I have been wanting this procedure for years due to stretch marks and excessive skin due to two children and weight gain. One of the best decisions that I have ever made. I love my results and I love, love, love Dr. Glickman and LIPSG. I had a TT w/muscle repair and lipo of the flanks. Worth every penny. Updated on 23 Jun 2016: Wanted to add some pics
Had my Pre-Op today, made my payments, received vitamins, and prescription for pain med. I am no difference than any other ladies here. Sitting here heart pounding waiting for the big day to come in 2 weeks. Every night thinking should I go for 325cc or 350cc even though it's only an extra shot glass of liquid difference. I want a natural look to gain some self confidence. Doc chose 350cc Moderate plus silicone for me. I'll take his professional advice.Updated on 28 Jan 2016: I had visit my family doctor today for some Pre-Op tests. (EKG, Blood work, and Urine test.) will be doing a chest X-Ray tomorrow, not sure it is necessary. I am now still browsing all the boobies that are 325cc & 350cc which I still can't choose. I am 4'11 with size A/B atm, after hearing my PS said I'll be a C/D after surgery with 350cc Moderate Plus saline under muscle freaks me out. I've been browsing all the boobies on this site and found most of the ladies only post the first few months after surgery. And all the boobies looks gigantic from swollen. Can't find any 1 yr or more boobies to see the real result. I can't decide......Updated on 30 Jan 2016: Need to take these vitamins 3 in the morning and 3 at night before bed. Not sure if necessary, cause these tablets are huge, makes me wanna vomit when I swallow them, plus it makes my urine neon yellow color and smells like vitamins too. wonder if I can grab a starbucks coffee frappe during this time, I need those caffeine to wake me up!Updated on 5 Feb 2016: Went to Mercy Hospital for the Pre admission test yesterday, run all the tests, my body is ready for this big day. All the staffs that I had deal with today inside the hospital are super friendly. I am very comfortable choosing this hospital for my surgery. But there's another problem, my period is next week right on my surgery (which my blood and sugar level will be very low). Nurses said I might have reschedule my appointment by then because they can't process this huge surgery on me being so weak. I can't do anything now but just go with the flow. CHOOSING THE RIGHT IMPLANT I had to go back to my surgeon for a 3D Vectra since their system was down during my Post-Op visit. Everyday I'm imagining how a 325cc/350cc will look on me by browsing this site from other beautiful girls. In my experience, ladies! Never assume the outcome of your boobies by comparing with the same size implant that the girls have here. Everyone's body frame is different. It looks good on her doesn't mean it will look good on you. And don't let the size C, D, DD.... Bother you, (cause it did on me). You have to let your surgeon decide for you as long as you and your surgeon are on the same page. That's what the 3D Vectra is for, (even tho isn't 100% accurate). I chose 350cc Moderate Plus under muscle before, after viewing the photos, I can't even tell the difference which photo is the one with implant because I have a very wide chest. My PS said my body can support 350cc - 400cc and I can still look natural. I told my PS that I want a bigger natural breast but I don't want it to be on my way when exercising. Finally my surgeon decide 350cc Moderate Classic above muscle will give me a very nice natural effect. And no one will even know I had it done unless I wear something sexy. Lol...Updated on 12 Feb 2016: Hubby is driving me to the hospital now. It takes 1 1/2 hrs to get there and I have to be there at 5:30am. My surgery starts at 8:00am. It will be a 5 hrs surgery. Wish me luck ladies! I am very nervous now. Let me add few more ugly picture of me before the new me come out in few more hours.Updated on 12 Feb 2016: Arrived in Mercy Hospital After arrived to Mercy Hospital, it was completely empty. Staffs doesn't come in till 7:30am. I start freaking out cause a nurse called me saying I have to be here at 5:45am. I had to go through a maze to just find someone that can tell me where should I go for my surgery. Finally, had to go through another maze to get my final destination. So..... Getting ready: Provide hospital gown to change, Urine Sample, lay in recliner bed and push me to another room, I answered all the general questions, Poke me for Blood work & IV. Then push me to another room to meet my surgeon. Meeting Dr. Glickman Dr. G is a sweetheart! He arrived early and looks wide awake. I'll be more nervous if I see my surgeon come in *yawning*. Dr. G is a sarcastic man, he would joke with while marking my body. I am very comfortable with him. The surgery They push me into the surgery room where the nurses, anesthesia, and Dr. G are all in there waiting for me. One of the nurse was chit chatting with me about kids, next, I don't