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Details of my First Week After Mommy Makeover (Full TT with Muscle & Hernia Repair, 380cc silicone) 38 yrs old

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Surgery Day: My mommy makeover took 2 hrs & 45 min...

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Mommythree
WORTH IT$13,000
Surgery Day: My mommy makeover took 2 hrs & 45 min. I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair (Diastis Recti that was 4" separated) & umbilical hernia repair that made my belly button shift to the right. I also had Sientra Moderate silicone round smooth 380cc breast implants. I got home & managed to go upstairs. I didn't sleep all night long because I was peeing in a cup every hour because your muscles don't work properly to pee like normal so that was the best I could figure out instead of getting out of bed a million times & then nothing would happen on the toilet anyway. Taking 1 pain med every 2 hours.
PO Day 1 (pic) I had to go down the stairs so it was hard. Vomited on the drive to my post-op. I saw the T incision he had to make since I didn't have enough upper body skin to pull my belly button down all the way. A little disappointed that it looks like I have 2 belly buttons now. The surgeon says it's my belly ring hole but it looks just like my original belly button. Started doing 10 min walks around the hallway. Taking 2 pain meds every 4 hours.
PO Day 2 I'm walking a little better today but still with pain. Taking 2 pain meds every 6 hours. Starting using a donut cushion for my butt since it gets sore laying in the bent position.
PO Day 3 (pic) I walked down the stairs & have increased my walking time. Still drinking tons of water constantly.
Have not had a bowel movement since the morning of surgery so I used a glycerin suppository & it made me go right away. Also drinking prune juice. Got off heavy pain meds & switched to Tylenol.
At night my right drain got partially pulled out accidentally so my drain stopped working & so the fluid started leaking out of the drain site so I paged my doctor & he told me he can meet me tomorrow morning & to just put gauze there in the meantime.
PO Day 4 It was a Saturday so I was glad he could meet me on his off day plus my knee started hurting when I bent or walked on it so I was worrying about blood clotting & wanted him to also check that out. Since the drain was no use he pulled the rest of it out & left me with just 1 drain now. Which he said I may or may not get it out on Monday...it just depends on how much it is collecting. But the longer I keep it in the better so I don't get a seroma (fluid pocket). By the time I got there my knee stopped hurting so I guess I'm ok but I'm just going to make sure I keep doing my walks & bicycle leg movements in bed…But I definitely had that regretting feeling today because of it.
PO Day 5 (pic) There are definitely a couple of annoying things during the 1st week like the pain in your butt from lying in same position night after night. My husband massaged my butt for me to relieve it a little. But I think the worst thing (besides not being able to normally pee the 1st night) is definitely the drains! They are so uncomfortable & feel sore when getting pushed up against the compression wrap. 1 of the drains kept poking me like a needle everyday & we finally figured out on the 4th day that the stitches were too long so my husband cut them shorter & fixed the problem. But the soreness is still there. I'm hoping my 2nd drain gets removed tomorrow.
PO Day 6 I got the last drain out which felt like the strangest feeling having a tube pulled out of your body! It feels so much better without it & now I can take a shower tomorrow morning & use the spanx they gave me instead of the uncomfortable binder.
PO Day 7 (pic) I took my long awaited shower & I would recommend using a chair for the 1st shower since it's very tiring. I have been healing fast. I'm also getting around the house really good!

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November 9, 2014
Thank you so much for the info. It is great to read the first few days post op and know what to expect.
UPDATED FROM Mommythree
8 days post

A couple more pics..

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Forgot to say that I'm 5'5 tall & weigh 118. My implants dropped a little at day 7 & 8 so I'm glad they don't feel as swollen or high up. Here are more B4 & after pics:

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March 27, 2014
You look great. Love your boonies. Hope you continue to heal well.
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March 27, 2014
Thank you ;) I tried on a bunch of tops yesterday & I love how I look in my tops & feel more confident now. I can't wait to go shopping too. I feel like a full C was the perfect size for me (not too big & not too small).
March 27, 2014
You are looking so good! Happy healing. I hope you are feeling amazing :)
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March 27, 2014
Thx so much! This site is amazing!
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March 27, 2014
It sounds like you have a really supportive husband (massaging your butt, I love it!). I'm glad you're through the worst and I'm loving the day-by-day diary style of your review. Thanks so much for sharing!
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March 27, 2014
Thanks! Yes, he's very supportive especially since he gets a new "enhanced" woman as he calls it...haha ;)
March 27, 2014
You're looking great hon, Happy healing!
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March 28, 2014
Thanks, you do too!!
March 28, 2014
Thank you ;-)
March 29, 2014
You look wonderful! Congratulations!
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March 29, 2014
Thank you! :)
UPDATED FROM Mommythree
14 days post

2 weeks Post OP

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Most of the glue is off of my scar. My new bellybutton has a little area that is swollen that looks like a bubble. My boobs have gone down a little bit and are less swollen as well. I have gone out twice in the last couple of days & have used the spanks under my clothes but when I get home I use just the binder because I feel like it is more comfortable.

