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33 Y.o Mommy Makeover 198 Lbs 5'4

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33 Y.o Mommy Makeover 198 Lbs 5'4

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WORTH IT$22,650
My op was at 7-45 am in a modern well-equipped surgery center.
my anesthesiologist was a very nice lady) she spoke calm and gentle.
Dr.Marin was very professional, he was in a good mood and it gave me confidence.
My mommy makeover included breast lift with anchor scar + silicone implants + tummy tuck + liposuction of my waist.
We discussed all that I want and all that I can expect with Dr.Marin on the pre-op appointment. He said that he will decide about the implant’s size during the operation. We decided that I need a low profile because I would like more natural breast view.
I was worried a bit that we did not make a final decision about the implant’s size. But I have made a decision in my mind that I need to trust my doctor.
My operation lasted 9 hours. Dr said everything was good during the operation.
My husband and kids pick me up from the surgery center and it was the hardest part. I felt weak, dizziness, nausea, I was out of my self. like a ghost. lol.
But I had to transfer from a wheelchair to my car.
We rent a hotel next to the surgery center. Because we live in 1 hour away from the century center.
Girls, I can’t imagine if I was alone. My husband is my saver. He did everything - pills, water, pillows, he changed the urine catheter. I couldn’t even move without his help.
I have read recovery story of other girls and they were alone in a hotel- they are definitely superwoman ;-))
Night was very hard. I felt all the scars and lipo areas (doctor have made waist, back)
I took Percocet every 6 hours. But I should take it every 4 hours! it would be much easier. I have never taken Percoset and I was scared of overdose ^_^
the hardest was that my back got numb because I lay still for a long time

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Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 7, 2019
There’s another alternative. Although my adult daughter could have taken care on me, I’m not sure that she would have done a great job. Lol. Los Angeles has aftercare centers that are like hotel-hospital combos with nurses and drs specifically trained to treat post surgical patients. I used Serenity and they provided services that you just can’t get from a layperson. I had these things set on my legs to massage them and prevent blood clots, access to additional pain meds and anti nausea drugs, specialized food, etc. I had had a face lift and oils hardly swallow so they made me balanced protein shakes and gave me IVs for hydration. It wasn’t cheap—about $1000/day—but I was in good hands.
May 9, 2019
oh wow))it so expensive))but great for some people. thank you for information)
UPDATED FROM pupsi
4 days post

day 1 post op

pupsi
I had an appointment with Dr.Marin today.
I had oatmeal for a breakfast ( it was my first meal for 24 hours)
When I arrived at the doctor’s office Amber helped me to take off a urine catheter, bandage from my breast. I did not see any results because I felt bad and just wanted to sleep. I was don’t care about results in that day))
Dr.Marin said perfect boobs and perfect tummy- it was enough for me to be sure that everything goes well. He informed me that he took off about 5 pounds of tissues from my tummy and 2 liters of fat from my waist.
I still had a drain cattier and pain pills.(Percoset and Valium)
The evening was not bad but I had temperature 100,3. Amber said that it is normal. Since I took Percocet every 4 hours I slept very good and felt much better than the previous day and night. Also, I have big bruises on lipo area- I guess it is normal too.

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UPDATED FROM pupsi
4 days post

day 2 post op

pupsi
i know my dates not the same as realself's dates, because i started review later that operation was comlete .
Today I woke up by myself at night because my husband was sleep and I didn’t want to disturb him more than those previous days.
Morning was good, I had a breakfast, made some photos in a mirror. Cleaned a bathroom)) when I start to clean something during illness- this is the sign for me that I am gettin better. Lol
All in all, today I have energy to work on my laptop a bit and I got an appetite. I stand up by myself from the bed and laying down too.
In the evening time i have temperature 100,3 within 1-2 hours.
I took percoset and diazepam before night only . Night was good.

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