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Updated 22 Sep 2011

Posted 21 Aug 2011

Hi all!! I have been reading all your beautiful stories for the past week (so thankful I found this website!) & I figured I might as well share my journey...

A little about me (short version)... I am a 5'8, 170lb wife of 11 years + a mother to a 4 yr old boy (who weighed in @ 8.11lbs), a soon to be 3 yr old boy(who weighed in @ 9.8lbs) & a soon to be 2 yr old girl (weighed in @ 7.11). I love our babies more than anything but it seems I don't have the time (nor the energy) to take care of me the way I would like. So... I have finally decided to treat myself to a mommy makeover.

I have had two consults with a well known Dr. in our area & we are scheduled for surgery on September 6th (the day after my 29th birthday (figured I'd give myself a year to get in thee best shape for my 30th)). After much consideration, we chose to do a full tummy tuck, a lollipop lift + saline implants. I am so excited for the outcome but I'm feeling pretty anxious about the recovery & the scars.

I will work on posting pictures tomorrow...



Updated on 23 Aug 2011:
Well girls, 2 weeks from today I start the journey of a new & improved me! I'm so excited to start the last yr of my 20's dedicated to feeling better about the way I look!! YAY ME!!

Updated on 26 Aug 2011:
So this waiting... reminds me of the last few weeks of pregnancy!! Like you just can't wait to meet your brand new baby... well I just cant wait to met my brand new belly!!! (boobies too)

I'm leaning more towards 450 to 474ccs... have my pre op on Tuesday... hoping my Dr agrees with me!!!

You ladies are all adorable!!!

Updated on 31 Aug 2011:
Yay!! Had my final pre op today... I'm so excited to get this show on the rd!!

Got all my PX filled, picked some some Arnica + Bromelain from my Naturopathic Dr. & plan to run into VS to get a couple short silky robes (with pockets).

I talked to my Dr about going just a tad bigger so we are doing a 420 HP bag w/ either 475 of 500ccs. Thankfully I completely trust that when he lifts me up (on the table) while I'm "under", he will determine what will look best.

I'm so excited!! (have I mentioned that yet?! :)

Updated on 4 Sep 2011:
Yay! Tomorrow is my birthday + Tuesday is my surgery!! I'm feeling so excited! I picked up a great front zip sports bra from Nordstrom, a black satin robe from VS (Im determined to still feel somewhat good about myself as I lie around & do nothing) & I'm about to go fill my prescriptions. I've been taking my Bromelain & Arnica for a few days now & my naturopathic swears it'll help so much. Not looking forward to drinking the magnesium drink (to get "things" moving) tomorrow afternoon...

Updated on 4 Sep 2011:
Yay! Tomorrow is my birthday + Tuesday is my surgery!! I'm feeling so excited! I picked up a great front zip sports bra from Nordstrom, a black satin robe from VS (Im determined to still feel somewhat good about myself as I lie around & do nothing) & I'm about to go fill my prescriptions. I've been taking my Bromelain & Arnica for a few days now & my naturopathic swears it'll help so much. Not looking forward to drinking the magnesium drink (to get "things" moving) tomorrow afternoon...

Updated on 6 Sep 2011:
Up & at em!!! Check in this am at 7:45... For those of you who believe in Jesus, please pray protection over me!!! Will touch base soon!!

Updated on 9 Sep 2011:
So I'm 3 days post op... Head to my PS in a couple hrs to have my cathator removed (still haven't gone poopy yet, so hoping that will help). Last night was rough, just couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep but this morning I'm moving around better than yesterday. I am so looking forward to meeting my new girls this am (& getting this horrible sticky tape cut off)!! + I'm looking forward to seeing my stomach again. My drains don't really bother me much & I will find out today if I get them removed on Tuesday. Man alive, I can't wait to shave my legs!!

Updated on 9 Sep 2011:
Yay!! Just got back from my PS, I'm so beyond happy with my results!! I feel so incredibly blessed!!!! I won't be getting my drains out til next Friday, but I'm okay with that!!!

Updated on 9 Sep 2011:
Yay!! Just got back from my PS, I'm so beyond happy with my results!! I feel so incredibly blessed!!!! I won't be getting my drains out til next Friday, but I'm okay with that!!!

