Daniel M. Tkach, MD, FACS

Hey everyone first off I want to thank those who have posted their stories. They are so extremely helpful! I have always been comfortable with my body- I'm not ashamed of it in any way, and I have never felt he "need" to change! I just always wanted boobies! :) I had my first consult March 2013, but had to wait to graduate along with other things! I went back for a consult/fitting the end of August 2014, and have scheduled my surgery for September 30th! I feel confident, and I'm excited! Can NOT wait! :) Updated on 14 Sep 2014: My husband did not get to com to the sizing appointment with me and we both were a little sad about that. I wanted him to get an idea of what I saw, and see how my eyes lit up! Of course he wanted to see too for sheer curiosity. I was so happy to find the Rice Sizers How To Video!!! And OMGosh how amazing are they. I'm sure they are 100% accurate (I'm pretty sure I went a little larger!), but they gave him a pretty good idea. I'm also excited to start trying on shirts to see what works and what won't post op :) I did Not want to take them out haha! Updated on 16 Sep 2014: Today I had my per-op appointment! I only have 2 weeks to go :) I'm so anxious! So here's what I found out today: 1. Recovery should be generally smooth and simple. Everyone is different, but I shouldn't have many restrictions. My PS will provide me with everything I need for my post-op recovery, and they would like me to walk, reach, etc. with in reason! I'm super stocked. I thought I'd be laid up after hearing some stories, but it sounds like it may be a pretty basic recovery! I should be ready for the football game that weekend! 2. My implant style will be Natrelle 20-400 3. Everyone in my PS's office is so nice and super helpful! They answered all my questions, laughed with me, and even joked around with my husband! They make us feel VERY confident, and ready for B-day (BOOB DAY)! 4. I'm Ready! Is it time yet? :) I will post before and afters soon... Updated on 30 Sep 2014: The day after here :) WOW! Yes, I am so ready! I an not as nurvouse as I thought I would be... Actually I'm not nurvouse at all! I'm just ready, and really excited! My husband has been a super huge support! He has been helping get things around the house prepared for me so when I come home I can just relax and he can hold down the fort. We have been joking about whether or not he will survive our kids ???? Over all just having him here to be such a great support and help, and really just knowing he cares that much makes me confident. It also eases a lot of my stess going in to surgery/recovery! Anyway, enough mushy! TODAY IS THE SAY! P.S. - I have before pics take. I have decided to post them as before and after with my post-op update! ???? Updated on 30 Sep 2014: I'm on my phone so I appologize for all the wonderful typos! ???? Apparently My fingers are like a t-rex compared to my little letters on my phone! And in excited so I'm typing fast, and not proof reading lol SMH Updated on 1 Oct 2014: Yesterday was pretty okay! I have very little pain, but I do have a little tightness and sore muscles etc. Had the dreaded morning boobs this AM. My hubby had to lift me so could sit up, but once a got up, walked, and stretched a little I feel a lot better! I'm very happy so far :) I can't wait for the swelling to go down and for my muscle to relax a bit so I can really see these babies! Updated on 1 Oct 2014: First off I want to encourage all the future BA patients to enjoy all the mixed emotions you may be having. I like to think of it as though we are stepping out of our comfort zone a bit, looking fear in it's face, and saying YOU LOSE! haha! Once you wake up out of the OR, and see your new additions you will realize all those emotions were totally pointless but worth it! I still can't say that I have experienced any real pain. The most "pain" I have is when I have been sitting for a while or after I get up from a nap. Like I said previously - That "pain" or discomfort goes away once I get to moving a little bit and stretch my arms some. I had all my kids naturally so I would have to say that there is no pain that compares to that. I also like to think I have a pretty high pain tolerance. The discomfort I feel is more like muscle soreness. I also know the tightness is just from my skin stretching. Something new that just started this afternoon has been itching... My boobies itch so bad LOL Again, I know this is from the skin stretching! For those who have kids and breast fed - the discomfort I have would be the equivalent of engorged breasts that need to be pumped or milked :) Just a funny little note: I wasn't nervous one bit going into the OR! The only