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40 Years Old, Mother of 4, Work out Hard and Can't Get Rid of Belly Flab - Cedar Rapids, IA
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16 days post
16 days post op
Becks MAugust 13, 2014
Pictures from mommy makeover 16 days post op. Abdomen has a lot of swelling today; I worked too many hours. I did not require muscle repair so I am very happy with the contour. Breast still have a way to go but all scars are healing well thus far.
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UPDATED FROM Becks M
6 days post
6 days post op and feeling good
Becks MAugust 3, 2014
Today is my 6th day post op and I feel pretty good. Pain has been minimal since removal of drains on day 4. I have been rather emotional and teary eyed today. .especially when I look at my scars. I wonder what and the hell was I thinking! I had a major breast lift so the girls just don't look pretty yet and I keep telling myself wait... but easier said than done. My P'S told my S/O that I had so much natural breast tissue that he was only able to get in a 279 cc implant but they still look huge! Huge is not what I wanted.. I was going for a tad larger, perkier and natural. I guess time will tell. It has been difficult to lay around. I am a very active, athletic person and I have a terrible fear of losing all of my muscle mass and getting flabby. Even after reading other people's journeys I was ill prepared for the emotional roller coaster brought on by these procedures. I will post some pictures soon. Thanks to everyone who is willing to share it certainly has been helpful!
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August 12, 2014
I am contemplating surgery in January with Dr. Vanderzee - do you recommend? How are you now?
August 13, 2014
I highly recommend him. I am 2 weeks post op and other than being tired I feel great. He takes the time to explain everything and his nurse is amazing. Overall it has been a very positive experience for me.
August 13, 2014
I understand your fears about losing muscle while recovering, I fear the same. How does your belly button look? Did he make a new one? Do you feel like your scar goes along your panty line nicely? I also have a fear of being thinner but looking worse.
August 13, 2014
My belly button looks better than it did before surgery! My scar is very low; a low rise bikini bottom covers it. I lost 10 pounds the first week due lack of appetite. I am not a big eater anyway so I expected it to happen. Recovery is a process and if you can come to terms with the fact your breasts and tummy don't look pretty immediately you can handle it. Every day I feel and look better and I am happy I made the decision to have surgery.
August 13, 2014
I am just getting the major tummy tuck. How is the pain? I have several tats, large ones in fact but I'm a baby when it comes to surgery. I had a C-section 18 years ago and thought I was going to die trying to walk the day after.
August 13, 2014
It's uncomfortable while the drains are in. Once they are out the pain is tolerable but you will have pain. You will get strong pain medication and you will need to take it. I went back to work 1 week post op and I feel ok. I have multiple tattoos as well and he did have to cut into the one on my side but it's not very noticeable. You can handle it!!
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