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30 Year Old with 2 kids just got my MM!

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I have two kids ages 3 and 2. Only 14 months apart...

Luvmylife25
$10,000
I have two kids ages 3 and 2. Only 14 months apart. Pregnancy destroyed by body. My sweet and supportive husband got me this MM which included TT, BL, BA. Don't have nag before pics sorry. But I had 34FF saggy breasts, stretch marks and saggy skin on my stomach. 5'3" about 150 pounds. So fat I'm discouraged. I am only one week out from surgery. She couldn't get rid of all the stretch marks which I'm bummed about. My belly button doesn't look centered and I hope that's just because of the swelling! Any advice out there? This WILL get better right?!
First three days post op wetter
Torture. Turned a corner the fourth day and felt much better. Got drains removed yesterday.

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Brenda M. Draper, MD

Brenda M. Draper, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 8, 2014
Yes.. Just be patient.. I know that's hard! I am 8 weeks post op and after the first month I stared seeing major differences. Everyday it gets a little better :) Still have major swelling. Two days ago I was up 6 lbs from my normal weight I was so swollen! It is amazing how much your body will heal and change. Think positive!
May 8, 2014
Thank you! Yes it seems every day there's a change. I'll post more pics soon. Thoughts on the marble trick I've read about? To shape the belly button?
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8 days post

1 week 1Day post op

Luvmylife25
I notice a change every day. Swelling is still bad. If I haven't mentioned it before I got 230cc silicone implants subglandular. Dr said I had enough breast tissue (I had 34FF!) and she was putting small implants in for fullness. I love my PS. She is amazing and so are the staff. They have called several times just to check on me.
I was wondering if anybody has done the marble trick? If it worked and how soon should I start it? That's where you tape a marble in your belly button for like 12 hours once a day to mold it into a good shape. Any advice on that?
Wish so bad I had before photos. It was mostly just saggy skin and boobs tho.

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UPDATED FROM Luvmylife25
8 days post

One more thing....

Luvmylife25
Pain was awful for the first three days. Those drains were so uncomfortable. But I was never hunched over too bad. I have walked nearly straight from day one! I just get exhausted easily. I need a nap every day and the littlest things get me so out of breath! I was even good about working out. So be prepared
For that!

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May 8, 2014
even without seeing your before photos, I think you look great!! I am 5 weeks post now, and still have some days that I am big & swollen. the early days are the hardest- hang in there! you will look & feel even better soon!
May 8, 2014
Thanks so much! I love this site. It has really helped me. Nothing better than strong and encouraging women!
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May 8, 2014
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! You look great!
May 9, 2014
Thank you! I wasn't going to but this site has helped me so much I want to do the same in return! I think ill end up loving my results!