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45 Year Old Mom, BA, BL and Tummy Tuck - Flowood, MS
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Hi to my fellow RS peeps! Well, I'm getting ready...
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Hi to my fellow RS peeps! Well, I'm getting ready to take the plunge next month and love this site so much I wanted to share my journey. I'm 45 and ready to make the outside look more like I feel on the inside. I still feel like a teenager! I have a 16 year old son that is my heart! Best kid ever! And yes if I can say that during the teenage years you know I'm a happy Mom! I've been married to my sweet husband for 22 yrs so life is good on my end. Just ready to get my body back to a happier place. :)
Twenty years ago (and 40 lbs lighter) I had a BA. At the time the ps recommended over the muscle. After surgery they rippled on the top and I was unhappy with that. The ps told me to gain 5 lbs and that would fix it. Well you don't tell a yo-yo dieter to gain 5 lbs! Lol. At the time I had a C cup but after having my son who weighed 8 lbs, 7 oz (via c-section), I was left with D's. Now after years of yo-yo dieting I'm left with DDD's. I decided a few months back that I would like to have them redone. My husband was all for it because he could see how aggravated I was trying to find shirts and bras that fit and the pain I keep experiencing in my upper back. I scheduled my consult with Dr. runnels in May. He told me that mine was one of the worst cases to try to fix. My pocket is completely torn. He will have to go back in front of the muscle because my breast has fallen lower than my muscle and because I'm long chested he doesn't feel he can get the breast tissue high enough to cover the implant under the muscle. So I've decided to go with the gel implant which will decrease the chances of rippling. I currently have saline implants because that's all they offered at the time.
I'm also having a TT with Lipo of the Flanks. I currently weigh 175 and am 5'5". I'm trying to get 10 more lbs off before the surgery. I'm nervous about being too heavy and not having good results. I'm also going to ask him about Lipo on my inner and outer thighs because they are out of control! But, I don't want to do too much at one time. I'm not going to have much help after my sx so I don't want to do too much.
I'm 1 month out from surgery and both excited and nervous. I feel guilty about spending the money and am nervous about complications. I have always had a problem with anesthesia. I always get sick after surgery. I mean really sick! I always throw up my stomach acids. The last thing I want to do is throw up after having a TT. Dr. Runnels said the anesthesiologist could probably give me a steroid shot that will hopefully prevent me from getting sick. I sure hope so because it's no fun being sick after surgery.
Also, I don't know if my decision to have my sx in August was wise. It has been 100 degrees here in MS the past couple days and August is the hottest month of the year for us. If you've never been to MS in the summer you don't know what you're missing. Lol......hot as hell! The humidity is stifling. I'm already swollen just from the heat so I can only imagine what it will be like after the sx.
Twenty years ago (and 40 lbs lighter) I had a BA. At the time the ps recommended over the muscle. After surgery they rippled on the top and I was unhappy with that. The ps told me to gain 5 lbs and that would fix it. Well you don't tell a yo-yo dieter to gain 5 lbs! Lol. At the time I had a C cup but after having my son who weighed 8 lbs, 7 oz (via c-section), I was left with D's. Now after years of yo-yo dieting I'm left with DDD's. I decided a few months back that I would like to have them redone. My husband was all for it because he could see how aggravated I was trying to find shirts and bras that fit and the pain I keep experiencing in my upper back. I scheduled my consult with Dr. runnels in May. He told me that mine was one of the worst cases to try to fix. My pocket is completely torn. He will have to go back in front of the muscle because my breast has fallen lower than my muscle and because I'm long chested he doesn't feel he can get the breast tissue high enough to cover the implant under the muscle. So I've decided to go with the gel implant which will decrease the chances of rippling. I currently have saline implants because that's all they offered at the time.
I'm also having a TT with Lipo of the Flanks. I currently weigh 175 and am 5'5". I'm trying to get 10 more lbs off before the surgery. I'm nervous about being too heavy and not having good results. I'm also going to ask him about Lipo on my inner and outer thighs because they are out of control! But, I don't want to do too much at one time. I'm not going to have much help after my sx so I don't want to do too much.
