Mommy Makeover 12th Jan - Asia - 8 weeks post-op - new pics!
I am just like most other ladies on this blog. I...
I am just like most other ladies on this blog. I am 34 years old and had 3 kids in less than 4 years. After the first baby I still had rock-hard abs....but after the second and third not so much! My husband is fully supportive of putting back what nature took away so I met with the PS and have planned to do a full tummy tuck, breast augmentation and lipo to inner and outer thighs.
I am not 100% certain I will be doing all three as the proposed length of surgery is 6 hours which terrifies me! I have never been under GA and my kids are my world so I want everything to be absolutely safe. Definitely my breasts and my tummy need to be fixed, but the lipo I am still concerned about. The PS suggested it as it has always been a problem area - but not entirely necessary if you know what I mean. He proposed that he can do the tummy first, then breasts, then the lipo. If there is any cause for concern during surgery he will stop immediately. Anyone have any opinions on this?
At the PS request I have done extensive blood tests, mammogram and ultrasounds of my stomach/abdomen area and all have come back normal. So apparently I am low risk. I don't smoke and live a healthy, active life. I need to do another blood test before the surgery.
So I suppose I am at the stage of making a final decision on what I will do.
I hope everyone had a good holiday. Ok some...
Ok some more info about me:
Height: 5ft 6in
Weight: 132 lbs
Bra size: Small B (if I am wearing a push-up bra ha ha)
Age: 34
Children: 3 (all delivered via c-section)
I haven't stated the cost of surgery as I'm not in the US and you would be blown away by how much more expensive it is here! I have also decided on the best PS in the region - if you live in Asia you can PM me and I can provide details. It is a minimum 3 night stay in hospital also which definitely increases the price.
I was diagnosed with umbilical hernia which will be fixed with the TT. The implants the PS uses are polyurethane (polyurethane foam coating a silicone implant) as apparently these move around less as the surface is sticky. They have loads of shape options as well - I have chosen the "enhance" shape which is natural tear-drop, in a full C size. Haven't heard of anyone else on this site getting this type?! I have read that the foam coating on the implant can cause a gross allergic reaction to the skin on your chest but extensive research shows the majority of this disappears quite quickly.
So the dilemma with the lipo is that it will definitely alter my body shape and I have two daughters and am wondering how that will effect them. I should be their body role model - but if I go down that track then I shouldn't be doing any surgery at all!! I feel so very guilty about all of this and I keep going around in circles. Am I setting them a bad example doing this as eventually I will have to tell them (thankfully they are both so little still!) My son I don't think will care..... My husband is really supportive of any decision I make - whatever that is!
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A big decision, to be sure. You look so thin and lovely as is, but I understand how it feels to not have the body you once did. Please keep us posted on what you decide!
I don't like the initial photos I posted at all. ...
I am almost down to my pre-baby weight (which is 125) and this was really important to me before I consulted a PS. To be honest I am happy at the weight I am now though as it's been 5 years since I started having babies!! (my 3 kids are aged 4 and under). I'm not going to kill myself for the sake of 5 pounds.
I don't really do much exercise as it is impossible with little kids. They don't have creches at the gyms here. Sometimes when the older two are at their playgroup I take the baby for a walk - but I am just on my feet all day. One thing I have done since the birth of my second baby was pilates and I think that has helped keep my stomach in check. I continued it throughout my third pregnancy and up until now - but my stomach is about the best it's going to be. I was certain I would be a candidate for a mini tummy-tuck but unfortunately not.
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I stayed 2 nights in the hosp and was sooo glad I did. You will love 3 nights! You get to keep your catheter in (that means no trips to the bathroom!) pain pump at your side, and be waited on. It was great.
GL!
As far as the implants I know that there are different options in different areas (example the scary French implant news!). In all my consultations I was generally offered the same implants in silicone(allergan naturelle) and saline. Never a tear drop although I think I'd prefer them. I'm struggling a bit with my "upper mound" a bit now but I hope they fall into place.
I also had your mental struggle of having a daughter and not wanting to enforce the societal view of beauty. She's 7. I just tried to explain to her that my body used to be different and the doctor just "fixed" it a bit to help it return to it's natural state (I never had boobs but she doesn't need to know that!). I'm hoping that since she's still a little younger as opposed to preteen it won't make much of an impression.
Good luck to you on your journey!
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