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33 Year Old Mother of 3 Breast lift with 275 and hybrid Tummy tuck - Columbus, OH
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I am 33 years old, and fitness wise, in the best...
Iwantmybodyback23March 12, 2014
WORTH IT$12,000
I am 33 years old, and fitness wise, in the best shape of my life. I do CrossFit 4-5 days a week, and love it. After 3 kids though, my diastasis just won't come back together, and my boobs look sad and pathetic. I'm 5'5", 125#. I am scheduled to have a hybrid tummy tuck (b/c I don't have enough extra skin for full TT, but need the full muscle repair) with a hernia repair, breast lift with under the muscle ~250ml gel implants. I want my breasts to look "natural"....not too big! I have help set up for my kiddos (ages 7,5,2) for almost 2 weeks after surgery, and I really hope that will be enough! I am really terrified about how this recovery will go, more than I am worried about the post op pain. I don't want to ruin my surgery, but I know I will have to take care of my kiddos! But overall I am just EXCITED!! No more belly that looks 5 months prego! I can't wait to have a body that reflects all of my hard work accurately!
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Iwantmybodyback23March 14, 2014
I'm uploading before pics. The first two are with me sucking in, the second two are my faux baby. I have had several people ask how far along I was :(
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March 14, 2014
Who is doing your procedures?
March 14, 2014
I am excited for you!!!! I have had consults in Columbus and wanted to see who you chose to do your procedure. I still have a lot of questions and research and fund raising to do!!!!! Can't wait to join the flat side!!! Thanks for sharing your journey!!!
March 14, 2014
Awesome. Im doing a mommy makeover soon. Im almost 5'5 and will be 30 years old this year. I have 3 kids also. 12,3,2 but I will have help for a few months. Good luck with your surgery I hope all goes well! Cant wait to see results :)
March 14, 2014
Thank you!! Good luck to you too!! I hope I don't regret only having help for a short period.
March 14, 2014
I had the same problem with my kids! I have 3 (4, 4, and 2), and I would say having them covered for 2 weeks will probably be fine. You will still be sore, so picking up your 2 year old may be hard. I did NOT have mine covered for two weeks because I thought I was tough…I was wrong! I needed the 2 weeks. If you can really stay down and take it easy those 2 weeks you have help, you'll be fine by the time you have to be "full on mom" again. I had a TT with my muscles repaired as well. Best thing I've ever done! Keep us posted and I can't wait to see your after pictures!
March 14, 2014
Thank you!! I am soooo ready!! Well mentally. Now to just get the bazillion ducks in a row!
March 15, 2014
Good for you for taking such good care of your body and now for doing this for yourself. I'm excited for you! Please keep us updated.
March 16, 2014
I look a lot like you! I look pregnant if not sucking in....but if I suck in I look pretty good! I don't have much extra skin either, but a have a diastasis that does extend above my belly button. My surgery is scheduled for April 3....& I will be getting a TT & breast aug replacement. I currently have 15 year old saline implants.
March 16, 2014
Oh I hope you have a review going so I can see how it goes!! Good luck!! Dang diastasis!
March 16, 2014
I posted a review yesterday morning, but it must take a couple of days to post? Feeling very excited and nervous at this point! Are you? I was up last night until almost 3 am reading reviews and what to expect. I just could not sleep! Then, I woke up at about 7:30 and could not sleep again....and it's still 2.5 weeks away!
March 16, 2014
Yeah mine took 2 full days to appear after I wrote it. I hear you on the insomnia. I am OBSESSED with reading about what to expect and looking at pictures. We will def have to keep each other updated :) I am jealous that you will be 2 weeks ahead of me! I would go tomorrow if I could!
March 17, 2014
Yes I have been reading about all the DR girls! Was looking into traveling for my procedure. After reading reviews not sure about it.
March 17, 2014
I wouldn't choose to travel for surgery. Especially to another country. But to each their own.
March 19, 2014
With your implants did you get MRI's every year? I'm a newbie to getting implants. I'm getting cohesive gel.
March 19, 2014
No I've never had an MRI, but my implants are saline from 1998. I will have one in a couple years when I turn 40 with the new silicone ones....but that will be due to my age!
March 20, 2014
My story sounds just like yours. Doc couldn't believe how far apart my muscles were and it was from rib cage to pubic bone with a hernia above the navel (my third). Had first two repaired after first baby but waited to fix diastasis till now (youngest is almost 7). SO worth it. Stay in touch and best of luck to you. You'll do amazing.
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Love this community!
Iwantmybodyback23March 16, 2014
I have to say I am so impressed with the realself community and the support provided. I contacted my ps after seeing all the posts on here about getting extra support garments. They said that I will be provided with what I need after surgery an then they will let me know after that. I guess that saves me from stocking up on stuff I don't need. I am also thinking I will be able to avoid picking up my 2 year old to put her in her crib by putting a step stool next to it and having her climb in. My 5 and 7 year olds are able to pull her out so they should be able to help with that. Fear of neglecting her is my biggest stress right now. Also I am only telling people about my tt and not about breast Aug. Anyone else take this approach? I haven't even told my mom or mil who will be coming at 6 days post op to help me. Hopefully they will be natural enough that I won't ever have to explain! Yeah right lol.
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March 18, 2014
How exciting!! I'm scheduled for a MM the day after yours,4/18! I need to take pics and write up a review soon. I'm getting a tt, bl, ba, 275cc cohesive gel implants, and some lipo. I'm about 130 pounds, 5'1. I could lose a few pounds. My diastis is pretty bad, very
de-motivating :( I'm very excited and a little obsessed lol!! Please keep in touch :)
March 19, 2014
Sounds like we are pretty similar. We will def have to keep in touch. I am already getting super nervous. Good luck to you!!
March 20, 2014
Would love to stay connected with y'all. I've never referred to this as a TT. It's not why I had the surgery and certainly didn't have enough excess skin to warrant it if it weren't for the nearly three inch gap in my muscles and a third hernia needing repair. So glad to know there are others like me out there. I'm 6 days post op and it is SO worth it. Can't wait to see how my core strength increases and low back pain decreases after I've healed.
March 18, 2014
Oh btw- I haven't told anyone about my MM!! Only my hubby!! My Mom knows out the TT, but not the boobies!! Kinda embarrassed to tell her... Eeekkk!!!
March 19, 2014
I haven't told anyone either!! A couple close friends know, but I am just telling people about tt...but calling it a hernia and muscle repair lol.
March 19, 2014
LMAO!! That's what I told my Mom I said it's a hernia and muscle repair. Sometimes they call it a TT! LOL!!
March 27, 2014
LOL!! Luck?! Man all this talk about hernia and I think u really have one :( trying to see if my ps will let a general surgeon do it during the big MM!! I was nauseous today and lots of pain. Saw my regular mad and he says it's a hernia most likely and i need to see a surgeon! Let's see! Ugh!!
March 20, 2014
Girl that hernia above your BB looks so familiar! Hope all is going well for you.
March 27, 2014
I HATE IT! It has gotten worse with each baby, and now it's just THERE. There was a time when I could squash it in, and it would stay in for a bit. No such luck now!
March 20, 2014
Good luck! I can't wait to see your results! I'm sure it will be amazing!
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