Mommy Makeover - I was extremely fearful but knew it would be worth it - Dallas, TX

Well after wanting it for so long with my children being 15, 11 and 10. Plus living with 2 different size breasts and nipples and terrible loose skin for 15 years I finally did it! I was extremely fearful but knew it would be worth it. My surgery was yesterday June 28th with Dr. Hackney in Dallas. He had great reviews and had been voted 6 times in DMagazine's best plastic surgeons. He was very particular and put me at ease. He even marked me the afternoon before my surgery because of my fear. He really has impressed me with this whole process. My IV went in around 7:30 and I remember saying goodbye to my husband then the next thing I knew I was in my room and it was 5:00pm. My dr was strict and I was glad he had me spend the night. Every 2 hours the techs got me up to walk also so I got no sleep but I felt like he had some great requirements. He came this morning and looked at everything and I was so excited I have no bruising and my breasts and tummy looked great. I had that moment of yea! It was worth it! But oh now the pain here at home in this recliner! My back is killing me from the hunch walk and the lipo areas. My breasts have not hurt that much because of the excruciating pain from the TT. I'm already nervous about taking off everything on day 5, but also can't wait! I'm so glad I've read the blogs about the ups and downs of all this. Just today alone I've cried and thought what did I do? To this is awesome!

As I sit here in my perch (electric recliner) watching the block until my husband comes to walk me, take me to the restroom and give me meds, I thought I'd update. My pain level is for sure going down. I feel really sore and itchy but am so thankful that I have no bruising or oozing that I keep reading about. My breasts still have nearly any pain at all. They are very high, but I really like the size. Dr. Hackney put 300cc on one side and 325cc on the other. They are looking good. I can't wait until day 5- shower day!! I can't wait just to take this garment off for a bit! Hope everyone else's recovery is going just as well. I'll add a photo when daylight tolls around.

Oh my goodness! What a difference a shower makes! I just feel so much better! Putting on makeup and doing my hair was wonderful too! I am thankful that my husband has been so great with everything!