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It's been a year!!!
Tummy tuck - totally worth it! My scar is a little wider than I expected, but my husband and I are the only ones who see it, so it isn't a big deal. I have some stretch marks on my side where the skin was so tight after surgery, but they are not really that noticeable. I still have a little natural curve of my lower stomach, but I hate doing core workouts, and I love to eat, so that is not likely to change any time soon. Belly button turned out great. I still don't have normal sensation of my lower abdomen, but it seems to be getting a bit better with weight loss (I've lost about 5-10 pounds since my presurgery weight).
Inner thigh liposuction - a more subtle change, but I think it was worth it. I have the tiniest of thigh gap with my feet about a foot apart (before the surgery my thighs were smooshed together).
Breast augmentation - my feelings are mixed about this. They look okay, but I am not comfortable in clothing that shows off my boobs, and if I wear clothes that conceal them I just look fat/top heavy. My scars turned out great. If you compare my breasts to my wish pics, my surgeon gave me *exactly* what I asked for. I didn't exercise much before my surgery (because when I did my stomach would look even bigger), and now that I am exercising my boobs get in the way - even with a high impact sports bra worn tight they still bounce around. So in hindsight, I probably wouldn't do the breasts if I had it to do over again, but if I was more bold/enjoyed showing them off, they are pretty good looking. Does that even make sense?
11+ Weeks
Still Swelling
Provider Review
I have met with one surgeon so far, I have consults scheduled with 2 others. 1st surgeon, located about 30 minutes from my home: Abdominoplasty shouldn't be an issue; he does use drains; off work 1-2 weeks. Liposuction will help shape inner/outer thighs; he did not think flank liposuction would be needed. Recommended against a breast lift. Recommended larger breast implants to help with mild breast ptosis to bring nipples up to correct position. Smallest implants he had me try were 425 cc! I am already a full C (currently wearing 38C, I measure 35" under breasts but find 36D uncomfortable); I am a little worried about increasing my breast size that much. I ordered some Purlz breast sizers - when I wore them I filled out a 38D, and probably could have used a 38DD but didn't have one to try (I got rid of that size bra after I finished breastfeeding). 1st surgeon downsides: drains with abdominoplasty; got the impression during the consultation that he would likely place the largest implant I would agree to (didn't give the option of trying less than 425 cc). Upsides: highly recommended by a friend who had her breast augmentation done by him; close to home I have an appointment with surgeon #2 next week - he offers a drainless abdominoplasty. I am anxious to hear his opinion regarding recommended size of breast implants to achieve a good cosmetic outcome for me. I am afraid his opinion will also be that a larger implant will provide the best outcome. If a larger implant is necessary to correct my breasts, I am not sure if I will pursue the breast augmentation. Downside of this surgeon: his office is almost 3 hours away from my home. Upsides: drainless abdominoplasty. Highly recommended by a friend who travelled to have her drainless abdominoplasty done by him.