schmidtmommy3

Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift W/ Aug and Chin Implant W/lipo - Burbank, CA

I feel great, I just wish I could do more without damaging my results. I was told to not do certain things do to the ab muscles so I have to listen as hard as it is. I feel great though. I stay at home with my 3 kids and it's going fairly well. My youngest is having a hard time since I can't pick her up. She always tells me she can't walk, her knees hurt. Shes so goofy, as if she's 80 or something. If I told my dr to go bigger and he didn't do I have the right to say something...When r u scheduled for your TT...

What is the difference between a compression garment and a binder. Mine is kind of short so I don't feel like it is covering the whole area. But I'm not a PS, so I guess he knows what he is doing. I am 3 weeks Post op and still unhappy with my breast size. As the days passmy right breast is much smaller than my left. I know they say it takes a good two months to finally settle and for all of the swelling to go down. So I'm trying not to panic. I love my doctor but I just wish he would have gone bigger like I asked. Any advice on what to do next..

Thank you all for the tips on the food. I think it is going to be a battle for the rest of my life. I just have to remember small portions and I can't give in to everything. But maybe a small treat a couple times a week. I can't wait to start working out again. I feel like I'm getting fatter by the day. My doctor game me a binder garment but it only covers my mid section but not over my scar line. Does anyone know where to get the garments? Also any advice on the silicone tape or oils? I'm not sure what is best. But I want to take care of my scar. I can't believe it's been 3 weeks already. I was so scared and now I feel like it's a waiting game. I keep having all of the dreams that I'm super fat and it didn't work. I tried taking some pictures but I don't know how to post them...love hearing all of your stories. I wish I would have found this sooner. It a really nice comfort zone...

Hi everyone. I just had my TT 3 weeks ago along with a breast lift. I can't wait for all the swelling to go down for the results. Even though I went threw all of the pain and money, I still am struggling with my eating habits. I love sweets and just food in general. Does anyone have any helpful hints to keep the new body I have. I don't want to ruin this. Any tips would be great! Thanks

Hi there - I just had my surgery 3 weeks ago. I had TT, Breast lift with Aug & lipo, also lipo on my chin. I have three kids 11 / 4 /2. My 11 year old daughter I was extremely worried about. I too have grown up not liking the way I look and have extremely low self esteem if any at all. I do not ever express this around my kids because I feel it creates a whole new world for them to feel those feelings. I had a talk with my 11 year old daughter that I was having a breast life. I told her about pregnancies and nursing and what happens. I kind of explained how it's a little uncomfortable with the bra and stuff. I was so worried about how she would feel about herself. So I was able to keep the whole tummy tuck thing a secret. I stayed at my moms for a week. My kids would come over to see me but I covered my drains with a blanket. I did tell her i would have drains but just said it was because of the fluid build up for surgery. Well three weeks later she still doesn't know. Kids aren't really going to notice if you are thinner in a bikini or not. If they do, say you have been working out and eating healthy. The surgery wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting. When she is older, maybe then you can tell her if needed. But for now,little secrets are fine and healthy to keep in my opinion. Best of luck to you. Also have friends and family keep your kids busy and help out by taking them places. They love that and it keeps their mind off of not having their "normal" mommy around. Can't wait to see your results..