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Well, ready or not, I scheduled my surgery. I'm a...
WORTH IT$13,000
Well, ready or not, I scheduled my surgery. I'm a 48 yr old Mom with 3 kids, 18, 15 and 13. I swore I would never have plastic surgery; yet here I am. I think my motivation is that I work out religiously~ 5 days a week and of course, no amount of exercise will get rid of the excess skin on my abdomen. I eat incredibly healthy and just got frustrated that I couldn't get the results I wanted. I thought I might just need lipo, but then a friend who is a nurse who worked for PS informed me that's not fat, it's just skin.
I decided to do the BA as well after watching my breasts continue to shrink as I become more fit. Shrink and sag is probably more accurate. I breastfed my kids and seem to have the classic "mom who breastfed and now has no boobs syndrome". I believe I'm going with 300 - 350cc silicone above the muscle. Due to the amount of weight lifting I do, my PS recommended on top of the muscle will reduce muscle loss and they will not impede my workouts, which are important to me. I want them to look natural, not looking to go large, would be happy just to fill my bra cup in my 34 c's please :)
Okay, I'll try to post some pics tomorrow. Happy to be on this site, and love all the pics and updates everyone offers.
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UPDATED FROM fitandready
3 months pre
Posting Pics... Realized in my determination to...
Posting Pics...
Realized in my determination to post (finally!) on this site, I left out some of my stats...I'm 5'6" and weigh usually around 140 - 145. Lately been hovering around 142...
Hubby is supportive...@ first when I broached the subject...(well over a year ago) he was shocked @ the amount of $$. I've been considering for awhile, and just finally told him I really want this...and he's okay with it. He travels quite a bit; so I chose February for the surgery knowing it's a bit quieter around here. Altho just signed daughter up for club volleyball and realize hubby may have to step up for a couple of weeks...Haven't brought that up yet...:)
I'm posting pics because most women on this site have been open and generous in sharing and would like to give back....certainly not proud and hopefully will not be as self conscious about sharing the "after" pics...
Realized in my determination to post (finally!) on this site, I left out some of my stats...I'm 5'6" and weigh usually around 140 - 145. Lately been hovering around 142...
Hubby is supportive...@ first when I broached the subject...(well over a year ago) he was shocked @ the amount of $$. I've been considering for awhile, and just finally told him I really want this...and he's okay with it. He travels quite a bit; so I chose February for the surgery knowing it's a bit quieter around here. Altho just signed daughter up for club volleyball and realize hubby may have to step up for a couple of weeks...Haven't brought that up yet...:)
I'm posting pics because most women on this site have been open and generous in sharing and would like to give back....certainly not proud and hopefully will not be as self conscious about sharing the "after" pics...
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November 12, 2012
Good luck...Enjoyed your post. i will be following your post. hopefully i can share or be there for motivation:)
November 12, 2012
Hey "stranger "..lol. I'm so excited for you now! BTW I don't plan to overnight it tomorrow..coming home after recovery. I'll keep you posted!
November 12, 2012
So glad got to connect with you beforehand. I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to hear about your results...Hope you get some rest tonight. What time is your surgery?
November 12, 2012
Surgery's at 11....I'll try and rest up tonight, but i'm sure i'll be tossing and turning, at this point rest isn't my biggest concern. Once they put that cocktail in my IV, i'm just going with the flow and take my nap (per-say), then I'll have A LOT of resting to do anyways.(he he)
November 12, 2012
yes, very true..:)...you'll do great I'm sure...can't wait to hear how well you do...and any advice and tips you have to share..
November 13, 2012
Thank you so much for paying it forward and being open, too. I'm sure you'll help lots of other ladies embarking on a mommy makeover journey. February will be here before you know it. Please continue to let us know how you're feeling as the big day nears!
November 14, 2012
Thank you! This site has been invaluable to me in making my decision to do this!
