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I have two wonderful children which I breastfed...
Suzy in DallasAugust 16, 2011
WORTH IT$12,000
I have two wonderful children which I breastfed each for one year. My body recovered quite well after the first one, but not after the second.
My weight has been stable for several years and I have decided I can no longer stand the tire around my waist. I thought well, if I'm going under anesthesia for the tummy tuck, I might as well get the lift also.
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UPDATED FROM Suzy in Dallas
12 days pre
Reality is setting in. Labs- done Payment-...
Suzy in DallasAugust 17, 2011
Reality is setting in.
Labs- done
Payment- done
Mammo- tomorrow
Post-op Rxs- done
FMLA paperwork- done
Supplies for home- in the process
I don't think this is something I could have done without RealSelf. I have always had the mind set that this was something I had to live with. It wasn't until I discovered RealSelf and all the other moms that I realized this was attainable.
Reading stories from moms and physicians responses to questions along with before and after photos helped me to make the leap to do this. I feel as if I am prepared for the journey, physical and emotional, thanks to the website and everything that everyone has shared.
My anxiety is at bay and I hope that it stays there until they put me under:) I feel as if I am nesting, trying to get everything done at work and home so that everything will run as smoothly as possible while I am out.
I have posted a couple of pre-op photos. Was that ever a reality check! I can say that I spent a lot of time trying to find pictures of people that were similar in me to build so that I could imagine what I might look like after my Mommy Makeover. In the back of my mind, I'm hoping for a miracle, but am also realistic in that any change will be an improvement.
Many thanks to everyone that has gone before and shared their experiences.
Suzy
Labs- done
Payment- done
Mammo- tomorrow
Post-op Rxs- done
FMLA paperwork- done
Supplies for home- in the process
I don't think this is something I could have done without RealSelf. I have always had the mind set that this was something I had to live with. It wasn't until I discovered RealSelf and all the other moms that I realized this was attainable.
Reading stories from moms and physicians responses to questions along with before and after photos helped me to make the leap to do this. I feel as if I am prepared for the journey, physical and emotional, thanks to the website and everything that everyone has shared.
My anxiety is at bay and I hope that it stays there until they put me under:) I feel as if I am nesting, trying to get everything done at work and home so that everything will run as smoothly as possible while I am out.
I have posted a couple of pre-op photos. Was that ever a reality check! I can say that I spent a lot of time trying to find pictures of people that were similar in me to build so that I could imagine what I might look like after my Mommy Makeover. In the back of my mind, I'm hoping for a miracle, but am also realistic in that any change will be an improvement.
Many thanks to everyone that has gone before and shared their experiences.
Suzy
Replies (6)
August 18, 2011
Suzy,
1st born and raised in Dallas!! Miss it so much!!
I can't tell you how many hours I spent looking at before & afters looking for one that was even close to my before pics!! I think its a natural thing on this site!!
The nesting thing never stopped with me until the day I left for surgery!
Best of luck!! Keep us posted.
1st born and raised in Dallas!! Miss it so much!!
I can't tell you how many hours I spent looking at before & afters looking for one that was even close to my before pics!! I think its a natural thing on this site!!
The nesting thing never stopped with me until the day I left for surgery!
Best of luck!! Keep us posted.
August 18, 2011
Good Luck on your journey! I too spent so many hours looking at online pictures. And yes it helps a lot when you see a before picture that looks like your own shape! That is how I actually found my Doctor. I was looking at a million pictures and then there was a before that could have been me I showed my Husband the picture and said if I could look like that I'd do it right now and he said call and make the consult. I was only planning my BA but after the consult and the support of my Husband I added the abdomen liposculpture and am so happy I did! Here I am 51 and now have a Great body! Wishing you all the Best!
Aj
Aj
August 20, 2011
Thank you AJ. I am scheduled to have a full tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks and a breast lift. I am so excited and can hardly wait!
August 18, 2011
You look like a great candidate for a Mommy Makeover! Thank you for being brave enough to share your photos on RealSelf.
I'm really glad this site has helped you so much. It's what we're here for!
