Dr Le was wonderful. The entire medical staff was very friendly and answered all my questions. They took excellent care of me and I felt safe in their hands. I was very conflicted about whether or not to have a lift during the surgery to remove breast implants. I wanted to know about the length of time on anesthesia and how the procedure would go. In the end I just had them the implants removed but I appreciated the anesthesiologist answering my questions and also Dr Le who explained the process and did not try to convince me to do it. In fact he suggested to just remove the implants as I was so conflicted. He was very understanding. He was also right!
Unfortunately, by the time I had discovered this site I hadn't felt as I comfortable as I do today, so you won't see any post ops of my body, but I was not by any means a small lady. I have had three kids and one alone takes it's toll. With my first pregnancy I had gained 100lbs(literally ate for two, or three lol) I, however, managed to lose it in one year and went back down to 120lbs. With my second pregnancy I gained 28 lbs, and lost it all after a year, but never regained elasticity. I was left with uneven breasts and a saggy midsection. Although , I looked amazing with clothes on, I felt like a let down naked. I no longer felt like the wife I was previously, and our sex life was compromised because of it. I felt like my sexy husband was stuck with a reflection of what once was his beautiful wife. Finally , with my last pregnancy I gained 40lbs, and managed to lose some of it, but gained it all back with the stress of work,school, and motherhood. Again, I was left with a saggy impression of what I once was, but this time I was 30lbs from my goal weight :( Now , believe me when I say I tried to lose it. I worked out five to six days a week, spin 4x a week, and jogged 4miles a week. I also ate like a rabbit for a year juicing, salads, other diet fads...etc I felt lost and often wondered if my very handsome husband would ever cheat. He did everything to make me happy, thousands of dollars spent on jewelry,exercise equipment, clothes, and gym memberships,but I was not happy with myself. Recently, I decided that what I really needed was to find myself again, so I could be the best wife and mother I could be, so I changed my career path and decided I needed a mommy makeover!! Mind you, I did not start my journey off small, but I was strong and active. Prior to my surgery I weighed 165lbs., but today two weeks post I look and feel like 115lbs! I don't know what my surgeon did to me(magical medical hands) he is amazing!!!!!! I couldn't be happier , now given I am only 15 days post op and still have one drain, I couldn't be happier. My belly looks amazing, my belly button is small, and my stomach has definition!! My breasts are small, but perky and symmetrical. If I ever choose to have an augmentation I will definitely go to him. My surgeon has had an amazing educational background and has amazing credentials. The staff made me cry, they were amazing. I shopped around for a while and researched forever , however, if anything went wrong I wanted to have an emergency room and specialists within seconds of me, so I chose Kaiser Plastic Surgery. I knew with their reputation they would only contract some of the best doctors and staff. Which they had, the nurses were amazing and even sent me a get well card. I am glad I went with them. Money well spent:) Plus, as a hospital they proceed carefully and feel that patient satisfaction is crucial to everyday business. My surgeon knew exactly what I wanted, and I have yet to feel disappointed. Updated on 29 Aug 2014: Sorry, I was up late writing my review and really uncomfortable with my drain tubes, so I took one of my pain killers and noticed I had a typo above. I don't have any pre-op pics of myself naked because it just wasn't worth taking a picture of, but now I wish I had so all you real selfies could see and cry with me:(( however, I will post pics of post op soon!!! Happy Friday!!! Updated on 30 Aug 2014: Okay, so I must be honest for a second, the Moringa Oleifera seeds are a must when healing. I bought these on eBay and I just blend them into my veggie/fruit shakes I drink 3x a day. They build you up with energy and make you feel healthy, plus it's so good for you!!!! Zinc, helps in the healing and repairing of your tissue, helps eliminate acne, and fades scares. Stem Alive is Bovine Colostrum, helps promote stem cell function. Now, I still have a drain, so I haven't started repairing my scars at the moment, but I will begin to repair them as soon as all of my bandages are off. I will make an appointment to have my drain removed hopefully, by not this coming up Tuesday, but the following Tuesday as I am still releasing about 80cc of fluid in a 24 hour period. Kaiser, would like to see below 30cc in a 24 hour period, with two consecutive days. I got a refill on my sleeping pills and on my oxycodine, since I started to lose some of the numbness in my stomach and now feel the drains wiggling around my stomach whenever I move. This really gets uncomfortable when I lay flat on my back to go to sleep , so the sleeping pills help when I sleep at night. Anyway ladies/gents hope you are all enjoying yourselves today on this beautiful Saturday. I'm about to watch a movie with my hubby , so happy healing!!!! Updated on 30 Aug 2014: Forgot to speak about my saving grace, Cascara Sagrada. It is amazing, if you have too much water retention, or are constipated use it!!!! It works the next morning, but doesn't give you diarrhea. It just cleans you out properly!!! Updated on 30 Aug 2014: I have weighed myself!! I am at 18 days post op with a drain on the side and a little swollen, but went from -165lbs to 150 so far!!! And, from a size 14 to 7!!!! Omg!!!! Updated on 6 Sep 2014: Omg, the littlest things in life