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37 Yr Old, Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift (2 C-Sections and Massive Weight-loss) Fort Worth, TX
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After having the Gastric Sleeve on 9/25/14 I lost...
hopeful_loserOctober 25, 2015
WORTH IT$15,290
After having the Gastric Sleeve on 9/25/14 I lost 75 lbs (from 217 to 135). I already had a sagging stomach and sagging breasts due to pregnancy and they just got worse with weight-loss. I was loving the transformation from the weight-loss and I just knew that a mommy makeover would complete my transformation. I went in on 9/18/15 for my procedure. I had an overnight stay in the hospital. When I woke up from my surgery I didn't feel much pain, just soreness. I felt as if I had done 2000 crunches. I didn't feel any pain from my best lift. I went from a 36 DDD to a 36 C. I had a pain pump for about 4 days post op. I highly recommend the pain pump. I took off 2 full weeks from work and worked remotely the 3rd week. I didn't start getting my energy back until about the middle of the 4th week. I'm wearing a binder and a girdle. The binder is to protect the muscle repair and the girdle is for swelling. I'm hoping to be out of both in the next 3 weeks. I'm still having swelling but not much. Will post pics at a later date.
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October 29, 2015
Congratulations on your MM! I just had mine done 10/22. Thank GOODNESS for that pain pump! I too had gastric bypass back in 2004 and lost 215 lbs. I had to have this surgery to look even halfway normal. I mean what do you do with all that extra skin and fat that is left over that exercise and dieting doesn't take away? They removed 4.5 lbs of skin from my tummy. I still have a long way to go (lipo, maybe a bbl), but I'm grateful I was able to keep the weight off all these years so I could have this surgery. Best wishes for a Happy Healing!
November 25, 2015
Thank you! Healing is going very well! I'm loving the outcome so far.:) I will try to post pics soon.
November 25, 2015
So glad to hear your healing well! Can't wait to see pictures of your progress. It's a lot of work and energy to look sexy and feel good! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2015
I am also having mm with Dr rumalla Jan 15 I'm really nervous did you have todo any special prepping before sx
November 25, 2015
He's great! You will love him, his staff and most importantly the outcome! I was also nervous but the recovery was better than expected. It's best to prepare for the worst but expect the best. :) As for prepping I was instructed to take vitamin c, iron (my levels were low) and my multi vitamin daily. I stopped drinking alcohol 2 weeks prior to surgery. I worked out religiously till 2 days before surgery. I wanted my body to be strong for an easier recovery. I did Zumba and Body Pump (I alternated days). I will post pics as soon as I can. I'm excited for you! It's definitely life changing in a positive way! Good luck on your surgery and please keep me updated and don't hesitate to ask me questions after the surgery if you need to. :) Can't wait to see your results!
UPDATED FROM hopeful_loser
3 months post
Before and after pics
hopeful_loserDecember 9, 2015
My pics are posted!
Thanks for sharing your story. I look forward to seeing your update and photos.