emotions I had through all this from day one were excitement, and anxiety just waiting for B-Day to get here. Anyway, The whole time the nurses, anesthesiologists, doc, and I were talking and laughing. They had me lay on the nice cushy, padded operating table. As the anesthesiologist started feeding in the sleepy juice I remember looking up at the ceiling and saying, "I SEE THE LIGHT!" Everyone kind of chuckled and said, "NO, NO don't say that!" I then laughed a little laugh and said, "Okay NO! Don't go near the light!" HAHAHA! The next thing I remember after that was the nurse asking me how I felt, and if I wanted to see my new boobies! It was love at first sight, and I will say - even though they look a bit funny right now, and I know I still have some recovery a head of me - I feel complete now! I finally feel like all the puzzle pieces fit together. I never ever felt like I needed a "perfect body" because I know there is no such thing. And to be quite honest my husband really didn't care either way. He loved me before, and of course he loves me more now because there's more to love HAHA! I did this for me; for my own happiness, and oi' am I HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY! This is a wonderful journey: Enjoy it, embrace it, experience it! Do not let fear, anxiety, or ANY other mixed emotions take over! I know surgery is scary especially if you are like me going in to this never having had surgery of any sort before. But make sure you conquer fear don't let it conquer you :) Updated on 2 Oct 2014: I believe in keeping things as simple and as stress free as possible. So here is a list of what I feel have been "necessities" for me, and tips on preparing. I only had 2 weeks. I couldn't imagine waiting longer than that haha :) 1. A helper! Husband, friend, whoever. My husband has had help me out of bed a few time yesterday haha! I think this is the most important necessity! Today I'm feeling much better and able to get in and out of bed on my own, but my hubby is so good to me and he would like me to take it easy peasy one more day! 2. A button/zip up shirt or two or three! Just for these first few days, and especially the day of surgery! 3. A comfy place to relax post-op. Kid free, pet free, with plenty of pillows. Some people go all out and purchase fancy pillows and what not, but regular pillows stacked together have been just fine for me! 4. Ask you PS what all the provide! Mine gave is a strap to wear, and to be quite honest I have no desire to wear a bra! There are different views on the stap. I personally like it, and think it does help! I was told to wear mine 24/7 except when showering! 5. Ice packs! I added a video about the ice packs I use and why! 6. Heating pad! I use a heating pad on my back. It really relaxes the tension I'm holding in my back, and it also helps because I am not a back sleeper nor do I enjoy sleeping proped up! 6. Bio-oil and/or Maderma for stretch marks. I have stretch marks from my baby making and feeding days which isn't that long ago to be honest, but I would like to soften those out a bit. I also want to try and prevent new ones if possible! 7. A word about the incision scar. Obviously I am not yet ready to treat this area yet, but my husband had knee surgery not to long ago and he was praised for simply rubbing/massaging his scar because it looks almost invisible! I'm sure oils such a bio-oil, Vit E, really there are a ton out there won't hurt, but massaging the scars gentally for a few minutes and few times a day is key! 8. Drink plenty of water starting NOW! And continue to do so post op. Also, eat 6 small meals a day. This will help with any nausea related to the meds! 9. I did purchase some sports bras. My PS said that is fine for going out and about. At home I let the girls hang loose (with my trusty strap on)! I bought 1 zip front and a two pack of the clasp front sports bras. I guest a 36D and they fit perfect. 10. Unless your PS tells you other wise... Get up and move!!! Don't push yourself and over do it, but moving is important! I feel horrible if I just sit around or lay in bed! Once I get up and stretch my arms a bit, and loosen up my back muscles a lot of the discomfort in my breasts go a way too! I stated in a previous review that I feel discomfort I experience is more associated with the muscle tension (my implant is submuscular) and my skin trying to stttttretch! So moving around is better than staying laid up all day! Hopefully this is helpful to someone out there! Congrats on your decision and enjoy the journey! Updated on 2 Oct 2014: Today is day two post op for me and I have been sleeping with a heating pad under my back! Let me just say how amazing that is! I