spent the year getting my body in much better shape.
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Blonde in bluffton
May 23, 2012
Good luck!!! Can't wait to hear how it goes
ja1975
May 24, 2012
Thank you, wishing you the same. Sharing in everyone's journey has really helped me with my decision.
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Angie_M
May 24, 2012

This is very exciting! Fingers and toes crossed for no infections. Please do keep us posted!

ja1975
May 24, 2012
Will do, I am trying to get my husband to take some pictures.
UPDATED FROM DesertRat33
6 days pre

Well I had my pre-op and now I'm just trying to...

DesertRat33May 26, 2012
Well I had my pre-op and now I'm just trying to get everything done that I need to before this coming Friday! Wow....I can't believe I'm really doing this and it's only 6 more days away! YEA!!!! I started taking my Arnica Montana and Bromalein last Tuesday. I really hope that helps out with the swelling since I'm a sweller anyways! Now I need to get the house ready and spend these last few days of mobility playing and holding my boys! I hope you all are having a great day! Life is good ...enjoy every bit of it! :)

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UPDATED FROM DesertRat33
3 days pre

Okay, so 3 days left. I've been running around...

DesertRat33May 29, 2012
Okay, so 3 days left. I've been running around trying to get all the last minute stuff done. Trying to get the house clean and pantry filled with food for the hubby and kids. I got my a walker yesterday from my mom. I'm still wondering where I will set up camp once I get home? My bed is where I would like to be but it might be too high to get in and out of easily. I don't have a recliner but I have a couch with a chaise...maybe I will stay there for the first few nights? Any suggestions on the easiest place to stay? I'm going to take all my before pictures, weight and measurements Thursday night. Still deciding weather to post them or not???? I really love looking at everyone's before and after pics so I'll try to get the courage up to post them! Hope you all are healing well! Can't wait to be healing with you!!! :)

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