are sometimes taken for granted. I stood in my shower and just embraced the lovely warm water! Funny, I am still not used to my flat belly, I wanted to lift it to clean underneath it and thought, 'wheeee don't have to lift and wait,is that my cookie?' Lol I couldn't be happier:) Updated on 6 Sep 2014: Just wanted to give you all an idea of my pre-op body. I will be posting post op photos when my flu falls off:)) Updated on 6 Sep 2014: http://www.realself.com/photos/mommy-makeover#page=11 Updated on 6 Sep 2014: Tried sending this via iphone, but couldnt, so here we go! Updated on 24 Sep 2014: Updated on 24 Sep 2014: Updated on 24 Sep 2014: So my doctor at my five weeks post op was able to critically assess me and had me call to get scar revisions for next month!! Relieved I didn't have to wait six months. I just want to wear a bikini and not look like a walking billboard for tummy tucks, so I am truly grateful that he has that same sense of urgency I do:) This will be free of cost which is the best part! Although, it's been nice just ready to live and be the wife and mom I have been wanting to be! I am walking daily (4miles 4days a week), running on treadmill 1/2 hour 4x a week, and eating super healthy;)
Hello! My husband and I started looking in to a BA for myself earlier in 2014. After multiple consultations with different doctors, including my regular (insurance covered) doctor, it became apparent that having a BA done wouldn't be a wise decision without repairing my weakened stomach. I struggle with lower back soreness and problems from an old disc injury, and am learning that I suffer some other side affects of having diastasis recti. I have spent a lot of time working on my core strength and trying to work and manipulate the muscles back together, with no such luck. As I've learned - if they're far enough apart, they just aren't going back to normal! I am a very active, young (28years) mom - I am very fit and take part in strength training for preventative measures. My husband and I have decided that with me not even being 30 yet and knowing we are done having children, that I deserve to have this procedure, get my body back... and some self confidence!! and be able to resume my old hobbies and activities that I used to take part in, but can't anymore with the side affects I struggle with. That being said..... I am nervously and excitedly "announcing" that we have booked this procedure for Feb 2015! Growing up being very active, I have had multiple injuries requiring surgery, so I am not SO nervous about that aspect, given that I will be having this done at the same hospital where I have had every single other surgery I've ever had. I am MOST nervous about the boobs! I can't switch them out if I don't like them! Before having children, I was a very perky and comfortable 36D. Now, I am a deflated 36B/C, depending on the bra. I will be having only a BA, no lift, done at the same time as my TT - getting Natrelle Style 15 Silicone implants under the muscle. These are a midrange projection - I will either be getting 339cc or 371cc. We will have both on hand and decide at the time of surgery. I am SO lucky to have the most amazing doctor. I have put my trust in him to make the final call to give me what looks the most natural. My hope is to fill out a 36D again, and balance out my boobs and butt. HA! I have been browsing around on RealSelf for some time to try to find similars and good tips and tricks. I have made up a little recovery kit already, and I've purchased a front zip bra along with lots of sleep shirts and comfy clothing/zip up sweaters and what not. All of my binders and compression garments will come from my doctor (although I do have spanx on hand). Also! I was told at my final consultation that I will be getting a pain pump - I am SO excited about that, I thought it wasn't even an option so I hadn't inquired. It seems that the pain pumps can really help with comfort level to help get you up and moving around a bit sooner, so my doctor offered one for this procedure. Thank you for reading! I am SO excited, nervous, and everything in between. Uploading pics that were taken earlier in the year, I was about 15# heavier then. I will upload more pics when I find the time to get some. ;-) Updated on 25 Jan 2015: Getting everything ready and prepared, making lists and getting super organzied... getting my home and meals for family all organized- I think it's a way for me to ward off the anxiety and nerves. I've completed everything I wanted to complete, except a deep clean of the house, and now I'm left with just myself and my thoughts about the actual procedure. Not nervous about the TT, just hopeful it will solve or relieve some of the problems I deal with daily. But I am SO nervous about the BA. The last time I purchased bras I was about 20# heavier (the original photos I was about 14# heavier than currently)... and I was a larrrrge 36c small 36d. I am still wearing my 36d bras even though I'm only filling them out halfway. They're pretty big. I am scheduled for silicone moderase profile 339cc (left side) and 371cc (right side) and am so nervous they're going to be too big! Based on the measurements from the PS, these were right in the middle of the sizes I could choose. I am looking to fill out my booby bags and be a full 36d. I think right now I measure a large b small c. Any opinions? I want them to look natural when I'm clothed, but at the same time be big and full enough when I'm not clothed that they're attractive to me again! Basically, I want my cake and I want to eat it too! part of what feeds the nerves is that with the TT and getting more of a figure and smaller waist again, will this make them look even bigger? I've got some junk in the trunk and it seems a 36d is what makes me look proportional. So nervous! photos on my computer, I will upload this afternoon.
