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37 Yr Old Mom of 3. Major Muscle Repair, TT w/ Lipo, & Fat Grafting to Face. Chicago

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8 days until my surgery. Have been so swamped...

MollabyApril 24, 2014
WORTH IT$15,000
8 days until my surgery. Have been so swamped trying to get ahead on housework, errands, shopping, and all the other mom stuff that I haven't had too much time to be nervous. My kids are 8, 7, and 14 months. I'm a little worried about the no lifting requirement. Hard to not lift a toddler! I thought about waiting until a better time but it seems like this is my window. I can't imagine it would be easier with a 2 or 3 year old? Several people have told me that the recovery works best when the youngest is still a baby or to wait until they are in full-day school. So, unless I want to wait 4 years, this is my time.
I will post before/after pics soon!

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Michael Byun, MD

Michael Byun, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (11)

smucci43
April 24, 2014
Hi! My surgery is 12 days away! I, too, feel like I'm "nesting"...running around like crazy trying to get everything in order before I'm out of order! Good luck to you!
Mollaby
April 25, 2014
Good luck to you, too!
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Wreathlady
April 25, 2014
Hey Mollaby, Me personally I feel that you should wait unless you have a really good support team like people that are going to help you everyday for the next 6-8wks. Take it from someone that has experienced this on March 19th 2014. But my children are much older 12 & 15, my sister, mom friends & church family. This is a major surgery thats not a joke. I had TT,MR & lipo. Just the 14 month old baby is going to be too heavy to pick up. 10lb limit that you can lift but you know you must do whats best for you. I wanted to feel better about myself this is why i did this oh don't forget the drains that you will have. i had 4 two on each. Have things in order.
Mollaby
April 25, 2014
Thanks for the advice. Yes, I have lots of help lined up for the first 3-4 weeks. My husband is being really supportive and is planning on working from home for the first (worst) days. After that, I have found a CNA who is also an experienced nanny to help out for 2 weeks and will have my mom staying with for at least a week after that. Lifting the baby to do all the necessary things we just do without even thinking is what I was most concerned about. Finding the nanny/nurse has really helped put me at ease. The kids met her tonight and really liked her! Hope you are feeling 100% soon!
msvanessa
April 25, 2014
I take each day day by day & I get stronger & stronger. I'm self employed so I'm that person that can't just lye still in the bed all day. But I do rest and wear my compression garments during my time up & about now that I'm a little stronger features coming back I am on my way back to that 100% now I'm at 85% it's rising thank you also be Blessed as well.
BBmomof3
April 25, 2014
Why is it so expensive? what exactly are they doing? I am doing my TT w/MR & lipo of flanks May 5th. Mine is 10,500 and I feel it is one of the most expensive I see. Every one else is 5k, 7k. just curious.
Mollaby
April 25, 2014
I had polyhydramnios with my last pregnancy so there is some pretty extensive repair work of the muscle and abdominal wall. This adds surgical time which raises the facility/anesthesia fee. I'm also having Vaser lipo of upper and lower abs, hips, and bra bulge area. Finally, he is doing fat grafting to restore fullness to my cheekbone area (harvested from the lipo). This should eliminate the need for fillers for a few years :) Dr. Byun is definitely more expensive than his peers but I liked his work better than any of the other surgeons I met with. His technique is a little different and creates more of an hourglass shape in addition to flattening the tummy. The price I listed includes all pre and post op visits, his fee and the facility/anesthesia fees. High, yes, but he did an amazing job with my other 2 surgeries and in addition to loving his work, I just trust his ability and feel comfortable with him. Good luck with your TT on the 5th!
BBmomof3
April 25, 2014
Thank you.
msvanessa
April 25, 2014
Thanks you & you as well
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Angie_M
April 25, 2014
Hooray for it being your time! You might want to check this great Tummy Tuck Survival Guide by Kimmers. It's invaluable. Good luck and please keep us updated!
Mollaby
May 4, 2014
Thanks! There was some great advice on there. Right now I am just so happy to have the surgery behind me!
UPDATED FROM Mollaby
1 day pre

2 more days--getting nervous

MollabyApril 30, 2014
Now that all the preparations, errands, housework, etc are basically done, I have time to be nervous. Guess I should have scheduled more on my to do list! I don't even know what I'm nervous about. It's so many things...
-The pain
-The recovery time
-How everything with the family, the house, and everything else I take care of will go while I'm recovering.
-that I won't be happy with the results or won't look any different.
I just want to be done with it. The last few days before a planned surgery are always the worst.

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UPDATED FROM Mollaby
1 day pre

Tomorrow is the big day!

MollabyMay 1, 2014
Today was craziness! Just when I thought I was all done with laundry and changing sheets... Baby was throwing up and 7 year old got sick this morning! Kept him home from school. It was actually nice having a day with my little guy. He and his sister were fine by noon :)
Just sick long enough to require 2 loads of laundry and a little TLC from mommy. I think it was kind of God's way of keeping me from being nervous today. My husband made it back from his business trip without any delays at O'Hare tonight so I think I now have everything I need for tomorrow. He's really being helpful and supportive. I'm feeling really blessed :)
I check into the surgical center at 7 tomorrow. My surgery is at 8:00. Fingers crossed. I'll post as soon as I can.

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BBmomof3
May 1, 2014
Have the told you how many hours will it take? Good luck. Mine is in 4 days from now.
Mollaby
May 1, 2014
They predicted 3, took 3 1/2 hours.
BBmomof3
May 2, 2014
thank you
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