didn't have morning boobs at all, and my muscles in general were pretty loose with very little tension! I still have the tension and swelling in my breasts, but now it's not as wide spread! So I absolutely recommend a heating pad! Updated on 2 Oct 2014: This goes along with #7 of the "Preparing for B-Day" post: http://www.livestrong.com/article/511612-how-to-massage-scars-to-help-heal-them/#page=1 Updated on 2 Oct 2014: Updated on 3 Oct 2014: Changes good and bad :-S My Righty (your left) has dropped a tad and the swelling is looking better! Lefty (your right) on the other hand is not cooperating! I have more discomfort in Righty than Lefty so that seems weird to me! I thought that Lefty was doing better :-/ Both have softened up a bit tho! I guess over all I'm just happy to actually see some changes on day 3, because I didn't think they were changing at all! Updated on 4 Oct 2014: I officially have pain... Nerve pain! Anyone else? When my strap pushes down it pushes on the incisions which causes sharp pains from the incision, along the side of my breast, and even along my side! I have to either adjust the tension of the strap, or remove it completely to get relief. No pain relievers help! Also, I have had a mild rash/dry skin on my upper chest and under my chin since the day of surgery. I believe this is from the was they used to prep me for surgery. It's really itchy today! I was able to shower 48 hrs post-op so I have washed all that away! Hmmm?!?!? Anyone else experience anything like this? I know anna1989 mentioned a sunburned feeling... I wonder if this is the same thing? Updated on 14 Oct 2014: So today is two weeks since I had my surgery!!! I still love my new additions, and have really adjusted well to them. I believe the hubby is pretty fond of them also :) Yesterday was my post-op check up. I got my stitches out! We had cut some of the steri-strip do to blisters at the edges, but I still notice that I have some sores there :( (see pics). I also do not have to wear my strap any longer, nor do I have any restrictions what so ever! The best part... I can wear any bra I want! So as you can imagine I wanted to go buy a bra! So my amazing hubby took me bra shopping after my appointment, and I didn't just get one bra I got 4 plus matching panties (see pics)! An even better part.... This was my very first time ever buying bras at Victorias Secret! I got fitted whiled I was there, and I am a 32DDD by their standards :) (see pics)! 2 of the bras are actually from Dillard's, and they are size 34D (see pics)! Either way this is a far cry from the 34/36A's I had pre-op :) Over all I love them! I had stretch marks prior from breast feeding, but I have noticed them getting worse. I was not this big when nursing though. The biggest I got was a 36B. My scar itches... That is annoying! My husband - who recently had surgery and has an amazing looking scar - tells me not to scratch. Rub! It a lot more beneficial! It will soften the look of the scar in the end, and obviously will not break it open! I will post pics in my new bras later :) Updated on 14 Oct 2014: I am using the Palmers oil and Maderma for Stretch Marks still! Massaging the scar with the oil too! More important I feel it is important for me to clairify why I do not update on a daily basis... I don't feel like it is good for me to take pictures daily so I don't! I prefer to watch the progress slowly so I actually see it happen! I feel like if I take pictures daily I will be disappointed- as I was in the beginning! Once I stopped doing so I actually stared seeing progress, and as you read above I'm loving it! With that being said I will see you all in a month! :) XOXOX

After having implants for eleven yrs I decided to remove them. My first set was in 2003 I had 275 saline unders. In 2007 I had a redo and replaced with 420 silicone. I have been having thyroid issues for a few years and been pretty sick so I thought maybe having my implants out would help. Also I didn't care about my implants anymore. I'm older and gained weight and my implants were just too big. I won't know for a while if thyroid issue is resolved. This was the best decision I have ever made. I feel so much better being me again. I lost 2 lbs and I love my new breasts. I have not had one regret I'm so happy. The surgery was a little harder than I expected. He removed capsules also so so I was pretty sore for about 4 days and had a small amount of pain for about 3 weeks. I had a great Dr. Also I am 5'5" and 145 lbs. I was 36ddd before ex plant and now I'm a 36d. Updated on 17 Aug 2014: Its been almost 4 months and I have healed very well. I'm so thankful I removed them and have had no regrets at all. I'm still in a size d.

