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The flat side healing- BL with TT, lipo on flanks

Name: The flat side healing- BL with TT, lipo on flanks
Item: Steven Vath, MD
Rating: 5
Author: COMamaOf2

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Hi all, i am 36 with 2 kids (5 and 2) and I...

COMamaOf2April 9, 2013

WORTH IT$13,500

Hi all,

i am 36 with 2 kids (5 and 2) and I workout 4 times a week but can't lose that little pooch. I had them both via c-section. My once cute, perky boobs are no more. They are deflated and are just skin. I have visited 4 surgeons and finally decided on one I fell in love with in Denver. This is all I think about every day anymore, but along with it, I have feelings of guilt of putting this financially on the whole family, plus looking at the recovery, I am scared and second guessing everything. Does everyone feel this way???? I just keep trying to convince myself I am fine the way I am. Please Ladies, share your feelings/fears/succcesses with me too!!!!!!

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Replies (6)

OMGitsMe

April 10, 2013

Hi. I went through the same feelings that you are having. That's natural. Along with the guilt, anxiety and fear. Up until the moment they wheeled me into the operating room did i still doubt my decision. Now it's over and I'm happy i went through with it. Yesterday the pain was bad but today it's better. Still painful but a lot better. My Dr said every day gets better. So what your feeling is what we all go through. Just remember you wanted this and you deserve it. In the long run it will be so worth it!

Nevertoolate1

April 10, 2013

I think most of us go through doubt until the minute we are put under. I am like you, work out 5 days a week and only weigh 125 but the loose skin on my stomach and deflated breasts really bothered me because I work out so hard. If I didn't go to the gym and run as much as I do, I would have never had a MM. Anyway, I am 12 PO and was never really excited about having it done, always doubting my decision. I can now say that so far, I am really pleased! I had small 225cc implants put in just to fill out my boobs, not make them big and I love them!! My stomach is amazing....I've done a million crunches and I could never have been able to attain the flat and tightness of it. I am really happy with the results and at less than 2 weeks PO, back to a normal routine everyday of shopping, laundry, cooking etc. Recovery was not half as bad as I imagined! Go for it, you'll be glad you did. Good luck!

COMamaOf2

April 18, 2013

I wanted to see how your recovery is coming along??? How many days PO are you now?

Nevertoolate1

April 18, 2013

I am 3 weeks PO today and feeling great! I am walking 2-3 miles a day although I break it up into 2 walks. My tummy incision still gets sore by the end of the day and I do tend to swell a little bit. I am still sleeping with a pillow under my knees but really, besides that, totally back to a normal routine. I am almost standing completely straight, tummy is a little tight. The recovery was not as bad as I expected. Really no pain. The first 4 or so days were a haze but only because of the Percocet which I took religiously. The only complaint I have is that my belly button looks foreign and odd. Apparently it will change and become more normal looking but I have my doubts.... My one piece of advice if you don't have a recliner (which u don't need) is to go and buy a foam wedge at a medical store. My friend lent me hers and it was a god send. That way you can sleep in your own comfy bed as it props you up just enough. That and a couple of pillows under your knees and you'll do great! I didn't use a toilet riser and didn't need one. It never hurt to sit on the toilet. Make sure you start your stool softeners as soon as you get home and be ready with your full on laxative. Good luck!

COMamaOf2

April 22, 2013

Foam wedge? Where do you use it?

Angie_M

April 10, 2013

Thanks for starting your story. Yes, everyone feels this way. :) It's super common to feel guilt along with the nervousness and excitement. Just try to keep your eyes on the prize and think of it as your new little "hot rod". :)

Here's a great post by JenBob wherein she mentions her guilty feelings, too.

Please keep us posted!

UPDATED FROM COMamaOf2

23 days pre

I am 3 weeks and 2 days away!!!! I totally have...

COMamaOf2April 16, 2013

I am 3 weeks and 2 days away!!!! I totally have butterflies just thinking about it! Scared and terrified?!!! Excited too but more scared.

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Birthdaygift

April 17, 2013

I'm scheduled for June 11th and I'm second guessing myself too. However, after all the stories I've read on here everyone seems to say its worth it. Funny I keep coming back to the price too but I want to make sure I'm getting a good outcome. What procedures are you having done?

COMamaOf2

April 17, 2013

I am having a BL and TT with minor lipo on hip flanks. What about you? I dreamt about it all last night and couldn't sleep....

Birthdaygift

April 17, 2013

Lucky! My boobies will remain saggy till maybe next year or the year after that. I'm having TT and lipo from back, flanks, inner & outer thighs and arms. Ohh and that area near my armpit don't really like the fat bulge. I see there's a lot of positive comments for the dr your seeing :)

COMamaOf2

April 18, 2013

He is supposed to be awesome! That part I feel super confident about! I just hate all the anticipation. I will have to keep you posted, especially after my pre op appt next week!!!!! I just wish I could guarantee everything was gojng to be okay and somehow fast forward that first week post op.

Nevertoolate1

April 22, 2013

The foam wedge is used in place of stacking pillows under your head and shoulders to keep you in a more upright position. Between that and a couple of pillows under your knees, you are in the same position as being in a recliner but more comfortable.

COMamaOf2

April 22, 2013

So you said to get it at a medical store?

Nevertoolate1

April 22, 2013

I borrowed it from a girlfriend who got it at an orthopedic medical supply store.

COMamaOf2

May 12, 2013

I ended up buying the pillow on amazon and I must say you are god send! It has made all the difference in my sleeping!!!!!!! I love being in my own bed.

UPDATED FROM COMamaOf2

16 days pre

My pre-op appt is tomorrow! Scared with...

COMamaOf2April 23, 2013

My pre-op appt is tomorrow! Scared with butterflies in my stomach!!!!!

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Nevertoolate1

April 23, 2013

Being nervous is normal, we all were. You will be fine! I look in the mirror every day and can't believe this is my body!! Very surreal. I look back at my before pictures and am SO glad I did it and I'm only 125lbs. I'm PO 4 weeks on Thursday and just did a 2 mile walk this morning. You will question your decision until the minute they put you under....it's all good:)