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Mommy Makeover Needed Asap - Houston, TX

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I started to look into the "mommy makeover" in...

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prin_cess86
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I started to look into the "mommy makeover" in October 2013 ive done the impossible to lose weight and look fit.... I even got a personal trainer it worked help me lose 20 pounds but not enough! I am a mother of 3 oldest is 10 youngest is 2 I have a husband that's backing me up on this because well...he didn't have a choice :). Dr.Cortes was recommended to me by a friend says he's pretty good on what he does. he got BBL and it looks Great! hopefully my TT and BA come out the same. Im a little scared and paranoid but itll all be set and done come 3/13. The most thing that scares me is the scars I DONT want big SCARS thick SCARS I know im going to have scars I just don't want them thick and crazy...ugh..well im going to update after my surgery and put pics up soon!

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March 10, 2014
Hi, Just reading your comments and wonder how much research you've done on scarring? I'm 10 days po of both breast August and tt, plus I had lipo. I'm not sorry I did this but the scarring was very shocking to me and I wish I had got my head around this first. I think pre surgery I looked but always moved my mind to the future when it will fade. The reality is that it is here for a good while and I need to accept that this phase is not short as I had kidded myself. I may in a few months feel very different but right now I'm a bit scared by how bad I look and do wish I'd research this more Good luck, I don't regret my decision and hopefully I'm not adding to your nerves just I think it's an important thing to accept x
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March 11, 2014
Omg thanks for the info..I know it'll fade in months or years I just don't want 2/3 inch scars u know? I'd how I will feel probably cry lol but I keep thinking it'll be better with time (hopefully) I had 3 vaginal births so I'm not use to any scaring at all I had surgery at age 16 but scars are very little and can't tell they are there so I'm hoping I scar the same! Ahhh heading to Texas tonight I see him 2mrw and Thursday is my day!
March 10, 2014
Wishing u well, I look forward to seeing ur results., as I'm scheduled in July 22 with Dr.Cortes!
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March 11, 2014
Thanks you and me both I'll keep updating since I'll be at home a lot these next 3 weeks ! :)
March 11, 2014
Good to chat with you since u do live in Houston as I do! If I have any questions do you mind me asking you please?
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March 11, 2014
I know how you feel. I'm more worried about the scar not being low enough that pants don't cover it. I always thought my cesarean scar was a bit high. Can't wait to read more from you! Good luck!
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March 11, 2014
Thank you we will see how it all turns out! I'll keep updating and I was suppose to put pics but got side track I'll do that tonight my before and then my after ahhh exciting yet scary
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March 11, 2014
He's good
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March 11, 2014
Yea I've heard we will see..putting my self in his hands to work his magic lol
UPDATED FROM prin_cess86
1 day pre

Okay my before pics o_0

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prin_cess86
I hate them I can't believe I let my self go..I hate my arms too!!! Anyways enjoy..lol I didn't want to do this but it's only fair.

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March 12, 2014
Not that bad you ought to see me but we all have our faults and the doc will fix it
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March 12, 2014
Well..we are not ever happy..women! But OMG I went to see your pics and the pic after 1 day of surgery looks painful..ouch! How many days are you out are you now?
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March 12, 2014
Well my breast lift and arm lift were in July last year and then had a revision on January 15th but I was going to have a bbl and thigh lift on June 23rd but now after seeing Dr. Cortes last week he felt a TT would be better so on June 23rd will be a TT
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March 12, 2014
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow! Take lots of deep breaths and keep us posted.

Here's a post by Blonde in Bluffton about her first three days post op that might give you an idea of what to expect.
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March 12, 2014
Thanks I had an anxiety attack last night again!! So I'm trying to keep my mind off of it not like being on here helps lol but its addicting. :)
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March 12, 2014
Good luck! You look a lot like I do in clothes. I'm so excited for you! I'll be reading your updates and praying for you!
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March 12, 2014
Yes I do look like that I thought I uploaded a belly pic but I guess not. And thank you so very much prayers and fingers cross is all I all so for :)
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March 12, 2014
Just breath and try and make it till they knock you out. In all the surgeries I've HAD to have I always just talk myself into making it to passing out. Lol helps me.
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March 13, 2014
Good luck sis!! Review my mommy makeover blog for more helpful info!!
March 13, 2014
Good luck hun your in good hands.
UPDATED FROM prin_cess86
17 days post

2 weeks post op!!

