I? have 4 more days until I? get my BA! I’m so excited, definitely nervous, and a little scared, not in that particular order. I? was thinking 450cc but I’ve been looking at photos and think it might be too big, so now I’m thinking 415. I’m so confused. I? guess I’ll just take in pictures on Thursday for my doctor to see. Also, he pointed out to me that my left nipple points to the side which I? didn’t really put much thought into before but now I’m worried about it pointing to my underarm. And, on top of that I? have a fairly wide gap! I’m not sure what to expect but want a good outcome. I’ve included a few pictures of me before and also when i was breastfeeding. Keep you all updated! Updated on 25 Jan 2018: Today was the day! We had a huge snow storm the first time I was suppose to get my BA and had to cancel due to roads being closed. I was upset to say the least! I went out 415 silicon gel by Sientra. Under the muscle with the incision under the breast fold. My experience was wonderful! I was a little concerned with the size of cc’s and talked to my doctor about it but he reassured me for my height and proportions they would turn out wonderful. The whole process took about 2 hours. I’m pretty sore right now and the medicine doesn’t really work that well I’m on oxycodone so hopefully in a couple days I’ll start feeling normal. They are very high and hard right now and I can’t move them. This is where patience comes in! Updated on 26 Jan 2018: I laid in bed all day yesterday dosing in and out of sleep. This morning I felt a little better I’m still sore getting out of bed while laying. I took my first shower this morning and the hot water felt nice. I am off of the oxycodene and just using 800mg ibuprofen which is fine. I just want to feel normal and have bouncy boobies!! Updated on 29 Jan 2018: I went all day without ibuprofen or medicine it was my first day back to work, I have a desk job so nothing strenuous. I’m loving my new boobs! They are looking really good IMO. Still pretty tight and not very squishy but obviously that comes in with time. Updated on 5 Mar 2018: Loving my boobs! Not tender anymore and nipple sensation is that same as before surgery my scars are at my crease and are hidden really well. Couldn’t be happier!!
Dr Lamb was a very professional surgeon and so helpful Thur my breast reduction . I was not a easy case and was turned down by another doctor. Dr Lamb was awesome with follow ups and a minor opening in office for draining. His staff was the best, friendly and helpful. But it was Dr Lamb that put me at ease. Thank you to all.
For as long as I can remember I have hated my belly. It didn't matter if I was 250lbs or 150lbs it was still protruding and I felt like I looked like I had a baby bump at times. I am an avid exerciser, between running and weight training-I feel I have done my share of trying to get rid of my belly and it just wasn't going away and I began to feel very self conscious about it. I wouldn't leave the house without a compression camisole on, if I wore a snug shirt I always wore a light zip-up hoodie to hide the rolls. I couldn't stand the skin hanging down when I would plank, and the sound of skin smacking together during my workouts was enough to make me cringe! I began looking at before and after pictures of women who had a similar build/belly as me and before I knew it-I was consumed with the idea of getting a mommy makeover. I think I talked about it enough that my husband and I made an agreement-he gets a Harley and I get an improved body:) I scheduled two consultations in the Fargo area my first was with a physician who was in and out and we were done in less the 15 minutes. I left feeling like a lot of questions weren't answered. My next consult was with Dr. Lamb, who ironically did my breast reduction when I was 16. So, I figured why not go to the doctor who fixed them before and ask him to fix them again?!? (I was a 48DD or bigger when I had my reduction and went to a 38C and following 3 children and losing 100lbs I am now a 36 Nearly A) Our visit was nearly 3 hours long and I felt so at ease that I knew this was the right choice. He talked to me like we were old friends and was brutally honest about everything! Initially, I was disappointed that he recommended that I do my procedures separately to spare my body some trauma, I realized he was just looking out for my best interest. I am now 8 days post-op and couldn't be happier with my results. I had a total of just over 2 pounds of skin and fat removed with a full tummy tuck and liposuction without muscle repair. My drains were removed on day 3 and I have been comfortable and relaxed since day 1. Taking Tylenol as needed for discomfort. I have had no issues other then swelling in then evening which just means that I was doing too much and my body is reminding me I should still be taking it easy. I will see Dr.Lamb again in a week and then we will do my BL/BA July 7th
So I have been wanting a tummy tuck and hernia/muscle repair ever since having my first child. I have a small frame and a short torso, so there was no extra room for baby and my stomach skin stretched beyond its limits, leaving me with a hangy skin pooch that I could do without. Fast- forward to present day, 3 more kids later. This past year has been a rough go for me. About 9 months ago I was stalked, kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Thank God I made it out alive, but the trauma sticks with you. I had absolutely NO control over my own body during that time. I felt powerless. Even though the tummy tuck is something I have wanted to do for a long time, I really started seriously thinking and praying about it this year. To me, it is a way of taking my body back. I have always been an active person, but after the assault I did gain a few pounds. I made a New Year's resolution to complete a 90-day beach body program and eat a high protein diet, giving up most of the things I used to eat and drink. I am glad to say those 90 days, I lost 12.5 inches, 10 lbs, my bf% decreased by 5% and I gained 3% lean muscle. As proud as I am of these accomplishments, my stomach is clearly not going to return to how it was before pregnancy without surgical intervention. I had my consult with Dr. Lamb about a week ago and was so impressed with the length of time he sat and talked me though everything. I was there for an hour and 15 minutes. He allowed me to ask questions and made me feel very comfortable. I am so excited for my surgery on May 8th! Updated on 9 May 2019: Surgery went well yesterday, but I am crazy sore right now. The nurses said that the dr made the "cutest little belly button they had seen him do, so I am excited to see it! Yesterday, I had tried to lay flat in the bed and I think it caused low blood pressure or something, because when I got up I got really nauseous and broke into a cold sweat. Thankfully it passed quickly. Just laying low at the hotel and waiting for 11:30 when we'll go back and have the Dr check my incisions and hopefully remove my drain! I'll post pics when I am able!