If you'd like to help us out, we'd love it if you'd give us a Facebook Like or click the Google +1 tab on the front page of the Mommy Makeover Community.
Please keep us posted on how things are going. Can't wait to see your Afters! :)
August 20, 2011
Wow, I really hope you put pictures up of your recovery. My body is shaped almost identical as yours. I hate how my hips are one size and my waist is a full size bigger. Can never find pants to fit or wear form fitting clothes. Congrats on your surgery!! Look forward to seeing the results.
August 23, 2011
Bratt,
Thank you for your comments. I can't wait until the clothes fit differently and will definitely post pictures.
Suzy
Thank you for your comments. I can't wait until the clothes fit differently and will definitely post pictures.
Suzy
UPDATED FROM Suzy in Dallas
6 days pre
Getting close and my dear friends have been asking...
Suzy in DallasAugust 23, 2011
Getting close and my dear friends have been asking if I am nervous. Feels kind of weird that I haven't freaked out yet. I'm sure it will take me by surprise.
The labs came back and everything was good. The doctor even ordered an MRSA culture and that was negative. Mammo is pending radiology read and it should be done tomorrow. Talk about a thorough work up. More than my annual!
Picked up my post-op prescriptions and packed a bag. Packed a gown, robe, slippers, and couple of plastic bags. The bags are in case I get sick on the way home in the car. Better add some fishing magazines for the husband to read while he is in the waiting room:) plus list of important phone numbers.
Working on all of my legal documents (power of attorney, medical power of attorney and will). Probably seems like overkill, no pun intended, but being in healthcare one should always be prepared.
The doctor's office called today and the surgery time has been moved up by 2 hours. I was teasing and said that I was glad because I didn't want everyone to be in a rush to go home at the end of the day (I had a late start time). Guess my dry sense of humor wasn't too funny and she told me that really it meant that I wouldn't be starving since I won't be able to eat after midnight.
Almost ready, just need to clean the house and make sure they send the mammo results to the PS.
Good Night and best wishes to everyone.
Suzy
The labs came back and everything was good. The doctor even ordered an MRSA culture and that was negative. Mammo is pending radiology read and it should be done tomorrow. Talk about a thorough work up. More than my annual!
Picked up my post-op prescriptions and packed a bag. Packed a gown, robe, slippers, and couple of plastic bags. The bags are in case I get sick on the way home in the car. Better add some fishing magazines for the husband to read while he is in the waiting room:) plus list of important phone numbers.
Working on all of my legal documents (power of attorney, medical power of attorney and will). Probably seems like overkill, no pun intended, but being in healthcare one should always be prepared.
The doctor's office called today and the surgery time has been moved up by 2 hours. I was teasing and said that I was glad because I didn't want everyone to be in a rush to go home at the end of the day (I had a late start time). Guess my dry sense of humor wasn't too funny and she told me that really it meant that I wouldn't be starving since I won't be able to eat after midnight.
Almost ready, just need to clean the house and make sure they send the mammo results to the PS.
Good Night and best wishes to everyone.
Suzy
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August 23, 2011
Hi Suzy, thank you for sharing your story. I'm also in DFW and considering a mommy makeover. Could you please tell me what the $12,000 included? Thanks!
August 23, 2011
The price includes the facility fee, anesthesiology fee, and the physician's fee which includes lab work and CosmetAssure. I will also wake up with a binder on and that is included in the physician's fee.
I went to several consults and they were all within give or take $500.00. Having all of the prices so close definitely took that factor out of the decision.
I chose Dr. Meade because I know that he is clinically competent but also because I felt that he could contribute to the surgery artistically. This I based upon his before and after photos.
Hope this helps.
Suzy
I went to several consults and they were all within give or take $500.00. Having all of the prices so close definitely took that factor out of the decision.
I chose Dr. Meade because I know that he is clinically competent but also because I felt that he could contribute to the surgery artistically. This I based upon his before and after photos.
Hope this helps.
Suzy
August 24, 2011
Your response was really helpful. Thank you and good luck with your procedures!
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