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I am a 27 year old mother of three boys (ages 10,...

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Kh22502
WORTH IT$6,200

I am a 27 year old mother of three boys (ages 10, 8 & 5) 5ft 1inches and weigh 129 pounds. At my largest during my first pregnancy I got up to the 200’s so my body is pissed off and not really wanting to bounce back, I am however very thankful for my health which I try not to take for granted.

I made my first declaration that I would be getting a boob job when I was just 13 years old to my parents, even at that age I knew that I was doomed with the family genetics of curvy hips and not so curvy breasts.

My decision to get a tummy tuck became concrete earlier this year when my middle child saw my stomach and said “What’s wrong with your belly Mom? It looks funny!” Then my husband laughed and said my belly button puckered at him…they were not my favorite people at that moment ;-P Grrrrr lol!

The more I thought about it the more I realized that I have NEVER EVER been able to show any skin or been able to wear any fitted tops because of my love handles. Gosh how liberating would that freedom be to not constantly hike my jeans up so I don’t muffin out? I am so ready to say goodbye to the pucker face belly and stretch marks that riddle my skin.

The first thing I did was research and by research I mean scour the internet for any videos of the actual surgeries, read all of the good and bad literature about BA & TT and of course looking at lots of photos…my favorite part was trying to figure out what look I desired the most for my poor deflated girls up top. I will be asking to go as large as I can go without adding more risk of complications, blow these balloons back up baby!!

My predicament now is…do I get the BA in December a few short months away and then the TT sometime hopefully late next year OR do I do them both at once and wait until I have the time off available in March??? It’s almost a question of instant gratification or the waiting game. I am also worried about the combo pain but then again doing it in two separate operations would mean two down times mentally and physically. Any words of wisdom or advise? HELP!!!

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September 19, 2012
No doubt...all at once. The boobs are hardly any down time but one anesthesia & facility bill, plus discounted cost & seeing the full change & like you said...ONE down time. Definitely do them both at one time
September 20, 2012
Ditto!!! Well said!
September 20, 2012
You have the same build as me and like you my first pregnancy I went from 120 to 172. Never been the same since and it's now almost 20 years later! I thought about doing both separate too, but after reading up on a mommy makeover decided to go that route. Scheduled for Oct 25th. Am scared, but want to feel good again. Hope you decide on whichever makes you feel good. I think having 2 procedures done at once is pretty common now. Best of luck!!
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September 20, 2012

All at 1 time I think. 1. It's 1 recovery 2. It's cheaper I you do it at 1 time:-)
September 20, 2012
Wow your body looks exactly like mine!!, I'm so excited for you, goodluck and all the best with your recovery. I look forward to the post TT & BA surgery : )
September 20, 2012
I'm in Alaska as well and am looking at surgeons up and down the west coast, relying a lot on reviews from this site, of course. ;) So far the one I like the results on is Dr. Richard Rand, in Bellvue, WA. You know how it goes, the airfare from up here to anywhere in the lower 48 is a killer! Thanks for the suggestion of Jana Cole, I'll be looking at her, too. Good luck!
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September 20, 2012
I was looking into going out of state myself but after reading all of these reviews I want post op care available at all times. Not to mention after airfare, hotel, food, transportation ect. you might as well buckle down but that's just my opinion...oh and I love my bed ha-ha!
UPDATED FROM Kh22502
2 months pre

Today I posted a photo of my side profile where I...

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Today I posted a photo of my side profile where I am very obviously itty bitty up top and another with a rice sizer of 500cc. I want to be as full up top as possible but don't want the girls to hinder my running or make me look heavier which I think 500 might do but I was making frowny faces when I reduced sizes. Obviously it is a personal choice that is up to me but does anyone have insight on this? Thanks for helping you lovely ladies, happy healing!!

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September 26, 2012

They look like a good size for you:-)
September 27, 2012
I'm once again in the same boat as you. I was debating on 450 cc. It's not a decision you can just makeover night. This is going to affect you for years. Ugh!!
September 27, 2012
Hey there, I am short too at 5'0". I'd definitely say do it at once. Recovery is not bad at all esp if you are in good health. A few days of discomfort and you're in the clear. Barely even noticed boobs until about a week when tummy pain subsided and then I noticed boob soreness but it's not bad either. This way you don't have to pay for fees twice. Definitely have 3 or more consultations and then decide. You never know. Look at a lot of the surgeon's before and after pics. Find out what size they recommend for your breasts b/c they will measure your breast width and then you can decide on the widest diameter you can go for your implants. Don't worry about cc's but rather bring in photos of breasts you like so the surgeon can get an idea of what you want and they can help you decide on cc's b/c everyone's body is different. Best of luck.
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September 27, 2012
Thank you for your advice HTownMomof3 you made some good points, I will be making a few more appointments ;)
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I went to my consultation today and am feeling...

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I went to my consultation today and am feeling great!!! Plus, I was able to sneak in a second doctor Michael Manuel MD to do his consult too since he and Jana Cole MD work in the same office a super surprise and it saved me $50 yeah baby!!

Both docs said that I almost need a lift but for now a 400cc mod+ implant will lift me enough to still be perky and have a good aesthetic look. When I tried on the sizers I thought for sure my husband would want me to go bigger (with the bigger is better mind set) but I was pleasantly surprised we had the same eye for my body. Now for the tummy tuck I was told I would have good results and would need lipo on my flanks BUT most of my love handles is not fat but rather extra skin so I may not get the smooth sides that I so desire :**( Anyone else get this news?

So now down to the nitty gritty...I will be splitting up my surgeries and getting my breasts done on December 14th for $6100. My husband is getting assigned military training early next year and after that the kids are out of school so I can wait about a year to do both together OR I can do breasts now and tummy later to have some satisfaction, I mean c'mon I am after all American and love instant gratification lol! Another main reason to split them up is because I love the way Dr. Cole does breasts and the way Dr Manuel does tummy tucks and since they are both in the same office I get a $400 discount for a second procedure which I feel is the best of both worlds. I am so damn excited that I am getting this process started!!! YAY!!!

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October 10, 2012
Kh doing the surgeries at different times is not a bad idea....due to the circumstances of your family agenda it would make sense so you can have some satisfaction now and also because you would like to have different doc for each procedure, besides you get a discount...your recovery will be a little easier having them done at different times. I will admit my chest was way more uncomfortable than my tummy was. I am seven weeks post op this week and do not in the least regret my choice to have the surgery.....I love my results...Good Luck to you and keep us posted on what you decide !!
October 12, 2012
Hope you are doing well!!!
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October 12, 2012
I am doing great!!! Officially got the time off from work so now...I wait. Only about one month left for you girlie :)