Mommy Makeover Scheduled for 3/22/11 - Bay Area, CA
After almost a year of "thinking about it...
After almost a year of "thinking about it." I finally decided to just go for it. I had a lot of guilt about spending so much money on myself when it could go to better use, but finally my very supportive husband got tired of me talking about it and just said to go for it! I'm scheduled for a full TT, Breast Lift, Saline implants and lipo of the back, stomach and flanks!
I'm 32, mother of three boys (5, 3 and 8 months) and have gained anywhere from 30-60 pounds during my pregnancy. I've also breastfed all three kids. I'm 5'4" and 158 pounds. I went in last week to do a consult (it was my third doctor) and had a great rapoir with the doctor, plus a family friend had surgery with him. So when he asked if I was serious, I said, "yes, in fact, do you have any openings next week?" He thought I was joking! I got lucky, the surgery center opened a room for me to get it done so I'm scheduled for 3/22/11!!!!
My main concern is caring for my kids afterwards, especially the baby. PS said no lifting for 21 days and I'm pretty much moving like a barbie doll with my arms to my side and only bending my elbows to eat or brush my teeth. Good thing is I'll have my mother-in-law helping me out. My mom isn't as supportive because she doesn't understand why I would put myself through this. My sister has also gone to the extent of asking, "why would you do something that could kill you?" Geez, not something you want to hear. So nonetheless, that side of the family has no idea that I'm doing this.
Wish me luck! I am super excited!
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I'm just about 20 hours away from my MM =)...
Height: 5'4" Weight: 158
Cup size: B (maybe a C but very saggy)
Desired Size: Full C
Chest/Under bra: 35 inches
Over nipples: 40 inches
"Waist" (I don't really have a waist lol): 36.5 inches
Hips/Flanks/Love Handles: 41 inches
Dang, I feel like a cow typing this... Moo!
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OMG! 7 hours more to go! Still, anxious and really...
1. No food or drinks. I can't even have a mint or chew gum. The nurse said she had a patient that had a mint the morning of the surgery and their surgery was cancelled! Yikes.
2. take a shower with anti-bacterial soap the morning of the surgery.
3. I can't wear any lotions, deoderant, make-up, nothing! I also have to show up with lose fitting pants/sweats and a zippered top. Also have to wear slip on shoes.
4. My doctor also wanted to make sure that my post-surgery garments have zippers. So my contour bra has a zipper and my full body contour garment has a zipper. The binder I could wear after 2 weeks. I bought my stuff at contourmd.com, but it turns out that the surgery center sells them too for a lot cheaper than most websites. Had I known that I would have bought it through them and ensured that it was the right fit.
5. Buy a measuring cup to measure the fluids from the drains, alcohol to clean the tubes from the drains, stool softner (no explanation needed), and salt-free snacks. You're on a salt-free diet afterwards to minimize the swelling.
6. I was prescribed vicodine so make sure you pick up your meds!
7. If you're on birth control, make sure you take it at night, you're absolutely not allowed to take any meds past 11:30pm before your surgery date. So if you're used to taking your pill in the AM, DON'T! Might as well hide them since we're a creature of habit and god forbid you have to cancel your surgery because you took your damn pill. In fact, I was given a list of meds I couldn't take (motrin, advil, etc) a week before the surgery.
So as I type this, I'm drooling at the glass of water across the room. *sigh* Might as well sleep now.
Okay... I think I'm set. Good night! Next time I type an update, I will have a new bod =)
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I'm 12 days post op and doing great.
Dont worry you will go in tomorrow and wake up with a new body!
I'm glad you have the support of your mother-in-law. You'll definitely need a lot of time to rest and get your strength back. You're less than a week away! I'll be following your journey with interest!
Make sure you take before and after photos! The change will be dramatic.
If you have time, check out JenBob's 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before A Mommy Makeover and my Facebook page Moms Who Want Their Bodies Back!