Hi everyone, I am 53, have lost 110 lbs in the past 2 years, and my breasts didn't really shrink all that much with the weight loss. I knew they probably wouldn't. I have been busty since puberty, more so after childbirth. My pre surgery bra size was 36J. Looking at them now, I am expecting a small C after the swelling is gone. The outcome is everything I had hoped for, and I bet that it can only get better once I am fully healed. I am very pleased with my surgeon, Dr. Daniel Tkach of Paducah, KY. Updated on 19 Apr 2014: Had bandages removed on the 8th day post op, will have stitches out 4/28. Will update after that. Updated on 19 Apr 2014: Updated on 1 May 2014: Hi all, Healing is going very smoothly. Swelling is going down a little each day, itching is intermittent and I took Benadryl a few times when it was intense at the beginning. Quick and sharp zingers happen at random, just nerve endings reconnecting, I really didn't have much actual pain beyond the first day or so. More achy and sore than anything else, but definitely manageable. My doc doesn't use drains or dissolving sutures. Stitches were removed at 2 or so weeks. Sensation has returned completely to my left nipple and partially to my right. I have patchy numbness on the rest of the breast skin. I am totally overjoyed with my results. At first I thought I may be a C cup, but I think it will be more like a D. No problem with that at all. Almost immediately I could feel the pressure off of my neck, shoulders and back. I stand straighter and carry myself totally differently. I love the way I look in clothes, and the fact that I can wear things I have never been able to in all of my adult life. This has been a huge boost to my self confidence as well. I only wish I wouldn't have waited so long to do it. Looking back on the process of planning and researching Breast Reduction, I made a discovery by hindsight; finding the Doctor that is right for you is key to not being overwhelmed with all the what ifs. I think that doing homework about all the benefits and risks is crucial, just be careful to not cause yourself undue stress by trying to prepare for so many variables, that may or may not come up in your process. I learned to take the lead from my Doc to deal with problems only if they occur. IE worries about scarring caused me to waste money items I wouldn't necessarily need. I told my Doctor about this and he kindly pointed out that I should fix a problem unless I know I have one, Again, faith in your physician and his/her experience is key. I stopped asking everyone else questions that should have been primarily answered by my Doc. Yes knowledge is good, but there is a fine line between being prepared and trying to anticipated what may or may not happen. I am blessed that ins paid for this procedure, and that I found the right doc for me. Take care and nice to meet you. Updated on 1 May 2014: 820 grams removed from one, 630 from the other. Updated on 30 Sep 2016: Hello, I had breast reduction 2.5 years ago. This is an overdue update of my healing. Honestly, this surgery is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I am so pleased with the outcome. I believe so much had to do with the choice of surgeon. I have complete sensation in both nipples. I did consult with 4 plastic surgeons. 3 of them told me with me certainty that because my notch to nipple measurement was greater than 40cm, that I would not be able to avoid a free nipple graft. It was explained to me that a free nipple graft would render me with no sensation and could end up in nipple loss. Dr. Tkach, my PS, told me that he'd only had to do a handful of free nipple grafts in his 25 years experience, stating that he would take as much time in the OR as needed (my surgery was 5 hours long) to preserve the blood vessels and nerves in order to insure that I wouldn't lose my sensation, let alone the nipples themselves. He assured me that it had everything to do with careful technique, and that he had very few complications of this nature. He had also explained to me that he could not promise me a specific size because it would depend quite a bit on how much fibrous tissue there was to work with in my breasts. He removes the fat and leaves the firm tissue. He could only tell me that I would be perky, I certainly did turn out perky, I still am :) I did alot of research on this surgery and especially on this surgeon. I felt confident that he was the right choice. I am SOOO