Mommy Makeover Mini Tummy Tuck + 250 CC Implants 34 Year Old 5'0" 96 Pounds - Bethesda, MD

Procedures:
1. Hernia Repair (Repair of umbilical hernia)
2. Mini Abdominoplasty (Reduction and removal of excess skin and fat from lower ab)
3. Bilateral Silicone Subpectoral Augmentation (250 cc) with Sientra moderate profile

I gained over 50 pounds during my pregnancy and had an emergency c-section in 9/2012. My pre-pregnancy weight was 102. I have lost all the weight and more by July 2013, my pre-op weight is 96 pounds. My fat percentage was 18% last checked a month ago. I wear a 32A bra pre-op and size 26 jeans or size 0-2, size 4 European. I have loose skin, a sad looking belly button, large c section scar, and lost of breast tissue and volume.

10/13/2013 Sunday - Surgery is tomorrow at 7 AM but pre-op tasks start at 6 AM. I'm very nervous about the pain however I hear that it is not severe like a C-Section. However coupled with breast implants it might be similar in discomfort. I'm very nervous but ready to resolve all issues that could not be fixed by diet or exercise.

Everybody was so nice and explained everything again. I sat in this amazing massage chair beforehand and it got my sore back muscles from working out. IV easy, on table chit chatting, then I'm awake! Whoa. Felt like a Mack truck hit me, medium pain 5-6/10, only felt it on ab incision, like a sting. Got my dosage of medication, pain pump, catheter, on the way home. Getting in and out of seats was like the c-section
However by time I got home, I have two mini flight stairs from car to sofa, pain was more than previously, 8/10. Went to sleep ate bread.

Took first dosage of Percocet and pain was high, 8-9 level. I forced myself to stand and walk around the living room. Slept again and I feel eons better, will try walking around again next. Drinking Adkins vanilla shake for nutrients (endure has tons of sugar), taste great. No nauseous feelings yet. Don't forget stool softener.

The last two days were rough. I slept all day on the couch every time I took medication or cried while walking around in pain. I did not increase my painkillers and stuck through it. Third day I felt much better. I went for my post op check up and they removed my pain pump which was pretty easy. They unwrapped me and inspected the stomach and saw there was significant swelling still. My stomach feels numb and swollen so I didn't take too much of what I saw as the end result. The drainage tube was still left in and I could even feel it inside my stomach, which is bizarre. Also, my labia is super swollen, almost twice the size as normal, similar to after childbirth. Nurses say that is very normal and would subside on its own.

My breasts however are doing great. No bruising at all and they don't hurt one bit. I can brush my hair and teeth and pull open doors (you are not supposed to). Either the pain from the stomach overcame my chest, or it was a very seamless surgery. They look a bit "perkier" but figured they need time to settle. I may wear a camisole in the meantime.

Right now the drain is the most inconvenient part, it oozes and doesn't sit well with any undergarment. I can take showers now but I may stick to sponge or using adult wipes leftover from my c-section days since it takes another person to help dress me. More updates after everything is removed for good.