remember a thing. I don't even remember being nervous at that time. Lol... After Surgery I woke up, feeling nausea, head spinning, throat swollen, mouth super dry, (kept eating ice but cannot drink water, water make me vomit.) dosing off, kept have short dreams, but no vomit. The pain was horrible, but I can tolerate with the pain med. stayed in the recover room for an hour, then up to my room. Mommy Make Over vs C- Section For me, I say MMO hurts a lot more. Because with C-sec, You only have 2 incision in the lower abdominal, inside and outside. So the pain area is smaller. But with MMO, I had Lipo front and back, tummy tuck, breast aug, that's 4 incisions from top to bottom. The more you do, the more pain you'll get. Getting up after surgery I had to pee, I can't move at all, because every time I move, my muscles hurts like crazy. And I can't push the pee out either even with pain killer. (Maybe I didn't pump the med button enough) 8 hrs later, the pain has droped. But the breast implant feels the same. I am able to walk around slouching, but still need help getting outta bed. Hope I can feel better tomorrow because hospital will kicking me out in the morning.Updated on 13 Feb 2016: Discharge from hospital and I'm going Home sweet Home right now. I'm feeling much better today, I haven't take any pain med so far, it's just very uncomfortable from the wounds all over my body, (yes, feels like I got beat up by a group of ppl). Bruises all around my front and back, still slouchy walking, the incision under breast and tummy tuck feels like a finger paper cut, so I can tolerated that. Trying to stay away the "Percocet", makes me very dizzy and nauseous. I prefer "Motrin" max strength, kills the pain and no side effects. But the nurses refuse to give me because "Motrin" thinner bloods, not good for me cause I'm still carrying the drains. Can't wait till those drains are out & my boobies to drop.Updated on 14 Feb 2016: Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! First night home resting: It was my first night sleeping at home and I feel awful. I am sleeping with 4 pillows under my back and 2 pillows under my legs to create that 45 degree sleeping position. (And oh boy, do I missed the hospital's recliner bed). In the the middle of the night, I feel so stiff and I couldn't even get up and pee. I can feel all pains came back every inch of my body. I feel my tummy tuck incision is like tearing when I turn, I know I had to take my "Percocets" even tho I hate it. I went to the bathroom, pour out my drainage, wrote it down to keep track for my surgeon. Endotracheal Intubation Complications On the day of Surgery, Anesthesiologist intubated a breathing tube inside my throat after I'm asleep. (This only use with General anesthesia). A ventilator machine will pump air into my lungs to help me breath. After I woke up from the surgery, my throat was swollen and very dry, it was painful when I swallow, and I have a hard time breathing. Now it's been 3 days, I still couldn't swallow anything down my throat. Liquid food is all I'm eating. And I have hard time breathing too. But then again, as long as you take your "pain med" in the dot, you wouldn't have all these horrible feelings. I'm just stubborn and think as long as I can tolerate, I'll try not to take too much "Percocets" knowing it's very harsh for the body.Updated on 16 Feb 2016: Day 4 after surgery; I was doing the same everyday routine, nothing new happen, still feel sore and stiff, pain level has definitely dropped but still on my "Percocets"! Day 5 after surgery; Today, I felt much better, had my #2 (Finally)! Took my Monring Vitamins that Surgeon provides, and I can skip "pain med" all day, but at night time, not sure if everyone else is like that, all my pains starts to come back, could it be because my body was weak and tired at night, and that's why I can feel all those pain again and not in the morning? So I had to take my "pain med" before bed. Surgeon call Dr. G called me today asking me how I feel, schedule tomorrow to see him and hopefully he'll pull out those drains, I am feeling so itchy where the drain incision is, I hope it isn't infected! Boobies My boobies are still up high, hasn't drop yet, and when I gently touch them, they feel so soft and giggly. I'm loving it. For some reason, my right boobies are way smaller than my left. I hope it'll evens out later. I'm gonna ask my surgeon about this on tomorrow's visit.Updated on 17 Feb 2016: Today I had an appointment to visit my surgeon. He peels all the surgical tapes out, clean my wound, change to new surgical tape and a new binder. But still can't take away the drains yet. Sigh! My boobies are still swollen, doc said I can gently massage a little to loosen the muscles.Updated on 20 Feb 2016: For all the ladies that had a Mommy Makeover, how long was your recovery time? When can you stand up straight, able to sleep through the night without pain med? How long did it take for you to get back to your normal life? It has been a