5'7", 135 Lbs Hot bod here I come! Denver, CO

I always hated to read reviews and then not get the full picture. I am past my one year update. I feel better than ever and so excited I chose to do this for myself. It was a rocky ride but all in all, I feel amazing! It really does take a full year to heal though, so expect that. Just up until a month or two ago, I would have sharp pains sometimes and my boobs would feel SO heavy. I guess it was just some nerves that were irritated, which has since gone away. I do have some numbness around my hips and stomach and less sensitivity in my nipples. I'm a little bummed about the nips. The scars around my body are lighter, but still pretty noticeable and hope to still get my tattoo cover up, as I hate worrying about it at the pool. But, they are significantly lighter and the boob ones are not bad at all. I did have an increase in stretch marks, particularly on the bottom of my breasts. That is mostly due to an unexpected pregnancy that ended after 5 weeks. :( My boobs blew up quickly, which is how I knew I was preggo. I was only about 9 mo post op, so that didn't help. Everything else went back to "normal" though outside of my heart and head that are still healing. The boobs are soft and squishy. I don't have any issues when I exercise (I do stay away from hard core chest work). The biggest issues is finding clothes that look good and am still experimenting w/ what looks good on my body. I used to wear loose clothes, went super tight for awhile there, and am now finding a good middle ground. I've noticed other girls can be a bit nasty sometimes, but I got that before, so not a whole lot of difference really, some are just more vocal now. :( But, I also get compliments on my clothes and my jewelry, or even my hair, (from both guys and girls) which is strange because my face is exactly the same! lol Also, people are just nicer to me in general, which is kinda sad really! I did go bigger than most, and had one family member comment on why I chose to go bigger. My thought is, I had my version of beautiful. I had many tell me to go smaller, but I'm glad I stayed true to what I wanted, not someone else's version of me. I feel almost like they are my tattoos, or other body mod. I did it for me! My biggest regret is not doing it sooner. I have so much more confidence, am so much healthier and active, and generally view the world in a different way. I do have days where I feel "fat". Which is weird, but I worry about going back to "before" and do pay much more attention to whether that extra doughnut is really calling my name and an bad weekend eating stares me right in the face with bloating. I'm also a little overly obsessed about worrying about my boobs sagging again, and wear a bra almost all the time. It does get addicting, esp getting older, I look at what else I can "change". But for now, overall I am happy and just enjoying life. I have started to be less vocal about getting them done. I had a coworker notice and say something to me and I chose to tell her (I wasn't working there before), and really, it was just because I suck at lying so prepare beforehand what you might say so you can say what you want rather than as a reaction! The relationship went sour and she ended up getting fired. All of a sudden, I had supervisors asking me where I got my surgery as they wanted recommendations. It is super embarrassing that people there know, esp management. But, that is the whole picture - good and bad. Mostly good! My sis went to him too and is looking at getting a revision in the future. I highly recommend him. He was attentive, kind, and professional all the way. I will post pics from my phone as I don't have them on my computer! I hope my reviews help and you find your own success!

