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45 Years Old and Ready for my Mommy Makeover! Cincinnati, OH
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Hello RS friends! I'm a 45 year old mother of two....
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Hello RS friends! I'm a 45 year old mother of two...a 16 year old boy and a 12 year old girl. My mommy makeover (TT with lipo and BR/BL) is scheduled for May 12, 2015 and it can't get here fast enough! I am having Dr. Daniel Kuy of cincinnati do the surgery. Several of my friends have had work done by him, so I know I'm in good hands. I was planning to have the surgery over Christmas break (I'm a teacher), but my insurance did not initially approve my BR so it got pushed back.
I have learned so much from you other ladies on RS and am so thankful for this site. I would be lying if I said I'm not nervous about the procedure and a little afraid of the pain, but I believe it will be worth it.
I have three main concerns about having this done:
1. How do I explain this to my daughter? I've always told her that we are beautiful the way God made us. How can I have this done and still tell her that? She is 12 and wears a 36D bra. I don't want her to feel like something is wrong with her, but I also want her to know that it's ok to choose to have a reduction of she feels like she would benefit from it when she is grown up.
2. My surgery will take place 2 hours away from home. What if something goes wrong after I come home?
3. I am overweight. I have three months to lose weight, but I'm feeling really stressed about this. I lost 40lbs last year, but have gained 15 back. I'd like to lose 20 before surgery.
I do not have any pictures to post today, but I will get some soon. It will certainly be a big step to let anyone see me naked, let alone put the pictures on the Internet. But I know how much seeing the before and afters on here have helped me, and I am willing to do my part to help whomever may come after me.
I have learned so much from you other ladies on RS and am so thankful for this site. I would be lying if I said I'm not nervous about the procedure and a little afraid of the pain, but I believe it will be worth it.
I have three main concerns about having this done:
1. How do I explain this to my daughter? I've always told her that we are beautiful the way God made us. How can I have this done and still tell her that? She is 12 and wears a 36D bra. I don't want her to feel like something is wrong with her, but I also want her to know that it's ok to choose to have a reduction of she feels like she would benefit from it when she is grown up.
2. My surgery will take place 2 hours away from home. What if something goes wrong after I come home?
3. I am overweight. I have three months to lose weight, but I'm feeling really stressed about this. I lost 40lbs last year, but have gained 15 back. I'd like to lose 20 before surgery.
I do not have any pictures to post today, but I will get some soon. It will certainly be a big step to let anyone see me naked, let alone put the pictures on the Internet. But I know how much seeing the before and afters on here have helped me, and I am willing to do my part to help whomever may come after me.
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Replies (8)
February 26, 2015
Hi, I'm also having a MM and mine will be on May 15th! I have an 11 yr old daughter and have thought the same thing, how do I explain why I'm having the sx. My surgery is also 2 hrs away. I'll be following your story since we are so close to having our mommy makeovers. Best of luck to you :)
April 4, 2015
Hi, I think your daughter will understand what you are going through and will be very proud of you. I had a TT, Bl with minor BR and some lipo on shanks and hips. I didn't take pictures, just couldn't. My doctor will probably post pictures and I will use them to post on my realself site. Please don't feel guilty for doing this for yourself, you will be a happier, healthier person, nothing wrong with being blessed. Time goes by so fast, I can't believe that I am 9 DPO. I use an electrical recliner. I have no problems so far. When I first wake up I am very sore especially my lower back, but once I am up walking it goes away. Plus I take my meds. They really help me sleep. I have to keep telling my self not to over do anything. Good luck to you! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me.
April 4, 2015
Dr. Kuy did my tt, and he's AWESOMENESS! Do whatever you need to do to lose the weight prior to surgery, because you're going to get exponentially better results. I did.
RENT (OR BUY) THE CHAIR, FOR SURE! It's a life saver. Dr. Kuy gets those abdominal muscles so beautifully right that standing up straight doesn't happen fora while, and engaging those muscles to get up and down hurts far too much. I slept there for a week.
Take the pain meds and sleeping pills.
Buy the arnica and use it religiously. It works.
I'm here for any questions!
So excited for you! You're going to love it so much!
UPDATED FROM TiredOfBigTaTas
3 months pre
The Great Recliner Debate and Before Pics
So, my mom and my grandma moved in with me and my kids last year. Let's just say that we could film a sit com in our home on some days, some days a drama...as long as things don't turn into a 60 Minutes type of investigative episode or a whodunnit, we'll be ok...lol.
Anyway, I'd like to have a lift chair to use after surgery, as I have read about so many women on RS who recommend having one. I called a medical supply place a couple of towns over to see about renting one. For only $135/month, they'll deliver it and set it up, and they'll come pick it up when I'm done with it. Sounds good to me.
My mom, on the other hand, thinks we should buy a chair. They aren't cheap. We found one on Craigslist for $500 that's only 3 months old. It looks nice in the pictures...clean and a neutral color. My mom thinks we should buy it since my grandma is 93 and may need it later. I don't think we should spend the money. Oh well...we'll figure it out.
I have some pictures to post. I am absolutely scandalized at how I look. I almost cried when I got dressed and looked at the pics. My heart tells me that I am made in God's image, therefore I am beautiful. However...my eyes tell me that I am hideous. I'm on a weight loss mission before surgery, but even with the weight gone I'll still have my mom apron and loose skin.