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prin_cess86
Ok girls sorry for leaving u guys hanging I've been staying off from here bc it was bad for my thoughts lol! Anyways 2 weeks post op and feeling good I have some discomfort but no big deal the bruises in my arms are what bother my the most they go done all the way to my wrist! I must say he did a good Job I have a flat tummy still swollen but it'll go away so I'm not worried about it l. Also I've heard about lymphatic massages that I need to get that I haven't bc I'm back home and have no idea where but I've been googling! My cut is good my breast are good I did get a little sore on one of my nipple but I've been putting neosporin to heal it up! Curves are nice! Dr.cortez did and amazing job.

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March 30, 2014
Did you get a new belly button? You look great!
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March 30, 2014
Thank you yes he made a whole new hole and connected my belly button looks great so far!!! I can't wait for all this to b over with and I can wear whatever I wants lol
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March 30, 2014
You look amazing !!!
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March 30, 2014
Thank you much :)
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March 30, 2014
Doesn't she! ^_~
March 30, 2014
I understand the stay off part, I just wished the current up roar was not to say you couldn't post the negative side but that it's already an emotional ride so always seeing it can be a downer but anyway you look FABULOUS! ! I am 4 week s po so if you need me you can come over to my page or private message me. Happy healing my doll
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March 30, 2014
Yea I mean this is feed back we do want to know how it went u know and don't get me wrong I had my little run in with dr.cortez him self but at the end of the day we fix our misunderstanding and it all turned out fine. My scar is to long I don't like it but he did what he had to to not leave me dog ears like I requested!! So whatever I can manage my boobs are good even tho I have a small opening on the nipple I knew it could happen and I still took the risk. I mean this healing part is mental I think. But thanks chica I've had a lot of surprised faces from my family lol even my kids oh and I'm only 2 weeks post op and I'm down 2 sizes in jeans!!! I'm super excited about this :)))
March 30, 2014
Exactly, you said it!! I have the same scar and I already researched him and asked before hand could my scar possibly exceed pass hip bone he said yes but this only to like you said to prevent dog ear and to pull as much skin off. Thanks for understanding and I'm sure they were surprised YOU FINE BOO!! LOL
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March 30, 2014
Lol thanks. I just went to see yours and man big difference I think you turned out good! It's all about patience!! I'm loving my curves and even tho I'm not expecting to b a small size I wouldn't mind! Yesterday I fit into a medium blazer man I was happy I use to wear a extra large be of my extra large arms lol but those got lipo too I don't like how they look right now hopefully they form better with time. O.o
March 30, 2014
They will. And yes patience is the true factor in this process. Girl I know that excitement, I was like whatttt when I could fit into that small shirt. But yes doll I welcome the small and smaller sizes ...lol please come! !
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March 30, 2014
Dog ears are a definite no go for me also. How coincidental we had the same concern. Once our scars fully close, and heal we will then be able to get are scar therapy underway! Kelokote comes highly recommended by many P/S's here at Realself. However, it costs $107 for a 60gm tube. Basically, any scar treatment product that consists of silicone (Scar Away strips, or Scar Sheets) are going to be the best choice. I've started using Bio Oil on my areola's, along with the beast incision lines, as well as on my to incision. I concur. A large part of this healing is very mental, and if you aren't stable minded to begin with then..... You are going to be acting like a freaking paranoid schizo!:-( (I've noticed a lot of this here lately on RS). Doctors really should make mental evaluations a requirement before agreeing to render procedures. IMO
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April 2, 2014
Yes girl I want to show off my body so was on top of the no dog ears lol 8th getting married next year so I'm going to be working out a lot this next year I don't only want a flat tummy I want a hard tummy !! I'm on top of that scar sheets idc how much it'll cost me I want them! I started lymphatic massages so that's helping my swelling go down alot! I'm a medium in clothes yayy for now! I agree on the paranoid girls on here I mean I was one of them b4 my surgery but I had to stuck in my head it's going to take more then just a TT. I do feel bad tho on what other girls are going thru it's mental for the most part if they are unhappy that's all they think about and it'll become depression at the end of the day!
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April 2, 2014
Typos sorry 8th means I** lol
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March 30, 2014
Hey hot mama! I just came across your blog, and I want to say your tummy looks good! Any plans for uploading photos of your boobies, (As I would love to see them)? I agree with Koreysmom. We have a fantastic surgeon! Smart lady to know that tummy swelling is part of the recovery process, and it will eventually go down. Keep your positive outlook. It will make your recovery so much better. ~It's not what you go through, but the attitude you possess while going through your situation. ~
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March 30, 2014
Yes that's one thing I put in my head that my healing process was going to be long I don't like to read negative bc then I get paranoid but they can post whatever and if we want to read we read if not we stay off :/ anyways yes thank you I will post of my breast my hubby has my limited on what I can post he doesn't want my books being every where online lol typical. But I'll try to get a good one and post it :)
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March 31, 2014
Wow, you look amazing.
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April 2, 2014
Thank you!!!