I have met with Dr. Collins and his team twice. On my first visit he gave me his opinion on what procedure he felt I would benefit from the most (lipo vs TT). He was clear and explained his reasoning. My second visit was going over additional questions and pre op visit since I scheduled my TT after our first visit. I think and pray I am in good hands.

Hello everyone. I wanted to document my journey to my breast reduction. Since my breast started growing I have been really self conscious about them. They have ALWAYS sagged, my areolas are HUGE and they are not attractive. I remember the first me and my daughters father decided to become intimate I left my bra on because I was so self conscious about the way my breasts looked and he thought I was so silly. I gave birth to my daughter last April and since the pregnancy they have grew to a DD/DDD. I can barely fit my shirts, I don't feel sexy, not to mention the pain of how heavy they are. The nasty dark sweat marks underneath the breast. My family is filled with women with big breasts, so far I am the only one with courage to get the reduction. I had my pre-op yesterday with my Primary Care Doctor to have my blood work done and etc. I'm all set! Surgery date is set for July 10, 2017 with Dr. Brendan Collins at Mercy Hospital. I'm excited! I hear he has a really good eye and can't wait to see my results! I'll keep you guys posted. Updated on 10 Jul 2017: It is now 12:05am, all drinking and eating has ceased lol my surgery is tomorrow! I have taken my shower and cleansed with the medical soap they have given me and I will be doing it again tomorrow morning. Kinda nervous but super excited to get these things out of the way and to a reasonable comfort. I hear it is painless, its moreso the soreness. I sure hope so! Will keep you posted post opp Updated on 10 Jul 2017: Hey guys! My surgery was today. I got to the hospital about 9am this morning where I checked in. I then was brought into the pre-op area where we went through all the questions and blah blah. My doctor ran late behind his first surgery so mines happened to be pushed back I was supposed to go at 11:20 but I didn't wind up going into the OR until about 1pm. I did great with the anesthesia, no nausea or vomiting. I do have a really bad headache. My doctor used dissolvable stitches inside and the skin glue on the outside so hopefully scarring goes well. I had the glue on my C-Section scar and it's like it isn't even there! I woke up with my surgical bra on already so I do not know how they look for the next few days because I was advised not to shower for 2 days just birdbath. When I first woke up they looked small to me but the nurse told me "Don't Worry" I said they are supposed to be a large C small D she said "ahhh yes that looks about right just wait for the swelling to go down" lol. I had 1 Percocet pill (I hate the feeling of those) so every 4 hours I will be taking the Tylenol Extra Strength. My doctor also told me he used numbing medicine on my incisions that should last for about 72hrs so that was a relief. I also received some lipo under my arms and on my back where the fat would usually hang over my bra, my doctor said he likes to contour it out he can't stand that back fat after a reduction LOL. No drains either ! Well I'm going to nap, will keep you guys updated. Updated on 11 Jul 2017: I was told I would probably be a large C small D, I know I'm only 1 day post op, but they look really small to me. I wanted at least a full C cup to be proportionate to my body. Now I feel like I need to lose weight to match my small boobs. Hopefully when they start to heal I'll feel differently but for right now I'm feeling a little down. All my boyfriend had to say was "Well it's too late now"???? Updated on 14 Jul 2017: Hey guys, 4 Days Post Op and down to taking 1 500mg Tylenol Extra Strength for discomfort, I'm not really in pain anymore but not enjoy the tight feeling LOL. I've been having some small leakage in my incisions but my mom says it's looks normal long as there are no signs of infection. Things have been a little rough with my 1yr old daughter because she doesn't understand that I can't pick her up :-( SLEEPING has been awful, my back was killing me the first few days but I decided when I felt comfortable to sleep on my side last night and it was AWESOME!!! I make sure to be gentle and sleep lightly. I need to invest in a body pillow. My breast pretty much look the same from my last post. When they change I will post new pics ???? Updated on 16 Jul 2017: Hey guys, 6 Days Post Op and I am pain free!! The incisions are still tight from the glue but other than that I can see the swelling is coming down. They seem to be dropping a little. My nipples look a little strange but I can't complain from the big ones I had before!! Very easy to sleep on my sides now. I have the skin glue my incisions are very itchy right now!! Still some minor drainage usually when I'm sleeping I guess from the position and pressure but there is no blood so I am not concerned. 1st post op appointment will be this Tuesday, so I will keep you guy posted. Updated on 25 Jul 2017: All is well, the glue is slowly peeling off. I can't wait until it is completely gone so I can start scar therapy. The results look good so far. Updated on 28 Jul 2017: The glue has almost completely come off and they look great! I have a bandaid where I rubbed the towel too hard after showering and the scab came off where it wasn't quite ready. 2 weeks and 4 Days Post op Updated on 16 Aug 2017: I love my results!???? Last week I had my 1 Month Post Op and my doctor told me everything looked GREAT. I'm so happy with the way they look and the pain relief. My shirts fit sooo much better and it actually makes my top half look smaller. My next appointment will be in another 6 weeks!

