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40 Years Old Mother of 3 Getting my Body Back - Charlotte, NC

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Hi Realselfers, i have been browsing this site for...

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Charlotte2008
WORTH IT$9,115
Hi Realselfers, i have been browsing this site for a few months; thank you all for sharing your experience. I have been wanting bigger breast since puberty, i am currently a 36a, I have always had a little pouch no matter how much i weighted. I am currently 159 pounds and 5.6 inches tall. Of course I am worried about the outcome. I have seen four doctors in charlotte prices were $18,000; $17000; $13000 and $10,000 from a tummy tuck, breast implant and lipo to flanks and upper part of my thighs.

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Mohan V. Pillai

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 9, 2014
Good luck to you. Charlotte is a tough market! I had a consult with dr. Pillai and he was very nice.
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March 10, 2014
Thank you hope you are doing well.
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March 10, 2014
Congratulations & best wishes!
UPDATED FROM Charlotte2008
1 month pre

Counting the days

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Charlotte2008
One month and three days pre op. I am trying not to think about it too much. One minute I am exited the next I am scared. I keep looking at before and after pictures. My main concern is the TT it seams to take the longest to heal.

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March 14, 2014
Good Luck on your surgery. I found that the tummy tuck was less painful than the breast lift with implants. It is definitely worth the pain. I am in Love with my new tummy ! You are going to Love the new You !
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March 14, 2014
Thanks. I hope so.
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March 20, 2014
Hi there, I'm 5 days post and it really hasn't been that bad. Yes, the first two days are difficult, but you get through it. Make sure you will have someone with you 24/7. You will need someone to lift your back to get out of bed, do not use your arms for anything. Now, this can put strain on your tt. Use the help to lift your legs into bed. Do not try to do it alone. Expect pain and you will see it's not that bad. I have made sure I've kept on top of my pain meds and antibiotics. Good luck!
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March 21, 2014
Thank you for your reassurance the pain has been in my mind. Happy to know you are managing yours. Happy healing. I will probably be sending you messages.
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March 21, 2014
Yes- we can compare notes! LOL Today, Day 6, was the first day I woke up feeling like a bus hit me. Put frozen peas bag on my boobies & took my pain meds.
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March 22, 2014
Good luck. Feel better
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April 15, 2014
You're almost there! How are you feeling?
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March 22, 2014
Hello! I too am also getting a TT and lipo and I'm scheduled for April 3rd. Like you I am both nervous and excited. I think in all I am just ready for my new me! I am looking forward to a little discomfort as I have had 2 c section births. He assured me it's not as dramatic as that since it doesn't cut through all the muscle. I can't wait for a sexier me! Will post some pre op and post op pics. Good luck!
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March 22, 2014
Good luck Latoya1538. I will be thinking of you. I guess after going through 2 c-sections this should be a breeze for you.
March 23, 2014
Best of luck to you!! We will have our MM on the same day! Be in touch! :)
UPDATED FROM Charlotte2008
24 days pre

Less than a month to go

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Charlotte2008
Today I can't wait to have the surgery behind me. Thank you to all for sharing your feelings and recovery journey. I will make sure to do the same. Happy healing

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March 24, 2014
Good Luck! I'm scheduled on 4/18! Excited and scared! Keep in touch :)
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March 24, 2014
Good Luck. You look like you are built like me. I have a consultation for a BA next week and I was considering a mini tuck. Please let us know who your surgery/recovery goes.