Bye Bye Belly, Hello Boobs! - Winter Park, FL
Scheduled for Dec 19th for MM: BA & TT w/ lipo...
Scheduled for Dec 19th for MM: BA & TT w/ lipo. 45, 5'5 155lbs. I have 1 daughter now 18 and off to college so doing this surgery for me. I've always been slim but gained since turning 40 gained 30lbs over the past 5 years and unable to lose it. Gained 10 this year, the most ever and at 155 I'm bigger than when I gave birth. Hate the sight of my tummy, hips and stretch marks and I'm pear shaped. I hate exercising, and though I'll diet and lose a few pounds but my love for chocolate quickly kicks in and I'll gain it back +. Figured if I'm going to go through it, may as well get a BA, and finally have the boobs I've always wanted. I'm a size 10 and will post measurements and pics before and after. So glad to have you ladies to go on this journey with. Its so scary, the recovery, the expense, the whatifs, but this sight helps to keep me inspired to do it. Wishing those who have gone before a painless and speedy recovery and those waiting continued strength.
Had Pre-op 12/17 Doing lipo of flanks, hips and saddlebags.
MEASUREMENTS:
12/17/12
155.6lbs, BMI 25.9
Boobs 36
Waist 31.5
BB 39
Hips 41
Lower hips 42
Thigh 24
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Had surgery today at 830a. got home at 6p had a...
but i put on the biker pants as per my doctor and i feel a lot less pain im now around a 4.
hope ur all feeling good too.
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Post Op Day 1: Made the mistake of going by...
Made the mistake of going by myself to the bathroom last night, and think I over did it, felt really sore this morning as if I ran a marathon, did 200 pushup and cruches. But still feeling a lot better than I ever imagined. Probably at a 2 now, no pain while sitting or reclining just when I get up theres pressure, tightness and discomfort, taking pain meds every 5hrs. Slept in the recliner and the airline neck pillow is my best friend--forgot who suggested it but you need it--helps with sitting down and not having the intense pressure on your stomach. I also used another tip, a large garbage bag and then 2 thick towels on the seat of the recliner and the bag helps you slide out, towels extra cushion and in my case the lipo on my left side was gushing-so it avoided a mess. Also, put in the car for the ride from surgery.
So far I'm happy with the results--yesterday I was drain 20ccs on left side and 50-80 on right, now its 20/20. My stomach looks flat, not sure if my boobs are big enough, so once I post pics I'd appreciate your feedback--I did 350CC saline, high profile. I still see some saddlebags, so hope that goes away with time and I'm a little black and blue in that area. Dr G did the scar really low, so I'm very happy with that. His team is truly amazing, from the moment I met him I knew he was the doctor I wanted. I could have gotten the procedure a little cheaper at other doctors, but felt really confident in his abilities and understading of his craft. Every question/concern I raised, he gave me not just an answer but an explanation that matched or exceded my researched answers. His assistants were pleasant, professional and knowledgable too. The surgical center in lake Mary is spotless, and the team there was equally impressive my nurse and the anesthesiologist were knowledgeable and compassionate. Have my post op visit on 12/26, and I have to wait until then to take a shower...thank goodness for wet wipes. Eating primarily soup and ginger tea--the breathing tube made my throat sore and the side of my tongue is bruised and blistered. Coughing is the absolute worse, so I've been sucking lozengas too and that helps with the nausea too (that was bad yesterday, didn't actually throw up cause the pain of the stomach contraction scared the urge away.
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Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf. You're on the other side now and your job is to rest and heal! Please keep us posted on your progress.
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