Updated on 10 Sep 2011:
I'm 4 days post op... haven't pooped yet!! I'm even putting Miralax in my coffee... hopefully today will be the day.

I gotta admit, this recovery isn't as bad as I thought it would be!! I have like NO bruising, hardly any swelling & the pain isn't unbearable. I feel so blessed!!!

I will take some pictures this afternoon after my hubs gives me a sponge bath! I cannot wait to shave my legs!!!

Updated on 10 Sep 2011:
UPDATE! After mixing Miralax in my coffee this am + drinking a dose of MOM this afternoon, I finally had some relief in the bathroom. Feeling much better about that!!!

Also, I have found that sleeping/sitting with a Boppy (along with a pile of pillows) around my lower back makes me feel so much more supported & takes a lot of pressure off of my lower back.

Updated on 11 Sep 2011:
I think my butt is getting flat from all this sitting. That's it, they'd my update for the day.

Updated on 12 Sep 2011:
DAY 6 POST OP ~ I just put a phone call into my PS... I've noticed that my pelvic area, just below my drains, is incredibly swollen... so we'll see what he says...

Updated on 13 Sep 2011:
ONE WEEK POST OP ~

Hi chicks!! I'm feeling pretty darn good today, after taking my first real shower! I have a tip for you girls... while showering, I tied a workout band around my waist & pinned my drains to it. Aww, I feel so fresh & so clean!!

I'm still pretty hunched over, but its getting better everyday. Although I'm swollen (especially below my drains), I am so impressed with my results thus far! & I'm thrilled that I still have not one bruise!! I'm looking forward to getting my drains out on Friday, but to be honest, they haven't really bothered me too much. I feel so blessed that this recovery has been pretty smooth!!

Updated on 17 Sep 2011:
Hi girls!!! So yesterday was 10 days post op, which for me, meant NO MORE DRAINS!! Yay!! I was so nervous to get them out, but it was a breeze!! Now, I'm starting to itch like crazy but I'm thankful that means I'm healing :)

I'm so loving my results!!! This has been so much easier than I expected!!!

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Dr. Workman made my husband & I feel comfortable from the second we shook hands. He answered all of our questions with honest answers. I knew within our first meeting that he was going to be my PS. I'm so looking forward to my final results... UPDATE: Dr Workman far exceeded my expectations. His eye for detail is something I'm so grateful for. I had a full tummy tuck w/ muscle repair & I cannot express how excited I was to see my incision for the first time. I was overjoyed @ how low, thin & even it was. I was also equally impressed with my belly button & how well centered it is. My boobs are beautiful, I couldn't be happier. The recovery nurses + my post op nurse have all been wonderful, so friendly & beyond helpful. His staff gals (front desk & patient coordinator) can be a little "cold", but what they lack, everyone makes up for. All & all his work is amazing & he is someone I'd recommend over & over.

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Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 22 Aug 2011

Welcome to RealSelf.  How exciting you are only about three weeks away.   I would say that is a pretty awesome birthday present:)  

You will love having the new body girlie.  Please make sure you have plenty of help for the babies.  You will not want to be doing any lifting for a while.  Three babies ages 4 and under...Yikes you are one busy lady.  Your poor tummy...LOL

Keep us all up to date on how you are doing and keep posting:)

lovesJC 22 Aug 2011
Thanks! I'm so looking forward to NOT fixing my pants every time I sit down!! Thankfully my husband works from home, so I have no doubt he will nurse me back to health & be Mr. Mom with flying colors!!