week already? I feel so uncomfortable, the annoying drains hasn't come out yet, I still couldn't walk straight, I feel stretch, pull and a sore back. I feel very easy to get tire, and I feel very itchy where the drains were inserted. I move back home, and I can't even cuddle my kids or make breakfast for them. I feel so depressed living like this everyday.Updated on 22 Feb 2016: Tomorrow I have an appointment to finally remove these annoying drains. I wonder how painful is it. Someone in the hospital told me was super painful, but when I browse this question on this site, many surgeons replied not painful but just a little pressure while pulling out. I'm happy but nervous now.Updated on 23 Feb 2016: Oh wow, taking these drains off is painful. I can feel my PS cutting some stitches off and it hurts. I feel awkward when PS is shaking my drain hose, but doesn't hurt. But when he pump the air inside my belly, I jumped. Definitely not something I would like to go through again. After that, my PS gave me a set of 2nd stage Marena surgical suit that I have to wear everyday. It's very tight, but I feel great in it.Updated on 29 Feb 2016: It's been 2 weeks after my surgery. Time is going so slow, especially I'm home everyday and only work everything in slow motion. I feel much now but still slightly pain on the Lipo areas. I can stand up straight with my garment and walk naturally, but after taking it off and wash them, I feel loose on my belly and I couldn't stand up straight without support. Sleeping at night is much better now but still pain (sore, muscle pain) when I turn any ways. I have stopped my pain meds after the 1st week. I am currently only taking Vitamins as PS prescribe. My Boobies My 2 week boobies feels awesome. They are not stiff as before, I can push em together and massage em now. But my nipples are still sore. My incision has closed except that I'm allergic to the stage 2 surgical bra. I had to put hydrocortisone cream on my itchy rash and place a tissue on top of it everyday. Wonder when can I start my Maderma scar gel.Updated on 5 Mar 2016: Another week has past. I can basically everything now except lifting heavy stuffs. I drove myself to my PS appointment today. I find that I have a hard time getting out the car. (Same feeling as getting outta bed). My PS said I no longer need to wear the 2nd stage garment. I now should wear spanx. (Bicycle shorts) and sports bra. Time to go online shopping! My TT incision hasn't heal yet, so no silicone sheet for me this visit. My boobies incision has healed completely, but PS doesn't recommend me putting any Scar cream on it, he'll see me in 2 weeks.Updated on 6 Mar 2016: Updated on 13 Mar 2016: Having my normal life back already except no exercise yet. I actually gain weight in this month. Sigh!Updated on 25 Mar 2016: I've been on my silicone sheet a day now. By the end of the day, it won't stick anymore. And my TT incision begin to feel itchy. Does anyone have this problem?Updated on 27 Mar 2016: Does anyone have this problem? I am feeling very itchy on my breast from inside out. There isn't any rash in my skin except I found more stretch mark on it. I am currently a full B - small C. The silicone just enough to lift my deflated breast from breast feeding. What would cost this? I haven't buy new strapless bras yet so, I went braless for 2 days on my weekend getaway. Would this cost the itchiness? My PS didn't say I have to keep my surgical bra on or buy new sports bra. All he said was I can buy new bras now. I hope I'm not allergic to the silicone.Updated on 27 Mar 2016: Updated on 11 Apr 2016: It's been 2 months already. Lipo in the back area still has the burning feeling when getting up. Breast feeling itchy inside out. ( PS said its just healing ) TT incision has a needle pinching feeling once in a while outta no where. (PS said its part of healing also, just massage it). My only concern is why after this procedure I still look bloated. Still look like 3 month prego. (PS show me my before and after pics and ask me if I see the difference in me) but I was hoping with the amount of money I'd paid, I would get a flat stomach. No doubt I look better than before, all the saggy skins are gone, but why isn't flat? Sigh...Updated on 25 Apr 2016: I am not happy with the result I'm seeing myself right now. After TT, my stomach was swollen, so I can't see the result right away. Plus, my body looked great when wearing those surgical garments but not now. I've been on a diet after the surgery since I can't exercise for now. But now that the swollen is gone, I'm seeing a bloated upper stomach and saggy skin when bent. I went back and ask my surgeon, he did not answer my question but told me to wait 6 months later to see the final result. I don't like my body with the price I paid. Now I'm just gonna hope a miracle will come 4 months later, so I don't have to pay more to fix here and there.Updated on 29 Jun 2016: Since it's a tummy tuck surgery, I am not allow to exercise till now. I am seeing loose