I've chosen Dr. Brendan Collins at Mercy to perform my abdominoplasty with muscle repair. Dr. Swope will be performing the hernia repair as well. I'm nervous and anxious but the women in my support group have given me strength. If they can do it so can I. If you need support even post op, add yourself to the closed Facebook group 'Tummy Tuck Queens The Flatside'. I'm praying for good results. Consultation with him was good but I had more questions so months later his office was able to have a second consultation booked for me. I told him my concern was my diastasis and how wide the gap is, that I pray he can give me a flat stomach with the best outcome for my belly button...not sure if I have enough skin to cut off my old belly button. I will update next week with results. Updated on 16 Apr 2016: My surgery was performed March 28, 2016 and went extremely well!! Dr. Brendan Collins truly a miracle worker!!! From the beginning he answered all of my questions, was very honest about my body and possible outcome based on what he was working with, excellent bedside manner! I had a severe case of diastasis in which my gap in rectus muscles or ab muscles was a foot wide which caused my intestines to just hang only supported by skin. This gave my belly a third trimester pregnant look. My belly was huge and I had 3 hernias in addition to that. My before pictures shown are the day before surgery. As you can see, my rectus muscles were over by my obliques! I was in excruciating pain! The surgeon said it was the largest diastasis he had ever seen. I absolutely love my results!!!! Dr. Collins did extensive muscle repair and was able to make my incision very low and I knew going in that my belly button may not be saved and honestly I told him I didn't want the old one. He was able to create a belly button for me even though my stump was not able to be used. Updated on 16 Apr 2016: Excellent results from Dr. Collins! The extent of my diastasis was terrible but he was still able to repair my muscles and give me a wonderful result!