My tummy isn't that bad from having 3 in 3 yrs, but shortly before I became preggo with our first, I was involved in a rollover car accident & the seat belt that saved my life also ruined my then perfectly belly.
belmont75 23 Aug 2011
You look good now so i'm sure you're gonna look really great after your surgery. Sometimes I wish I didn't have so much time before my surgery (oct. 4)Because all I do is think about the surgery and sometimes I evn have doubts about getting it.
mom_me 25 Aug 2011
Oct. 4th will be here before you know it belmont. What doubts do you have? Alot of women bounce this around but if you read the stats you'll see that we do believe it's worth it!!
belmont75 26 Aug 2011
@mom-me I really don't know why I just can' believe I'm actually going to do it. First I feel guilty for spending all that money on myself, then I'm afraid how I'm going to feel when my body is all cut up. And I know most women go to different surgeons but I just did some research online and I went to see the one who had the best result pictures. I felt comfortable with him and I booked the surgery a few days later. My sister works at a Doctor's office and she asked around for me and they told he's good and that he does all his wife's surgery and that she looks really good. But now I just wonder if i should have gone to more than just one surgeon. Anyways more than anything i think its just the fact that even though i've wanted to get this surgery for ever, I just can't believe I'm acutally getting it, like this sord of stuff happens to other women not me. Maybe deep down i feel like i don't deserve to do this for myself. I guess it boils down to growing up with low self esteem.
waiting to exhale 23 Aug 2011
welcome so excited for you thanks for posting pics. I am Glad that seatbelt saved your life and you are still here.. I am excited for your journey keep us all posted...
mommyat15 23 Aug 2011
So funny! I too cannot wait to NOT fix my pants every time I sit down!! I wonder how many ladies do that! How exciting to have this done at 29 and be ready for your 30's. I am 31 and loving it (except my flabby tummy lol)!!!
lovesJC 23 Aug 2011
@ Belmont, thank you! I know what cha mean, I can spend too much time doing "research", but after a while I finally felt a peace that this is for something I want to do for myself. I pray time flies til your surgery!!
momstime 25 Aug 2011
I'm sure your going to look great. What size implants are you getting?
lovesJC 25 Aug 2011
I'm not sure yet... my PS was thinking 400 (saline) but I'm thinking @ least 450... I have my pre op on Tuesday, will know more then :)
waiting to exhale 25 Aug 2011
I am thinking 450 too
mom_me 25 Aug 2011
I think you could pull off 450 easily. I just saw someone on here recently that had your same build height and weight exactly and I think she was going like 550 cc. If I can find it again I'll let you know. Welcome to the site and I'm glad you found your peace of mind. :)
2kidsmommy24 26 Aug 2011
do at least 450 ! i did lol they are big at first but then the swelling goes down i am verry happy with size good luck ! xoxo
waiting to exhale 26 Aug 2011
I am going to do the least 450.... right now I am a Native D ahahahah
waiting to exhale 26 Aug 2011
as far as the waiting you are so right it is like prego status lol.....
CCC's Mommy 26 Aug 2011
Good luck and congrats! We r scheduled for the same day! I'm having a full tt, lift w/ aug... How bout you?
lovesJC 26 Aug 2011
@CCC, I'm doing a full tummy tuck + muscle repair, a breast augmentation (saline) w/ a lollipop lift... I'm so excited!!! Yay that we get to share this journey together!!!
CCC's Mommy 27 Aug 2011
@cwhite00, so excited for both of us and we will definately have to keep in close touch with one another during our recoveries. We will be in similar situations for sure, I am having: full tt (with muscle repair), lipo of flanks and outer thighs, doughnut lift, and silicone implants... What size implant do you plan on going with?
waiting to exhale 26 Aug 2011
lollipop lift what is that
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 27 Aug 2011

Here is a link to some information on the Lollipop Lift.

taraf1717 (RealFriend) 27 Aug 2011
Hi! Well I am 5'4 and around 127 and I have 500 cc and they look perfect so go bigger! Most common regret is not going big enough! You can pull it odd! Good luck can't wait to see pics!
ColelyOly 28 Aug 2011
SO excited for you, as your renewal day approaches!
PippaTN 30 Aug 2011
Your time is coming up quick. I bet you are excited. I laughed when I read your comment about adjusting your jeans. It's amazing I have had to break my habit of that. I keep remembering I don't have to constantly adjust anymore. You will love it!
belmont75 4 Sep 2011
Good luck on your sugery tuesday! Are u nervouse at all or just excited? My doctor gave me arnica but didn't mention bromelain. I'm gonna ask if I can take that too. Let us know how everything goes. Best wishes.
lovesJC 4 Sep 2011
Im not really nervous. I'm thankful I found this site, I think its totally helped me prepare... Bromelain is incredible, it helps digestion & is incredible for swelling... Thanks much!

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