I'm an active, 37-year-old mom with two beautiful boys (10 and 6) and a very supportive husband. After 2 c-sections and 2 BIG pregnancy bellies, my diastasis recti and extremely wrinkly, saggy tummy skin are bad enough that no amount of working out will get the results I would love to see. I'm a runner; I lift weights; I do yoga...but when you're 5'4", 125 lbs and your pregnancy tummy is 52" around...no amount of exercise can work a miracle! :) My hubby and I finally decided it was time for a consult. I saw Dr. Lamb and was so impressed by his extremely thorough consult and positive bedside manner. He spent 2 hours with me, and only about 5 minutes of that was examining my tummy. He explained the entire procedure to me, from prep to surgery, to recovery--with the risks, side effects, and his philosophy after doing 25 years of surgery. I left feeling excited and booked my surgery three days later. Now I'm a little over a week out, and I've been through every emotion in the book! Fear, excitement, uncertainty--you name it; I've felt it. I'm most nervous for the recovery. I've been told it's similar to c-sections, which I'm hoping for. I'll post pictures tomorrow! The pictures and reviews on realself have been such a help to me! Updated on 31 Jul 2016: Here are my "Pre" photos. Surgery in 8 days!!!
I personally was open about getting a BA. My friends and family know. They would have in a heart beat when they see me in my wedding dress in 7 weeks :) I don't know what to think yet. Sore, high, and hard! It's day 2 and this site has really helped me out! I got silicone 375cc on the right and a 350 cc on the left!
I had my breast reduction 4 years ago. I did a lot of research and asking around before I committed to do it. The doctor I chose gave me a thorough consultation and promised I would be able to breastfeed should I have a baby, and he said I would be a C cup, and I had nothing to worry about, and he actually said "If you're not happy with the results, then I didn't do a good job." I do not smoke, am not diabetic, and am not elderly. I had a complete physical and a mammogram before surgery. Everything was A-OK, no concerns from my regular doctor or the surgeon. Also, his estimate for what he would remove was 500 from the left, 300 from the right. Well, he removed almost 1200 from the left, and almost 800 from the right. During my first dressing change, I could see my areolas turning purple. He said there was nothing to worry about. He kept saying that, and saying things would turn out looking just fine even while my areolar tissue turned BLACK and hard, and the surrounding tissue began disintegrating, and letting the stitches loose. He said the areola would maybe be a little different color, but it'd be fine. He said everything was fine when he then had to remove 3/4 of the right areola and lots of tissue underneath. He said the hole would close right up and I'd be surprised how good it would look. Several months later, it finally did close up, but my breast is flat, very small, concave, and disfigured. Pieces of the left areola also died, but scarred over without the huge hole like I had on the right, which I had to pack with gauze for weeks on end. He promised me a C cup, and I told him many times before surgery that I wanted to be in proportion and still have a full shape. Now I can't find bras to fit..nothing that fits around my back has cups small enough. I can only wear soft sport bras. I can't find shirts to fit, because they hang and gap in the chest. Probably the most heart-breaking thing is that I'm totally, completely numb. I can't feel the skin on my breasts or NACs at all. But INSIDE the breasts, they are very painful. My last mammogram was excruciating. The surgeon offered me no revisions, no reconstruction, not even tattooing. My insurance company will not pay for anything, because I don't have a diagnosis of cancer. When I went to another plastic surgeon for a second opinion about what could be done, the first thing the nurse said was "oh, when did you have cancer?" I'm disfigured for life, and will never have feeling in my breasts again. I can never breast feed, even though I was promised I could. My boyfriend left me after I was left disfigured. The surgeon simply told me "You just need to learn to rise above your breasts." If he'd only said that during my consultation, I'd have known what to do. RUN. He actually said to me "Disfigurement is all relative, anyway. If you lived in Africa you'd probably have big plates in your earlobes." In my chart at my last visit, he noted "Patient rejects results. Results should be fairly acceptable." This has destroyed my self esteem. I feel like a freak. And being disfigured and totally numb makes me too self-conscious to even think about finding a boyfriend. Just think if you came home from the dentist and the novacaine NEVER wore off. You wouldn't feel much like kissing anybody, ever again. I can't find any other women to whom this has happened. Everybody always told me, you'll be so happy, it's the best thing you'll ever do for yourself, etc. Well I am devastated. It's worse than anything I could have imagined happening. Everything that happened to me was rare...but for it ALL to happen was unbelievable.