Hello SX community it’s been a little minute! Well I’m planning on getting a breast reduction in Baltimore which is something I’ve been considering for about 5 years now. I am currently 29 years old I don’t have any children (though I do want some) and I’m getting my 34 DDD breast reduced! Honestly I think my breast are larger than a DDD according to the last time I went to Victoria Secret. I am nervous, anxious and all of the above. After getting a BBL in DR with Dr. Duran (2016) my breast have been getting larger and larger! I’m ready to feel confident again in my own skin. I asked my doctor for a C cup. I am a small person and the C cup will help fit with my body type. These breast give me major back pain and affect my life in many many ways. Anyways I’ll keep you all posted. I have my physical and bloodwork scheduled for this Thursday, hopefully everything clears and I can start on this journey. Updated on 4 Jun 2019: Any advice on getting a breast reduction if you haven’t started having kids yet? I don’t know when having babies are in the cards for me but I really want a few! I’m double questioning whether I should I through with my Reduction or not or if I should wait until I have kids...anyone?? Thoughts?? Updated on 9 Aug 2019: Decided to just get it done. I’ve gained weight I now weigh 148 lbs. I was 130 post op after going to DR to get lipo in 2016 idk what’s going on! But my breast are unbearable. Got my blood work done, going to see my doctor tomorrow to get cleared for surgery I’m ready now... Updated on 9 Aug 2019: I y the time I decided to go through with my BR again and called my surgeon the only date he had available was 8/27 I kinda wish it was sooner as I star work in a few weeks from vacation. Nonetheless these big boobs days are numbered Updated on 19 Aug 2019: I'm so nervous! I posted another picture of my breast. Notice how small I am and how very large my breast are. I'm so over it. I hope my breast turn out cute and fit my body and shape more. I had a dream last night about having a consultation with my doctor it was so weird! Updated on 19 Aug 2019: Boobs are beyond big at this point Updated on 21 Aug 2019: So I’ve recently purchased a post operative surgical bar from amazon thanks to you ladies. I ordered **Maderna compression bra post op surgical support** size medium. It was kind of pricy $58.00 USD but seeing that my surgery is fully covered by my insurance why not?! I will attach a photo of the bra I was purchased I hope it’s worth the price. There are over 300 reviews and most are good. I’ll purchase more bras as needed after surgery. This is all becoming so real. I’m just ready to be on the flat side recovering. The doctor stated he will also do liposuction around my bra area and underarms I hope he sucks every ounce of fat he can out! I’m ready for smaller breast and a small upper body . My ideal size will be a 34 B. I will make it very clear Tuesday that i want a full B cup or a small C. I do not want my breast to be anywhere near a D cup! The smaller you go the better results just Incase they grow again after surgery. My hubby left the country so my cousin will be taking care of me until he returns. I hope all turns up out and I can go back to work two weeks post op. Updated on 21 Aug 2019: Updated on 26 Aug 2019: Hello ladies! So it’s almost 8pm and I have to be at the hospital tomorrow at 11:30am for a 1:30pm case. I am freaking out. I went to work today and got everything prepared for my absence. I have all my recovery clothes on the side of my bed, I have my marena compression bra ready to be worn, sheets are washed, house is clean, and now I’m just about to go buy some anti bacterial soap to shower and then sleep. I cannot eat anything past 12am. I just hate anesthesia honestly that’s what has me freaking out the most. I remember the first time I went under how unprepared I was for the experience. This time I’m in America and I feel very confident in my doctor but it’s still a freaky experience nonetheless. My friend will come and pick me up tomorrow after sx. I’m so ready to be on the flat side. It’s not really hitting me that tomorrow night I will come home to small breast and the staple to my identity will be no more! Lord I just hope all goes well and i heal well with minimal to no scaring. My skin is so nice and tan and soft! I lotion up every single day and take good care of myself. Anyways I’m going to get something to eat, buy my soap, then coming to shower and sleep. I haven’t prepared any meals which I should have done. I’m going to ask my friend to do that for me tomorrow. I can’t wait til this is over!! Updated on 27 Aug 2019: Wow it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I