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I am booked for a full tummy tuck with lipo and I...
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I am booked for a full tummy tuck with lipo and I am replacing my 10 year old size C breast implants with D cups and having my aureolas made smaller. I scoured the internet for local surgeons and liked this doctor's credentials. Also, this practice is the only one that offers a free consultation. My previous surgeries were in Southern CA where pretty much all of the consults are free. I made appointments with 3 local surgeons but had a good feeling after meeting the staff and the doctor himself so I decided to go ahead and book.
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2 months pre
Status update: 58 days to go :)
Wow, I am loving this site! I have been reading all of your experiences over the past few weeks and have found them to be really helpful. I will post some before pics soon (when I make the time to do a proper grooming session, btw, I am hoping this process gets a whole lot easier when I lose the belly hanging down toward my lady parts).
A little about me, I am a 35 year old mother of 4 (13, 10, and 2 year old twins). The twin pregnancy really did me in and the C section left me feeling, well, scarred. I am a Clinical Psychologist working in a Prison. I had my original BA in 2003 and always wished they were a little bigger. I have a larger size frame (in particular my shoulders are pretty wide) so my C cups do not really stand out as much as I'd like them to, if you know what I mean? Another thing you should know about me...I am a neurotic list maker, here are my surgery prep lists:
What I have done to prepare so far:
-Started into a regular work out routine about 3 months ago
-Bought a power recliner (Lazy Boy guaranteed it would be here by the week before surgery)
-Arranged for help after (my mom and grandma will be staying with me to watch my kids, Grandma will be cooking all of my recovery meals as she is the best cookon the planet and specializes in healthy easy to digest goodness like soups, soufflés, etc, my hubby who normally stays at home to take care of the kids will be by my side catering to my every whim, lol, and assisting me with all of my recovery needs)
-Arranged my time off from work
-Set up an account on RS ;)
-Scoured this site and others for before and afters
What I have left to do:
-lose at least 10 pounds (I start a 1400 cal diet +Alli tomorrow)
-buy recovery supplies other than recliner
-pre op appointment 12/2
Oh, after reading some of your reviews I realized that those of you whose PSs included flank, hip, and waist lipo seemed to be pleased with the results. I emailed my surgery coordinator and she told me that my doctor is a "body contouring specialist" and that he includes those areas and any places he feels will aid in the final result. OMG... I am so excited!!! Can't wait to get my sexy back!!!
A little about me, I am a 35 year old mother of 4 (13, 10, and 2 year old twins). The twin pregnancy really did me in and the C section left me feeling, well, scarred. I am a Clinical Psychologist working in a Prison. I had my original BA in 2003 and always wished they were a little bigger. I have a larger size frame (in particular my shoulders are pretty wide) so my C cups do not really stand out as much as I'd like them to, if you know what I mean? Another thing you should know about me...I am a neurotic list maker, here are my surgery prep lists:
What I have done to prepare so far:
-Started into a regular work out routine about 3 months ago
-Bought a power recliner (Lazy Boy guaranteed it would be here by the week before surgery)
-Arranged for help after (my mom and grandma will be staying with me to watch my kids, Grandma will be cooking all of my recovery meals as she is the best cookon the planet and specializes in healthy easy to digest goodness like soups, soufflés, etc, my hubby who normally stays at home to take care of the kids will be by my side catering to my every whim, lol, and assisting me with all of my recovery needs)
-Arranged my time off from work
-Set up an account on RS ;)
-Scoured this site and others for before and afters
What I have left to do:
-lose at least 10 pounds (I start a 1400 cal diet +Alli tomorrow)
-buy recovery supplies other than recliner
-pre op appointment 12/2
Oh, after reading some of your reviews I realized that those of you whose PSs included flank, hip, and waist lipo seemed to be pleased with the results. I emailed my surgery coordinator and she told me that my doctor is a "body contouring specialist" and that he includes those areas and any places he feels will aid in the final result. OMG... I am so excited!!! Can't wait to get my sexy back!!!
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Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! I'm glad you found a surgeon you're comfortable with on the first go-round. You have a couple months to get ready. Here's a list of supplies you mind find handy for recovery (that you can begin to gather while you're waiting) :)
I'll be looking forward to your updates!