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8 weeks PO-- Beverly Hills, CA

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Hi everyone, I'm new here and wanted to...

TuckThis2468March 6, 2013
WORTH IT$18,000

Hi everyone,
I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 29 year old mom of 3 (ages 4, 2, and 1) and have my MM scheduled for March 14th. I will be having a full TT with hernia repair and MR as well as a BA with 265-290 range saline moderate plus implants. I go back and forth between very excited and terrified... I feel wonderfully confident in my PS, have my parents and my husband around for 2 weeks to help and should be all set... but i know i will freak out with the "what if's" those final 24 hours. I'm happy to have a place to share my experience with those going through the same thing! Good luck to you all!

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Brent Moelleken, MD

Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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nichole1122
March 7, 2013
You have such a great figure already-- the TT and BA will only enhance what you already have! I'm having the same procedures on March 12th, so it looks like we'll be recovering together virtually! I hope your mind is at ease while you await your surgery and that you have a great recovery!
TuckThis2468
March 7, 2013
Hi Nichole, and thanks! You have a really great figure too... looking fwd. to following your progress and recovering together. I loved your honesty in your inital post on your review... I was able to relate completely. All the best to you these next few days!
Never too late
March 7, 2013
Looking forward to following your journey. I am thinking saline as well even though most do silicone. What made you decide on saline?
TuckThis2468
March 7, 2013
Hi, For me saline was a pretty easy choice for a few reasons. 1) Two close friends have had great experiences with saline and their implants look amazing so their feedback was helpful. 2) I am a bit of a health freak and it was hard for me to make the decision to put foreign implants in my body to begin with, so the silicone would always make me nervous. And I'd hate to have to do those MRI's!
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Mommy2Two
March 7, 2013
I will be watching your recovery. My mommy makeover is April 11th. Looks like we are starting at about the same size, but you are a little thinner. How tall are you? My PS first suggested a 300 implant, but I think I'm going 350 under the muscle. Yeah, my tummy doesn't look bad standing up, just a little pooch, but when I lean over or sit down, it rolls. Ewww. I can't wait to see your results. You are going to look awesome!! I'm from Norcal.
TuckThis2468
March 7, 2013
Hi! I see that you're going with the mini TT. I was debating the two but i think i have a decent amount of skin laxity above the bb so was advised my most docs to do the full... jealous of your smaller, better scar though! I'm 5'6 and 120 lbs. I've always been a 34b and after babies 34a... excited to hopefully get to full B or baby C size... hopefully not much bigger than that though since i also love to run and workout and can't imagine having "big" boobs! You look great in your befores.. can't wait to see the afters!
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Angie_M
March 7, 2013

Thanks so much for starting your story! Here's a list of supplies you might want to consider for recovery.

Please keep us posted!

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FitChick45
March 7, 2013
Good luck on your journey! I am starting to think about adding BA to my TT. Take care of two things while I am there. How long do implants last? I am getting up there in age anyway.... (a young 45)
TuckThis2468
March 7, 2013
Hi there, and good luck to you too.. I will be following your journey.. we have similar starting points! Usually they say implants can last about 10-15 years. As long as there are no issues though I think they can last even longer, it just depends. I say go for it... you have a major recovery regardless so why not throw them in there!
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FitChick45
March 7, 2013
That's what I was thinking "why not?" I wonder if it's too late to add-on to my tt. My pre-op is Monday. I asked my husband if I should"throw some boobs in there" and he said no. I might do it without telling him then say "happy early birthday!" See what my PS says Monday. I always have had boob envy. I just want enough to fill a bra! I am currently 34aa.
UPDATED FROM TuckThis2468
3 days pre

4 days to go! I have not been sick in 14 months...

TuckThis2468March 10, 2013
4 days to go! I have not been sick in 14 months but of course i have had a sore throat and swollen glands for the past 2 days. No fever, cough or runny nose... just those 2 symptoms. Think this should be postponed?? Ugh, I reaaallllly don't want to have to do that! Parents are flying in, hospital bed is coming, afternight care facility is booked, dogs are booked at kennel, took time off work and kids out of school for a few days, etc. etc. I'll call in the am and see what they say :( Do you think if I'm feeling better in the next day or so I can still go or do they not want any sickness the whole week before??

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nichole1122
March 11, 2013
I was trying to kick a sinus infection all week last week, so I called my ps to ask what I should do. The nurse said the only way they'll cancel surgery is if you are running a fever on the day of your procedure. I'm sure surgeons have different protocols they follow, but I don't see any reason why they would cancel for a sore throat and swollen glands... unless a fever develops! Start sucking down some juice!
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Mommy2Two
March 12, 2013
How are you feeling? Were you able to fight off your illness?
TuckThis2468
March 12, 2013
Hi, Thanks for checking in. Thank goodness, I am feeling great... no signs of sickness!! I'll post an update now
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2 days pre

Wow, this feels surreal that the surgery is 2 days...

TuckThis2468March 12, 2013
Wow, this feels surreal that the surgery is 2 days away. Up until yesterday I was excited but these past 24 hours, I have been an emotional mess. I broke down crying in the bathroom last night to my poor hubby. I've always been a bit anxious and I'll admit i'm always the one to think about the terrible "what if's" in life more than most people do... i avoid risks of any sort at all costs and i always knew that although I want this surgery so badly, my fears and phobias of leaving these 3 kids without a mom would get the best of me. I'm trying to just go easy on myself and remind myself that this is normal anxiety and lots of people are this nervous... I'm trying not to let it consume me, but it's hard. We will be traveling to Beverly Hills tomorrow morning and spending 2 nights, so today is my "last" day with the kids... It's so hard for me to stop thinking, "these may be the last memories I make with them." What is wrong with me, is this normal!?!? I pray that I have the strength to actually hop up on that table on Thursday.... I am so ready to have this over. I know the recovery will be a long and emotional road, but at least at that point, the decision making is over... whats done is done and i can just focus on recovering and enjoying my babies. I hope I'm not the only overly dramatic and emotional one on here right now :)

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Imasweetie10
March 12, 2013
Good luck to you. You'll be so happy you did it.
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pritney82
March 12, 2013
Hi, I worry a lot to its normal. Just remember your going to be in a controlled setting. When I had surgery.....it seem like 5 mins. after I was put to sleep I was being woke back up. I was very alert even joking with the Dr.. Just have faith you will do just fine dear. God be with you and Happy Healing!
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