can’t write too much as the anesthesia has me nauseous but I’m so happy it’s over with. They are still swollen but I managed to take a photo check it out. Not that much pain at all just sore. Updated on 28 Aug 2019: Okay so I’m going to update you all on what went down the day of surgery. I arrived to the hospital at 11:30am for a 1:30pm case, the front desk made me pee in a cup, and the nurses brought me around to patient care. I answered a bunch of questions, then freaked out and began to cry. The nurse was very consoling and explained to me that everything was going to be okay. She said lots of nurses got the same procedure done with Dr. Collins and he’s really good at what he does. I know he mainly focuses on breast so I felt super confident in his ability to do my breast and do them well. I was just scared. Another nurse came in to give me the IV and I freaked out because I remember it hurting so much in DR. Thank god I’m doing this in America it wasn’t that bad. She brought me a heated blanket after the IV went in and that was awesome. Keep in mind I was ashy as heck because you can’t lotion or eat or drink any fluids that day. I was parched an all the above. Shortly after my melt down the nurse asked me if I wanted a pastor to come pray for me prior to surgery. I absolutely did! My hospital is a religious hospital and I believe is associated with the catholic faith. The pastor came in and he was so nice, we talked and then he prayed for me. This made me feel so much better. Shortly after I saw the man himself Dr. Collins. He was running late from his last breast surgery. He came in drew on my boobs, I showed him my wish pics, he told me a C cup seemed possible. I was so happy. He said I shouldn’t have problems with nipple sensitivity due to my breast not being overtly saggy. He said due to not having saggy breast it was a good chance and possibility to get the results I wanted. I told him no D cup what so ever! We talked for a while I told him I trust him and to take good care of me. He left then the anesthesiologists came in and I signed my consent forms and I was wheeled to the operating room. While in the OR I told the anesthesiologists I was nervous he said really? And put something in the IV to calm me down. I laid down on the OR bed and said “oh yes I’m getting sleepy” then I was out like a light. I woke up around 5:30pm and was super drowsy. One of the nurses said I cried when I woke up lol I remember this the last time in DR as well. They gave me pain medicine though the IV, waited until I was feeling better and was more conscious then brought me down to the recovery room. My friend was there waiting for me. We got my things and shortly after I came home. I’m not in too much pain, I have no drains, and the doctor did lipo as well under my breast and around my bra area! I was so happy about that. Now I’m just relaxing. I’m too nervous to eat they gave me Oxycodine and stool softeners but yesterday I threw up so idk what my stomach can handle. As for pain I’m okay. Much better than expected. I’m in pain obviously but it’s not unbearable. I’m just drinking water and watching tv for now. I can’t wait to see my final results. I can already tell the difference! I’m no longer overly busty!! They said they took 3lbs of breast out and I couldn’t be happier! Updated on 28 Aug 2019: Just more pictures. They still have to grow on me I wanted them smaller but they are still swollen so I’ll be patient until my final results. I love that the Doctor uses no drains and the stitches dissolve. Updated on 29 Aug 2019: Recovering is a slow process Updated on 30 Aug 2019: I still can’t believe this new life. I remember feeling so depressed about my breast. Even after going to DR and getting a BBL I gained weight and a lot of weight was going to my breast. I never felt fully confident in my body. I am so happy I finally gathered the guts to get my breast done! I was well over a DDD I guess I was a 34 E i stopped trying to figure it out because it caused me stressed. I stopped shopping for bras years ago and used the same old ugly bras for almost 3 years. I bought oversized shirts and was just super insecure with my body. Now I am just enjoying the perks of this reduction. Grateful I finally gained the courage to get this surgery done. I found the perfect PS and the universe aligned itself in my favor. I had scheduled this in June but chickened out because as many of you dolls know you have to be mentally prepared to get SX. When I gained the mental toughness to go for it, there was no turning back. I would encourage other women who are suffering from back pain to go for it. Even if your not and you just