I'm 1 month out from surgery and both excited and nervous. I feel guilty about spending the money and am nervous about complications. I have always had a problem with anesthesia. I always get sick after surgery. I mean really sick! I always throw up my stomach acids. The last thing I want to do is throw up after having a TT. Dr. Runnels said the anesthesiologist could probably give me a steroid shot that will hopefully prevent me from getting sick. I sure hope so because it's no fun being sick after surgery.
Also, I don't know if my decision to have my sx in August was wise. It has been 100 degrees here in MS the past couple days and August is the hottest month of the year for us. If you've never been to MS in the summer you don't know what you're missing. Lol......hot as hell! The humidity is stifling. I'm already swollen just from the heat so I can only imagine what it will be like after the sx.
UPDATED FROM shelbel601
28 days pre
Initial post update....28 days pre-op!
Morning Ladies! ....and a few gents. :) Just wanted to clarify a few things I left out of my initial post. First of all, I talked to my ps about wanting my boobs to be smaller. They are currently a DDD. I originally went in wanting my implant completely removed. I've since changed my mind. Doc told me I wouldn't be happy because I would have a caved in area in the upper part of my breast. He showed me some pictures and I decided he was right. Instead he going to go in with a very small implant because according to him I have a large amount of my own breast tissue.....which is why I need to lose a few before sx! He thinks I will probably end up with a D. I was hoping for a C but I'm thinking if I can at least get these puppies lifted anywhere close to where they should be I will be happy. :)
Also, when I originally scheduled my sx, my hubby was supposed to be home a couple days after. He works offshore and his schedule has since been changed and now he won't be home until the 30th. My sx is the 19th so I'm worried about that. He works in Russia so it takes him 36 hrs to get home and he of course will be wiped out! My mom is going to help me as much as possible, but she can't be here 24 hrs a day. She works so she can't babysit me. My son will be back in school and can help in the evenings but I sure can't get him to help me with some things. I don't want to scar him for life! I just hope that I can manage. That's the part that makes me nervous is not having enough help.
Another thing, I have one of the tempur pedic beds that raises....anybody else have one? I'm hoping that I can sleep in my bed. I also have a recliner and one of those zero gravity lounge chairs, but it seems awful low. I'm hoping my bed will be comfy enough. I love that bed! Worth every penny!
Also, when I originally scheduled my sx, my hubby was supposed to be home a couple days after. He works offshore and his schedule has since been changed and now he won't be home until the 30th. My sx is the 19th so I'm worried about that. He works in Russia so it takes him 36 hrs to get home and he of course will be wiped out! My mom is going to help me as much as possible, but she can't be here 24 hrs a day. She works so she can't babysit me. My son will be back in school and can help in the evenings but I sure can't get him to help me with some things. I don't want to scar him for life! I just hope that I can manage. That's the part that makes me nervous is not having enough help.
Another thing, I have one of the tempur pedic beds that raises....anybody else have one? I'm hoping that I can sleep in my bed. I also have a recliner and one of those zero gravity lounge chairs, but it seems awful low. I'm hoping my bed will be comfy enough. I love that bed! Worth every penny!
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July 22, 2015
I just want to give you my opinion. I am a single mom and I was completely alone for the first six days until I got my children back for my custody week. The only person helping me was my next door neighbor. However, she is a registered nurse and she would check on me 4 times a day. She would open the blinds for me and close the curtains at night. She would put my meals in the microwave and bring them to me, and she patiently waited as I took my first and second showers to make sure I didn't collapse in the shower. But, I didn't have as much stuff done as you are having I just had a full tummy tuck. Is there anyway you can pay to stay at a hospital or surgery center for 2 or 3 days? Because those are the worst days.
The next thing I wanted to give my opinion on, is the zero gravity chair. That thing was a lifesaver! I am pretty short though I am 5 foot 3 but that chair was so comfortable. I tried the couch and I couldn't get up. It was impossible and I felt stranded like a turtle on its back! Same thing with the bed, because you have to use your core muscles to lift yourself up. But with the chair, all you need to use to operate the chair is your feet to swing back or to pull forward and to get up you just use your arms and push your body up. So don't overlook that $50 lawn chair! It really saved my life after the first 10 days of my surgery!