November 27, 2012
Thank you for sharing your story. It's exciting to hear about everyone's experience because they are so different. Reading them are also inspiring. My surgery is in January and it's all I think about these days. I can't wait to see how I look after seeing everyone's transformation on this site. It's also good to know that you are thinking about going with 300-350cc because I was thinking the same range and my PS suggested 339cc under the muscle. This makes me feel better because you are taller than me and I want to look natural too.
December 15, 2012
I am 5'7 and 137lbs...thinking about having a BA with the range of 300cc-350cc...I will be watching your transformation..... Congrats on your decision of MM
January 18, 2013
Sorry for such a delay in responding. Have been off this website for awhile. When is your surgery scheduled? Have you made a decision on size? I'm doing between 300-350cc over the muscle.
UPDATED FROM fitandready
1 month pre
Okay, so it's been awhile since I've posted on...
Okay, so it's been awhile since I've posted on here. Holidays and work kept me busy. I am currently 5 weeks away from scheduled BA & TT and am nervous and having second thoughts. Feeling guilty about the amount of money and concerned about recovery.
I really don't think I will back out @ this point; so I guess I could use some advice on what items were valuable in your recovery. I spoke to PS's office last week to inquire about doing a cleanse 2 weeks before surgery. PS's nurse thought it was a great idea.
Okay ladies, do's and don't's prior to surgery? Any advice and feedback is greatly appreciated. Oh, I am scheduled for February 21 and plan on spending 2 nights @ hospital in recovery....
I really don't think I will back out @ this point; so I guess I could use some advice on what items were valuable in your recovery. I spoke to PS's office last week to inquire about doing a cleanse 2 weeks before surgery. PS's nurse thought it was a great idea.
Okay ladies, do's and don't's prior to surgery? Any advice and feedback is greatly appreciated. Oh, I am scheduled for February 21 and plan on spending 2 nights @ hospital in recovery....
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January 18, 2013
Thanks for sharing your story and pictures. I am scheduled 1/31...did pre op yesterday and right after I paid and did my history and physical I had major 2nd thoughts! But that was so yesterday. Lol. I think the planning and waiting is the worse part. Too much time to think. I know I started consulting in August. Chose Dr in November and chose surgery date then. And then have to wait 2 months til procedure. Anyways, at my pre op yesterday I decided on 350cc silicone. I think we have similar before. Is your doctor concerned about you needing a lift?
January 18, 2013
Hey A - just read your profile and yea we do have similar befores...I too was a runner for many years and ran a 1/2 marathon in '05. Good luck to you...very exciting. PS didn't recommend a lift. If I remember correctly, I asked if he thought I needed anything besides the BA and he offered a nipple reduction. Considered it for a min. It sounds too painful so if need be I will use dimmers. Are you going above or below muscle?
January 21, 2013
My MM is the day after yours. I'm nervous about recovery too. It's normal. I'm tired of waiting though. Ready to get it over with already. Good luck!!
January 22, 2013
I agree. The waiting is the hardest part now. Just saw a friend over the w/e how had recommended my PS and am feeling more confident. Now a little more excited than nervous! Good luck and lets keep track of each other :)
January 21, 2013
I am on 2/15/13, similar to your stats! I'm going with 400cc silicone smooth round under the muscle! I ordered the vita kit for the 2 week before/2 week after, we shall see how it works!!!!
January 22, 2013
Thanks JayLu, heard about the vitakit. Will run that by PA's office. Thank you and good luck!
January 22, 2013
Just read your profile. We are similar in many ways. I have 2 girls and a boy...3 dogs too...that is so awesome you can go to your mom's for a couple of weeks to recover. The hubby and kids will survive. It will be good for them :))...I was a runner for years...now mix cardio and lifting. Have been contemplating the seat for shower...hoping for borrow the toilet seat from a local realself girl...Good luck w the marriage...been married almost 25 years...it's hard work!!
February 8, 2013
Also I had gotten a shower seat, but it didn't fit correctly in my tub. My DH thought up this and it worked awesome. Yeti ice chest (non skid bottom) in tub. Put a face cloth on top for me to sit on. It worked PERFECT!
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