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26 Year Old Mom ... Ready to Love What I See in the Mirror - Harrison, NY
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Where to begin? I suppose I can start at the...
WORTH IT$13,000
Where to begin? I suppose I can start at the beginning. Always been a healthy woman, 5'4 120. When I went into labor with my monster baby (who weighed almost 11lbs) I tipped the scale at 200lbs. You can imagine how much stretching went on. Deflated breasts, Stretched tummy, and left over skin. So ... four and a half years later ready to finally do what I have wanted to do for years! My "Mommy Makeover", a tummy tuck with muscle repair and without lipo, and 350CC silacone breast under the muscle.
Breast feeding/pumpin for a year was one of the hardest things I ever did. Funny, when you decide to make the choice no one says "wow that's great your C breasts are going to look like tube socks when your done" ... I know, I know, the benefits are amazing but come on!
Why did I wait so long to do this? Like most women on this site that I have saw, they struggled with the fact that the "need this" and that's exactly how I have felt. I would think "why am I so insecure about how I look that I need to have plastic surgery. Throughout my life what has happen to make me feel this way about myself?" But the truth? I've comes to turn that I'm not insecure, there are things that I'm just not comfortable with about my body. My husband says it doesn't matter to him, it's whatever makes me feel better and he loves me the way I am.
I live in New York for work and I'm originally from Michigan. So when I moved here in July, I talked to my mother and asked when she could come out and help and then, started searching for surgeons. I started interviewing Drs in November. After seein 5, I still couldn't commit. I never felt comfortable with them. Then last week, I went to Dr Greenwald. Instantly I loved him. He was honest, and straight forward. Not super chatty and I'm ok with that. He answered my questions and I knew, THIS WAS MY SURGON!!! Finally, I found the one. We tried on breasts (even tho I was pretty certain of the size I wanted) and talked about the tummy tuck. I will say, it's nice to know it's just all skin and not fat. So all my hard work did pay off?
So here I go starting my journey and I couldn't be more excited! I'll keep posting as I get closer to the surgery!
Breast feeding/pumpin for a year was one of the hardest things I ever did. Funny, when you decide to make the choice no one says "wow that's great your C breasts are going to look like tube socks when your done" ... I know, I know, the benefits are amazing but come on!
Why did I wait so long to do this? Like most women on this site that I have saw, they struggled with the fact that the "need this" and that's exactly how I have felt. I would think "why am I so insecure about how I look that I need to have plastic surgery. Throughout my life what has happen to make me feel this way about myself?" But the truth? I've comes to turn that I'm not insecure, there are things that I'm just not comfortable with about my body. My husband says it doesn't matter to him, it's whatever makes me feel better and he loves me the way I am.
I live in New York for work and I'm originally from Michigan. So when I moved here in July, I talked to my mother and asked when she could come out and help and then, started searching for surgeons. I started interviewing Drs in November. After seein 5, I still couldn't commit. I never felt comfortable with them. Then last week, I went to Dr Greenwald. Instantly I loved him. He was honest, and straight forward. Not super chatty and I'm ok with that. He answered my questions and I knew, THIS WAS MY SURGON!!! Finally, I found the one. We tried on breasts (even tho I was pretty certain of the size I wanted) and talked about the tummy tuck. I will say, it's nice to know it's just all skin and not fat. So all my hard work did pay off?
So here I go starting my journey and I couldn't be more excited! I'll keep posting as I get closer to the surgery!
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July 15, 2015
I am using same surgeon for breast aug on August 31!
So nervous yet excited!
So nervous yet excited!
July 15, 2015
I'm so excited! I can't wait! Looking forward to seeing your resorts and how your healing process goes. Best of luck!
September 7, 2015
Best of luck. I just had my mommy makeover done on September 1st and as a mom of 3 breastfeeding, battling weight issues Im 5'3 and I was weighing in at 189. After losing 60 pounds my excess skin and boobs looked pretty sad lol. Tomorrow is one week and I feel amazing. Make sure you have someone with you. Don't over do it and I'm so excited for you. Keep us posted. It's so worth it.
September 14, 2015
Thank you so much! I love hearing from other ladies that IT WILL BE WORTH IT!
September 30, 2015
How much was the mommy makeover?
UPDATED FROM GMM10
5 months pre
More pictures ....
Oh this hurts .... I don't even like to change at the gym!
Dr said I'll still have stretch marks, pretty much the ones above my belly button. But I'm ok with that. Pretty much everything below will be gone. The "love handles" are extra skin. Sounds gross but I'm just glad it's not all fat.
Dr said I'll still have stretch marks, pretty much the ones above my belly button. But I'm ok with that. Pretty much everything below will be gone. The "love handles" are extra skin. Sounds gross but I'm just glad it's not all fat.
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April 27, 2015
Thank you for posting these pictures! I had yet to see anyone else's belly look like mine until now. I'm glad I'm not alone! My son was big too, and everyone thought I was carrying twins! I ate healthy and walked a lot but I couldn't keep from gaining weight. I haven't had a consultation yet for a mm but I'm hoping to have one soon! Good luck to you! :)
April 27, 2015
Thank you mrs.sarah25
The joys of a HUGE BABY! I swear I found out I was pregnant and it was like "I look like I'm 6 months pregnant!" It's hard putting these pictures up but it's nice to know we're not alone in this and that's exactly why I did it! I wish you the best of luck on your journey! After all, that's what it is!
April 27, 2015
Thanks for sharing your photos! It's kind of tough, but you'll be so glad you have these "before" pics to refer back to. I suggest checking in your surgery date on this calendar so you can get support and hear feedback from other members getting MMs around the same time.
UPDATED FROM GMM10
4 months pre
Vacation Days APPROVED
So it's already May! I think my surgery is going to sneak up on me, which I'm good with.
My vacation days got approved today! One more step forward and less to worry about. I took 12 days. I'm not sure that it's going to be enough but I'll play it by how I'm feeling and drag out my leave if nessassary.
IM SO EXCITED!
My vacation days got approved today! One more step forward and less to worry about. I took 12 days. I'm not sure that it's going to be enough but I'll play it by how I'm feeling and drag out my leave if nessassary.
IM SO EXCITED!
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May 20, 2015
Exciting for sure! Good luck. Hope all goes smoothly for u!
June 18, 2015
I got a mommy make over to with Dr. Greenwald June 2. He is the best. I believe he is the best doctor I have ever met. You will be thrilled with your results too.
June 20, 2015
I absolutly loved him! Booked my appointment the first day I met him. I look forward to more of your recovery pictures. I'm so excited for my surgery.
Still so excited and I'm hoping that the days pass by quickly.
How are you doing? Are you excited?