Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

See All Reviews
See All Reviews
POSTED UNDER Mommy Makeover REVIEWS

Update-PO 4 Weeks-Tummy Tuck, Breast Red/Lift, Lipo- Annapolis, MD

ORIGINAL POST

Hi! I'm a 32 year old mommy of a 7 year old...

User Avatar
Krismiss10January 3, 2012
WORTH IT$12,500

Hi! I'm a 32 year old mommy of a 7 year old and a 21 month old. My sugery is less than 2 weeks away!! I spent 2011 losing about 55 pounds that I had been hanging onto since the birth of my oldest. I now weigh about 125 pounds (5'4") and this is the skinniest I've been in my adult life.

Looking at my naked pics though, I would never believe that. My stomach has always been my problem area...I've never worn a bikini. I've also gone down about 4 cup sizes but have very heavy, sagging breasts. Insurance has approved a reduction with 400 grams removed from each breast but I've opted to pay for the procedure up front so that I don't come out too small.

The PS will make me about a c-cup. If that happens to remove 400, then they will bill it to insurance. I've found this site so helpful, reading other people's experiences, viewing their before/after pics. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time.

My husband plans to be home with me for a week but I know I won't be ale to hold my little one for awhile and that is what's upsetting me the most right now. I plan to keep this updated as I progress...wish me luck!!

Krismiss10's provider

David Lowe, MD

David Lowe, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Krismiss10

Krismiss10 rating for Dr. Lowe:

Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

Replies (0)

UPDATED FROM Krismiss10
11 days pre

Before pics added.

User Avatar
Krismiss10January 5, 2012
Before pics added.

Replies (5)

User Avatar
taraf1717
January 5, 2012
Congrats on surgery! I also have 20 month old and 3 yr old and 11 yr old and I will tell you I could not lift my son till
About 5 weeks pos op. I was
Fine w him alone at
About 2 weeks post op other then the lifting part . I used a step stool and bed to get him into crib for naps. Make sure
You have help w the baby! My son is pretty low maintenance type of kid but I still needed alot of help! You will be Fine ! Just do a lot of snuggling and put a pillow in between tummy and baby ! You are going to have great results! I'm your exact size and weight ( well right
Now 130) but was 125 day of surgery and I'm 5'4 . Damn holidays did me in! Anyway if you have any questions at all feel free
To
Ask! This site was such help for me and still is !
User Avatar
Krismiss10
January 5, 2012
Thanks for your comment. It's good to hear from someone else with a little one at home. I watched my neighbor go throw the tummy tuck last year but she didn't have small kids. I've been trying to teach my son to climb into the car alone. Good idea with the step stool for the crib!
User Avatar
Angie_M
January 6, 2012

That's quite a weight loss! Congratulations on that. What an accomplishment!

It will be hard not to hold your little one, but it'll only be for a short time, and then you'll be snuggling like crazy again.

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf. Your big day is pretty close now. Looking forward to following your journey.

styliststef
January 7, 2012
I have a consult with dr.lowe coming up, have you bern happy with him and their office? I'm doing a couple consults for a tt, lift and ba, and lipo and am wondering if you consulted with any other docs in our area. Congrats in your surgery, you must be excited!
User Avatar
Krismiss10
January 7, 2012
I have been very happy with Dr. Lowe so far. My neighborfriend also had her TT done with him and is very pleased with her results. She looks great! I feel like she did enough "dr Shopping" beforehand that I felt comfortable with her recommendation. I know that she met with Dr. Cohen's office in Towson and another female dr in Annapolis.
Everyone in Dr. Lowe's office has been great too. I went in several times to talk about reduction amount, etc. Most of the girls in the office have had something done and have shared their experiences with me too. I'm excited for the surgery...9 more days! I'll try to keep this updated as I go through it all.
UPDATED FROM Krismiss10
7 days pre

This time next week I should be coming out of...

User Avatar
Krismiss10January 9, 2012
This time next week I should be coming out of surgery! I'm getting really anxious and trying to prepare my house,etc. for my recovery. Of course, my husband is traveling for work this week and my son has Roseola. I'm so paranoid about getting sick myself before the surgery. I took him tone doc today and then slathered us both in Purell. I have all of my prescriptions ready and this weekend we are picking up a recliner (the kind that helps stand you up) from my hubby's grandmother.

The countdown is on!!!

Replies (3)

Durham9717
January 10, 2012
Hi:) You are going one day before me!!! So excited! yay!!!
styliststef
January 10, 2012
Congrats definitely keep us updated on how it's going!
User Avatar
MaumeeMG
January 10, 2012
Congrats on your surgery date Krismiss!! One week after mine. I had all the same things done that you are, plus muscle repair, hernia repairs and lipo tho inner/outer thighs, hips and lower back. Whew!

Prepare yourself for the initial discomfort - the first 24 hours is pretty intense. I woke up in recovery in pain but it is under control now and I slept pretty well last night.

It is terrific that insurance will pay for a breast reduction and lift! I'm sure your back will thank you after recovery. ;-)

Check out the "January Tummy Tuckers Check In Here" forum under the "Forums" tab - lots of January gals in there and tons of support! :)
See More Mommy Makeover Reviews
See All Reviews