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7 weeks PO Update & Pics

Name: 7 weeks PO Update & Pics
Item: Ken Smart, MD
Rating: 5
Author: ApelilaMom

ORIGINAL POST

Body Type: - 40 Years old - 5' 2" - 145 lbs...

ApelilaMomSeptember 13, 2012

WORTH IT$13,500

Body Type:
- 40 Years old
- 5' 2"
- 145 lbs and still loosing weight (working out and eating right)
- 36 A - REALLY small/tiny B
- Each breast width: 13 cm

Planned Procedure (forgive me if I don't know all the acronyms)
- TT
- Abdominoplasty with LipoSelection (vaser)
- LipoSelection (flanks, hip, above butt and under armpits)
- BA / Silicone (400cc/HP) through areola

Medication
- On-Q pain pump for TT

I had originally wanted 350-400cc SALINE standard profile in 2009. Now I've changed to 400cc High Profile Cohesive SILICONE. I changed to HP due to my small chest frame and my PS recommended HP to minimize the fullness that would extend to the outer rib cage; therefore choosing HP to maintain the width but also keeping the fullness.

A little about me:

I'm 40, a wife and mother of 3 kids (20, 18, 8), and I work full-time from home (thank goodness).

I originally planned my "mommy makeover" in 2009. However due to other an unexpected surgery for my DH, it was postponed, then eventually cancelled... until now.

I've gained weight (again) however I've been going to the gym with my DH at least 4-5 times a week since August and trying to eat "healthy". I still get to eat a small amount of cheat snacks, but everything in moderation.

Weight lose:
08/13/12 - 5 lbs

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Ken Smart, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 66 Reviews

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Replies (9)

Blonde in bluffton

September 13, 2012

Hello welcome to rrealself! So happy you are able to get your mm afte having to cancel it. Your surgery is @ 2 weeks after mine. Are you excited or nervous or both?

ApelilaMom

September 13, 2012

Hi Blonde! Thank you! I am soooo super nervous, I would get so excited and almost drive myself super crazy. I've never had surgery ever before so I really don't know how I well i will recover. I will definitely watch your posts.... :)

Blonde in bluffton

September 14, 2012

Hey! I have mouth surgery-teeth- but that's done under twilight- very diff then this. And I had an ectopic pregnancy- that was only 2 hours and it was non invasive surgery. So I have no idea how I will recover either??? I go back and forth from being excited and wanting to back out:-/ I just want it over with!!!!

ApelilaMom

September 14, 2012

Wow.. I'm sure what we are feeling is very common, then when the day comes it was better than expected. Our minds play such a roller coaster game. Well if you ever want to vent, I'll be here venting with you too!

Blonde in bluffton

September 14, 2012

Thanks:-) You can vent to me anytime too!!!

Angie_M

September 14, 2012

I'm glad you finally get to have this! Thanks so much for starting your story and sharing your photos. I hope this goes great for you! If you haven't already, check out this list of supplies to get for your recovery.

ApelilaMom

September 14, 2012

AWESOME! I was trying to make a list of my own from what I've learned here, but I guess someone's already thought of it all! Thank you for sharing, this will be so helpful.

HTownMomof3

September 16, 2012

How exciting. Only a month and a half away. This site has helped me so much in the months and weeks before my surgery. I"m sure it will help you too. Welcome and best of luck on your surgery. Can't wait to see pics and hear your story.

ApelilaMom

September 16, 2012

Thank you HTownMomof3! When I read your comment about "a month and a half away", the butterflies in my stomach wanted to get out and fly away as fast as possible. I know I'm not the only one to get worried and freaked out, but thank goodness for this sight! Such a supportive group.

UPDATED FROM ApelilaMom

2 months pre

SO.. my DH decided after a deep, long conversation...

ApelilaMomSeptember 18, 2012

SO.. my DH decided after a deep, long conversation that I want to get my tubes tied. Having three wonderful kids is enough for me and IF i ever feel as though I want another child..I'll opt for adoption. Anyhow with my Mommy Makeover surgery, it doesn't make sense to put myself physically and mentally for this surgery and find out i'm pregnant after surgery.

I spoke with my PS, OBGYN and Physician. They all said it was a good idea and I'm planning this within the next week. I am going through a complete pre-op physical now to make sure i'm as healthy as a goat...LOL. This is also a pre-op for my BOG surgery in November. The good thing is the incision from the Tubal Ligation will be completely removed when I get my TT.

I've never had any type of surgery so this mini out-patient surgery that will last about an hour will be my test waking up from anesthesia.

Wish me luck! I'll keep everyone posted.

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UPDATED FROM ApelilaMom

2 months pre

So I've been in great debate with myself and with...

ApelilaMomSeptember 20, 2012

So I've been in great debate with myself and with those who's diaries I read in regards to post-op medications. I'm doing the MM and orginally planned for the pain pump for both TT and BA. Then I opted not to get it for my BA and only for MM; however now I'm hearing that BA is worse than TT and MAY it's better to bet both again.

Who out there has used a pain pump for TT, BA or Both and what are your thoughts?

Replies (4)

silver410

September 21, 2012

I had the On-Q pain pump for my breast lift/augmentation and tummy tuck (also had Vaser lipo). It lasted about 72 hours and I had no idea how amazing it was until it ran out. DEFINITELY go for the pain pump, it is a must!! You will not be sorry!!

ApelilaMom

September 21, 2012

Thanks for the response silver410. Do you think having the pain pump on your BA made a bog difference? How did it feel when it ran out?

silver410

September 21, 2012

Honestly, in retrospect I think the pain pump made a HUGE difference. Before I took it out I would say, "Is this ridiculous thing I am carrying around in a fanny pack really doing anything??!!" Only after I removed it did I realize that I barely had any pain/discomfort from the BL/BA before the pump ran out. Once it did, I was 4 days PO so the pain was easily managed with pain meds and a low does of muscle relaxers when the tightness would kick in.

Another reason I would recommend the pump for your BA is because, like myself, you are having other procedures on your lower body. You are going to need to use your arms to some extent to prop yourself up, get comfortable in bed, even brace yourself while using the restroom. The pump will help make that possible.

My surgeon said to me right before surgery, "Take your meds, don't try to be a hero." I think that was great advice!

ApelilaMom

September 23, 2012

LOL.. now I'm definitely rethinking about the pain pump for my BA. After reading everyone's comments I plan to take my meds clockwork! Thank you silver410. So glad to have found this site for support and information gathering!

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