I had my mommy makeover consult with Dr. Moraitis. TT and BL. I will be having my procedures in April of 2014. (Hopefully) He is an amazing professional. He spends a great deal of time with you during the consult to truly listen to what your goals and expectations are. No high pressure sales. The office staff was great. I am a nurse and I work with several surgeons. I asked around; EVERYONE recommends him. I trust him implicitly.
Updated on 5 Mar 2015:
I am so excited! I finally booked my date. May 19! I went for my second consult with Dr, Moraitis. He is the man. Hubby went this time. He seems almost as excited as me. I will post my pre-pics when it gets closer to the date.
Updated on 10 Mar 2015:
I have wanted this surgery for do long. Now that it is coming to fruition, my brain is being flooded with thoughts of everything that could go wrong. AUGH! I am making myself crazy!
Updated on 24 Mar 2015:
That was a hefty check to write; but, I hope very worth it! This is becoming more real each day. It is very strange facing something that I have wished for so long. Now, all of a sudden, I am afraid and uncertain...
Updated on 17 May 2015:
These are my before pics. AUGH!
Updated on 18 May 2015:
So many feelings today. I have to be at the surgery center at 0630 in the AM. I just had my pre-op phone call with them. Everything is set. This feels like jumping off a cliff. I am very type A; so, letting go of control is a challenge. I have to trust in my doctor and his team to do what they are trained to do. I have to trust in my husband and daughter to take care of me and force me to relax and let them do everything. (The hardest part of it all.) I am fortunate to have the best family here to support me. I am just so worried about the "what if's". I am making myself crazy worrying about every possible complication or adverse outcome. :(
Updated on 20 May 2015:
I can't believe I made it here. Lots of pain when I move. Very minimal while I am resting. I will update more later.
Updated on 21 May 2015:
I have my 1st post op appt today. I think I am doing pretty well. I have 4 drains. 2 up top and 2 below. The only issue that I have is sleep. Not doing much of that. Even with the pain meds. I am not a great sleeper anyway. I took my ambien last night and slept for 8 hours. I only got up once to pee. FYI, I have the toilet seat riser as well as the female urinal. The female urinal is the greatest thing ever! It looks like a traditional male one; but, modified. My meds are kicking in... So, I will update more later. Thank you everyone for the positive thoughts.
Updated on 22 May 2015:
Taking one percocet and one tylenol every 6 hours for pain. I feel pretty good. I have been walking almost completely straight. I am so glad I did this. I know I wont have that perfect body; but, smaller breasts and having the belly gone will make it so much easier to work out. I am so happy today. I still have 4 drains; but, I am in no hurry to have them removed.
Updated on 23 May 2015:
Feeling great today. The challenge at hand is not doing too much. I feel good; so, I want to get up and do stuff. Fold laundry, put away some dishes, little stuff. But, very quickly my body reminds me to chill out. My drainage is mostly serous fluid now and minimal. They do not bother me. Just trying to pass the time. Maybe another movie...
Updated on 25 May 2015:
Updated on 27 May 2015:
Today I had my second post appointment. All drains removed. (Not so bad) Standard post-op stuff. I have permission to wear stage 2 compression. I hated that freaking binder... But, anyway... I came home and tried on some of the shirts that have been sitting in my closet. Shirts that I used to love; but, felt so unbelievably self-conscious in. They fit. Not only did they fit. I looked "normal". That's when the tears came. That is all I have ever wanted. I know I will never be a size 2. Or 4 even. But, looking "normal" now rekindles the desire to feel better. To take better care of my body. I will no longer feel like a freak at the gym. I will be able to jog without having to practically duct tape them down. Tears. But, tears of joy.
Updated on 3 Aug 2015:
These pics are actually about 3 weeks old. I look about the same. I had a small opening at the T junction of the breast; but, that has healed completely now.