Made it to the flat side
I am 40 years old, have 3 children and am married...
I am 40 years old, have 3 children and am married to the love of my life! I could never begin to say enough wonderful things about my husband. He has always loved me (from the time I was 125 pounds and even when I was 208 pounds after my pregnancies).
My bad body journey began 22 years ago with the birth of our first son. I didn't gain a lot of weight however at age 19, I had a c-section scar, the c-section pooch and enough stretch marks that my stomach looked like a roadmap. I had 2 more children via c-section and then gained about 70 pounds. I have lost all the weight with the exception of about 8 pounds.
Despite the fact I lost all the weight, I have been left with a ton of stomach and hip skin. In fact, at 142 pounds, I wear size 12's and they are somewhat tight and my belly is always prominent.
I researched doctors in three different states, including Dr. Garth Fisher in Beverly Hills, Dr. Sean Lille in Scottsdale and ultimately settled on Dr. Terrence Higgins in Las Vegas, Nevada. I learned in my early 20's after getting horrible breast implants from a "billboard doctor" that plastic surgery and bargain shopping do not mix.
I am having a full tummy tuck, liposuction, new silicone implants, breast lift/reduction/implant removal and replacement and fat injections in my face. My current implants are saline and are 600 cc's. Unfortunately my billboard doctor convinced me that it was way better to give me ginormous implants instead of a lift. I had my original implants done after my first child, so these implants have suffered through 2 pregnancies. My boobs grew to a size F when I was pregnant. Today, they feel and look like giant bags of wet sand.
Dr. Higgins is going to lift my breasts and reduce them to a full C. I have felt like I have been trapped in this awful body for over 20 years. I am incredibly nervous because my surgery is 6+ hours but I feel like my fear has kept me in this body for 20 years.
Dr .Higgins uses a pain pump so the pain shouldn't be horrible. I will post pictures later.
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I had my final pre-op appointment yesterday with...
My husband has been very nervous about all of this and after meeting with Dr. Higgins, he said he is at peace with my decision. I will post before pictures tonight. Good luck to everyone in their own personal journey back to having a body they are proud of.
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First and foremost I want to thank everyone for...
In my irrational mind, I imagine waking up screaming at the top of my lungs.y doctor uses a pain pump and said since I'm removing implants and actually reducing the size, the pain will be minimal.
I would truly appreciate feedback from all of you wonderful ladies that have already been through this surgery. Thank you! Xoxoxo
Thank you so much for starting your story on RealSelf! You've earned this transformation. It sounds like you have great support and I'm glad you're able to do this for yourself.
Here's a great list of recovery supplies you might need.
Please keep us posted and do put up your photos when you get a chance. It's fun to watch the journey unfold.