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33 Yr Old, 5'3, 125lbs-Tummy Tuck, BL and BA- Bellevue, WA
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I've been dreaming of having a tummy tuck since I...
SoworthitJuly 9, 2016
WORTH IT$20,000
I've been dreaming of having a tummy tuck since I was 20 after my son was born and I never got my body back. 13 years later I'm finally doing it! I met with Dr Egrari in Bellevue, WA and set my date that day.
I decided to have a lift and implants done as well. I have my pre-op 3 days and surgery in 16 days. It's all happening so soon! I still don't know what size I want to go for my implants. When I first discussed it with my ps he said 275-300 but most people wish they had gone bigger. I'm thinking maybe 330? I am having a hard time deciding but my lift will take away most of my breast and I don't want to be smaller than I am. I also don't want to be too heavy and have my breast make me look fat so I'm just not sure if the right size and will probably let my ps give me his best recommendation and use that.
I decided to have a lift and implants done as well. I have my pre-op 3 days and surgery in 16 days. It's all happening so soon! I still don't know what size I want to go for my implants. When I first discussed it with my ps he said 275-300 but most people wish they had gone bigger. I'm thinking maybe 330? I am having a hard time deciding but my lift will take away most of my breast and I don't want to be smaller than I am. I also don't want to be too heavy and have my breast make me look fat so I'm just not sure if the right size and will probably let my ps give me his best recommendation and use that.
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8 days pre
9 days and getting so nervous
SoworthitJuly 16, 2016
I started to panic last night. I really appreciate all the feedback and info from this site but I know I have a long recovery ahead of me from all the stories I've read. It also seems I will have some doubts in my future after the surgery, as it seems almost everyone does. I just hope it's worth it. I have lost weight and I'm happy with the way I look with clothes on. I get compliments on my breast which happen to be real right now. I have always hated my stomach but my boobs are fine. They sag and all but they don't bother me much. Having all this work done when I'm pretty content with my body and knowing I'm going to be dealing with recovery for months... I'm just freaking out!!
I also know that I haven't given myself enough time to rest. I'm going back to work a week after surgery. I wish someone would tell me that it's not that bad.
Adding my first pic... Hopefully I'll get comfortable enough to add other pictures for before and after. They have helped me so much in this site. Belly shot; my least favorite body part. My belly button has two scars from gall bladder surgery. I hope that can be somewhat fixed.
I also know that I haven't given myself enough time to rest. I'm going back to work a week after surgery. I wish someone would tell me that it's not that bad.
Adding my first pic... Hopefully I'll get comfortable enough to add other pictures for before and after. They have helped me so much in this site. Belly shot; my least favorite body part. My belly button has two scars from gall bladder surgery. I hope that can be somewhat fixed.
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July 16, 2016
im right there with you. mine is august 24. make sure your doc uses exaparel shot. faster recovery less pain! especially if u plan to go back to work after a week. its possible i guess but 2 weeks would be better
July 16, 2016
Thank you! I have never heard of exaparel shot?? I will have to look that up. Thanks for the tip!
July 16, 2016
its included in my surgery kind of like a pain pump but no pump lol. last for 72 hrs, makes the first 3 days better than if u didnt have it
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I did it!
SoworthitJuly 26, 2016
Yesterday was my surgery. I never used to think of plastic surgery as a real surgery. Oh my gawd, I was so wrong. I can't wait for them to take the bandages off and see the results. I had a last minute change of hear and told the doc he could go bigger on my implants as long as they oil good and don't make me too heavy. I was told he went 360cc instead of 280cc like we had originally discussed. I'm really excited to see them and hope I don't look boob fat. I trust my doctor and I know I will be happy with his choice. (Fingers crossed)
I will as some un-bandaged pics tomorrow.
I will as some un-bandaged pics tomorrow.
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July 26, 2016
how do you feel?
July 27, 2016
your stats are close to mine so im watching your progress. Ony difference is i opted for 400cc but HP so i dont look fat lol. My preop is in 1.5 weeks and surgery in 3 weeks. im buggin
July 27, 2016
Im a tummy sleeper but since i have some herniated disks in my lower back i cant stay on my tummy for long. im ok with side sleeping just miss tummy sleeping :(
July 27, 2016
I have been feeling good. I have some burning where the incisions are and where my drains are coming out. My breast just feel a little sore but I've been taking my meds like clockwork and it really helps. Walking around is pretty uncomfortable because I'm so hunched over but I've been sleeping pretty well and that's amazing because I'm a tummy sleeper
July 27, 2016
Also- I think 400 hp will be great. I was really reserved and planned on only going 280-300 max and last minute I said "go for it, whatever you think will look great" and he went up to 360. I'm so happy he did. 400 will be perfect. He came in I between surgeries to give me a thumbs up because he was so excited about how it all turned out and one i would be happy.
Thank you for sharing your journey with this community. I hope you find all the feedback and support you need here. You might find this post from our MM forum helpful: Top 10 Tips for Before & After Your Mommy Makeover.