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Mommy Makeover - Tummy Tuck W/ MR and Breast Augmentation
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Hi, everyone! I'm 33 years old, 5'8", and 140lbs....
ser0903May 14, 2018
WORTH IT$20,001
Hi, everyone! I'm 33 years old, 5'8", and 140lbs. My Mommy Makeover is scheduled for exactly 1 month from now. I'm getting a tummy tuck with muscle plication (muscle repair) and a little bit of lipo on my upper stomach and flanks along with a breast augmentation (planning on 250cc round silicone). When preparing for this, I scoured RealSelf for woman I felt looked like me and couldn't find many so I'm planning to chronicle my journey with as much detail as possible in order to help others in the future.
I'm super excited for this but also nervous. There are just so many expectations swirling around in my head, both good and bad. I'm hopeful for the way I will look once I'm healed but nervous about the recovery process. I feel selfish for spending all of this money but I also feel like I deserve this. I gave up my body to create a family (2 babies!) so now it's my turn to do something for myself, right?
This next month I'm planning to eat super healthy, not drink any alcohol, and stick to yoga and running. I drink a few glasses of wine or beer on the weekend but otherwise have a similar routine so I don't anticipate my body changing too much within the next month. My stomach is what I really hate and that isn't changing due to my diastasis recti. I usually try to flex my abs 24/7 but even with that I am still asked about my due date at least once each week. My youngest will be 14 months at the time of surgery so I'm really tired of being asked if I'm pregnant! I tried to let it all hang out in the my before pictures so I could really capture what I look like without trying to not look pregnant. I also have a lot of lower back pain. I'm sure this is because my abs are too weak to really hold my posture well. I try to be conscious of how I'm standing and sitting but I can't keep it up all day. I hoping that the muscle repair helps with the back pain as well.
I had breast implants in the past but got them removed due to mild symmastia. If you don't know what that is, look it up. It sucks! I feel very confident in the surgeon performing my Mommy Makeover, Dr. Folk. I consulted with several surgeons in my area and feel like she really understood my concerns with another breast augmentation. We'll be using textured implants to hopefully keep them from moving and a neopectoral placement in order to use a new pocket under the muscle. I'm also going much smaller (250cc instead of 400cc) this time so hopefully that helps as well!
Dr. Folk will repair my hernia (thanks, kids!) during the tummy tuck. I don't have a ton of extra skin, although I think there's more there than it appears. I can grab quit a bit and it's wrinkly and saggy when I flex my abs. She warned me that I might have a small vertical incision if there isn't enough to pull down. I'm OK with that though as I'm pretty sure my string bikini wearing days are long gone! Dr. Folk is planning to use my previous c-section incision for the tummy tuck. You can't really see it in the photos because it healed so nicely but it's right along the panty line. She's planning to pull things really tight, which could make the incision higher than ideal. I'm not the ideal tummy tuck patient in that I don't have a ton of loose skin. However, I definitely have abdominal separation so.... as I said before, I'm confident in my surgeon and am hoping for the best!
I'm planning to post an update about how I'm feeling shortly before surgery. This next month I'm just going to focus on being healthy and present for my kids. I hoping that being super healthy leading up to things will make recovery go faster. I'm getting excited because it's getting so close!
I'm super excited for this but also nervous. There are just so many expectations swirling around in my head, both good and bad. I'm hopeful for the way I will look once I'm healed but nervous about the recovery process. I feel selfish for spending all of this money but I also feel like I deserve this. I gave up my body to create a family (2 babies!) so now it's my turn to do something for myself, right?
This next month I'm planning to eat super healthy, not drink any alcohol, and stick to yoga and running. I drink a few glasses of wine or beer on the weekend but otherwise have a similar routine so I don't anticipate my body changing too much within the next month. My stomach is what I really hate and that isn't changing due to my diastasis recti. I usually try to flex my abs 24/7 but even with that I am still asked about my due date at least once each week. My youngest will be 14 months at the time of surgery so I'm really tired of being asked if I'm pregnant! I tried to let it all hang out in the my before pictures so I could really capture what I look like without trying to not look pregnant. I also have a lot of lower back pain. I'm sure this is because my abs are too weak to really hold my posture well. I try to be conscious of how I'm standing and sitting but I can't keep it up all day. I hoping that the muscle repair helps with the back pain as well.
I had breast implants in the past but got them removed due to mild symmastia. If you don't know what that is, look it up. It sucks! I feel very confident in the surgeon performing my Mommy Makeover, Dr. Folk. I consulted with several surgeons in my area and feel like she really understood my concerns with another breast augmentation. We'll be using textured implants to hopefully keep them from moving and a neopectoral placement in order to use a new pocket under the muscle. I'm also going much smaller (250cc instead of 400cc) this time so hopefully that helps as well!
Dr. Folk will repair my hernia (thanks, kids!) during the tummy tuck. I don't have a ton of extra skin, although I think there's more there than it appears. I can grab quit a bit and it's wrinkly and saggy when I flex my abs. She warned me that I might have a small vertical incision if there isn't enough to pull down. I'm OK with that though as I'm pretty sure my string bikini wearing days are long gone! Dr. Folk is planning to use my previous c-section incision for the tummy tuck. You can't really see it in the photos because it healed so nicely but it's right along the panty line. She's planning to pull things really tight, which could make the incision higher than ideal. I'm not the ideal tummy tuck patient in that I don't have a ton of loose skin. However, I definitely have abdominal separation so.... as I said before, I'm confident in my surgeon and am hoping for the best!
I'm planning to post an update about how I'm feeling shortly before surgery. This next month I'm just going to focus on being healthy and present for my kids. I hoping that being super healthy leading up to things will make recovery go faster. I'm getting excited because it's getting so close!
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UPDATED FROM ser0903
8 days pre
Done with pre-operative appointment
ser0903June 6, 2018
I had my pre-op appointment a few days ago and I'm super excited! It seems weird that I'm not even nervous but here I am. We reviewed everything and we're on the same page with it all. I got my prescriptions filled today so I'm all set! I'll update as soon as I can after surgery!
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June 6, 2018
Good luck, hope it all goes smoothly. Patience is key to a good recovery, keep us posted!
UPDATED FROM ser0903
Day of treatment
Surgery day!
ser0903June 14, 2018
I’m in the recovery room at the hospital. Whew! I am so doped up right now ;) Dr. Folk said everything went perfectly and even finished my surgery sooner than expected. She is very happy with the results so I cannot wait to see!My stomach feels super tights but I guess that’s what I paid for! I will update with photos once I am able to!
The only place of discomfort is my tummy. It feels very tight but I guess that’s the point right?! The nurse came in to check out my incisions and said everything looked good.
This has been way more emotional than I anticipated. I’m feeling very selfish. I know I won’t be able to help at home (ie do everything!) like I used to. My husband will be amazing but it will just be hard for me to feel useless. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!
The only place of discomfort is my tummy. It feels very tight but I guess that’s the point right?! The nurse came in to check out my incisions and said everything looked good.
This has been way more emotional than I anticipated. I’m feeling very selfish. I know I won’t be able to help at home (ie do everything!) like I used to. My husband will be amazing but it will just be hard for me to feel useless. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!
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