want it! There is no price one can pay for having confidence in your skin. 4 days post op BR. Updated on 3 Sep 2019: Hello Dolls, I just wanted to share what I’m experiencing now on this road to recovery. I’m still in pain but it’s more when I lay or put pressure on my incisions/scar area. I do not sleep on my stomach I sleep on my back or on my sides and have lots of pillows. I sleep with my boppy pillow and it’s such a good buy for this operation. I wake up feeling sore in the morning which is annoying but for the most part I’m feeling good. I’m back to doing most of what I was doing before. I’m able to cook, clean, drive, etc. I don’t overdue thing though as I am still recovering and this is a PROCESS. So I take it easy with myself. I’m still taking my medication just not as frequently only when I’m experiencing pain or going to sleep. So my breast are numb close to the incision area which is basically the bottom half of my breast. I really want that to work itself out because it kinda freaks me out. I just got SX a week ago I believe my body will realign and all will go back to normal. My right nipple has sensitivity but is overly sensitive and it causes pain due to the fact that I’m still healing it just feels weird. I sometimes feel like my stitches are ripping out but that’s the nerves reattaching I guess lol I look down freaking out but nothings happening. It happens when I move my arm or stretch sometimes. It hasn’t happened in like a few days so hopefully that’s the end of that. My breast are very high up and look like implants but I love that part! I really don’t care if they look fake because they look good and compliment my shape FINALLY!! I do want them to drop some to cover up my under boob scars. I was putting tape under my breast but I stopped that because I felt like I was ripping my stitches out. Im going to start scar therapy in the next few days I just need to heal up a bit more. I will probably use coco butter and some other scaring remedies to help when the time is right. Im honestly super happy with my results and this new life I can’t even explain it. I feel so good! So confident and normal! I’m scheduling an appointment w my PS tomorrow and hopefully I’m cleared to go back to work for next week Wednesday. Oh my bowels started moving 5 days P OP I was so happy about that because I went days with nothing happening at all. I just can’t wait til I’m fully 100% this is truly a process and you have to be patient with your body when you are on this journey. Throughout it all I have zero regrets and feel so blessed!

I went for a consultation for breast reduction 10 years ago, when I was 23 years old. My insurance at that time did not cover the surgery. Fast forward to October of 2017, I had another consultation. I was notified in November that I was approved. My mother in law needed surgery in December, so I never scheduled a date. I have two three year olds that I would need her help with. Three weeks ago, I called and told them I was ready. My surgery was scheduled for April 20th and my insurance approved the surgery again!!! I cannot sleep. The jitters are setting in. My brain is starting to go to all of the possible complications. I have no clue what size I am. 36-38 dd/ddd. I feel the bottom of my breasts fill those bras and then it gaps at the top. I’ll post pictures later. It is going to be a long week!!! Updated on 15 Apr 2018: Well, I have four days to go and I can’t sleep!!! My nerves are going crazy and I’m not exactly sure the reason. I think the surgery itself is nerve wracking but also the fact that I’m changing my body. It’s a good change but still a change lol for some reason, I am finding myself watching botched and reading bad reviews with infections and stuff. What in the heck is wrong with me?!?! Updated on 16 Apr 2018: I knew I wouldn’t be able to sleep this week lol I am getting so excited. The nerves aren’t as bad today. I just want to get it over with and see perky boobies!!! I’m feeling much better too after reading so many other ladies experiences, about not having much pain. That makes me hopeful. One of my best friends had pretty bad pain for over a week. My doctor is going to use some numbing agent into the breast. Does anyone have experience with that? Updated on 18 Apr 2018: Around this time in two days, I’ll probably be in recovery or finishing up the procedure. I’m still anxious but it’s turning into excitement. I can’t believe I’m finally getting this surgery done. I’ll make sure to post before and after pictures. I just have so much to do around the house before I leave for the hospital. Updated on 19 Apr 2018: We are at the wire now!! And I don’t mean under wire ;) this