glad I followed my instincts. Everything he told me turned out just as he had assured me it would. The only thing I had issue with was my scarring. I tend to keloid, which is exactly what happened. He injected the scars with steroids, and that helped quite a bit. I used silicone tape as well as gel. Overall, my scars have healed pretty well. I do have some hypertrophic scarring at the outside ends of the long incisions. I have thought about scar revision, but really they're not very visible and don't cause discomfort. Before I had my surgery, I lost 115 lbs, and I have unfortunately gained about 40 lbs back. I am pleased to say that my breasts have not grown back with that weight gain. No sagging or drooping at all. Again, I attribute that to the technique he used. I am so pleased with the outcome. I started out as a 36D after the initial swelling went down. Now I am wearing a 38D. No more neck or shoulder pain, I can go without a bra if I want to. I have the breasts of a woman many years younger than my age. I would do it again in a heart beat. Dr. Tkach has a great track record. He is in Paducah, KY. But whoever you pick, do your homework, and follow your gut. Good luck to you, also if you have any questions for me, feel free to ask. Updated on 30 Sep 2016:

Eight weeks past a extended TT with Flankplasty with Dr. Tkach. Decided to continue contouring with lipo of my bra fat, lower back, top of my butt and transfer to my butt cheeks. Estimated about 2 hrs for the procedure. He will not take more that 3000cc at a time. I hope it's enough to make a difference!! I've been taking arnica tablets and I hope it helps with bruising and swelling. My surgery is tomorrow morning at 7:30am! Wish me luck! Updated on 17 Jul 2015: I love Dr. Tkach and his team! My butt fat is gone!!! I don't know for certain how much he took but my mom said he told her about 4000 cc. Right now, I'm drugged up, compressed, and leaking like crazy, but no pain- YET! The garment I'm sure is ruined, which sucks because they cost so much. My hubby put a plastic cover over the bed, a cheap mattress pad over that, an old sheet, and I am laying on the hige people pee pads lol. I'll post pics soon Updated on 17 Jul 2015: Updated on 18 Jul 2015: This stuff really streams out! I laid on my pack a lot yesterday, but when the surgery drugs wore off it was way too tender. I can shower til Monday, that a pain with all the leakage and smell. Can wait to take this off long enough to wash it!! This far, it has been a breeze compared to the TT! Updated on 19 Jul 2015: My eyes have been puffy since right after surgery, but now they are definitely swollen! Anyone else have this happen with lipo of the back and fat transfer? I'm assuming it's mostly fluid . It doesn't hurt its just kind of annoying. I didn't swell anywhere but my midsection with my TT. At any rate, still sore on my back and butt today, but only sore not painful, yet. And of course still leaking from the lipo incisions. I'll post a new pic after I get to shower tomorrow. Updated on 20 Jul 2015: Boy was I glad to finally get to shower! Threw my garment in the washer too. Those things get so nasty! I'm bruised all over my back and it is definitely still very tender, but the pain is not intolerable. Still swollen of course! Updated on 28 Jul 2015: Here is a pic from after my TT and to the side the 1 wk after lipo. I see a big difference even with the swelling! Updated on 28 Jul 2015: Before TT and 1 wk past lipo front view Updated on 5 Aug 2015: Back is smooth! Still swelling but looks good ;)

I'm currently 5'1" and 180lbs. I wear a size 14 pants and xl to 1x in tops. I had a consultation last year in St Louis (was at 196 then) and was told I need to lose more weight, at least to 165lbs. I exercise regularly and track my calories and exercise with my fitness pal app. In a year I've only lost 16lbs and barely any of that was around my middle! It's very discouraging. I carry most of my weight in my tummy and it is UGLY! I have basically the same shape if I'm 196lbs or 106lbs so losing the weight does not help my proportions and that what I'm dissatisfied with more than the # on the scale. I have two kids but I did not get very big with either of them- my chub is from food, my heaviest weight was 205, but at 25lbs heavier I only went up to a size 16, so losing weight isn't addecting my belly size that much. I had my second consult this past Thursday with a doc a little closer to