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33 Yr Old Mother of 2 w/ Severe Diastasis getting TT W Lipo and Silicone Implants. Hudson, FL
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Just booked my pre-op and made my deposit to hold...
WORTH IT$11,000
Just booked my pre-op and made my deposit to hold October 7th for my surgery. I'm so nervous I actually cried when the assistant emailed me that she wanted to call me. I'm 5'4 147 lbs I have 2 small children 4 yrs (7 lbs 9 oz) & 8 months (9 lbs 10 oz) that I delivered cesarean. I was diagnosed with diastasis about 5 months ago. I've done the exercises got the corset and still look prego. In fact just Monday a woman made a comment about how cute of a prego I was...unfortunately this happens to me all the time, it sucks. I was informed it will never fix itself I'll need muscle repair, so I did my research. I made some consultations and off I went. 1st one was horrible, month later I tried again and so on until 5 apt later. I met Dr Eberbach n immediately felt comfortable with him, and not like he's my doctor but I'd actually go have a beer with him after work lol (best way I can describe it.) Talked about a 5 hr surgery w 490 cc (which I think is too big), removal of cesarean scar, fix unbiblical hurnea, incision below bikini bottom, n NO drains plus he uses the Keller funnel! So I told my mom Sunday n my sisters Wednesday with mixed reviews, they all think I'm rushing it. My thing is I'd like to heal before the holidays, I don't want to wait until January because I'd like to go back to work around then. I've been a stay at home mom for over a yr now n I'm ready to get back out there. Pre-op scheduled 9/25. Please feel free to give me advice my baby is huge 25lbs + he's my main concern my 4 yr old is pretty self sufficient but has VPK from 9-12. I was told 5 days with my husband 24/7 is plenty that I'd be able to drive after I'm off my meds and that I can hold my baby just not pick him up until 6 wks. I'm hoping I made the right decision.
P.s. thank u all already these stories have helped my confidence so much. I thought I was crazy for thinking about doing this, at least I know I'm not the only one lol.
P.s. thank u all already these stories have helped my confidence so much. I thought I was crazy for thinking about doing this, at least I know I'm not the only one lol.
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September 12, 2015
you are going to look great! You have a lean body so wow wow wow you will prob love your results! Can I send over a few of my pounds? Instead of the implants I could send over maybe 15 pounds to use;) lol
September 13, 2015
Thank u, n yes that would be great but it actually cost more to use the fat instead of implants crazy!
September 26, 2015
I just booked my mmo for mov 16. Keep me posted on the drainless tt. The idea of not having drains seemed crazy but with more research it seems ideal and as if recovery is faster! My ps assured me the drainless is the way to go!
UPDATED FROM Toni81
22 days pre
What now
So it's getting close and pretty much all last wk I've dealt with sick kids, so now I'm in over drive about getting things ready. I have questions, concerns, thoughts I wanna share... so I start to tell hubby tonight just before bed well he's tired and "now is not the time" WRONG!!! This is huge give me 5/10 minutes so now I'm up n annoyed and on RS looking for info any important info/wisdom/experiences. I just received my new compression bra (34 D) it's kinda small considering I'm only a 34 A/B is that normal? Should I be looking for another binder as well? Should I look into silicone scar tape? Or items like arnica gel or arnica pills ? My PS said a walker for my TT is a huge luxury if I can get one, along w a toilet seat riser...I dunno about u but I'm spending alot of money do I really need to spend more... will these items make my healing better in the long run? Oh and I found out my implants will be Allergan Natrelle silicone smooth round any opinions?
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September 16, 2015
Before surgery I asked my PS office if I should purchase a binder. They told me no because he will send me home in one and after the first week it is usually uncomfortable so wait until one week post op and go to the store and try on a spanx type compression garment. It smooths out the stomach where the binder creates creases so that's what I did. I have until the 18th and I don't need to wear it any longer, though I think I will because I have a little bit of swelling on my hips still. When I wear it you can't even tell I have swelling there. I went with saline implants for the safety factor (don't need to get any MRIs for leakage concerns and saline can be reabsorbed by the body safely if it somehow ruptures. My PS said he could put a gel in one side and saline in the other side and you wouldn't be able to tell which was which) For those reasons I chose saline smooth moderate plus profile and they feel pretty natural and squishy. I would recommend a shower chair if you take lengthy showers. I didn't have one but it would have been beneficial for me. Didn't need a walker or toilet seat riser. Also, I am still wearing my surgical bra, it is the same bra at JC Penney the wireless one I think it's a Warner brand but not sure. I can fit into my old sports bras I used when I was nursing. I haven't purchased any new cute bras yet. I was a 34 A/small B and am now a 34C (360cc) implants. I wouldn't spend a lot on things you are not sure if you in particular will need. If your husband can purchase those for you after surgery and you know for a fact you need those things at that time..then I would buy them.
UPDATED FROM Toni81
11 days pre
Pre Op in 30 minutes
Hung out with my girls Wednesday for my last cocktail as the old me (went to drag queen bingo) :) Had an OB apt this morning she was so excited for me and reinforced my diastasis will never fix itself (I'll always look prego w/o this surgery) so that helps my decision to do it now, why wait. Tons of questions to be asked/answered w/ tons of paperwork holy paperwork... hope I get all my questions answered today for piece of mind...my mind needs peace lol 12 days OMG 12 days!!! Plus this big ass check I just wrote, [RS bleep] is definitely real! I hope this is the right choice I just want to be happy w myself put a shirt on and not feel like I have to prepare myself for the question or comment of aww such a cute prego or when r u due lol THERE IS NO BABY IN THERE!!! Just want to see the new/old me and my feet I'd like to see them too ;)
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September 26, 2015
Hope your pre-op went well! I have terrible diastasis too and I hate that people think I'm pregnant. Good luck to u!
September 29, 2015
Thank u ;) n yes I just posted pre op pics (I don't blame ppl for thinking it but mind ur business lol) my PS is super excited to work on me bc my results will be immediately fantastic (he joked about putting me on billboards n commercials) due to my seperation being so large!
September 27, 2015
Congrats on your upcoming mm! It's an exciting time. Just do everything your ps and nurse says and you will be fine. I had my mm done a little over 5 months and feel really good. I tried to update every couple weeks with pictures to give mommys an idea of how the healing process and recovery is. Everyone heals differently but very similar as far as swelling, tightness, etc. I do recommend that you have someone to help you at least the first 7-10 days since you have a baby under 1. Take care and I hope to follow your journey. :)
September 29, 2015
Thanks just checked u out... u look great :) my hubby is off for 5 days then my mother in law will be around she is great, just in small doses lol, I hope I can appreciate her n not wanna kill her ;)
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