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The reality of my MM Journey - 1 year later

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Im 27 and a mother of one 8 year old daughter. I...

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Im 27 and a mother of one 8 year old daughter. I had her very young, with that little knowledge of proper pre and post natal care. I weighed 125 and gained 65 lbs during my pregnancy which left my stomach with lots of stretch marks and extra skin. I didnt start to lose weight until 2 years after my daughter was born, but no matter how much i worked out i always had extra skin on my stomach which made me look bigger than i should be. Throughout these 6 years ive yo-yo dieted which put alot of stress on my body and my breast and trust me it showed, my body aged faster than my actual years. Until this year ive started to make a life style change , eating good 90% of the time and lifting weights has transformed my body the best it could by itself , but i know that this is not enough by itself. I feel great but the inside doesnt reflect how i feel on the outside. I hate feeling self concience of my body, not being able to wear a bikini , or have my boyfriend look at me, i feel like i am a prisoner inside my skin and ive decided that i will give myself the gift of plastic surgery to "reconstruct" myself. So this december im going in for a full adominalplasty and a bilateral breastlift with responsive gels, with micro- fat injections to my buttocks and Bodytite in my inner thighs. I figured i should do this all in one shot , one pain. Now my only problem is that i havent decided how big i should go on my breast. I'm 5.3 , 125 lbs and one doctor told me i should go with 275 to look natural, but i was told that would be to small so im thinking between 350-400 cc. But i dont want them to look to huge on my small frame aswell. I have my last consultation on november 6th and ill need to decide by than! . Any suggestions?

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November 3, 2012
good luck and congrats on your journey:-)
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November 4, 2012
I'm 29 120lbs 5'0 and have a petite frame similar to yours. I do crossfit and ride quads and told my Dr I want a very natural size for my body and not large and I haven't chose my final size but so far were looking at 275-300 so if I were you I wouldn't go bigger than 325. My coworker is also my size she got 350 and is a DD. I think you are going to have fantastic results with your fit petite frame! I go in for a TT, BL, BA and lipo of the flanks and abdomen on Dec 17th!
November 16, 2012
hi ! ya my biggest concern is either going too big, or too small, im so torn. One doctor said to not go over 250 for a natural look. And this current doctor said that i should go a little bigger and that 350 would be good for me because with his experience most people always wish they went bigger. And of course ive asked people whom already have had BA and they keep saying go bigger. Thats a 100 cc difference! im already a C as it is.. I dont want my main attraction to be my big mutant boobs, but also i dont want to kick myself in the butt for wanting them bigger. and taking into consideration that they will eventually settle aswell :S im just hoping i make the right choice!
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November 16, 2012
I'd say maybe go somewhere in the middle like 300 then but I'm a small B and I think I'll be going with around 300 so maybe the 250 Dr is right but I am also going to try the rice test to give me a better idea cause I'm still not certain either!
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November 5, 2012

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November 6, 2012
Hi there. I feel like we're in similar circumstances. I go in for my tummy tuck and breast aug nov 14th. My doctor suggested smaller implants as I have a small frame as well. I'm going with 295cc. My stomach is kinda like yours not a lrg amount of sagging but enough!lol my ps said I will be able to get out all my stretch marks but I'm still nervous. Did your ps have any concerns about your tummy? Thanks in advance :)
November 16, 2012
sorry for the late reply im hoping all went well with your surgery :) my stretch marks are long and go up to belly button, so not all of them will be removed. He said that they would be pulled down enough that my bikini would cover it .
December 8, 2012
Just seeing this now lol I'm glad your on the other side now :)! Hoping the pain goes away for you I can't believe I'm 3 weeks post op now next thing you know it will be a distant memory!
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27 days pre

So i just had my last consultation and ive decided...

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so i just had my last consultation and ive decided to stay with 350 cc. I asked for the doctors professional opinion and he said that for my height that would be a good size. If i go any bigger they will cover my short torso and make me look shorter. So im crossing my fingers that i will be happy with that size .

Im so anxious and cant wait! ill post before and after pictures once i am able too!

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November 9, 2012
That sound like a great size for you frame I'm 3 inches shorter a gonna probably do 300ccs so that sound about right
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November 9, 2012
Size sounds good! You are going to look fabulous, you already do! Congrats on the weight loss and best of luck, were all rooting for you!
November 16, 2012
Thank you !
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16 days pre

Been watching a lot youtube videos about tummy...

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been watching a lot youtube videos about tummy tucks before and after! im learning alot -good and bad! even watched some botched ones which really freaked me out! most of those took place internationally though! that is why i dont mind paying a little more for my surgery here in Canada, atleast i know i have great medical care and insurance and can sue if i need too lol knock one wood
I really recommend watching "April29oregan" on youtube. She says everything how it is,
and you can see her whole journey with her mommy makeover and she gives alot of tips for pre and post surgery.

ahh. so anxious! cant wait until december 5th! pretty sure i wont be feeling the same after surgery dealing with the excrutiating pain i will endure :S

Flat tummy and perky boobs ! it will be worth it!
Beauty is pain!

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November 20, 2012
I think I've seen her videos! It's funny how some online info can be so helpful and make you feel better and some can scare ya!
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November 29, 2012
Before I read your story and just saw your first two pics I thought up had already had yours done!! You look great, good job on getting in shape I can only imagine how good you will look when you're finished with this journey. My surgery is the same day good thoughts to all of us before and after.
December 3, 2012
Thank u :) I have my good days and bad. Usually my morning tummy is the flattest , but once I start eating my belly becomes bloated and I look pregnant due to my broken abdominal muscles. And I'm super exited, maybe ill finally be able to see my abs for the first time :) ' good luck on your surgery aswell!
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November 30, 2012
Wow please post your pics . I will be sure to follow.....good luck...I think you re going to look amazing
December 3, 2012
thank you :)) and yes i will post my whole journey, cant wait to how i look!
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December 3, 2012
Just checking in to see how you're feeling two more days :} I'm feeling pretty good getting a little emotional I've noticed but all in all doing well. good vibes for all of us.
December 6, 2012
Thanks you ! Read my update
December 6, 2012
Hope all went well with u aswell. I'm so happy!