44 y/o - Mommy Makeover - time to do something for me! :) Denver, CO

Thank you!! :)

Hi! Ugh, I keep thinking that too with the swelling and then I'll have days where it's just bad and I'm not sure why. So frustrating!! I would be elated if that would FINALLY just go away. I see my doc in 2 days for my 6 wks checkup; I'm going to ask him about it and make sure I don't have a seroma, etc. It's just enough already!! Hope you're doing well!

Hey TPN72 - check out MamaGotHerGroove at https://www.realself.com/user/684751. She had her mommy makeover with Dr. Vath. I think she had swelling up until 9 weeks. She's the one who recommended cannabis salve which I'm going to buy tomorrow.

Hi! Thank u so much! I got Sientra round textured implants, 355ccs, under the muscle. I was very nervous about going too big but honestly I'm in the same bra size I was before (36D), I just fill it up much better! I am using Biocorneum on my scars because it was recommended by my PS; I like it but it is quite pricey, so now that I've healed a bit, I may switch to something cheaper. It also has SPF 30 already in it so that is nice. :)

Mine were mod plus profile and I'm glad I chose them! Just a little more projection than low profile and I didn't want too much side boob (low profile are flatter and wider). Yes, you can get the Biocorneum from Dr. Wolfe's office or Amazon, but I got it at Overstock.com. They had the best price at the time.

Thank you! He does a drainless TT which involves the use of progressive tension sutures. These sutures help the abdominal flap adhere to the muscle wall more quickly and eliminates the pockets and empty spaces for fluid to build up, which then requires drains. Not to say there isn't swelling, there is in all TT's but there is just isn't a need for the drains.

Hi! Thank you so much for the comments. I debated with the Exparel too because of the cost, but I tell you, I think it was worth it. Between that and then the Percocet and Valium, I had very little discomfort the first few days with the TT. The Exparel just numbs everything in the tummy area for about 3 days or so which is typically when the pain is most intense. After it wears off, the pain is manageable with either Percocet or Advil. Best of luck to you, glad you are going with Dr. Wolfe! :)

Thanks for sharing! From what you explained about the Exparel, It sounds like it's probably worth the cost. I've had 4 c-sections, but I really don't know how that pain compares to the pain of a TT. It's expensive, but if I'm already paying thousands for the surgery, what's a few hundred more, especially if it means less pain during the first few days.

That is exactly what I thought too!! What's a few hundred more? My comfort is worth it. I've had one c- section but it was 20 yrs ago and I don't remember much about it, to be honest. I think you'll be glad if u choose the Exparel. Also, many ladies state they are hunched over and can't stand up straight and then their backs ache. As I said in my review, I was able to stand straight after only a day or 2, I think again because I was numb from the Exparel.

Hi Jewels411 - I didn't have a TT, just the BA with Dr. Vath (in same practice with Dr. Wolfe). I had the Exparel injections for my BA (requested it even with the $500 extra charge). Dr. Vath said they mostly use it for TTs because those are much more painful that the BA but he told me if I wanted it for the BA I could have it. I'm sooo glad I did. I'm not feeling a 100% at Day 1 after my BA on June 17 but sure am getting around pretty darn well and I attribute this to the Exparel and of course staying on top of my other meds. I also think Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Vath's surgical techniques are very gentle. Here's a link to Exparel if it's helpful: http://www.exparel.com/patient/faq.php. Good luck with your surgery. I love CCS and their staff.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Exparel with me. It sounds like it really helps make the recovery process a lot less miserable and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go ahead and spend the extra $ for it.

I'm sorry, I just saw your question. I got it at Wal-Mart. It's a Danskin XL, about $12. They have a size chart on the packaging, which said I would have worn a L, but I'm glad I went a size up for the girls LOL!