I still have the next month off for the summer so if you want to private message me I can help you with any questions you might have about the tummy tuck part. I am a teacher and I go back to school in the middle of August I am on line constantly checking this board so private message me if you want more info!
The next thing I wanted to give my opinion on, is the zero gravity chair. That thing was a lifesaver! I am pretty short though I am 5 foot 3 but that chair was so comfortable. I tried the couch and I couldn't get up. It was impossible and I felt stranded like a turtle on its back! Same thing with the bed, because you have to use your core muscles to lift yourself up. But with the chair, all you need to use to operate the chair is your feet to swing back or to pull forward and to get up you just use your arms and push your body up. So don't overlook that $50 lawn chair! It really saved my life after the first 10 days of my surgery!
I still have the next month off for the summer so if you want to private message me I can help you with any questions you might have about the tummy tuck part. I am a teacher and I go back to school in the middle of August I am on line constantly checking this board so private message me if you want more info!
July 22, 2015
Thanks girl! Good news about the chair. I bought it the other day on sale and liked it but was unsure about the height....good to know it worked for you. Hopefully I will have the same success. I may have to see about getting someone to stay with me. I am really nervous about that. Like I said my mom will be here the day of surgery all day and she will check on me in the mornings before going to work. She only works part time so she will be by here anytime before lunch. My son will be a Jr this year and will get home around 4. My surgery is on a Wednesday so I was hoping I could make it through to the weekend with part time help. My ps has his own facility so it's outpatient only. Guess I need to get that part figured out! Thanks again and I will probably message you tonight. I'm headed to work so I usually sit down around 7 pm and do all my stalking. ;)...oh and btw, you look fantastic!
July 23, 2015
Aww, Kelmail you are too sweet! I sent you a private message. Talk to me! Lol
UPDATED FROM shelbel601
20 days pre
3 more weeks!
Well, I'm officially 3 weeks out today! The closer I get the more nervous I get. It doesn't help that I keep getting advice from the "negative nancy" club. I went for my yearly OB/GYN and mammogram yesterday and I told the girl that always does my mammogram about my surgery. She was the one that suggested Dr. runnels to me for the past few years. Well....yesterday she said I should go to Dr. Davidson. Had me all bummed out and nervous. She Said 2 girls in the office had had MM. One with Dr. Runnels and one with Dr. Davidson. She said Davidsons work was much better. I left there feeling depressed about my decision. I have my pre-op scheduled for next Tuesday and I have to pay for my surgery that day. I panicked and called Dr. Davidsons office and set up an appointment. Can't see him until August 7th which is after my pre-op date. I was just torn all day yesterday. I came home last night and thought about it and decided I was sticking with Dr. Runnels. I like him and his staff and I'm not changing! Besides, you can't compare 2 women with different bodies and expect them to have the same result! So I put that to bed. I'm good with my decision.
My husband left yesterday for work. He won't be back until Aug. 30th. To be honest I'm kind of glad because he is ok with me doing my boobs but not real keen on the tummy tuck. And he's not the best at taking care of me when I'm sick. :). He tries but he just doesn't have that knack. I always end up mad at him because he thinks it's a good time to pick and tease to make me feel better. And I end up pissed instead. Lol.....some men just don't get it. And mine is one of those! I love him but it's better he won't be here for a few days.
Also, my cousin has had the MM sx a few years back and she's busy telling my mom that I should wait until winter so it won't be too hot and that I shouldn't do both my boobs and TT at the same time because it's too much...blah, blah, blah! I know she means well but I've made my decision to do this and I need positive support!!!!! I'm already nervous and worrying over all the stuff I won't be able to do while I'm down so this just adds to the worry.
