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37 Yr Old Fitness Instructor with 4 Kids - Detroit, MI

Name: 37 Yr Old Fitness Instructor with 4 Kids - Detroit, MI
Item: Michael Freedland, MD
Author: sweetasanangel

ORIGINAL POST

I've always been fairly fit but a few years ago I...

sweetasanangelNovember 15, 2014

WORTH IT$11,000

I've always been fairly fit but a few years ago I really trimmed down. I was happy about my health and fitness but disappointed at the loose skin on my belly and tiny breasts that I was left with. After consulting with my doctor she suggested tummy tuck and breast augmentation. The quote I was given was not in our budget. I'm working now and got recommended to someone in the states that was a bit cheaper so I decided to take the plunge and just do it. I had no idea I would be in this much discomfort and pain. Really hoping it doesn't last that long.

sweetasanangel's provider

Michael Freedland, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (8)

Awake2014

November 16, 2014

Mommy makeover is a long recovery - about a year. But everyone heals differently and most are moving along nicely into work and other not so strenuous activities by 2 to 3 weeks. There's a ton of info on this site and docs to answer your questions. Wishing you a smooth recovery and results you love! Happy healing :)

portlandtfr

November 16, 2014

for me, the first week post-op was really hard, but then each day after that was noticeably better. hang in there during this tough part- I bet you look amazing and that you will be very happy that you made this investment in yourself!

sweetasanangel

November 16, 2014

Thanks, last night was pretty rough but I'm feeling so much better today

chiklet3

November 17, 2014

$1100?? Do you mean $11K? :) Yes, first 3-4 days are the hardest. Just count the days... you're almost over the hump. Be patient... It's all worth the wait. Happy healing!

sweetasanangel

November 17, 2014

oups, forgot that extra zero. Look forward to being over that hump. Sometimes I get scared about the numbness in the belly staying or the sharp pains and hardness in the breast not going away. I know I need to be paitent and being reminded of that helps.

chiklet3

November 17, 2014

Belly is still numb - but who needs feeling in the belly?? I'll take "flat belly" ANY day! Hard breasts go away after a couple weeks... keep up the massages when PS ok's them. My PS says - massages FOR LIFE! Every day at least once/day. Sharp pains are just your nerves re-connecting... you know it's happening and you smile bcz your body is just putting itself back together again. :)

Angie_M

November 17, 2014

Thank you so much for starting your story here! Sorry to hear you are in so much discomfort. Where did you come into the States from to have this done?

sweetasanangel

November 18, 2014

Not far just in Canada. It's about 3 1/2Hrs drive but the border and pit stops take some time up too. Just got some communication opened at the clinic so hoping that help too.

UPDATED FROM sweetasanangel

3 days post

Day 3 I take off the bra and have a look

sweetasanangelNovember 17, 2014

Pretty swollen. Looking forward the the implants settling.

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UPDATED FROM sweetasanangel

3 days post

Photos

sweetasanangelNovember 17, 2014

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MamaKisof6

November 17, 2014

What type and size implants did you go with and was it silicone or saline?

sweetasanangel

November 17, 2014

I got 400cc silicone

MamaKisof6

November 17, 2014

Your natural breasts looked exactly like mine did. I am interested to see what your new ones look like once the implants settle. I got moderate profile saline 425cc over filled to 475 on the left and 460 on the right. I wish I would have gone either high profile or up to 500cc. I still have a bit of loose skin now that all the swelling and settling is all gone and done. I loved how they looked all swollen, they were the perfect size! What did you do as far as the profile of the implant?

sweetasanangel

November 17, 2014

I got round high profile ones. The hope is that with that choice it will pull the nipple up out of it's sage and fill in the centre to reduce the barrel look. I have to admit they are bigger then I want them to be right now but hoping once they settle it'll be more what I was hoping for. The advice I had from a friend was to caution on the bigger size because the same thing as you happened to her. I don't think I could go through this again but she did end up switching to silicone and a larger implant.

MamaKisof6

November 17, 2014

Interesting, it is so hard to know what is best until you have them....

Awake2014

November 17, 2014

Those are going to look hot once they settle :)