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Surgery Date Set, Approved for Loan Yesterday - Comstock Park, MI
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I'm shaking and in tears, this is really...
Mommyof4littlesApril 5, 2015
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I'm shaking and in tears, this is really happeneing! Reality is really starting to kick in tho. Even tho my body is anything but good, I'm still feeling like "what if you hate it" even tho I can't bare to look at myself let alone wear a bathing suit or be in the nude. Are these natural feelings? I was originally planning just a tummy tuck and lipo, but after having a consultation with the plastic surgeon who did my first Breast Aug in 2012, he made me feel much better, and offered a great deal for an implant exchange and full lift along with my full tt and lipo. My fears with the tt is the fact that I don't have a whole Lot of loose skin, and I have a really short torso, I'm scared of having that "boxy" short look. And how high up the scare will be, he assured me that my tt scar will actually be as low as my csection scar, which is completely different from the first doctor I had a consultation with a few weeks ago. Also the belly button, one thing I am confident in are the way him and his practice makes patients "new" belly buttons. Second is my Breast surgeries, I got 350cc my first time but after breastfeeding my second baby They aged about 50 years :-(, my implants also "fall to the side" if that makes sense. When I lay down they go all the way to the side, (my doctor told me he will fix that and the ever growing gap between my breasts. Now with this im scared that he will make them "look fake" or the nipples being so perfectly straight forward that you can tell. I paid in full yesterday and all these things are running threw my mind, I would love feed back! Was it what you expected? Is there anything specific I should mention? How was healing? Any problems with your nipples(one of my biggest fears, Is the skin dying) I also has suffered from anxiety on and off, after my first Breast aug, I felt so mad and dissapointed, even tho I loved them! I actually yelled at my nurses! This time I'm going to 500-550 cc from 350. Any and all feedback or advice will be greatly appreciated!
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April 4, 2015
I had a breast left, and a breast implant placed in 2004,with 420cc saline ,yes they do take the nipple off and cut excess tissue and place the nipple in a different postion, mine still have no sagging , but 2 weeks ago one of my saline implants deflated, I had to go in and have them replaced , went with a different implant and a different PS, DR Taylor,he is wonderful, I went with 500,silicone implant mentor,They say go bigger , and I wish I had gone bigger, one it don't look like a lot of difference then what I had , I go back in in a week from Monday and talk to him about a revise , with I had gone 600,I now it sounds big, but it really is not , with implants in for years ,your skin will stretch, and be a lot of excess to fill ,good luck ,as I say go bigger are you will be disappointed .
April 5, 2015
Thank you holly! I was thinking the same thing? May I ask your height? My doctor told me I shouldn't go bigger than 500, since im 5'1, I asked about 600cc originally. Do you like the silicone better than the saline?
April 6, 2015
I am 5'4, 139 pounds, yes I do love the feel of the Silicone , it feels so much more natural then the saline did to me, I do love the look and the feel of my new implants ,I just wish I had gone up in size a least to the 600 cc, and I feel I would be complete .
April 8, 2015
I am now 5 days out on my po, with having silicone implants placed back in ,from having the ruptured saline implant, my swelling in almost gone, as well as I feel the size of my implants , I had been once again 420cc, and bumped upto500cc, what ladys ,that you might not understand ,and either did I , once the implant has set in the pocket for a number of years ,it is something ,you have to take in to mind, only 80cc are so. is not going to give you much difference in size! you know that is true is when your husband says that he cannot tell a difference , yes heartbroken , I go back Monday for PO and Suture removal, as well as talking to my PS to go back and but another size in !! I truly wish there was a way we could see our self with what we are wanting before it is done,to know what we have out hearts set on, lucky enough the PS , is wonderful , and I feel as if he will take the time and understand ,I know we don't live in a perfect world , but I guess this is something that we want to get close enough to perfect to make us feel good about ourselves, Yes just turning 50 not to much to ask to turn back time .
April 7, 2015
So glad you started your story in the mommy makeover community! Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you.
April 8, 2015
I was so afraid I wouldn't see a difference I almost didn't take before photos. But my results are already amazing even though I'm still so swollen. You will be so glad!
July 24, 2015
Could you tell me who you went through for your loan if you don't mind me asking .. I had an appt today with Dr. Cullen and really liked him, he was personable and very knowledgeable .. Now it's getting the funds together
UPDATED FROM Mommyof4littles
4 months post
2 c sections mid twenties- currently 5 months out after mommy makeover, TT,ant exchange, breast lift, lipo
Mommyof4littlesSeptember 23, 2015
I thought I would update, I'm about 5 + months post mommy makeover. Even tho I had a few bumps in the road, overall I couldn't be happier. I find myself knit picking, and today I looked at my pre surgery photos and was completely amazed, I forgot how much I have changed. I remember looking at my body just the day after surgery and feeling so happy, I'm almost mad at myself for complaining. I had full tummy tuck, lipo on flanks and lower back, exchanged my 375cc silicone under muscle implants for 550cc silicone under muscle, plus a full breast lift and capsule repair. Here are some before and after photos! Feel free to ask any questions! (I went to Dr.Cullen in Grand Rapids, MI)
If you're getting a tummy tuck and breast work in the same procedure, that's referred to as a Mommy Makeover (even if you're not a mom, confusing, I know). I'd love for you to get the support you need on RealSelf, so let me know if you'd like me to move you over to that community?