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Almost 34 Y.o. Getting a Mommy Makeover

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I will be 34 in less than 2 weeks and I am about...

rlp4498
WORTH IT$9,600
I will be 34 in less than 2 weeks and I am about to undergo a breast reduction and a tummy tuck with lipo along with a little bit of lipo to a previous area on my low back. I am extremely nervous this time. My previous surgeries were not this invasive. 5 months ago I was a 36DDD but I seem to no longer fit my bras. I have always been plagued with large breasts. Besides the unwanted attention I have always gotten I have chronic headaches and back pain. Luckily, my insurance will be paying for my reduction! It was required by my insurance that at least 600 grams be removed from each side. My physician is shooting for me to be a C cup at the end.
My abdominal muscles are extremely stretched from 3 pregnancies 10+ years ago. I have also recently gained some weight. I have always had huge indent in my lower abdomen from wear my pants sit that has bothered me forever. So I figured since I was getting my breasts done I would do my tummy too. I will also be getting rid of a majority of a hideous tattoo I have wanted to laser off. I have rented a hospital bed to be more comfortable at home. I am having surgery on the 11th and attempting to go back to work on the 21st. Bit I don't know if that will be doable. I guess we will see what happens. The toughest part is that I live a little over an hour away from the surgery center. I am a little concerned about the ride home. It was tough with much easier surgeries. Wish me luck!

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Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS

Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 6, 2016

Hey there! Welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll enjoy all the support that you'll get from this amazing community. Have you checked out the Mommy Makeover forum yet? It's full of great tips and information. Here's a good post to get you started off. Hope you'll enjoy reading it! Good luck, and please keep us updated.

Top 10 Tips For Before and After Your Mommy Makeover

November 6, 2016
Hi, I completely understand how you feel. My mmo is scheduled for 12/27. I am a bit nervous too! You are lucky that your insurance is paying for the breast reduction, wish my insurance would. I also have suffered from headache, backache and neck pain. It's a hassle to deal with insurance so I figured paying for it on my own. Please keep us updated on your journey. Best wishes!!
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December 1, 2016
Hi! I'm glad to hear you're doing well after your surgery. I am considering the same surgeries. I was wondering did you have to go through a lot to get insurance to cover your breast reduction?
December 1, 2016
I didn't do anything special. My surgeon submitted to insurance but they denied staying it wasn't enough grams for them to pay for it. My surgeon appealed it saying he would remove more and they approved it within a couple weeks. I originally wanted to be a full C. But ended up a small C to get it covered. It was worth it to go smaller to save the money in my opinion.
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December 1, 2016
Thank you for responding!
January 21, 2017
You look great how much was this which Dr
October 9, 2017
Which doctor did you see
UPDATED FROM rlp4498
3 days post

3 days post-op

rlp4498
I have to say I am very surprised by how well iam recovering. They joked at the surgery center that I should be their poster child because how well I was able to love around soon after.
After surgery may pain was very manageable with burning in my lower incision. The nausea was a huge problem but they gave me multiple meds until they got it under control. A trick they told me about that worked for me was sniffing an alcohol swab. Seems silly but totally worked! My hour drive home went well and I got myself out of the car (2014 Mazda 6). Renting the hospital bed was the best decision I made. I don't know how anyone survives this surgery without it.
On Sunday I sat in my shower chair wrapped in a towel and my husband helped wash me up with out removable shower head.
Peeing was a little hard. I braced myself on the toilet and hovered. After surgery I ordered a shewee but but the time it gets here I won't need it. I'm already able to get on and off the toilet. But might be good advice for the next person. I am still not able to have a bowel movement. Today was the first day I even had a slight feeling that go. I am taking stool softness.
I have no appetite which is making me weak. I'm literally always eating and can only get 2 or 3 bites of something.
I ended up with 5 drains. 2 in chest and 3 in stomach. I have to call Dr tomorrow with drainage results. They are a little weird. I'm worried about getting them out.
Overall, this has gone so well. My breasts are tiny like I wanted. Haven't seen my stomach. Hoping most of an ugly tattoo is gone! Will post pics at a later date

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November 14, 2016
Btw, also had liposuction redone to an area on the right side of my low back. All 3 procedures took 7 hours
December 1, 2016
Did your insurance cover any of your surgeries
December 1, 2016
They covered the breast reduction. I only have to pay my 20% coinsurance
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4 days post

4 days post op

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I can finally eat again! But still no bowel movements. Going Thursday to start getting some drains out. Can't wait!

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