skin around my belly area again. It was all tight when I was swollen before and now loose skins again. I started to do sit ups or yoga stretches. oh boy, it was painful. I can feel my back burning pain from the previous Lipo. But didn't get the same feeling from the front of belly. So I'm sure my PS didn't Lipo my front stomach area even tho he said he did. My TT scar was pulling and stretching when I try to do the basic yoga stretch. I am dying to get my muscles tone, but my body tells me that I still need to wait. Wait for another touch up surgery. Sigh.... Coolsculping both under arms: My PS recommend me to try this since its scar free. After 2 hour freezing each side, both arm bruised and it's true to no pain. 2 months has past, I can't see that 10% of shrinkage in my arms but actually see more droopy skin. My experience was a one time thing, not worth it.Updated on 29 Aug 2016: Haven't update anything cause I'm still not happy about myself. I have bad scarring, every scar I have leads me keloids and the scar is dark. I thought I should feel sexy after the Mommy Makeover, but I don't. I look like a victim of a Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Updated on 1 Sep 2016: Summer is almost over, I always hope that I can be able to fit in my old clothing just like other Moms that had their MMO done. I don't like the way I look, not comfortable wearing this in public at all.Updated on 7 Sep 2016: Knowing that I have bad scar issue, hoping another scar expert can help. But seems like no PS can help with patients with keloid disorder. (Yes, I grow keloid on piercing too). The only way to prevent this tragedy is No More cuts. I regret having Lipo in the back leaving keloid spots here and there. Wish I can take a pic of my back and my butt cheeks to show you all. Look at my ugly belly button. Updated on 28 Sep 2016: I went back to schedule an appointment for touch ups with Dr. Glickman today. I showed him all the ugly scars that I'm not happy with. He injected steroids for my keloid scars, and wow, that was painful. I asked him about the Abdominal Lipo if he can be more aggressive. He said no, too aggressive will leave saggy and lumpy skin. But he will Lipo my stomach and hips a little more for no charge. Again, he is very honest. He refuse to Lipo my arms, cause it will leave a bad scar just like the ones on my body. Guess I'm stuck with coolsculping for those flappy wings. Updated on 3 Feb 2017: It's been almost 1 year after my Mommy Makeover (MMO). And I am not happy about my MMO result at all. Because I thought I can be able to wear a bodycon dress or a 2 piece at the beach after the surgery. But..... sigh! (Not what I expected). It was the surgical garment that made me thought that I finally have a hot body, until 3 months later I took it off (everything pops out)! I am soooo READY for another surgery. Now I am paying extra $6k+ for the touch ups for scars revision and Lipo my tummy and the uneven flanks. Wish me luck girls........ Hope I can finally wear a bodycon dress after this surgery. Updated on 14 Feb 2017: Had this procedure done in the office, nurses are kind and caring, anesthesiologist is funny, telling me he'll send me to paradise very soon. Lol... it was painful when I just woke up from the office. After went home and hit straight to bed and slept for 8hrs. Woke up feeling great, don't even need to take any pain med at all. I do have problem getting outta bed and bending down, but overall, I can manage to take of myself and the kids myself. Updated on 22 Feb 2017: Had my 1 week follow up today. The surgical tapes gave me a huge rash on the skin, the itchiness won't go away. I'd put on Benedryl and still doesn't go away. Although I'm still swollen after Lipo, but I can see the outcome of the new contour of my hips and belly. So far so good except that my PS forgot to fix my belly button. He said it wasn't written on the paper, that's why he didn't do it. But he'll do it another day since doesn't need general anesthesia. Smh....... Q: Is there a limit of Liposuction per area? Usually how many procedures needed to get a completely flat belly? Updated on 23 Feb 2017: I know I am allergic to the surgical tapes. And I've been putting on Benadryl Extra strength day and night. The rashes are just not healing. I shower and I had to peel off all the surgical tapes and clean my wound with Hydrogen peroxide. Ouch! It was burning.... Then I rub Medihoney Gel direct on the wound and covered with gauze pads and ready to go out. Updated on 26 Feb 2017: I have no idea what am I allergic to, I thought was the from the surgical tape, but after I remove it. The rash still constantly expanding. Then I assume it could be antibiotic that I'm taking which I stopped already. And it's still growing all around the wound area. I'm so itchy that I couldn't sleep at all. I had contacted my PS, he told me just buy the cortizone cream and Benadryl pill over the counter which it's too weak for me. My rash still expanding. Finally I had to go see a dermatologist. Then she proscribe Prednisone Tablet for daytime, Hydroxyzine for night time, and Mometasone Furcate Cream to rub on it. I have no idea what I'm allergic to, but it's definitely torturing me now. Updated on 2 Apr 2017: My allergic rashes has finally went down after taking the meds my dermatologist prescribe. Now keloids are growing out from the incision. Still feel very itchy. Smh.... I can't believe my PS did not inject steroid on the previous keloid removal, now I have to experience the painful steroid injection again. Summer is around the corner, and I really hate my belly button. I hate all the ugly scars I have now....
