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Let the Count Down Begin! - Austin, TX

Name: Let the Count Down Begin! - Austin, TX
Item: Peter V. Driscoll, MD (license suspended)
Author: AmyFisher

ORIGINAL POST

I'm a mother of one, had my son in my early...

AmyFisherApril 19, 2013

$12,000

I'm a mother of one, had my son in my early twenties. I'm 5'2 an currently weigh 138. Can't even remember what my body looked like before I had him. I just know what it looks like now and hate it. The day I went into labor I was 200 lbs. (THAT"S HUGE) After my son my weight was 175 lbs for a good five years. (Wore a size 14) So I lost a good amount of weight. After the weight loss my stomach had a lot of excess skin an my breast started to sag. For many years I've wanted a mommy make over. Went to a couple consults an the price was OUTRAGEOUS. There was no way I'd ever get it. I've recently got married an since I met my husband he knew from the start that I was very uncomfortable with my body. I'd hardly ever get naked in front of him, Well im now a mother of three, my husband has two children an I have mine. I dont plan on having anymore children. Im very active with the kids. When summer comes around I get very depressed, you will always find us at the pool on the weekends. An I'm the mom in the corner wearing a t-shirt an shorts. An am never in the water with the kids. I can't stand it. So recently my husband an I went to a consult with a fantastic surgeon that was referred to me.As men say he told me to not get my hopes up an he wanted to shop around. How can a woman who has wanted a MM for years not get her hopes up.. Long story short My husband loved the office and the Dr. He liked the way he carried himself. He was on several talk shows in the past. ( Tyra banks, Dr phil) an all over the news. He does implants through the belly button an recovery for BA alone was just a few days. My husband found this site an I have been on it almost every day trying to figure out what this surgery is all about. Im nervous and exited an scared all at the same time. So ladies please give me all details... I wanna know all !! An get as much feed back as possible.

AmyFisher's provider

Peter V. Driscoll, MD (license suspended)

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Replies (3)

Dragonfly1967

April 22, 2013

You may want to do more research on him. Did you read the review here?

AmyFisher

April 24, 2013

My husband and I did a lot of research before meeting the Dr. The two reviews that are on this site are very vague and didnt mention how the resuts turned out. All they mentioned was money, an the whole nurse thing is typical. Thats why Doctors have nurses. After having a child the Dr. wasnt checking on me the nurse was. It appears that the women who had came on the site made a profile just to write a review. Sounds odd to me. Every other review that I've seen ( Google, yelp) are fantastic. I also have a friend who has seen him a few years back. She had nothing but great things to say and the work that was done looks fantastic. Thanks for the heads up though its much appreciated.

Angie_M

April 23, 2013

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Here's a great post by JenBob about her mommy makeover experience.

And here's a list of supplies you might need for recovery.

Please keep us in the loop as you get closer to your big day! I hope this process brings you all the confidence you deserve.

UPDATED FROM AmyFisher

16 days pre

I'm two weeks away an at this point I'm very...

AmyFisherMay 4, 2013

I'm two weeks away an at this point I'm very anxious and just want to get it done. I'm so ready to be in a swim suit this summer. Havent wore one in over eight years. No ones body is the same so as i review the site an phots its very hard to picture what I'm going to look like. Some before and afters look great an others well.... not so great. My pre-op in this coming friday I have many questions for my PS. If anyone can give me a heads up on items that I will need please inform me... I got a rob today I figured I would just wear that for a week since I won't be doing anything but sleeping. The only thing that scares me about this surgery is the pain that I might have. Many woman say if you stay on the meds its a piece of cake. Is that true.. I will be posting post-op photos soon. I would love all the advice I can get !!

Replies (5)

kriswill8778

May 5, 2013

Aww congrats on your upcoming surgery! I'm scheduled for the 14th so I completely understand your excitement, anxiety and all the other emotions going on. This site has been so amazing for this process. ;)

AmyFisher

May 5, 2013

Your closer than me'lucky you . I just want to do it already an get recovered. this is something that I've wanted for a very long time. I reviewed your profile are you going to post pics?

kriswill8778

May 5, 2013

I am planning on posting pictures, just haven't got to it yet :) what all have you purchased to make life easier post op? My hubby just went and picked me up a lift chair today and I bought a walker on Friday to save my back.

naildivaTammy2

May 5, 2013

The first 3-4 days are the worst... Keep on top of your pain! Take the pain meds every 3-4 hours, and just remember, the pain is only temporary :0) you will do great, and you are gunna look amazing!!! Good luck

AmyFisher

May 5, 2013

Thanks for the tip. You've come a long way an results look amazing!! Congrats. If you think of any more feel free to inform me :) thanks again

UPDATED FROM AmyFisher

1 day pre

Ladies Please Help Me Out !!!!!!

AmyFisherMay 18, 2013

OK so I have one day to go, and I do have a couple of questions to ask.
1. Did you ladies have to purchase a sports bra that snaps in the front ?
2. An where the heck you get one that's not 50$ at Academy ??
3. I was told to wear some things that buttons or zips in the front for easy access, where the hell do I find something like that that does look like a 70 yr old woman would wear.... I've been to countless stores driving myself crazy looking... Can someone please give me some ideas on where to look. I have one day left
I'm very anxious on what Monday morning holds for me and the pain I'm going to be in once that anesthesia wears off.
Last question I was thinking of just wearing a robe while healing since I'm mostly going to be in bed for a week. Anyone recommended anything else?

Replies (6)

Painwimp

May 18, 2013

I bought two of the front closure and paid at least50 for them- they were underarmour- in the end I ended up buying Targets, slip over your head- very comfortable- just go up a size or 2-. I was in a wrap/ace wrap for the first week anyway- by week 2 I could slip the others over my head and sooo much more comfy.

Silversunshine

May 18, 2013

Hey!! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I just had mine on thurs may 16...so I'm just 2 days post op today. I purchased a champion sports bra that zips in the front but its too small with all the swelling so I am wearing champion sports bras that I pull over my head. They are stretchy enough that I can get in and out of them easily and they are compressing and supporting the new girls. I found mine at target for 15 bucks for two. I wore a simple tube dress the day of surgery. I just stepped into it after surgery and pulled it up over my sports bra. Not really glamorous but it worked. Take it easy...relax...and good luck!!!! See you on the flat side!!

Jenyphur

May 19, 2013

I bought my very comfy front closure sports bra at Walmart for $8 each. It's super comfy and I have practically worn them every day. I also bought some pjs from GAP that button up the front ..I actually found them on ebay but they might still have them in the store. I also know that they have some cute ones at Victoria's Secret but maybe only online. I don't think the robe would be too comfy as it won't stay closed. Here's what I wore every day for about 2 weeks....comfy big pj bottoms from Old Navy and my sports bra. That's pretty much it. If I went out, I would put on a cami over sports bra and wear my workout pants. They were a bit snug but I kind of liked that extra support. As far as pain, honestly, the first 3 to 4 days you really shouldn't feel much. Keep on top of pain meds. My dr gave me Percocet and Valium and that combination was 'wonderful'.

Jenyphur

May 19, 2013

http://www.walmart.com/ip/23091834?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem