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Tummy Tuck & Breast Aug...Can't Believe I'm Doing This! West Des Moines, IA Updated postop pics
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Hi all...I am a 38 yr old wife and mom of two...
rarodSeptember 17, 2012
WORTH IT$12,700
Hi all...I am a 38 yr old wife and mom of two girls 5 & 8. Been with my hubby for 20 yrs now:) I've wanted a tummy tuck since our first daughter was born and have said since then that for my 40th bday that that was going to be my gift to myself. Well, here it is 2 yrs earlier and I have the time and money so figured I would just get it over with! Since feb of this year I've lost 30 lbs...but of course no matter how many situps I do, I still have the loose skin and pooched out look to my stomach. And the boobs??? Holy shmoley...they have not faired well either!
I actually had a tt scheduled in may and canceled it because I agreed with the hubby that I should really give diet and excerise a chance before I went thru with that. I'm so glad I did! About 4 weeks ago, we went to 2 PS about 2 hrs south of us and we both really liked the 2nd one so decided to go with him. Well, here it is the day before my surgery...I can't believe it! I've read so many stories on here and they have been so helpful and informative on what to expect. I'm going to attempt to put before pics up here shortly once I figure out how:) Any words of encouragment, helpful tips or just sharing your story with me would be appreciated!
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September 12, 2012
5 more days! Hasn't really hit me yet but I have a feeling come friday when I pick up my meds that it will. I haven't been brave enough to put up pics yet but may get the courage before tues.
September 17, 2012
Good luck for today. I know how u are feeling my surgery is today as well and i am really nervous too. All the best and i pray we will both have successful surgeries xx
September 17, 2012
Thanks mandymoo81...I'm scheduled for tomorrow at 11 a.m. What are you having done?
October 12, 2012
Sorry I just realised I hadn't replied to your question. I had just a TT with M/R. I hope your recovery is going well.
September 18, 2012
Things that helped me a lot were a shower chair, reacher, recliner and walker, all borrowed. Cotton/stretchy sundresses make sitting and toileting really simple and no binding on the belly. And lastly, ice packs have been my best friend! I'm still icing my belly at 12 days out. I think it really helps with the swelling after being up all day. Also the compression garment that my PS put on right after surgery has been great for swelling and ab support. Good job on the weight loss and good luck to you tomorrow!
UPDATED FROM rarod
23 days post
I've been trying to ad some new pics with no luck....
rarodOctober 11, 2012
I've been trying to ad some new pics with no luck...anyone else having a problem uploading pics?
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October 13, 2012
Feeling better each day:) This recovery seems like it takes forever girls so be patient! Finally slept in our bed last night...but when I woke up my boobs were really sore. It felt tlike the implants were pushing on the outside of them..I assumed from sleeping on my sides. I did take some hydrocodone and messaged them, which seemed to help. Tummy still feels tight and swells up later in the day, especially if I was up and about alot.I did go clothes shopping yesterday...tried on a few bras and ended up with a Vera Wang 34D! Was kinda surprised at that:) Actually enjoyed shopping for clothes for the first time in 9 years! 8 months ago when I started this journey, I weighed 155...through sticking with the Jillian Michaels dvd's, 20 min a day and just focusing on consuming less food...I got down to 125 before my surgery. So glad I did that! It has been a crazy journey but well worth it:)
October 14, 2012
WOW! You look wonderful!!! My surgery is in a few days... I love the size of your boobs... what cc's did you get?
October 14, 2012
Thank you mom3lovebugs...I had 425cc high profile silicone imlants in. Your surgery is coming up soon! Don't get yourself too worked up...I did but it went better than I expected. Recovery is slow...so be sure and have help. Next thurs I will be 4 weeks postop and I 'm still sore and have a hard time catching my breath at times. If I do too much I can really feel it. My dr had told us before surgery that he releases his patients at 4 weeks to start exercising...even said I could start jogging! He obviously has no idea...there is no way in hell that I could start jogging next week!!! Hope all goes well and that your recovery goes smoothly for you:)
October 14, 2012
Thank you!! I am debating between 400 or 425 cc's myself but it's so hard to decide! I'm happy that you are feeling better... if you start to exercise, take it easy! That is what I will miss the most in recovery... I work out a lot... it's my stress reliever. *sigh* it will be worth it though! I hope to join you with a flat tummy and full boobs shortly... save me a seat on the bus! lol
October 14, 2012
I was given the option of 400, 425 and 450 cc...I met him in the middle:) I really don't think the 25cc difference matters that much...if you like them bigger or need a "lift" as well, then I would do the 425...but it is such a personnal preferance. I didn't put too much thought into the BA because I honestly thought the TT would be worse...but I was wrong. I'm glad I didn't freak out too much at first because they looked HUGE! I kept reminding myself that it was due to selling and that they would get smaller. They look much better than in the beginning...still feel like the left is rounder and firmer and more sore than the right. Hope to someday not "feel"them in there so much:)
October 14, 2012
That's what I'm kinda thinking... 25 cc's is about 2 tablespoons I've read so not much of a difference. And since I'm getting under the muscle, you lose some projection because of it. I definitely would benefit from having 'lift' too. I bet that's a weird feeling to 'feel' them... I wonder how long until a person doesn't notice them anymore?
October 14, 2012
That's what I'm wondering at this point...I don't want to keep that feeling forever!
October 14, 2012
Question...for those that have already had surgery...how long did it take before you could not "feel" the implants??? Or does that never go away? I'm still sleeping in our recliner because I tried sleeping in bed the night before and when I got up in the morning, I could feel the implants pushing to the outside of my boobs...I assume from sleeping on my sides.
UPDATED FROM rarod
2 months post
Hi there...I'm now 7 weeks postop and STILL can't...
rarodNovember 9, 2012
Hi there...I'm now 7 weeks postop and STILL can't believe that I did this surgery! Posted some before & after pics at 4 weeks that the Dr had recently sent me. Will post some new pics soon. Feeling pretty good...back to working out and starting to walk/jog some. Rode my horse for the first time since surgery! That was great:) Still dealing with swelling by the end of the day if I've done alot but nothing a couple ice packs can't take care of. Breasts feel almost back to normal...only feel odd when I'm doing pushups or when I'm laying flat on my back. They are pretty much what I asked for...fuller and lifted...but I think at some point I may consider doing a crescent lift...but not sure as the lifts look painful!! They look a wee bit saggy still but he told me I would not get 20 yr old boobs so I wasn't expecting perfection! Ordered my first bikini EVER...can't wait for it to get here to try on:) I'm so happy that I went thru with my mommy makeover! Any gal out there considering this...don't let the fear of the surgery hold you back! If you have the desire, the time and the money to do this for yourself...just do it!! You will be so happy that you did. Happy healing to all:)
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March 2, 2015
You look great I have been 140 most of my adult life but due to all spine surgerys and not being mobile hoping I will lose some after my TT I got a BR last April 2014 i havent lost much yet but just had double artificial disc replacement in neck Dec 2014
March 2, 2015
But Im around 180 hoping tt will kick me in gear to feel good about my self and exercise accordingly been in deep depression for some time not being able to get around with all the spine surgerys I have had
Hey good for you in doing this wonderful thing just for yourself:) Â You will love the results and having your body back. Â The baby thing takes a toll on our bodies!!
Keep us up to date on your process.