Dr. Glickman was the first and only plastic surgeon I ever had a consultation with. I know this is a big no-no and that you're supposed to go to at least 3 before deciding. However, I felt comfortable with him. This might sound odd but I liked that he wasn't overly charismatic or overly charming, he was pleasant enough but he certainly wasn't trying to win a popularity contest. This was important for me because for some reason I am not comfortable with a really plastic looking plastic surgeon with a fake personality and a fake smile. He just had a straightforward approach to explaining things and he didn't waste my time telling me i needed this, that, and the other thing done to fix my appearance. He kind of won me over when he suggested subglandular placement because A.) I didn't think this was very common these days, and B.) The idea of going under the muscle kind of made me nervous especially because my job is very physical and i wasn't sure when i would be able to go back to work if i had to go under the muscle. Lastly, I was happy that he told me I did not need a lift.I am right now only 7 days post op. So i can't tell you that he the best plastic surgeon ever because only time will tell, and even in time it will only be my personal opinion based on my personal result. Right now I think my job looks okay, but i am in more pain than I had been lead to believe I would be in, so Its kind of distracting me from the excitement of having new boobs. Updated on 7 Jan 2016: Updated on 7 Jan 2016: Updated on 7 Jan 2016: Updated on 8 Jan 2016: Was wondering about "boobie blues" because I think I am experiencing that. I think it really hit me hard last night. So I have been losing my patience with the burning pain and hyper-sensitivity on my left side. I thought I felt okay yesterday during the day but then when I went to pick my daughter up from school the pain just started to really get on my nerves and i felt very agitated, So anyway I picked her up from school got her something to eat and then drove her to her tutor which took forever even though its not so far away, but Long island traffic is absolutely killer sometimes. So we finally got there and I brought her in and said goodbye and I proceeded to drive back home to prepare dinner. Upon arriving at home i was completely and totally exhausted and i felt totally useless and like such a weakling that the mere act of driving could take so much out of me and cause so much pain. I proceeded to look in the mirror at my boobs and just started HYSTERICALLY CRYING. I did not even feel it coming but as i looked at them in the mirror I was hit by a wave of grief, because the one that is bothering me looks so much bigger than the other other one, and even though my doctor checked it out and said it was normal to heal at different speeds I was just feeling like what have In done? I was just crying and crying and crying and then i laid down in my bed and i never prepared dinner. When i finally got up and stopped crying, the pain had temporarily subsided, which seemed weird to me but maybe the crying allowed me to let go of some of the tension that was causing the pain. Anyway, the rest of the night went ok, i made dinner eventually, helped my daughter with homework, did some laundry and such. I had a hard time finding something comfortable to sleep in because the fabric rubbing against my left boob is causing so much sensitivity and irritation. I'm just starting to feel like its always gonna feel like this, I know i have to stay positive and be patient but when it hurts to wear clothes its hard to function... Updated on 15 Jan 2016:
