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Explantation, Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck - 1 Week to Go! - So Cal

Name: Explantation, Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck - 1 Week to Go! - So Cal
Item: Michael Bain, MD
Rating: 5
Author: mama_p

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Four pregnancies and 22 years of motherhood have...

mama_pMay 17, 2011

WORTH IT$14,900

Four pregnancies and 22 years of motherhood have done quite a number on this body. In 1996, thinking that I was done having babies, I had a BA done; saline implants placed over the muscle. One divorce, re-marriage, and beautiful baby girl (seven years) later, portions of my body were a mess! I eat fairly well and exercise regularly, but my 5'3" frame was left with a squishy jelly belly. To add insult to injury, I discovered that one of my implants had ruptured and am now left lopsided.

I went in for a consultation, expecting to have the doctor explain how my implants would be removed and replaced with new ones. Much to my (pleasant) surprise, he asked how I felt about the idea of removing the implants, getting a lift, and not replacing the implants. When the BA was done in 1996, I was very thin, so the implants made me a full C cup. With the weight fluctuations over the years, I'm now between a D and DD and I am O-V-E-R the idea of having large breasts. My doctor's suggestion sounded wonderful to me!

In addition to the explantation and BL, my jelly belly is on the chopping block as well. I can't wait to get my full tummy tuck done and finally feel like I'm back in the right body!

The surgery center called today to give me my pre-op instructions and it suddenly hit me...OH MY GOD this is really happening!!!

mama_p's provider

Michael Bain, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

Angie_M

May 18, 2011

You're only a week out! Very exciting. I hope you'll keep us posted throughout your journey.

mama_p

May 18, 2011

Thanks Angie! I plan on taking some "before" pics and posting soon. I want to be able to compare for myself!

Wisconsin1

May 19, 2011

Hello dear!
we are schedule to have our TTs on the same day! Only 5 more days left! Yay!

mama_p

May 19, 2011

Hi Wisconsin! How excited are you?!?!?! I can hardly focus at work..hahaha! Keep me posted on your progress ;o)

Wisconsin1

May 19, 2011

Tell me about it! I'm always talking about my Tt! I think my hubbys getting annoyed! Lol. Definitely will keep you posted! Good luck dear.

UPDATED FROM mama_p

2 days pre

Ok! House has been cleaned, I've gone out and...

mama_pMay 22, 2011

Ok! House has been cleaned, I've gone out and bought all my supplies, and the groceries are done. I'll be making chicken soup to keep on hand for the first few days after surgery and I've made sure I have plenty of fruits and veggies on hand so that I can keep my eating as clean as possible.

I've managed to keep myself busy for most of the weekend, but crazy nerves are settling in! I know I'll be ok, but the fear of how much the front of my body is going to be hurting is freaking me out just a tad.

Even though he'll probably never read this, I have to publicly recognize my hubby for being so supportive. He's made sure I'm not eating junk so close to surgery day and even did the laundry for me this morning so that all the chores are done. There is no way I could do any of this without his support.