time tomorrow, I’ll be getting ready to head to the hospital. I’m really nervous now but super excited at the same time. I shouldn’t have watched botched so much his week or read poor reviews. It’s making me create all of these worst case scenarios in my head. I have so much to do before this surgery. It’s gonna be a long day! Updated on 19 Apr 2018: Updated on 20 Apr 2018: So I had my surgery today! I’m super sore and feeling a lot of burning but am home and resting comfortably. Staying on top of my pain pills for the next few days. It’s so strange looking down and actually seeing my stomach. I can take a shower on Sunday. So excited to see my new boobies!! My chest feels a million times lighter. The doctor anticipated removing 500 cc total but it ended up being almost 900. Updated on 21 Apr 2018: I have hardly slept, I’m too uncomfortable. I’m also a side sleeper so sleeping on my back on incline doesn’t work for me. hoping I get used to it and can rest better. I’m really feeling the pain this morning. I was under the impression that I would be numb for three days. It hurts now to lift my arms or even move. My profile is much different lol I also took a peek at my cleavage. I still have cleavage with smaller boobies!!! So excited to finally see them tomorrow. Despite how uncomfortable I am, I would still do this again!!! Updated on 21 Apr 2018: So much smaller lol Updated on 22 Apr 2018: I get to shower later today. I am petrified of taking this compression bra off. Does it hurt setting the girls free?? So excited to see what they look like though, a little scared of seeing the incisions. Updated on 22 Apr 2018: Well taking a shower was a traumatic ass experience. I don’t ever want to do that again. I’m such a baby. How do they look? Updated on 23 Apr 2018: So I’ve been continuing to have really bad, burning pain under my breasts. My friend came over and put ABD bandages on the bottom incisions and it feels much better. I think the compression bra has been rubbing and irritating it. My grandma commented that my breasts are different sizes so now I’m all in my head. I know there is swelling and stuff. I’m super OCD lol so I know lol be pointing out every single difference. Ugh. Can’t wait til they are healed and I can go clothes shopping!! Updated on 24 Apr 2018: Not sure why I keep having panic attacks taking a shower. I tried to put soap on them but it grossed me out touching them. Will the incisions smooth out or is this gonna be the dreaded dog ears? Updated on 25 Apr 2018: So I just went to lay down and I felt this pain like my nipple ripped off. I looked and it’s still intact but what the heck was that? It legit felt like my nipple ripped off! Updated on 26 Apr 2018: Still hate seeing them and showers lol Updated on 30 Apr 2018: So my panic attacks aren’t as bad while showering. The past few days, I have been taking a shower without assistance. I am still sore but that is getting much better. The pain comes in waves now, depending on what I’m doing. If I’m walking to much or out and about, my breasts swell and it starts hurting. So I’m making sure to take it easy. This recovery process is much more slow and difficult than any surgery I’ve ever had. Getting a lot of nerve pains. It feels like I got my nipples pierced lol I had those piercings when I was younger and that’s the best way to describe the shooting pains. The sides are very sore still. I had my post op on Friday and found out the dr ended up doing some lipo on the sides. The PA said everything looked good!! I love how my clothes fit me now. I can’t wait to wear a regular bra. The sports bras I bought have a little padding, mixed with the gauze and maxi pads, it makes my boobs look bigger than they are. lol I can’t wait to be able to sleep on my side again. I’m not a back sleeper. I also can’t wait to be able to hold my daughters and pick them up. They are three. They have been doing so well and are so gentle and careful around me. I cried myself to sleep Friday night because I’m struggling with not being the one taking care of them and not being able to hold them. Can’t wait to 100% heal! Updated on 1 May 2018: I was worried about nipple sensitivity. Omg they are so sensitive. It’s driving me crazy and I feel everything. Updated on 3 May 2018: Nothing new to report. Getting a lot of nerve pain and swelling if I do too much. It’s strange how one second, I feel nothing and the next, my boobs are throbbing. I’ll post updated pics with my next shower. My boobs still feel foreign to me and my nipples are still super sensitive. I feel them rubbing against the gauze (which I only wear to protect my incisions from running on the bra). I went for a walk