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Whole body makeover after MWL! Lower body lift, medial thigh lift, breast lift and underarm flankplasty!
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Whole body makeover after MWL! Lower body lift, medial thigh lift, breast lift and underarm flankplasty!
Jocelyn13March 31, 2017
$26,000
I researched quite a bit on RealSelf for surgeons in my area. I didn't want to travel as I have young children and I wanted to be at home to recuperate and be near my surgeon. I met with 2 surgeons and from the first few minutes in Dr. Schrieber's office I felt so comfortable that I knew he would be the one I chose. I have lost almost 90 pounds over the last 2 years and a lifetime of obesity has left me with tummy rolls and empty, sagging breasts. I decided I wanted a body to match all my hard work, and Dr. Schrieber is confident he can give it to me all at once!
UPDATED FROM Jocelyn13
1 day pre
So tomorrow is the day! I'm super nervous…
Jocelyn13April 11, 2017
So tomorrow is the day! I'm super nervous and excited for the procedures. I am in for an 8+ hour surgery, I have to be at the hospital at 6 am tomorrow and today I am on a clear liquid diet of water, chicken broth and jello. I have started taking arnica and bromelain to help with the bruising and swelling so I'm hoping it won't be that bad. I think I'm most concerned about is the shape of my breasts. I am fairly asymmetrical and don't have a lot of volume left - although currently I wear a DDD cup because of the excess saggy skin. He is doing a lift on both and a slight reduction on the other - I'm hoping to be left with a nice C cup on both sides. I really don't want to have to end up getting implants later on, so I'm hoping I'll like what I see after this is done. I have confidence in Dr. Schrieber, he says that I'll love it and I sure hope he's right! I'm adding my back-view pre-surgery picture since I didn't have it before.
Here's my stats:
36 years old, 2 kids (natural birth)
5'9", 183 pounds (lost about 90 in the last 2 years through diet and exercise)
Bra: 38DDD
Waist: 39.75"
Hip: 46.75"
Thighs: 23.5" each
I'll try to keep this updated as I can. Wish me luck and see you on the flat side!
Here's my stats:
36 years old, 2 kids (natural birth)
5'9", 183 pounds (lost about 90 in the last 2 years through diet and exercise)
Bra: 38DDD
Waist: 39.75"
Hip: 46.75"
Thighs: 23.5" each
I'll try to keep this updated as I can. Wish me luck and see you on the flat side!
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April 25, 2017
So you have the lbl, breast list, thigh, and underarm in one surgery? How long was that surgical procedure? Id love it if I could do all at once, but so many surgeons appear to want to do lbl/breast @ phase one, and thigh/arms @ phase two. Or some other such phasing...
April 26, 2017
Yes, all at once. It was around 9 hours, not exactly sure. I was also surprised that he would allow all of them, but he was very confident that it could be done safely. Also, the thigh and underarm lifts were not full length, which may have helped.

April 26, 2017
That's fantastic. How are you feeling? You're at the two week mark, now, yes? Have you seen yourself yet?

April 26, 2017
Thanks! Im glad to hear you have great support at home, and youre doing things the healthy way. Take your time to let your body heal!

UPDATED FROM Jocelyn13
3 days post
Well, 3 full days after my procedures, I…
Jocelyn13April 16, 2017
Well, 3 full days after my procedures, I think I'm handling it pretty well. I can't stand up straight, and I haven't had a full BM yet, I'm also aches and itchy, but I know from reading others' experiences here that those things are quite normal. I'm still all wrapped up in bandages, binder and surgical bra so I haven't seen my incisions or any results yet. I'm not in a huge rush to see - I'd rather get a better, more realistic view a little later at my post-op. I am very glad I got the lift recliner and wheeled walker - I have definitely used those the most. I don't have any post-op pictures yet - I'm just taking one day at a time and trying to keep a positive attitude.
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April 17, 2017
Great to hear that you're handling your recovery well. It sounds like things are going as expected. Please take it easy and keep us updated on your progress if you can. Take care!
April 24, 2017
How are you doing? How has recovery been treating you?
April 26, 2017
Every day gets closer to normal - right now it feels like I did a ton of crunches, but I'm walking around much better. I do get tired quickly though. I posted an update today with some more details and pics - thanks for asking!
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