Mommy Makeover 12/14 "Official" pictures

Well after agonizing months over the totally selfish act of spending thousands on a procedure purely for my own benefit, I have undergone my mommy makeover complete with a tummy tuck, lipo of the flanks, breast lift, and augmentation with silicone implants.



Updated on 19 Dec 2011:

As it has been a few days now I will try and detail my experience to the best of my recollection.

A bit more about me incase anyone cares - 5'2" 34 years, 2 kids (biggest of which came out 9lbs 11oz!) Weight 130ish

My surgery was scheduled at 9 the 14th. They estimated 5 hours under and then a little recovery time to check vitals. I believe I was home by 6. Walking at a 90% angle (probably overcompensating out of fear).The remainder of the day I just remember nodding off and my daughter (7) just sitting in the room staring at me. I know she was worried but was a trooper.


1 DAY Post-op

Seems like a bit of a blur now. I know that despite the nausea medicine and trying to eat something the pain killers did make me vomit twice. I spent the majority of the day in the recliner just trying to drink water to try and flush out the anesthesia. Took the pain meds pretty much every 4 hours. Lots of napping! I could feel a little twinge under all of the binding when I moved a certain way and was afraid that I was pulling in the insicion. Went pee a couple of times. The drains are a huge pain!! Needed help tipping in and out of the recliner.


Day 2 Post-op


Still a lot of napping and 99% of my time in the recliner. Cleared for a shower. My husband helped. It was great to get the binding off for a bit but it was a little scary. I sat on a stool in the shower. I don't know if it's due to the lidocaine and a lot of internal numbing meds but touching my stomach felt wierd. It felt almost like it wasn't mine. I wasn't totally freaked by the appearance. I was nerous washing to everthing just just a light go over with the soap then back out. I was pleased with the apperance of the incisions. I think I was taped and glued and nothing seemed to be open or "weepy." Having my husband rebind me was stressful. He's not the most delicate guy and it was hard to get in a position for him to line everything up. We got it done. I used pantyliners across the front of the insicion in between the binding becuase I was afraid of things sticking. Unfortunately after having it off and back on everything instantly started being itchy :(





Day 3 Post-op


My mom had been staying and taking care of my kids but after school Friday she was taking them to her house. My husband was still at work so I got to practice being independent. After the first day I had been pretty good about eating and not having problems, a grilled cheese one time, a breakfast taco, some noodles. My day 3 goal was to poop! I had been taking stool softeners daily in preparation. I remember how traumatic the 1st poop after I had my son was! Well, the time came and it was no problem! I was glad it went well. Wiping was a bit tricky from the front pushing back but luckily it was a pretty clean getaway ;-) Still in the recliner most of the time and it's getting pretty uncomfortable; tried my side on the couch but my arms put pressure on my breasts which didn't feel too great. The breast pain is OK. Really does feel like being very engourged for all you breastfeeders. Still walking very hunched over but moving much better overall. Abdomen seemed really swollen but I read on another site here that somebody's PS had said day 3 out was the worst for swelling so that made me feel better. The drainage has seemed to drop off alot. Only about 25cc in almost a day. The drains continue to be a pain in the ass and just uncomfortabe in general. Unfortunately my postop is not till Friday so I'll be stuck with them a min of 6 more days!


Day 4 Post-op


Woke up feeling much better compared to the days before and was excited. Got into the shower again in the morning with hubby's help. Started out great (still seated mostly)but got a little woozy. I think the minimal food caught up with me and I was just wore out. And I got to feel the internal stiches really for the first time today. Hubby made me laugh. OUCH!!! Finished up, rebound and went back to my den perch. Trying to make a concerted effort to do more to get the swelling down and get back into "more normal" shape. I really have a hard time with it though. I'm still considerably hunched over and after too long my back screams in pain and I have to stop and lean on something. I don't understand the other posters who are saying they are upright at this point or walking any amount of distance. Perhaps they didn't have internal stitches? That's all I can think of. I'm officially out of the "pain med" zone! I am taking a valium that's supposed to help with the back spasms but seems totally ineffective. I did take the pain meds at bedtime to hopefully get a more healing sleep but I don't need them and that feels great. On the other hand I'm really starting to feel the soreness in my sides from the lipo.


Day 5 Post-op


Almost human! I actually left the house today on my own. Sweats and hat of course! Went by Walgreens bought stamps, mailed Christmas cards, got a Whataburger taquito (yum!) and headed back home. I am still struggling with the hunched over walking and lack of distance I can go. I may call the nurse and see if the valium can be upped or aything. It's only Monday and postop is not till Friday. I really want to try and get in earlier to get these drains out. Sooo annoying! As far as the breasts, I think I'm allowed full range of motion after a week and I can definitely reach higher without feeling any pulling or pain. I'm still babying everything a bit though because I don't want to compromise results! I know my accounts are pretty general so if anyone has more specific questions, please ask!Updated on 20 Dec 2011:6 Days Post-op





I actually slept a bit on my back on the couch last night. It worked for a while but I got up feeling not so hot. I returned to the recliner for a bit. After breakfast I was feeling a bit better. I had an overwhelming need to take a shower but being alone I knew it wasn't the best idea. I couldn't resist though; I knew I needed to break the funk. I was able to wash my hair to some degree being careful not to press my luck with the chest. I definitely felt better but re-binding was a chore. I hope I didn't push my luck on the chest then as there was a great deal of pulling involved.

The drainage is down to about 15ccs per 24hr on one side and maybe 25 on the other. Still have until Friday until my appt. The tape is still all around my breasts. I'm very curious as to how things look under there. The tummy incision looks the same although it's hard to tell how precise it is with the residual marks and glue/tape.

I know the risk in pushing myself to soon but I actually picked up some laundry bit by bit and am doing a load. I need to do something to make myself feel like I'm on the mend so I don't get too bummed. A week from today is supposed to be my 1st day back at work.Updated on 21 Dec 2011:I can't believe it's been a week already. Pain-wise I did not take a single thing today! I don't think the valium was very effective to help with the back spasming from walking too long anyway. I was walking more today and could tell improvement but still had to take sit down pauses at times. Still hunched over and thr degree seems to vary during the day. Sometimes I get up feeling really tight, others it feels good to stretch. I really feel like when the drains come out I'll be able to get on with the healing. I'll be able to wear a different style binder too that I think will help. I'll be sure to post more pics after my appt Friday :-)Updated on 22 Dec 2011:8Showered again today and found a sportsbra in my drawer with clasps so I feel fresh with new material! I also had a moment looking in the mirror when I thought, "Holy crap, I have big boobs!!" Granted they aren't big by societal standards but I was an A before kids and a "nearly A" deflated sack after. I know they are still swollen but I think I'll be very happy with them!


And I don't remember who it was but thanks so much for the tip about crotchless granny panties under the binder for comfort.