yesterday. I’m still slow. I know I’ve probably gained ten pounds from being so sedentary lol other then that, I feel so much better than I did last week! Updated on 5 May 2018: I still have glue on my incisions. Getting some drainage around the t spot that connects to my nipple. Looks like the glue is starting to come off there. Still very tender and am having a few rough days after helping my daughters on the potty a few days ago. Is this normal? So petrified of having skin break down around the t spots. I still get anxiety any time I see them or shower. Has nothing to do with the shape and size. The Dr did a great job. I think it’s the incisions and still the shock of having totally different boobs. Updated on 7 May 2018: So I’m still feeling pulling and tightness around the nipple and vertical incision. I’m wondering if I can put Vaseline or something along the incisions to kind of soften it up and relieve the tension. Any ideas?? Updated on 9 May 2018: So I felt like I wasn’t feeling sore anymore and laid on my side to sleep. Listen, take my advice and don’t trust your body lol!!! I’ve been so sore all day. Woke up with the worst morning boobs and swelling. I hate sleeping on my back but I guess that’s all that is in the cards for me for the rest of my life lol Updated on 10 May 2018: Tomorrow makes three weeks. Let me be clear, I’m very happy with my doctor’s work. I haven’t posted pictures because I get too anxious and want to get my showers over with. My nipples throb when the water hits. There’s so infection but I cannot stand how sensitive they are. I woke up on my side again and my boobs have been killing me for two days. I was hoping I’d feel almost back to normal at this point. It seems a lot of other women do. It’s just so discouraging. I can’t do anything. I want to clean. Do laundry, hold my kids. Have sex. I don’t even feel comfortable doing that, I’m scared it’s going to make my boobs jiggle or we will get caught in the moment and I’ll get hurt. This is taking a toll on me emotionally. I’m sorry for the bummer post. I’m just beside myself right now :( Updated on 12 May 2018: Updated on 12 May 2018: Here is the pic I took, the other my husband took Updated on 13 May 2018: Just wanted to wish all of you ladies a happy Mother’s Day!! I hope you’re day is awesome and full of lots of naps and coffee!! Xoxo Updated on 13 May 2018: I noticed after my shower today, there is a spot on my left breast that is a little hard. Is that normal? Updated on 19 May 2018: I think I have hit a turning point! I started driving a few days ago. I was so sore after. But I noticed today that I haven’t taken any Motrin or Tylenol and haven’t used the ice packs. The coco butter Vaseline is helping the glue to come off too!!! At this point, I’m just obsessing over the appearance. I feel like the righty has dropped first, the nipple looks a different shape and the nipple is lower. But I’m not gonna go crazy about it, I know it takes a while to see the true shape and size. Still in a sports bra. I can’t wait to be able to exercise and wear regular bras again ! A few people close to me have told me I shouldn’t have done this. My best friend actually said that they would look more proportioned to my body if I lost weight. So that’s discouraging. Anyway, happy healing ladies!!! My inbox is always open if anyone has any questions or needs support. Xoxo Updated on 24 May 2018: 5 weeks tomorrow!! I forgot to take a side pic. I’m still picking apart things. They just don’t seem even to me. I know boobs aren’t twins but I’m so ocd. Every day is getting better. The biggest thing is the nipple sensitivity. Hoping that settles down soon. Updated on 25 May 2018: You guys need this bra!! It is the only one I have found that doesn’t irritate my incisions. Actually, I feel pretty darn close to normal right now. And it won’t look all bulky under clothes. Best part, under $5!!! I’m going back tomorrow to get a few more. I’ve never been able to wear a bra like this without two more underneath lol