Alright so after months of doing research and watching tons of videos and pictures night after night I have finally decided to book my appointment for the second week of August. I spoke to my surgeon on two separate occasions. The first consultation I had went in determined to get the lipo, but after much pondering and vigorous research I thought maybe a tummy tuck would give me the results I want. I went to see him again for the second time and he said he refuses to do a tummy tuck on me because he feels I don't need it. He is a pioneer in his career and has great credentials, but this is my first and hopefully the last time I resort to cosmetic surgery. I'm sure he has a better sense of judgment being that he has been doing this for over 20 years, but I am afraid that my body doesn't end up close to what I would feel content with. I just watched a documentary and the surgeon told a male client something that has lingered inside my head. She told him in other words that since his belly hangs she can't really predict whether he will have a flat stomach or not. My my belly hangs and I hope feel extremely unsatistfied and upset if my stomach doesn't shrink, hence why I thought a tummy tuck would assure better results that would exceed my expectations. That is my only concern and the only thing that makes me selfconcious. Can anyone please help!!!! I would like your opinion or if anyone has/had the same problem pre op. If so what were your results like?? Updated on 1 Aug 2015: Updated on 17 Aug 2015: I got liposuction on my flanks and abdomen. this post is mostly to encourage those whom have not yet seen a doctor and are still trying to decided which procedure to get done. Most doctors on here said I needed a tummy tuck, meanwhile my surgeon said I will be just fine with li position. I listened to him and I am extremely happy!!! Your surgeon will be more likely to tell many things someone can not see through a picture. Like how likely your skin is retract, or how healthy it is, he'll be able to suggest other options based on your body type etc... Updated on 24 Aug 2015: I am currently 8 days post op and I am feeling a lot better. The swelling seems to get worst some days especially on my flanks, but the overall aching and itching has subsided. The bruising has gone down too. I have taken some progress pics so you guys can compare to my pre-op pics and see how much has changed. Vaser Lipo was a great choice for me. I can't wait to start working out to enhance the end results. PS. I have tried on a lot of my old shirts and I love that my belly doesn't bulge creating a crease where the belly hung. Now it just falls straight down. I love it!!! Updated on 13 Sep 2015: Hey guys!!! Sorry I have been MIA. It's just that I got back to my regular routine. Working two jobs and going to school. However, I have been feeling amazing. & my body is getting better and better each day. Updated on 14 Sep 2015: I have been working out(cardio and weight lifting) and in the process I have been waist training. Which helps with the swelling a lot. I work out with it and come home take it off shower, eat wait like 30min and put it back on and I don't feel any swelling or soreness thereafter. Updated on 14 Sep 2015:
I'm 5'1, 109 pds, 32a but went to 36e when pregnant, my breasts deflated and u can't wait for my surgery, it's a week away and um so nervous I'm getting 285cc above the muscle gummy bear implants textured. I don't want them to look fake just a nice natural look so I hope that's what I will get. In thinking if I should go smaller? Updated on 14 May 2014: So excited!!! I told my 3 year old daughter tomorriw mommy is going to be very tired and needs lots of sleep so she is going to play with her best friend all day. My friend and husband are on mommy patrol hopefully that will go ok. I'm sticking up in supplies and cleaning the house doing laundry, it's almost like when I was nesting getting ready for my daughter to be born! It's silly but I feel like I am going through a rebirth myself, I am trying so hard to imagine what it will feel like not to gave these two tiny little saggy bags, I am dreaming of beautiful lace bras with cups full of gorgeous perky boobies!!!!!!!! I originally thought of getting 310 but after I went back for my preop I selected the 285, I think it will be full but nit too big. Victoria's Secret runs so off the chart I stopped looking at those bras and trying to figure out what size I will be. I am just stopping this size obsession and being excited. Excited!!!!! I have gone under anesthesia before and kno how horribly sick it makes me do I'm not looking forward to that but oh well. Wish me luck ladies, hopefully I will get some sleep tonite lol Updated on 16 May 2014: So yesterday was surgery spent whole day and night throwing up because anesthesia really messed with me. Oxy made it even worse so I stopped taking it and am just taking extra strength Tylenol now. Hurts but not unbearable. I'm keeping ice on the girls and they don't look too big so I'm happy!! Never posted pre op pics so I'm doing that now and when I can move a little more I will post some afters. Updated on 16 May 2014: Next day Updated on 20 May 2014: Don't know why today started out good, spent time playing with daughter outside, now I'm in the couch with ice and back on pain meds. So swollen and sore. And I really hate this surgical bra it is so uncomfortable! Miserable. Updated on 22 May 2014: So one week later and I'm feeling pretty good , was curious of anyone hated the surgical bra as much as I do lol. But I'm feeling good and the twins as my husband calls them are looking great too! Updated on 3 Jun 2014: So worth it! Still a little sore at the incision site but otherwise totally good!
