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31 Years, Birthed and Nursed 2 Kids, Getting Tummy Tuck for Diastasis Recti Repair, No Lipo, and Breast Aug! - Dallas, TX

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Hi! I'm starting the journey! In one week I will...

FixmyDRMama
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Hi! I'm starting the journey! In one week I will be getting a full tummy tuck with intense muscle repair and no lipo. I've got a five finger gap between my ab muscles from top to bottom. It causes me physical pain from my muscles not being able to balance the ibtraabdominal pressures and also makes me look 5 months pregnant at day's end. I'm very active and in shape. The muscle separation has prevented me from performing at my best with lack of proper core engagement. I'm excited this can be fixed! I'm dreading staying still and out of the game of life and my family (18 month old and 8 years old) for so long but am trying to focus on the long term goal and that I won't be in daily pain any more once I recover from surgery. It'll be a long recovery but at least it'll be on the road to getting better, right?! :-) So, I also have deflated breasts after nursing both kids. From the clotges outside appearance it is not apparent how bad they are but I know and I'm always having to accommodate that. I decided to get a Breast augmentation as well. I'm a size 32 around and would only measure at maybe a low B but wear a 32D due to the width needed and with padding and hiked up straps it fits best. Pre-babies, I filked this size out completely. Now I do not. There are gaps. It weighs on me. I'm getting implants to fill my deflated boobs out once again. I'm restoring my abs and my breasts. :) I'm not going any larger and so from the outside they won't really appear larger (since I wear padded bras) but I will have a lot more clothing options, swimsuit options and lingerie options!!! And most of all I will be more confident in my own skin in the bedroom with lights on! I've only told my few best friends about the Breast aug as I feel it's a really private thing for me. Last summer when enough skin would have shown that someone might have seen a difference, I was still nursing so it won't be much different! Yay! It's for me and nobody else for my case anyway. I will be getting silicone, most likely moderate, and between 250 and 275cc, max 300cc. My PS will actually be putting sizers in me once pockets are created do she can view them to pick the perfect ones for my desired look. Oh my stats! I'm 5'5.5" and 120lbs. I'd love to hear from anyone about to go through this or who has for any tips! Happy journey and thanks for reading my story!

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Diane L. Gibby, MD (retired)

Diane L. Gibby, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 2, 2015
Hi there just did same exact thing myself! Sagging boobs after two babes. Not filling any of my bras. DR caused back pain and pooch. Good for you and good luck to you! Take it easy, hopefully you have a great support system.. you will need it for sure!!
April 3, 2015
Thank you! We can be recovery buddies! Haha! I guess you'll be slightly ahead of me but I love that our focus seems so similar!
April 3, 2015
Your post came up in my newsfeed and silly me didnt see the name when I wrote that and I realized afterward you had already been my realself buddy :-) medication for u!!!
April 3, 2015
Ha! That's awesome!
April 14, 2015
Hi! Your results look amazing! Im planning on getting a mommy makeover soon and can't wait! I have four kids..my little guy is 12 months old and I am still nursing. I was wondering- how long did you wait after weaning to get surgery? Also, how long do you have to wait before picking up the baby? I am trying to figure out how to get through a day without picking him up lol thank you
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April 14, 2015
I have a 10'minth old and lots of family support. I can't hold my little 24 pounder til at least 6 weeks!
April 14, 2015
thank u! thats what i thought:-)
April 14, 2015
Hi thank you! I stopped nursing at 13 months. He is 18 months now. I forget exactly how long they would like you to be done weaning before a BA. I was beyond the point when I'd gone for my consult. I think it's 6 weeks or something though just for tissue to be back to normal. My doc said I could probably lift my guy at 3 weeks post but I have help covered for 4 weeks and am planning to transition during the fourth one. It's hard. Hopefully all goes as planned for both of us!!! Keep me posted and feel free to ask any more questions!!
April 14, 2015
Hi, you look great!...my tummy is very similar to your pre op tummy...I'm having a TT on 25th April with a nose job....Ive had a couple of BA's previously....this will be my longest operation obviously...4.5 hours they've said....how long did you'res take?....I see you said you didn't feel nauseous?....that's reassuring I'm an ematophobe so big deal to me
April 14, 2015
Thank you! I'm so early still and talk are making me feel great!!! I needed this today! I'll admit it is so hard not being able to do things!!! I'm very active and this kills me. Long term focus! Mine was 5 hours with TT and BA with no lipo needed for contouring. I did NOT feel nauseous at all ever and am soo very happy about that!!! About 10 days?!? Congrats! I will say that I hardly even feel the BA in comparison. I didn't go bigger than what they are naturally supposed to be so I'm sure that helped! They are still a bit high but will settle over time! I'm really happy with them!
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Seriously?!? TMI but monthly visitor?!?

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I am due to get Aunt Flo any day now as far as I can tell... But no show so far. I'm not pregnant but my cycles aren't steady yet since I've only had two since giving birth 19 months ago (nursing I guess?) but yeah... Last time it was 35 days, time before 33 so I bet on that range and we're cutting this close! I really really don't want to deal with that during surgery or even the first week after! Surgery is Thursday! I don't know that there's anything I can do to speed it along! How crazy is it that I want it to come?!? Geez!!!

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April 3, 2015
So crazy! Mine started the day of surgery! Nothing you can do I guess. The nurses just stuck a pad between my legs :-/
April 4, 2015
No way! I thought I was the only unlucky one. Was it hell trying to take care of it after surgery? :(
April 5, 2015
I had to get off birth control for the surgery- so I am officially enjoying my monthly visitor now. It's Saturday hope all is done by Wed!! Feel the pain!
April 5, 2015
I feel your pain! Ugh hate that I can't edit!
April 5, 2015
Haha about the edit! I was going to get on BC but was waiting until after. Ugh such a stupid cycle. I have no signs of anything. I should have figured that if I wanted and relied on a regular cycle it would let me down! Lol
April 5, 2015
I hope yours is done by Wednesday though! Fingers crossed! Mine are usually fast so if it'd start already I bet it's be done by Thursday. Fingers crossed for me too ;)
April 5, 2015
Yes!!
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April 5, 2015
Best of luck to you!!
April 5, 2015
Thank you!
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A couple before photos

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Just a couple before photos

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April 5, 2015
It's nice to have a safe storage spot for the memories of the journey! Are you going tomorrow? Good luck!!!
April 5, 2015
Nope! I go on Thursday! Thank you!