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3 weeks post op and new bikini pics!

Name: 3 weeks post op and new bikini pics!
Item: Byron D. Poindexter, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Jennifer6177

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I have been wanting to have this done 13 years ago...

Jennifer6177January 6, 2012

WORTH IT$16,200

I have been wanting to have this done 13 years ago and I am finally getting close! I am 36 years old and I had my first child when I was 23. I was a size 0 and weighed 105 pounds before having him. The 8 1/2 pounder did a number on my tummy! I breast fed him and my two other kids for a year each. Believe me after 3 years of breastfeeding my girls aren't looking too purty!! I have three wonderful kids and do not want anymore! I am a very busy Mom with kids in muliple sports. I was orginally going to have my surgery done today, January 6th but had to put it on hold because of traveling w/my kids sports. It is always about them and now I am going to do something for me! I don't mind waiting because it will give me more time to prepare.

I am going to have a full tummy tuck, lollipop lift with augmentation, and liposuction of the flanks. I am 5 4" and 123lbs. I am currently a 34C and would like to be a full C to a D. I am looking at 375cc saline high profile. I have a great deal of breast tissue so my doc said it won't make any difference for me. He always recommends silicone but in my case it doesn't matter. I trust his opionion and also feel it is a safer choice for me.

My date is not scheduled because I am going to take a cancellation that comes up! My surgeon will take $2,000 off if you take a cancelled date. I am taking my chances but if I approach the date and no cancellations then I will have to schedule it. I am looking at March and April and keeping my fingers crossed!

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Byron D. Poindexter, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (2)

Angie_M

January 9, 2012

I hope you're able to get in soon! You might want to check out this list of supplies of things to get for your recovery. It's a great resource! Thank you so much for starting your story with us here on RealSelf. We'll give you lots of support through your journey to a new body.

blondie1234

April 2, 2015

Just saw your pictures and you look great! Honestly looks like you spent a good year toning your stomach keeping fit and looking after yourself, rather than a tummy tuck! Amazing

UPDATED FROM Jennifer6177

01/13/12- I had an appointment to have my hubby...

Jennifer6177January 14, 2012

01/13/12- I had an appointment to have my hubby with me to look at implant sizes. I have seriously been obsessing about this! He came with me and we tried on different sizes. After the appointment we decided on 350cc and moderate plus vs. high profile. He said the hp will stick out too much and will look too fake.
They also offered me an additional $1000 off to book my appointment date. I have all the funding ready and I think I am going to book for the week of March 12th!!! I can't believe this is actually happening and it is becoming so real!!

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DiastasisRecti_ScaredMommy

January 15, 2012

FELLOW MOMMA THINKING OF YOU...U DESERVE THIS!!! GO GIRL!

ShellBell79

January 16, 2012

Hi Jennifer, march 12th here you come!! Gotta love saving money, that's a pretty sweet deal. I'm very excited for you, it was so worth it, I wish I did it sooner! Keep us updated:)

Jennifer6177

January 17, 2012

Thank you DiastasisRecti and ShellBell!! I am so nervous but very excited at the same time!!!

FitDiva

January 19, 2012

Jennifer6177 wow your s is great offering those discounts gotta luv that! Are you going to pst pre-op pictures? We are pretty close to the same size. The no drains are gonna be great! I have a consult with a PS offering a no drain method on Friday. I have a ps that I selected thus far who doesn't do no drain. I am waiting to book my date and put my money down until I talk to this no drain ps on Friday. I may have to switch if it sounds good and resonates with me. I'm excited I will be getting my new tummy soon enough.

Jennifer6177

January 19, 2012

Hey FitDiva! I am going to post pre-op pics soon.....kinda nervous to show the world my ugly belly and saggy boobs but at least I know there is hope!! Please let us know how your consult goes tomorrow!! I hope it goes well and you make your decision soon! When are you looking at getting your procedure done? I am going to officially schedule my appt tomorrow! I am looking at 2nd week in March. Good luck!!

FitDiva

February 6, 2012

I finally scheduled my procedure! It's next Friday! I'm super excited! I'm getting high profile and I hope my boobs don't look fake!!! Are you going under the muscle? I'm still trying to sort that out. My ps recommended subfascial but I'm leaning toward submuscular! What did you decide?

UPDATED FROM Jennifer6177

I am having the no drain tummy tuck and the more I...

Jennifer6177January 31, 2012

I am having the no drain tummy tuck and the more I read the happier I am with my decision. It seems like the recovery is much faster. Today I seem to be more nervous because tomorrow is February 1st and I can officially say that I am having my Mommy Makeover NEXT MONTH!!! OMG!!

I really hope that I can get everything ready and my 3 kids set before my surgery! I think I will just cook a bunch of meals and freeze them so it's easy on my husband and my Mom. I am so glad and thankful that my Mom will stay with me for a few days after my surgery.

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SassyMomma

February 4, 2012

You are going to love the no drain method. I did!!!

fixinaflat

February 6, 2012

I had the no drain and I love it!! Can't bare thinking of having drains for 7-10 days!! It was one of the best choices I had to make! Good Luck

Jennifer6177

February 6, 2012

Hey FitDiva!! Wow!! Next Friday? That's awesome!! I am getting high profile under the muscle. I have read so many reviews and starting to think Silicone might be better than the Saline. My ps said it won't look different on me since I have a lot of tissue but most of the woman that used to have saline are switching out to Silicone.

FitDiva

February 6, 2012

Yeah I mainly am going silicone because with me being so "thin" as "they" call it that if I get saline I could show rippling and that's a chance I'm not willing to take. Saline is more natural so I wish that was an option. Also my sister has saline and she said hers feel like two water allows and one lady said she can hear hers while jogging. The silicone felt so good and natural when I squeezed them while in the office. It feels so natural so when they recommended it I didn't think twice. I did do research on the safety sO that was good. Now I just gotta decide under or subfascial? The doc is gonna have to help me on that one.

Zoomzoom1

February 29, 2012

Thanks for the compliment! Good luck with the upcoming surgery! Never heard of the no drain method. That will be SO nice for you!

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