I truly enjoy reading about all of your experiences. I've learned so much from all of you.
Anyway, I'd like to have a lift chair to use after surgery, as I have read about so many women on RS who recommend having one. I called a medical supply place a couple of towns over to see about renting one. For only $135/month, they'll deliver it and set it up, and they'll come pick it up when I'm done with it. Sounds good to me.
My mom, on the other hand, thinks we should buy a chair. They aren't cheap. We found one on Craigslist for $500 that's only 3 months old. It looks nice in the pictures...clean and a neutral color. My mom thinks we should buy it since my grandma is 93 and may need it later. I don't think we should spend the money. Oh well...we'll figure it out.
I have some pictures to post. I am absolutely scandalized at how I look. I almost cried when I got dressed and looked at the pics. My heart tells me that I am made in God's image, therefore I am beautiful. However...my eyes tell me that I am hideous. I'm on a weight loss mission before surgery, but even with the weight gone I'll still have my mom apron and loose skin.
I truly enjoy reading about all of your experiences. I've learned so much from all of you.
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February 24, 2015
Stay strong sista! We are all in this together. I am looking to have my surgery in May as well. I look very similar to you right now. Remember, we are allowed to do what we need to do to feel better about ourselves!
February 24, 2015
Thank you for the encouraging words. :)
I hope you'll keep me posted about your surgery. We could be recovery buddies...lol.
April 29, 2015
I would worry about bed bugs? I saw a story on FB about a couch purchased on CL that had them really bad. Getting rid of them is prob more expensive than buying one brand new.
May 1, 2015
Hi Alison...I made arrangement to rent a recliner from a medical supply place. They only rent out leather recliners so there are no issues with bedbugs or anything. That was definitely a concern, though!
May 2, 2015
Ya I would trust that more! I'm thinking about renting a hospital bed because I have problems sleeping already so I dont think i would get much rest in a chair!
May 6, 2015
I thought about a bed. That's whay I would prefer, but I dont have a place to put it. I didn't want to have to move my regular bed, then have to get it back into place after surgery and hurt myself. I'm going to just do the best I can in a recliner. :)
May 6, 2015
Trust me, you want a chair.
Those abdominal stitches and drains, well, you're not getting much sleep anyway, even with the sleeping pill rx, but a bed IS TOO hard to get in and out of without engaging your core.
Engaging core=terrible pain
Chair with lift. That's the honey baby you want.
Hug,
Birdwoman
July 22, 2019
I am at the end of my recovery and I used a large wedge behind my head and small one under my knees and slept in my own bed. I couldn't face the sight of a recliner in my living room lol. I got them from a website called liberator so you'll see they are multipurpose ;-) I've been very comfortable and able to sleep with my husband which has really helped my mental state. I don't think I could have faced those first few nights alone in a different room. Just check it out.
UPDATED FROM TiredOfBigTaTas
1 month pre
Well, that was a fail...
Hello all...thank you so much for the encouraging comments. I appreciate having the support of women who truly understand what I'm going through in this journey.
My pre-op appointment is this Monday, the day after tomorrow. I was going to lose weight before I saw Dr. Kuy again. Yeah, right! FAIL! In fact, I've gained 10 lbs. Now I'm down to only one month to drop a few pounds before surgery. Why in the world can't I get my butt in gear? It's like I'm sabotaging myself or something. I could just kick myself!! I'm petrified that he will say that he won't do my TT. :(
My pre-op appointment is this Monday, the day after tomorrow. I was going to lose weight before I saw Dr. Kuy again. Yeah, right! FAIL! In fact, I've gained 10 lbs. Now I'm down to only one month to drop a few pounds before surgery. Why in the world can't I get my butt in gear? It's like I'm sabotaging myself or something. I could just kick myself!! I'm petrified that he will say that he won't do my TT. :(
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April 22, 2015
I know the feeling. I need to lose 30 pounds to be able to get my TT and it's so very hard. I haven't gained...but I haven't lost and real food is so good. Salads are too, but dieting when everyone around me is pigging out is relentless. Going to pick it up on exercise this week and hope that will tilt the scales in my favor. Good luck to you...
April 23, 2015
I'm sorry for sounding stupid but I'm wondering why does a person need to lose 30lbs b4 having a TT? Why wouldn't you just have it lipoed out during the TT surgery? My thoughts are a person would just gain it back after the surgery if you didn't get rid of it during surgery to begin with. I hope I'm making sense. Sorry if I'm not but I'm just curious as to why lose it b4 the surgery.
April 23, 2015
I know what you mean about everyone around you pigging out. I know I am responsible for my own choices of what I put in my mouth, but it's very hard for me to make good choices when there's so much tasty junk in the house. My mother and my grandmother live with me, so I don't have total control over what is brought in.
Good luck with your journey. I hope you lose that 30 lbs quickly so you can move forward! :)
May 7, 2015
I was happy with maintaining my 186 pounds, but the closer surgery gets, the more I am struggling. I don't feel stressed or worried but apparently my body is sensing that I am. You are not alone, hang tough!!
So glad you are hear sharing your story! Thank you! Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you!
Please keep us updated on your journey!