I can't believe how fast time flies! I feel AMAZING and love how I look. Do I like every little thing? No - I still have stretch marks, which I don't even mind as they are now a POSITIVE reminder of the beautiful lives I created! My daughter was even happy I still have some "tiger stripes" which she likes to look at when I tell stories of when she was born. Love her! The kids have adjusted well to my surgery - since they were older (11 and 13) we felt it was better be upfront. I told them it was something I thought of for a long time and even though I love my body, I wanted to make myself feel better trying on clothes and feel more confident in my skin so I can notice all the hard work I do with diet and exercise! I didn't want them to feel they needed to have surgery to be confident and with my daughter, that we can look good in all shapes and sizes.
As for how I feel - my energy levels are back. I started taking B12 and will get a B12 shot next week if my levels are still on the low side (Thanks NewDrVathFan2015!) I have had no additional back or neck pain. In some ways, It has improved - I think because I now have better posture and tighter abs to hold me in better alignment. What a bonus! I still get swollen in my belly, especially my lower pooch which gets rock hard at times. BUT, I have gone down from (drumroll, please!) a size 8-10 presurgery to a SIZE 4! Can you believe it!?!?! I finally feel skinny and what I had before was just loose skin, NOT fat as I tried all these crazy diets. I love to work out now as I can actually SEE my progress! I want to do abs and work on my shape. My legs and butt have even gotten more defined and the cellulite is going away because I LOVE to be at the gym! I definately pay more attention to what I eat now too as I bloat very easy! I just got back from an LA vacation and man did that hurt my tummy. Swelling still makes it ache, but it's nothing intolerable and a good reminder to clean up my diet!
I still have one area on each breast where the stitches have not dissolved but they are less painful now too. Otherwise, I am healing wonderfully. I do feel a bit self conscious rocking a bikini as I worried about the scar on my back. It is covered but always worry about it showing. I am thinking of getting a tattoo cover up as I have an awful tattoo I got when I was 18 and hate it so want to do a coverup anyways! Any recommendations for a good tattoo artist in Denver? lol I have gone to the gym to hot yoga with just a sports bra and it feels so much better then to have sticky clothes. And it makes me feel so confident to see my muscles working!
As for other things, after reading another review, I have also decided to get my incontinence fixed. I was at the gym yesterday and literally peed my pants when I started running. :( I had to throw away my underwear. :( How embarrassing! I thought it was just what happens after a baby (both my mom and grandma were incontinent so clearly genetic!). But, thanks to another reviewer, I have a consult set up with Dr. Aguirre soon to get it fixed. I guess there is also something to do to make it feel tighter during sex. (sorry if TMI!) My poor husband is already over the moon - I can't imagine fixing that too! haha He makes me keep the lights on now. hehe But, what a confidence booster to feel sexy. It is funny how you still "feel" back in your old body and haven't quite owned it - for example, I will reach down to "tuck in" my belly into my pants when sitting like I used to and realize I have no belly to tuck in! I am still numb in the middle and down by my hips, but it is nothing bothersome. I am so happy I went bigger as well. For awhile, I thought I went too big, esp trying on bras at Target. But now VS DD's fit wonderful and am in a 34DD. The only thing I dislike is they are farther apart then I would like but feel this is nitpicky. In a VS push up, they go together ok and are still softening up so expect it will get better with time! I love trying on clothes now and look amazing in most everything except all the baggy styles that are out now. lol I even started using stitch fix and got some things from there!
The only thing I would recommend is to really ask about revision policies. My sister also had a mommy makeover in ND with Dr. Honeycutt. We look very similar and some say she is my twin! My doctor told me when I talked about her that if she looked like me - she absolutely needed a lift and to not let anyone talk her out of it. She didn't get one and the doc totally botched her boobs! She had no negative reviews and did her homework but things still went wrong and her doc was terrible to her! She is a full size difference but the doctor wants her to pay for a revision even though it was the DOCTOR'S fault. When I talked to Dr. Vath about some of the things she had done, he said it was very out of date. He is clearly up in the know about the latest procedures, treatments, post surgery things and uses evidence based practices to guide his work! She has decided to save up and get the revision with Dr. Vath! Be well everyone! XOXO

I'm at a point where I feel like I should feel better but my body just gets angry at me sometimes. I haven't been eating the best and my stomach has been bloated. Which really hurts when it pulls on those tightened muscles! I haven't been in the gym because we put a hold on for two months but it is having a snowball effect on how I feel, both physically and mentally. I don't do well staying home and working out. I tried a dance wii game and man did that hurt. Plus, I have some deep stitches that are working their way out. Ouch!! Doc said these can take 2-3 months to work out or dissolve. I think it's just a reminder my body went through a lot and to take better care of myself!