I am 32 mother of 2 and I have gained so much weight with my son who is now 3. I lost over 60lbs and the tummy is just skin. My scheduled date is for March 12th I am super excited. My husband is on board he says whatever I want he will be there. My mother in law lives with us ( this is the one time this is a plus :-) she will be doing everything for me and my kids and hubby so all I need to do is rest and heal. I plan to take off 2-3 weeks off work. My job is great!!! I have alot of support so I am feeling good just very scared of the pain. I had 2 c-sections and they were not that bad but this is something different but I really want this so I am just praying all goes well. Updated on 19 Feb 2013: 20 more days into I reach the flat side. Oh how I can't wait so excited to get this over with and start healing. I just feel so blessed that i am able to do this. Updated on 25 Feb 2013: Well today is my pre-op I am so nervous. I can't think straight thank god i am leaving work early today. My appointment is at 3pm and the hubby is going with me he has to make the final payments. I am super nervous and excited at the same time. Trying to calm my nerves by thinking next month this time it will be over and I will be on my way to healing. I work in accounting and it is so hard to stay focused on numbers when all I can think about is March 12th. Well I will let you all know how it went at at my Pre-op. Updated on 4 Mar 2013: So I feel as if I have been on a rollcoster. My feelings are up and down. I just want the 12th to come and get on with my healing!!! I have been dreaming about the 12th now it's almost here i question am I doing the right thing. I have been on this site for a while and everyone stories have truly helped me get thru this. This is my last week of work and my mind is so not here. Can't wait for the 12th!!!! I been driving my husband nuts over this I think he wants it more over then I do all I think and talk about is my big day. Updated on 5 Mar 2013: I woke up this morning thinking next week this time will be the day. My nerves are really bad. I was thinking of asking for a valium to calm my down. I am trying to keep my faith high I am a true beliver of the lord yet I can't help with these nerves. WooSaa I will be happy with this is over I reach the flat side. These last two weeks have been something. I been really getting my workout on. Me not being able to work out is gonna really get to me. Well 6 more days for the big show. Updated on 7 Mar 2013: Well today I have 4 more days and I can not wait. My last day of work is tomorrow and it seems like its just so much to do never ending day! Ugh! Anyway I am super excited and I am so ready I think the hardest part is the waiting your mind playing treats the worrying about waking up to your babies. I am ready for the pain I think ( to I get there) haha but for now I am just praying to wake up and all goes well with the grace of God. Well had my lemon water ( I stop drinking Coffee 2 weeks ago ( the hardest thing ever for me) so I replace it was hot water with fresh lemon slice trying to trick myself but oh how I miss my coffee so ready for this to be over with! Update you ladies later.! Updated on 11 Mar 2013: So tomorrow is my big day!! I don't feel as nervous as I thought I would. I had a great day with my kids an hubby just ready for the big show to begin. I did so much today I am exhausted I thought I would not be able to sleep tonight but I am tired. So into tomorrow!!!!! Updated on 12 Mar 2013: I did it today just taking my meds an watching tv hope tomorrow is a better day!!! Thanking God for letting me wake up!!! God is amazing!!!! Updated on 13 Mar 2013: Annoyed have to use the bathroom every 30-1 hour can't sleep just feeling so uncomfortable now post up day -1 wish I could go to sleep not happening I want to stop drinking so much water but my throat gets so dry An these halls are a must!!!! Updated on 17 Mar 2013: Day 5 off the pain med since day 3 feel great no pain just tired of these drains getting on my nerves praying they take them out tomorrow!! Overall I feel amazing took a look at my tummy I wanted to cry my stomach is so flat!!! So happy can't wait for the doctor to take off tomorrow so I can see the results had no issues with a bm took the stool softners from day one post op overall I feel good about it all!!! Thanking god!!! Updated on 18 Mar 2013: Ok so hubby went back to work today mother in law lives with us so she is taking good care of me but what I do think I can lift a little box nope pain pain pain now laying my butt down ur body will let u know what u can handle. So now I just lay here