I'm thinking a pitcher of margaritas might be in order! Lmao. Throw in a basket or 2 of chips and queso dip and I'm thinking I may have all the worlds problems solved! Seriously, I need some positive encouragement ladies! The last thing I want to do is have this surgery and regret my decision. I'm a very independent person and if I want something done, I do it myself. This is going to be hard for me. My son doesn't know I'm having the TT. I fibbed and told him I had a hernia that I was going to have repaired. :/. I know it's not nice to lie but he doesn't need to know all my business. :) But, I've tried to prepare him for the fact that he is going to be on his own washing clothes and feeding me and him for several days. We also have 4 dogs to tend to. My mom is going to take the 2 inside dogs to her house for a few days. My chihuahua is no trouble. But I have a 1 yr old Toy Australian Shepherd that is a live wire. He never leaves my side. Won't even go outside unless I go out with him! He is spoiled worse than my son. Anyway, sorry for the ranting. I'm just getting so nervous and have all this random stuff swirling through my head! Just needed to get it out. Thanks for listening and any advice is appreciated! Hope everyone is doing well in RS land! :D
My husband left yesterday for work. He won't be back until Aug. 30th. To be honest I'm kind of glad because he is ok with me doing my boobs but not real keen on the tummy tuck. And he's not the best at taking care of me when I'm sick. :). He tries but he just doesn't have that knack. I always end up mad at him because he thinks it's a good time to pick and tease to make me feel better. And I end up pissed instead. Lol.....some men just don't get it. And mine is one of those! I love him but it's better he won't be here for a few days.
Also, my cousin has had the MM sx a few years back and she's busy telling my mom that I should wait until winter so it won't be too hot and that I shouldn't do both my boobs and TT at the same time because it's too much...blah, blah, blah! I know she means well but I've made my decision to do this and I need positive support!!!!! I'm already nervous and worrying over all the stuff I won't be able to do while I'm down so this just adds to the worry.
I'm thinking a pitcher of margaritas might be in order! Lmao. Throw in a basket or 2 of chips and queso dip and I'm thinking I may have all the worlds problems solved! Seriously, I need some positive encouragement ladies! The last thing I want to do is have this surgery and regret my decision. I'm a very independent person and if I want something done, I do it myself. This is going to be hard for me. My son doesn't know I'm having the TT. I fibbed and told him I had a hernia that I was going to have repaired. :/. I know it's not nice to lie but he doesn't need to know all my business. :) But, I've tried to prepare him for the fact that he is going to be on his own washing clothes and feeding me and him for several days. We also have 4 dogs to tend to. My mom is going to take the 2 inside dogs to her house for a few days. My chihuahua is no trouble. But I have a 1 yr old Toy Australian Shepherd that is a live wire. He never leaves my side. Won't even go outside unless I go out with him! He is spoiled worse than my son. Anyway, sorry for the ranting. I'm just getting so nervous and have all this random stuff swirling through my head! Just needed to get it out. Thanks for listening and any advice is appreciated! Hope everyone is doing well in RS land! :D
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July 29, 2015
I can't speak for Davidson but Smith is in the same building and i WASN'T impressed by his work at all!!! I had Lipo a while back and he misinformed me about the results. Oh well, follow your instinct. I haven't read or heard of many bad reviews on Runnels. From my experience, I say go for it! However, I've never been to Davidson. Whatever you decide I CAN'T WAIT!
July 29, 2015
Thanks kelmail. I can always count on you for good advice. I've heard good things about Davidson, but I've also learned the hard way a few times in life to go with my first instinct. I really liked Runnels when I met him and he told me upfront my boobs would not be perfect because of the implants being placed in front of the muscle 20 years ago. He gave me an idea how they should look and I'm good with my decision. I just got nervous and needed time to think. I am trudging forward! It sure helps just to type this stuff and get it off my mind. LOL......also, Barazza is in that office. He's the one that did my first BA. I was left with 2 different size boobs that sagged within the first year and he comes highly recommended...... just depends on the person, I guess.
July 29, 2015
There are others on this site that went to Runnels. Please speak with others who've been to both. Im not necessarily 100% loving my results but I'm realistic. I know my life was in good hands! Most of his staff will be partial to him because they all went to him.
August 4, 2015
I went today for my pre op appt today. I also paid my money. My tt surgery is scheduled for 8-12-15 next week with Dr Runnels.
August 6, 2015
Oh wow! I'm glad to find someone else using Runnels. Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing along the way. I know you are probably nervous and excited at the same time! Please keep in touch and good luck!
August 6, 2015
Thanks. You hit the nail on the head. I am both excited and nervous. Next week this time hopefully I am
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