After my last daughter, I got a trainer and lost all the weight plus all my curves. I didn't like the way I looked and started packing on some weight and working out casually. My belly has unfortunately decided to grow and grow. I of course picked up inches every where, but the gubutt (gut as big as the butt) is too much. I had been researching options for a while. I was hoping to get cool sculpting but the cost and outcome was not what I was looking for. Lipo was just about the same. My sister in law had the TT and showed me her results, and now I am scheduled for 4/12. I must say anxiety is getting the best of me. I was not able to sleep since I paid, had to get a sleep aide. I am super excited and praying for my provider and his team that all goes well. I will post my results.Updated on 10 Apr 2017: So I am two days away and I feel blah. I am not sleeping well despite the efforts of zzzquil. I don't feel anxious or nervous or tired, don't really know how to describe it. I just want the 12th to come so I can get the bugutt gone.Updated on 11 Apr 2017: Heeeyyyyy Everybody, can you tell I'm just a little bit excited??!!!! I am going to finish up some stuff for home prepping meals, cleaning, etc. This girl is excited, I think I am just as excited to sleep as I am to get on the flat side! I will post what I can tomorrow. Have a great night lovelu peeps!Updated on 12 Apr 2017: Hey beautiful peeps, I'm here at the surgi center getting checked in. I am shocked I have not passed out yet, lol. In the waiting room with Superman (my husband). He is looking for food, I don't blame him I am sooo hungry and just got word that my case just got pushed back 30 minutes. The Dr before us needed more time, so there is time for me to get anxious:( Talk to you all on the flat side.Updated on 12 Apr 2017: Thanks for all you prayers out there I have made it to the flat side. Coming out anesthesia was the worse pain, Gettin to the car was like running a full marathon. Ride home wasn't too bad i was still out of it, my husband tried to keep me awake. My sister was here waiting on me my youngest daughter freaked out, lol. I mean just could not get it together. she is better now and so am I. My amazing doc gives a pain pump, already jad my scripts filled. My oldest is like you go mommy. My belly is sore of course and im trying to figure out how i can sleep in this recliner.Updated on 12 Apr 2017: Thanks for all you prayers out there I have made it to the flat side. Coming out anesthesia was the worse pain, Gettin to the car was like running a full marathon. Ride home wasn't too bad i was still out of it, my husband tried to keep me awake. My sister was here waiting on me my youngest daughter freaked out, lol. I mean just could not get it together. she is better now and so am I. My amazing doc gives a pain pump, already jad my scripts filled. My oldest is like you go mommy. My belly is sore of course and im trying to figure out how i can sleep in this recliner.Updated on 13 Apr 2017: Good morning loves, I am doing well, in a little more pain because my back and hips hurt. I have been up about 3 or 4 times to walk around going further each time. Not sure if I will venture dow stairs but we will see. Had a little bit of bleeding around my left drain, nothing major. When I walk my amount increases in the drain l>r. Been taking deep breaths to keep my lungs clear. I am sleepy but not exhausted. I can clearly see my girl while sitting (my girl is my va j j) yayy. Taking my pain meds every 5 hours or so it scheduled for every 4-6. I will have some miralax with oj today. I plan to sponge bathe once my youngest leaves for school around 7 and try to get in the bed hoping that will ease the pain on my back. My doc is going to call today, he had to rush back to the hospital after my procedure. I need to write down the questions i have for him.Updated on 14 Apr 2017: Hey guys, yes it's about 2 a.m. and I am up just to adjust my body, my back hurts a little. I took loose the lower portion of my binder yesterday, very carefully and what I thought was very slowly. It felt so weird to have it loose. I took a quick peek at my incisions near the drains, I am glued back together and drains stitched to my skin. He said I could take all the gauze off and leave them off if there was no drainage at the incision. Only small amount of old drainage at the drain sites but I left the rest of the gauze on and changed drain site gauze. He also said I could shower. I have to say I am to afraid to. I am sure I may want to give it a try soon but these sponge baths are ok for the moment. Stretching out my pain meds, I also wanted to show you my pain pump. It shrinks as time goes on, automatically dripping the internal pain med. My belly is itching more and more, I was up and down the stairs about three times yesterday. I may go to my sisters house for a while, she is having an Easter Egg hunt for the kids and she literally lives about a 1/2 a mile away. We shall see I want definitely go to Easter Dinner tomorrow at my moms house. Church is 3 flights of stairs or a very claustrophobic elevator. I will attend Bedside Baptist. My belly is rumbling, I took some miralax yesterday. Is anybody else walking with their butt checks clutched?!? I have no clue why I am doing that. Lol. Gonna chill and fall back to sleep soon. Look at my pain pump.