and rest into doctor appointment today praying for the drains to come out!!!! Happy healing!!! Updated on 20 Mar 2013: So I was feeling great!!! Until today pms cramps are crazy had to take a pain pill then I had to go back to my first binder because the set up of the second binder is not good with having your friend an have to keep changing in the bathroom ugh!!! So today is not a good day!!! But I guess this is what I signed up for the good bad and ugly!!!! Updated on 23 Mar 2013: Hair done nails done feel great back at work Monday!!! Thanking god!!!! Updated on 25 Mar 2013: Today is day 13 and it's my first day back at work. Was not a easy day. I work in accounting and it's almost month end but I took it easy for the most part. Hardest part was getting up and getting my copies from the printer. I am very swollen waiting on the hubby to pick me up and take me home long day. Can't wait to take a tynol I feel a little bit of aches and relax in my bed. Long day. Updated on 22 May 2013: I feel great I have been working out and eating clean god is good. I love love my Flat stomach. When I first started this I wanted a arm lift tt and bbl. But my doctor told me I only needed a TT and if later I didn't lose the fat in my arms come back. Well my arms are going down and I really dont think I need a arm lift but with me losing weight my booty is going too and its a good size just not projection and i need some hips. I am praying to have a BBL next year. I really want to get it done in NY I don't want to travel so I am praying I find a great doctor that will deliver great results.
I went in initially for a breast lift, and decided to do arm and abdomen lipo. Very natural breast lift, which I am happy with. However abdomen liposuction had to be revised as I was uneven, and even then not enough was taken- still uneven which is really unbelievable. Arm lipo was ok, but definitely more could have been taken.
I am a 56 yr old woman and had very pronounced commas (or parenthesis)on the sides of my mouth. I am somewhat satisfied with the results (although I liked it better when it was still swollen). Would I do it again?... absolutely. I should of done it sooner. My doctor told me of a fat transplant procedure which is permanent and I plan on returning to the same plastic surgeon who performed my procedure after 8 months. When I look back at all the cosmetics, lotions and facial products I spent a fortune on throughout the years; ladies don't waste your money if you are in your 50's. Head for the a good plastic surgeon.
Ive had a TT on 8/8/13 and Im all healed. The results were good but i still have an upper belly bulge. The PS said I am now ready for part 2 for the liposuction on the upper abs. I am 61 and scheduled for 4 Feb 2014. Im ready to get this done to have the best result possible. I had very moderate pain with the TT and my incision was clean and Ive had no issues. I would do this again in a heartbeat. The lipo will smooth out some fat that he was unable to treat during the TT. He said it is dangerous to the skin if I have lipo during the TT for the flesh can die (necrosis). I am looking to find some new friends here and gain knowledge of lipo experiences. If I have concerns above and beyond my quick talks with the PS Ill be able to find the support Ill need here. Hi girls!!! Updated on 27 Dec 2013: Ive been thinking about doing the uppers, at 61 I need a redo. I had them done at 45 and time has passed, so has the skin on the upper lids. I really am uncomfortable doing this again but the eyes are easy. If I don't do it now it'll have to be later. As long as I have the OR and anesthesiologist why not get more bang for my back? Im keeping this a total secret. I am screeching not to have the aging show BUT I will not look like a waxy fake face with a face lift. Ive never really seen a good one.
So I have my TT scheduled for August 6. I am so nervous and scared. I keep thinking to myself...is this really worth! I have 2 children....5 and 2. I work out twice a week, boot camp, run 3 miles twice a week... My husband, mom, in-laws are all helping for the first 2 weeks...they are actually sleeping out!! Any advice is welcome....Thanks
You do have excess skin especially in the upper back, which can lead to disappointment following back liposuction. You should consider Vaser or Laser liposuction which can tighten the skin to some degree. If you want the tightest, best contour, then you’d have to consider sime skin excision of the bra roll. This will leave some scars across your back Visit several Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who have pictures of similar patients.