home. He suggested a tummy tuck with a Flankplasty and lipo of my back and booty ( my butt is flat and wide) with fat transfer to the lower section of my booty to round it up. He will not do the lipo at the same time as the TT, so I'll have to do two separate operations :(. Doing TT first, with an estimated cost of $8900 just for the TT. Depending in how horrible the whole process of the first operation, I may not do the second. I'm a wimp! Updated on 15 Mar 2015: Updated on 16 Mar 2015: Now the deposit check is mailed and the date is set for May 26, 2015. Not too far off, kinda makes me nervous! Updated on 12 May 2015: Two weeks until day of surgery!! I went for the pre op instructions and blood work yesterday, and of course PAY! I am totally excited, nervous, and terrified! Updated on 23 May 2015: Surgery is only 3 days away (Tuesday morning) and I am totally nervous!! Almost to the point of being physically sick! I guess I'm a big chicken after all and am more worried about croking during surgery than the pain lol. Went today and fill my scripts for the antibiotic and a patch to go behind my ear to help with the nausea. No green tea, no wine, aspirin, etc. any other advice? I'll be staying overnight in the hospital since I'll be under General anastesia for so long - about 6 hrs. Updated on 25 May 2015: My nerves have really kicked in today!!! I started taking the antibiotic and the stool softener as directed by my Dr. I didn't do very well on losing any weight! I'm a nervous eater and I have started my period so I am up 6 lbs instead :(. Sucks to be bloated 1 day before surgery!! Updated on 26 May 2015: I made through surgery!! My incisions twing a bit and my muscles are tight/sore, but over all not as bad as I thought it would me. Might be the fact that I am doped up on anesthesia that it's not as painful. Went in at 7:30 for the mark up and pics, took about 30 minutes then bye bye land! Out of surgery about 2pm. I've gotten up and walks a few minutes, my lower half feels like it weighed 500 lbs when I was trying to walk lol! I post after shots soon as I'm able. Updated on 27 May 2015: Updated on 28 May 2015: Boy are my tummy and back sore!!! walking hunched over is hard on the back. Drainage has slowed down and I feel fine most of the time. I think the hardest is getting in and out of a sitting position Updated on 30 May 2015: Got out of the house to go eat with my dad. Moved around and felt ok. Still lots of swelling and drainage. Had a shower last night and it wasn't too bad. Main thing is the drain incisions burning. That's the most uncomfortable part. First post op visit is Monday. Updated on 30 May 2015: Updated on 1 Jun 2015: Went to my PS for the first post op visit today, go my left drain removed. They took it out before even looking at the output is recorded for the week, but that may have been because it was leaking from the insertion area. Either way, I'm glad it's gone :). Also took all my tape off which was a relief. I kinda feel naked without it and my binder rubs. I think the scar is looking good, it's very low and thin and I hope it stays that way. Without the tape I'm afraid it will open up and it freaks me out. My belly button looks 2 inches deep because of the puffiness and end of the day swelling. I'll post some pics. He thought my belly button looked red, now I worried the skin may start to die!! That would totally gag me! Has anyone else had any necrosis of the scar area or belly button?? Updated on 3 Jun 2015: New pics, still pretty swollen and hunched over since I've been out all day! Updated on 4 Jun 2015: I wasn't as swollen this morning as compared to most of this week so I took some more pics. I can't wait til all of the swelling subsides to see the final result, but as of right now I'm pretty satisfied with the results. I look a lot better even with the swelling than I did with the rolls!! Updated on 8 Jun 2015: Yay!!! Last drain was removed today and I am soooo glad that dude is gone!!! Still considerably swollen , but that's to be expected at this point. The removal of the drains did not hurt at all, just felt really funny since you can feel the suction as they are pulled out. Belly button is looking really good, my PS doesn't think I have to worry about losing it. My next visit is on 4 weeks, by that time I should be able to lose the binder as well. I am so excited for my final results!! Updated on 11 Jun 2015: Swollen and uncomfortable for the past two days :(. Not a really big deal, and I know this part last FOREVER but I am feeling better and getting around a lot better this week. I have taken any prescription pain meds since Monday- just ibuprofen. So far, swelling and not being able to pick up things have been the he worst part so far, aside from coughing or sneezing lol! Updated on 11 Jun 2015: At the end of the- swelled of course- but feeling good with my results so far. I swell vertically down the midline of my belly/ I guess from the muscle repair?? Updated on 22 Jun 2015: Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks post op and I'm doing great! My incisions are almost completely healed on the outside, just one or two places still have a bit of a scab. I cam pretty much move and do as I please, within reason. Only the SWELLING!!!!!!!! Area around my belly button seems to want to stay swollen and tight. area right under my belly button is the worse!! That's the only complaint I have! I'm thinking about getting lipo on my bra roll and lower back to do more for contours and get rid of the fat there I can get to go away with exercise. I'm going to talk with Dr. Tkach on the 6th when I go back Updated on 29 Jun 2015: 5 weeks tomorrow and noticed an opening in my incision about the size of a pencil eraser :(. It's on my left hipbone area- it wasn't there the night before. Putting gauze over the area since there is a little bit of clear drainage coming out. Others than that, just the usual swelling, nothing else to report. Updated on 6 Jul 2015: Had my 6wk post of visit today. I no longer have to wear the binder!!! Yay!!! Still swelling in the lower part of my ab, but not uncomfortable at all. The area that opened up he "burned' the inside to make it heal faster. It was very shallow and I didn't feel it at all. Scheduled back lipo for the 17th of July ;) Updated on 9 Jul 2015: Here is a pic of the scars on the back from the Flankplasty. I'm scheduled with Dr. Tkach to get lipo on my rear and back fat. Updated on 16 Jul 2015: Going to have lipo on my back bra roll and butt tomorrow. I've been taking Arnica tables to hopefully help with bruising and swelling. Also got my garment. I'll start a new review under liposuction for this. Updated on 16 Jul 2015: All incisions are completely healed now. The only problem is, of course, the continued swelling!!! Some days I look like I'm 5 months pregnant! But, no pain and no rolls on my belly!! Updated on 28 Jul 2015: Yep, still swell by the end of every day, but still happy with my results! Updated on 6 Aug 2015:

Mommy if two little amazing fellas, love them DON'T live this belly. My first pregnancy did me in. My oldest was 8.5lbs. I weighed 90lbs before getting pregnant and gained over 40. My second son was born 9 weeks early and weighed 4lbs. I didn't get near as big with him. Scheduled June 18th for full tt with muscle repair, been researching doctors for a year and I'm finally ready! I have loose skin, stretch marks and diastis recti. I'm small and don't have a lot of skin but my doctor seems confident that he can give me the results I'm after. Updated on 2 Jun 2014: Ok so I'm staying to get a little nervous now, more about my husband and kids than anything else. I've prepped food and have been cleaning like a crazy lady! My husband has been just a little on edge with me lately, I don't want this to be something he'll resent me over. Our deal was he got a new truck and instead of me getting a new car this year I'd get a tummy tuck. I'm beginning to wonder if he's regretting that deal. I know he'll take care of me after, I'm not worried about that. I might just be too sensitive ( I've been known for that in the past lol) I don't really know what to do, I feel like there are a hundred things I should be getting done. I need to just try and relax I think, it gets harder to every day though. Updated on 10 Jun 2014: Ok so I'm running out if things to clean so I've been working out like a crazy person. I need to stop, I've been so sore, and I dont think that'll be a good thing after surgery! The thing I'm most nervous about is my two boys staying overnight at a family friend's house, they've never been away from home for the night..I seriously get anxious at the thought of it. Thinking of having someone watch my dogs, 110 lb great Dane and my 4 lb yorkie, they both think they're lap dogs and I don't want any accidents! Any advice as usual is always welcome.Thanks ladies Updated on 12 Jun 2014: Updated on 12 Jun 2014: So I've been a bag of nerves and emotions lately! Im most recently heartbroken that my csection scars will be gone. How did I not think if that before!? Ugh I'm ready for these last five days to go by abd to get it done with so I can be myself again! Updated on 18 Jun 2014: Ok so I had to be at the office at 7:30 surgery started around eight. I was home by 2. Feeling pretty good. Ready just sore from the muscle repair. My doctor told my husband 'if you drew a league sized football on paper that that's how much skin I removed' I'm surprised really, I didn't think he could take that much but I'm glad he did! Updated on 18 Jun 2014: Updated on 21 Jun 2014: Doing surprisingly well, no real pain, just sore muscles. The worst part by far was taking a shower, I felt like I was going to just bust out if my incision. Each day gets easier I love ny new belly Updated on 22 Jun 2014: I've been feeling great! Yesterday I went in town with the husband and today I'm paying for it! So so sore! Still having such an easy recovery, I'm so thankful! Updated on 24 Jun 2014: My swelling really has been minor, but one hip is swelling much more than the other..I look a little lop sided lol. But I'm so beyond happy with my results so far. Updated on 29 Jun 2014: Feeling so much better! Finally turned a corner and am back to myself. Doctor removed both drains one week after surgery because he said I was doing so great! Love having them gone. Swelling kind of settled in after that. Not too bad but enough for me to be annoyed by. I'm standing completely straight most of the day, at the end I'll be hunched a little. Updated on 2 Jul 2014: Finally turned the corner and feel a ton better! I have minimal swelling. Which I'd seeming to be a blessing because when I do swell up every one in a while it's all in my hips and very noticeable. Updated on 2 Jul 2014: While I was putting my little guys to bed my youngest said can I see your cut on you're belly? So I showed him, told him mommy is feeling much better now. Then...then my husband, who is an adoring, doting, fantastic, supportive husband broke my heart. He said 'so you're happy...100% happy with it' just the tone let me know that he wasn't. I know that he didn't mean to hurt me, he's never done anything to hurt me in our ten year relationship. But this...this hurt. He quickly said 'honey I mean I loved your body before I didn't think you needed to change a thing' I know HE loved my body...I however didn't. I did this FOR me, but it is for him in a sense too.. a more confident, happy wife? That benefits him... but the thought..the mere thought that he isn't happy with my new body breaks my heart in half. Updated on 9 Jul 2014: Not much to report, I got ny stitches out of my new bb! Started scar therapy which is really helping, biocorneum. Started driving! That's an amazing feeling! Still some swelling, I asked my ps if my hips were swollen or just seem bigger now in comparison to my smaller belly and jokingly asked for lipo... he thinks I have some sort of body dismorphic disorder now...I couldn't convince him I was joking..oh me and my mouth. Also while he was taking my stitches out I said I should lie down, every time you touch me I pass out and his wife/nurse said hey he has that effect on women lol...omg why can't I just be normal... I'm loving my results, not too much discomfort these days, unless I sneeze OMG does that hurt. And I can't seem to get this binder tight enough, it almost wraps around me twice. Updated on 16 Jul 2014: I've been feeling great! With the exception if the occasional sneeze or coughing fit I'm pain free. I have what I think is a stitch that's worked it's way to the wrong spot but my ps said he'll check it out at my next apt. Let's see I still swell at the end of the day mostly in my hips more than tummy. I'm still I'm my recliner because I'm afraid of being able to move too much I'm my sleep in our bed. Really nothing very exciting to report! Updated on 23 Jul 2014: Swelling is my enemy these days, mainly just at the end of the day but I'm definitely noticing it more and more. My belly, especially up the middle is still very numb, I realize feeling may never come all the way back but it's so weird. Still not working out like I used to but I'm slowly getting back into it. I'm using biocorneum and vitamin e oil for my scar and it seems to be working like magic! I'm so happy it's flattened out and the redness is disappearing!