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Bringing Sexy Back?! - Green Bay, WI

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I'm a 33 year old mother of 3 (including a set...

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Amy1to3March 11, 2011
WORTH IT$11,349

I'm a 33 year old mother of 3 (including a set of twins). No C-sections, but I was stretched to the limit with my boys, going to 37.5 weeks with 2 seven pounders! After all was said and done, I lost 40lbs and am back to my "ideal" body weight of 153lbs (I'm 5'10"). The twin skin plagues me...it looks like crepe paper. The linea nigra never went away, and was so stretched that my whole lower abdomen is discolored. Booooooo!! My belly button is a disaster, and my boobs (which have always been small) are now sort of sad and deflated. I've worked very hard to get into excellent shape (I distance run) and I want the payoff! I'm tired of my loose skin making my workouts uncomfortable. Bouncing down my pants, making it impossible to find workout clothes that fit properly, sweating and itching.

Pros: No more spanx (tank tops, which totally flatten the girls) needed to wear the correct size clothes (if I wear the right size waist, looks like I'm wearing a bag...right sized legs/butt equal awful pinchy muffin top). No need for pushup bras! Less self consciousness...no more hearing "You look great...for having twins!"

Cons: Well, it's surgery. It costs a lot. I'm giving myself scars and subjecting myself to anesthesia for vanity. I'm struggling with this, but I'm coming around.

I consulted with three different doctors. They all told me the same thing with regards to the belly: My issue is relatively minor, I likely won't need muscle repair, and there is no need for lipo of the flanks. They all had slightly different ideas about the boobs (different incision sites, different placement). The surgeon I liked the best (who also happens to be at the same medical complex where I work) believes a subglandular placement will give me the best result. I think he's right.

I go back and forth between being extremely excited and totally terrified. I'm scheduled for an outpatient procedure 5/31 @ 8:30am...I have the money, the home support, and the time off work.

Wish me luck, and I'll update with pictures and ramblings.

Amy1to3's provider

James Zasuly, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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curveappeal
April 7, 2011
Amy, we will be recovering at the same time...The time can not come soon enough!!!! Here's to the final count down and to the new and improved bodies we are going to have :)
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Amy1to3
April 13, 2011
When's your date? Are you totally freaking out that it's less than 2 months away now? I am!
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curveappeal
April 13, 2011
Yes, it's coming so quick! My surgery is on May 26th...eeeekk!!! I have a lot going on before that date so it is helping me be distracted of any nerves. (motorcycle course and a friend is getting married in Mexico)

Have you decided what breast size your going with? That is what I've spent most of my time researching. Ughh, I'd hate to regret the fact that I went to small but don't want to be too big
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Amy1to3
April 15, 2011
I have a lot of stuff coming up, too, which helps. I have half marathons scheduled the first two weekends in May, and that is consuming a lot of my time!

I've been obsessively looking at breasts online. My husband will text me from work "Whatcha doing?" and I'm all "Looking at boobs online." Lol.

I guess I'm just terrified of looking "done". I realize that fake boobs look different, and I'm not ashamed of having the surgery, but I don't want them to scream "LOOK AT MY FAKE BOOBS!!" you know? I'm thinking of smaller volume perhaps with a higher profile for more projection. I'm sort of narrow in the chest. I have to get some pictures up one of these days! I can't wait until my preop so I can "try on" some boobies :)

Have fun with the motorcycle course! I got my "M" about 5 years ago when I decided I didn't want to be a passenger on my husband's bike anymore. It's more fun to drive, and think of what a hottie you'll be with your new body on a bike. After I pay off my new body, I'm getting a new bike :)
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curveappeal
April 22, 2011
That is fantastic that you do half's. The most I have ever run, is 16 kms but that was a couple years back. Really the most I do is 8-10 kms now. My knees don't always feel great but I enjoy running.

Well I got done my bike course and thought I was ready to get on my bike....ummm huge difference between the 250cc bikes at the course and the 984cc bike I have! Barely got it off the driveway and I dropped it! Ouch my baby has a scratch now :( so it rocked my confidence and I'm happy my sister was there with me and made me get on it again

I'm excited about trying some boobies as well, and really any sort of fullness is going to be an improvement. Have you heard anything about Arnica? My PS doesn't recommend or have an opinion on it other than there is not enough medical studies on it.
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Wisconsin1
April 22, 2011
Hey there! I'm having my TT done on may 24th! A couple of days ahead of... And I'm also from WI!! :) good luck on your journey! Best wishes.
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Amy1to3
April 23, 2011
You can tell us what to expect those first few days! Good luck to you, too!
UPDATED FROM Amy1to3
30 days pre

Oh. My. God. 30 days and counting. I swear I...

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Amy1to3May 1, 2011
Oh. My. God. 30 days and counting. I swear I will get pictures up this week!

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New jersey599
May 2, 2011
almost there :) good luck lady!!
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theNewMe03
May 2, 2011
Goog luck to all you ladies doing it this month! I did mine on March 22nd and I'm 6 weeks PO. The first week is difficult, but trust me, once those drains are out it is smooth sailing going forward! I just updated my review with the advise of, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR RECOVERY TIME TO DO NOTHING! Just relax and take it easy!
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HotMama83
May 11, 2011
So exciting!! Mine is scheduled for June 1 and the day can't come soon enough. I will be right there with you in recovery!
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7 days pre

Pre-op appointment yesterday. Looks like I'll be...

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Amy1to3May 24, 2011
Pre-op appointment yesterday. Looks like I'll be getting 286cc silicone mod-plus (Natrelle) implants! He ordered a couple of sizes and we discussed what I want and do not want. My surgeon will place sizers and make the final call based on symmetry in the OR. It's funny, I thought I wanted 339s based on my research, but the doc said "try the 286s, I bet you'll like them better". He was beyond right. The 339s, while not abnormal looking or anything, were way more "blessed" then I want to be! The 286s were PERFECT. Just the way I always wished my boobs looked :)

Starting to get really excited. 7 days and counting!

Oh, and I added some pictures.

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wortheverypenny
May 25, 2011
I can already tell you are going to have great results. I know everyone is different, but compared to giving birth, this was a walk in the park. I found myself getting worried when I thought about having about two feet total worth of incisions, but the PS had a good point: it's just your skin and the underlying fat. He's not cutting into muscle and he's not opening up your body cavity and messing with your organs. Plus, this differs from many medically necessary surgeries in that you go into it already healthy, not with something wrong with you like a burst appendix or blocked artery or a bad gallbladder. That made me feel better, and he was right. Don't get nervous, get excited!!
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Amy1to3
June 1, 2011
When I went in, the anesthesiologist came to get my history and when I told him I took no meds and had no past medical history beyond childbirth he said "You're making this too easy!" When I told him I was an inpatient pharmacist, he got excited and just started explaining what they were going to use without the "layman" translation. The CRNA actually did my anesthesia.

My PS made the same comment to me "No surgery, no scars, no health issues. My favorite kind of patient."

I was totally freaked initially, but as I got set up it was more curiosity than fear. Once they all found out I work in the inpatient pharmacy at the hospital, we were having fun :)
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June Bug
May 25, 2011
Wow, your day is right around the corner. I can't wait for you to tell us all about your experience. I know you will look fabulous because you are already in such good shape. I also have been told I look good for having 3 kids, and I look good for having such large babies, so I know how that feels. It's not so much losing the weight that is the issue, it's what's left behind after the baby weight is long gone. Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery(-:
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