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34 Years Old, Nursed 2 Children - Charlotte, NC
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I can't believe that I am actually writing and...
chapina1980November 11, 2015
$24,000
I can't believe that I am actually writing and recording this journey instead of reading it from someone else's page. For years I have said that I wanted a breast lift, but to actually go ahead and schedule a surgery and have a set time and date...Wow! This is something else entirely!
So first, a little about me. I am half hispanic and half white. I find this important to mention because it can be a little challenging to find someone with a similar or closer complexion. Anyways, I breastfed my children, and I have definitely been deflated. I have struggled with loosing my pregnancy weight for years. Finally after my daughter I have at least gotten really close.
So again, I've been saying for years that I wanted to get a breast lift, but it wasn't until recently that I really noticed how I just wasn't confident anymore, even around my husband. He obviously noticed my lack of confidence and suggested that I actually go and get a consultation. I started looking around the area where we live, but honestly I could not find any surgeons that really stood out. I am sure there are great surgeons in the Richmond area or even DC, but no one stood out as much as Dr. Kortesis in North Carolina.
So anyways, I made my consultation appointment and showed up with about a million and one questions! He was so ridiculously nice and easy going. He listened to my story, heard what I wanted and promised to deliver. I also inquired about liposuction, and after obsessing over it and giving it a tremendous amount of thought, I've decided to go ahead and do it as well! Get it ALL over and done with in one go! That's the plan at least...
So, I have my pre-op appointment on Monday and would L-O-V-E advice from any and all of you who are willing to give it! I've kind of kept it secret from everyone except some family members. I will try and post some pictures tomorrow since it's a bit late now.
So first, a little about me. I am half hispanic and half white. I find this important to mention because it can be a little challenging to find someone with a similar or closer complexion. Anyways, I breastfed my children, and I have definitely been deflated. I have struggled with loosing my pregnancy weight for years. Finally after my daughter I have at least gotten really close.
So again, I've been saying for years that I wanted to get a breast lift, but it wasn't until recently that I really noticed how I just wasn't confident anymore, even around my husband. He obviously noticed my lack of confidence and suggested that I actually go and get a consultation. I started looking around the area where we live, but honestly I could not find any surgeons that really stood out. I am sure there are great surgeons in the Richmond area or even DC, but no one stood out as much as Dr. Kortesis in North Carolina.
So anyways, I made my consultation appointment and showed up with about a million and one questions! He was so ridiculously nice and easy going. He listened to my story, heard what I wanted and promised to deliver. I also inquired about liposuction, and after obsessing over it and giving it a tremendous amount of thought, I've decided to go ahead and do it as well! Get it ALL over and done with in one go! That's the plan at least...
So, I have my pre-op appointment on Monday and would L-O-V-E advice from any and all of you who are willing to give it! I've kind of kept it secret from everyone except some family members. I will try and post some pictures tomorrow since it's a bit late now.
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November 12, 2015
I have been checking every chance I get, but now that I've downloaded the ap on my phone I'll definitely get very familiar with this site. Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM chapina1980
24 days pre
Before pictures
chapina1980November 12, 2015
Don't be too harsh! ????
5'6 172.4lbs
It's really difficult for me to post these, but so many of you have helped me make this decision, I want to hopefully help someone else. Don't be to harsh on me ladies! ????
5'6 172.4lbs
It's really difficult for me to post these, but so many of you have helped me make this decision, I want to hopefully help someone else. Don't be to harsh on me ladies! ????
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UPDATED FROM chapina1980
23 days pre
Feeling a bit ridiculous
chapina1980November 14, 2015
So I have my preop appointment on Monday. I'm feeling really nervous about it and anxious for it all to be over at the same time. I also feel extremely ridiculous to post my pictures like I did. I feel like I should have waited a bit longer first maybe? Maybe when I had more information about what I'm planning to get done, etc. I don't know... Just feeling down I guess and worse even when I look at my pictures. =(
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November 16, 2015
I'm following your journey as my second surgery with Dr. Kortesis will be a breast lift and augmentation, with an arm lift as well. I'm scheduled Jan. 6th for my first surgery of three, a lower body lift, and I wanted to comment on your review as I know how anxious you're feeling! My pre-op appointment is next month and I'm feeling much the same way, nervous and anxious but also excited.
Don't feel ridiculous posting pictures- we all need this input to help make our decisions and your honest feedback on your experience helps everyone. You look fantastic and I can't wait to see what Dr. Kortesis does for you! Keep us all posted, I'll be following along.
Don't feel ridiculous posting pictures- we all need this input to help make our decisions and your honest feedback on your experience helps everyone. You look fantastic and I can't wait to see what Dr. Kortesis does for you! Keep us all posted, I'll be following along.
November 17, 2015
Hi snbyrd6!!! Is this your second surgery with him or you are going to have a few? When is your preop appointment? My surgery is scheduled for Dec 7 in the afternoon. I was really hoping for a morning surgery because the idea of fasting that long is HORRIBLE for me! Honestly though, it works best for my hubbys schedule and my kids, so there really wasn't much choice for me. Anyways, I'll be following you too! Fingers crossed for us both!!
November 17, 2015
My fleur de lis lower body lift is scheduled for Jan 7, and my pre op is scheduled for December 18- this is my first surgery with him so I'm very excited and anxious all at the same time. He suggested doing the largest and most extensive surgery first as I had originally consulted with him for my arms/breasts. I lost a lot of weight five years ago and the body I have been left with is just not what I worked so hard to achieve!
I'm hoping for an early surgery as well, but we will see how it plays out- my arms and breasts will be the second surgery of probably three as I will need my thighs addressed also.
I'm excited to see your results and I'm here for you!
November 17, 2015
I think most of us felt ridiculous to share our before photos - I know I did!! I had this surreal feeling like "Am I actually posting this crap on the internet!?!?" lol, but I found that all of the women whose journey's I have been following have helped me so much, that I should do the same and hopefully help someone as well - so don't feel bad & don't feel ridiculous!! You are among friends here :)
I had a benelli lift and implants 19 days ago. Still healing, so still have pain & soreness, etc...but so far loving my results! Sorry I waited so long to do this!! :) I'm sure you'll feel the same way once you're on the other side! So exciting!! :)
I had a benelli lift and implants 19 days ago. Still healing, so still have pain & soreness, etc...but so far loving my results! Sorry I waited so long to do this!! :) I'm sure you'll feel the same way once you're on the other side! So exciting!! :)
Thanks for sharing your story with us. I suggest checking out the forum area of this community for more opinions and advice, like this post: Top 10 Tips For Before and After Your Mommy Makeover. Let us know how else we can support you!