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Mommy Makeover - Nebraska

Name: Mommy Makeover - Nebraska
Item: Perry J. Johnson, MD
Rating: 5
Author: mommy of 5

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Hi, One week until surgery:). I am a 28 year old...

mommy of 5March 4, 2011

WORTH IT$12,600

Hi,
One week until surgery:). I am a 28 year old mother of 5 children ages 7,5,3, and twin girls that are 13 months. After breastfeeding them all it was depressing to see what I was left with. I am now an A cup with lots of tissue as I was a C beforehand.

Therefore the past couple of years I have contemplated getting a breast augmentation; after breastfeeding my twins and knowing we were done having kids I knew it was time. In addition, I don't want to be very large as I am very athletic and do lots of running as well. My PS tells me that with my tissue I need to atleast get 339 (silicone). That seemed too big for me but as my surgery gets closer I am debating going with 350's or 375's. I would like to be a small C. Any advice?

I am also having a mini to standard tummmy tuck and my PS is fixing my hernia at the same time (I am dreading the scar). I have always hated my upper thighs and have not felt like they matched the rest of my body, therefore I am having liposuction of the inner and outer thighs done as well. I am now very excited for my surgery and ready to put this behind me and enjoy life more with my husband and kids. By the way, I have lots of help for the first several weeks. Any input and support would be great! I really enjoy this community already! I have met wonderful people and learned so much from their advice. Looking forward to sharing my journey and hearing from others:)
Godbless!

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Perry J. Johnson, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (2)

Colorado28

March 5, 2011

HI! Well I hope my email helped you! I'm going in for my pre op monday and I'm SO ready to have this done!! Only 5 days left! YAY:)

mommy of 5

March 6, 2011

Hi Colorado28,
I am so excited to share this journey with you! What time is your surgery? Mine is at 12 and he thinks it will take about 3 1/2 hours. Whew... It is making me a little more nervous. Definitely the Anesthesia as I have never had any kind of surgery.. We have so much in common! I hope my kids cope well in the weeks to come! I am also not looking forward 6 weeks down. I like to be busy!
As far as the size goes I am not sure I want to be a full C?? It has been years since I was and I have been faking it for quite some time. I have too many judgemental people around me;). I am thinking a large B maybe a small C would be good for me as I like to run as well? Going with moderate profile as I have a wider rib cage and I as well am having them put half under the muscle- "dual plane." Yes lots of tissue and NO breast left after breast feeding 5! Yes my husband may get to see me in a non granny swimming suit this summer:). So exciting! So wonderful to talk to you:) Enjoy these last few days! Unfortunately I have made myself too busy! Hope I find time to love on the kids!!!

UPDATED FROM mommy of 5

4 days pre

Can any fellow mommy makeover ladies tell me why...

mommy of 5March 6, 2011

Can any fellow mommy makeover ladies tell me why or why they choose to get a pain pump? I have read a lot about them but I don't recall my PS saying anything about it? Does it make you a little more out of it? Any advice on this would be sooo helpful!

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UPDATED FROM mommy of 5

4 days pre

Also, has anyone used spanx along with their...

mommy of 5March 6, 2011

Also, has anyone used spanx along with their compression garments? Does it help to use one over the other? Any experience with these? Thanks everybody:)

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CJ8

March 6, 2011

How exciting! I'm 16 days post op.

mommy of 5

March 7, 2011

Yaah! We can share in this together! Congrats to you too! How are you nerves doing?;) Are you researching like crazy? I know I cannot stop researching, looking at picks, and thinking about new questions. I've been saying for days, "I wish it was tomorrow". Now that it is getting closer, I am gettting a bit more nervous about it all! Goodluck!:)

Angie_M

March 7, 2011

I was about to ask if you were going to have sufficient help with your kids, but it sounds like you've thought that through! I'm glad you're able to get this done for YOU. I hope you'll come back and post before and after photos for us. :)

mommy of 5

March 7, 2011

Haha.. Yeah I figured that would be common advice;). Thanks so much! It really is exciting! I wish I wasn't so picture shy;). Everybodys' pictures do help tons! Thanks for your comments!

CittyCat

March 7, 2011

Hi, just wanted to say congrads to you for having and nursing 5 children under the age of 8. This surgery will help you feel better about yourself, mine is tommorow morning. I also breastfed my 2, ages 10 and 5 now. I don't know about the spanx. I will be getting a pain pump, from what I have heard the muscle tightening if the most painful part of the tummy tuck, and the pain pump is supposed to relieve a lot of that.

mommy of 5

March 7, 2011

Thanks! Congrats to you as well! How neat! 10,5 and, 2... I bet the older ones are very good help! Goodluck with your surgery tomorrow! I will be thinking about you and will say a few extra prayers on your saftey and outcome:). I am going to have to ask about the pain pump.. Does it cost more? Sorry I should let you get some good sleep before your big day! Godbless!!

CittyCat

March 7, 2011

Hi, thank you so much for your kind words and prayers, I actually only have 2 children, (breastfed both). My surgeon just uses pain pumps for all tummy tucks, I don't believe it is extra. I really think you should opt for one,I have heard they really help with the pain. I have had 2 c-sections so I'm really scared of the pain considering all these people talk about how if you can go through childbirth, you can handle this, but I think c-sections are probably not as painful as a vaginal. I took my valium 45 minutes ago and feel loopy. Guess I better go shower and use the hibacleanse. Goodnight. Bless you : )

mommy of 5

March 8, 2011

I see that now- sorry 2 kids! Hope all went well today:).. ! I'm sure you are so happy to have this part passed you! Excited to hear how you are doing? How long was your surgery? Ok, I shouldn't bug ya too much on the day of surgery;).. happy healing:)

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