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April 1, 2014
Congrats! You look great! =)
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April 2, 2014
Thx! So do you! I see you had your surgery just 2 days after me...isn't it SO much nicer being in the 2nd week...it's like a world of difference! Especially the feeling that your glad you talked yourself into it (as opposed to the regretting feelings we all go through). I still have a numb stomach but I'm glad I got everything fixed!
April 2, 2014
Oh and yes full tummy tuck- but I wonder if i have enough skin above the belly button to make it work or not. I may be right with you on that one. Holy crap I just saw your bikini pics- I definitely have boob envy! They look gorgeous!
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April 2, 2014
Haha! Thx ;) and think about going to 400cc's (I started out with a small A cup as well & I don't feel like they are too big at 380cc's.
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April 8, 2014
I'm interested in the Sientra 380s as well. Im just wondering if they are going to be too big, or not big enough for my body frame!
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April 8, 2014
Btw. Looking great so far!!! Wishing you the best recovery!
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April 8, 2014
Ok, the best advice I can give you is to go as big as possible in your range the surgeon tells you because you will feel like you could've gone bigger. Take it from a girl who is super self-conscious and shy about her breasts. After the surgery, I've had so much confidence that I think I should've done the 400cc's since my range was 300-400. I started out thinking I wanted 325 so no one would know I had something done...then 350 after trying rice bags...then 375 when the nurse told me that I should go with 375cc for the look of a 350 sizer (she said "since placing under the muscle comes out looking smaller than trying them on in the pre-op"...then on the day of surgery I told him just go as big as he can for a full C that'll look like it won't be too tight on my chest so he ended up choosing 380cc during surgery. I love how they look but honestly I could have probably gone a little bit bigger & still not feel like they were too big. Sientra is the most gummy-like brand & they feel VERY real...silicone is the BEST option. I'm posting pics now! BTW, I read your review & you will look great...don't worry... It's the most simplest plastic surgery procedure & you will only need a couple days off work. I didn't tell my dad either ;)
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April 8, 2014
Thank you so much! I forgot to mention in my long comment to you that your wish pics look more like a small-mid D rather than a "full C" so you might want to go with 400 or 425. Good luck!!!
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April 8, 2014
Thank you! Now I think I may want 400 or 410 for safe measure!! And yeees! I loved the way the sientras felt! I guess I'll make my decision tomorrow At Pre-Op. I'll post comparison pics to get the Ladies Opinions. :) I would love suggestions lol
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April 8, 2014
I would take your wish pics to your surgeon tomorrow & ask him if the pics are closer to a 400-410 on your body. I'm definitely going bigger whenever I need to switch them out (later on) & will probably choose somewhere around 400-425. These 380's I have definitely do NOT feel too big and I look like no one could even tell (depending on what I wear). I went from a small A cup too! I went to a party with a loose dress a few days ago that covered my chest well (button up) and no one could even tell. I can hide them if I want to or push them up with a bra and show more in certain clothes :)
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April 8, 2014
Oh yeah! I kind of noticed that as well ! Lol But btw you look great! My moms going for a TT in 90 days!
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April 8, 2014
That's awesome but recovery the 1st week on TT is hard!! Also, another thing you should know is that right after surgery your breasts will be really high & swollen & will look too big...so they will not look anything like they do after 2-3 weeks. So definitely don't freak or worry you went too big when you 1st see them....cuz mine kept getting lower & smaller & smaller.
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April 9, 2014
Yes I definitely will! Thank you for your advice! I will let you all know how it goes!
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April 9, 2014
Lol ! Okay yes I am aware of the swelling.. But I probably won't be prepared even if I try lol! Yeeah tho I'm petite, I think I probably will go bigger.. Doctor said id want bigger considering I wasn't afraid if the 380s! Lol
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April 9, 2014
I'm 5'5 & weigh 118...how tall r u? Yeah, I've read & heard a lot that most people never regret going too big but they always regret going too small
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April 9, 2014
I'm 4'11 & weigh 100-105lbs ! Today's preop I can't wait to try on more sizers!
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April 9, 2014
Ok, maybe that is why your more comfortable with the 380's...when you are more petite it will look larger on you than it does on me.