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MM- 5'7'' 154lbs 29 y/o Mentor 475HP
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Mommy makeover
ssnowwMay 13, 2018
WORTH IT$12,900
I’m 29 5’7” 154lbs, currently a 34A going to a D with mentor silicone implants and getting a tummy tuck with lipo. I have a lot of loose skin and of course sagging breasts after 1 child 8 years ago that I gained 70 lbs with.
I have about 63 days until my surgery date.
Is there anything you wish you had known before getting the surgery? Will I have to buy all new shirts and dresses? Any tips or things you wish you had bought for the recovery time after your surgery?
I have about 63 days until my surgery date.
Is there anything you wish you had known before getting the surgery? Will I have to buy all new shirts and dresses? Any tips or things you wish you had bought for the recovery time after your surgery?
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UPDATED FROM ssnoww
8 days post
Best day yet
ssnowwJuly 24, 2018
I had my surgery 16 July at 0800. I wasn't nervous at all or have any doubts. The doctor,
anesthesiologist and nurse were all great. Dr. DeRoberts is really easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable at every consult.
I know that cup sizes differ by brand but I told the doctor that I wanted to be in the realm of just entering a D cup. After reviewing this site and reviews I debated daily on what to go with. On the day of surgery we went with a "solid D" which translated to Mentor 475cc high profile for me. I am in the army and when we initially talked he thought I would want something not obvious. While currently that would be preferable, I wasn't going to limit myself on breast size/profile for the sake of hiding it. I've spent so many years hiding and being ashamed that it isn't an option anymore.
Today for the first time since surgery, I am not in terrible pain and swelling has went down significantly. It's been hard to sit still for so long and be so limited. My boyfriend lifts me into a sitting position in the morning before work and lays me back down and props my knees up at night because I can't do them myself yet. Is there a better way to do this? I feel ridiculous but we don't have a recliner and the couch isn't any better. My follow up to remove drains is Thursday and I'm going to ask when it's ok to use my ab muscles and arms to prop myself up. Took three weeks off for work and really hoping that it was enough. It's really tiring to do anything at this point. Even showering is quite the ordeal, it's crazy.
Overall, I know this was a good choice and even with the pain I'm still glad to have done it.
I'm going to try and take some pictures today. I tried but couldn't bare to take or post before pictures so luckily I have a copy of the pre-op one.
anesthesiologist and nurse were all great. Dr. DeRoberts is really easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable at every consult.
I know that cup sizes differ by brand but I told the doctor that I wanted to be in the realm of just entering a D cup. After reviewing this site and reviews I debated daily on what to go with. On the day of surgery we went with a "solid D" which translated to Mentor 475cc high profile for me. I am in the army and when we initially talked he thought I would want something not obvious. While currently that would be preferable, I wasn't going to limit myself on breast size/profile for the sake of hiding it. I've spent so many years hiding and being ashamed that it isn't an option anymore.
Today for the first time since surgery, I am not in terrible pain and swelling has went down significantly. It's been hard to sit still for so long and be so limited. My boyfriend lifts me into a sitting position in the morning before work and lays me back down and props my knees up at night because I can't do them myself yet. Is there a better way to do this? I feel ridiculous but we don't have a recliner and the couch isn't any better. My follow up to remove drains is Thursday and I'm going to ask when it's ok to use my ab muscles and arms to prop myself up. Took three weeks off for work and really hoping that it was enough. It's really tiring to do anything at this point. Even showering is quite the ordeal, it's crazy.
Overall, I know this was a good choice and even with the pain I'm still glad to have done it.
I'm going to try and take some pictures today. I tried but couldn't bare to take or post before pictures so luckily I have a copy of the pre-op one.
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July 25, 2018
How are you feeling today? You are going to look so amazing when everything heals. Just get your rest but make sure you walk around. My friend who had a tt last year said force yourself to move but go slowly! I’m worried that I don’t have a recliner either. When I was prego with my last child we bought a cheap one from a consignment shop for $25. Sounds like I may do that again.. I hope today is pain free for you.
July 29, 2018
Thanks for the advice. I’ve been been making sure to walk around throughout the day at least hourly or more.
A few days after this the pain went down significantly. I still have to push to stand up straight.
The wedge pillows from Walmart in bed and couch pillows worked well if you can’t find a cheap recliner and have help getting in and out of bed. I can get up on my own now- just carefully.
July 29, 2018
Oh I’m glad to hear! Are you going to post photos? Have you had “booby blues” or any emotional set backs. I worry that I’ll wake up the next day and regret the size or type. I’m planning on getting 250cc but who knows...
July 30, 2018
I'm just waiting on my review to be approved and posted, it should be posted by tomorrow. I've had short times of sadness and doubt (which apparently is normal) but know that ultimately I'm happier now. I made mental notes before surgery to recite for times I knew that regret or doubts might set in and it really helped. The best advice I can give is go with what your gut tells you is right for you. Combine that with what your doctor advises and hopefully you get exactly what you've worked so hard to achieve.
UPDATED FROM ssnoww
14 days post
Two Weeks Later
ssnowwJuly 31, 2018
So today was the first day I haven’t taken Tylenol. Morning boob has sucked so far but today wasn’t bad at all. A lot of women I have read about seem to be pain free much earlier but everyone is different I guess. I got the go ahead on Thursday to side sleep in the fetal position but it’s too painful and causes pressure on the liposuctioned areas. Sleeping with a pillow wedge and regular pillow under my head and pillow under my knees causes minimal discomfort and less swelling in the morning. I have to concentrate on standing up straight because the tension in my abdomen is slightly uncomfortable but not painful.
They took the drain out at one week and three days thankfully because it was so irritating. Bacitracin goes on the belly button and drain area daily and they’re healing well. Can’t wait until they’re healed so I am start the BioCorneum scar cream.
I’ve noticed a crease on my right side above the incision that is painful when I wear the compression garment too tight and also in the mornings no matter how much I try to smooth and massage it. Answers I found on here say that it will resolve once swelling goes down and is nothing to worry about. Btw, my stomach was SO swollen right after it looked like a donut. So swelling has really improved up to this point.
I’ve put looking in the mirror and taking pictures minimal to avoid being too critical. It’s important to help others going through this so posting some today.
I’ve had slight down times and wondered if maybe I went too big (Mentor 475cc HP) but if so that’s alright because I’m not doing a revision and am way better off than before. To work through it I think back to how sad and unhappy I’ve been with my body for years and shouldn’t give negative thoughts weight. Over time and once these drop and fluff I’m sure that I will grow to love my body more and more. I am happy that I went through this overall. Without my mother and boyfriends support I may have never taken actually went through with this. It’s really important to have someone support you before and after such a major operation. I would have never, ever taken or posted a picture naked (partially or fully) before the tt and ba so posting these pics to me is a big deal.
They took the drain out at one week and three days thankfully because it was so irritating. Bacitracin goes on the belly button and drain area daily and they’re healing well. Can’t wait until they’re healed so I am start the BioCorneum scar cream.
I’ve noticed a crease on my right side above the incision that is painful when I wear the compression garment too tight and also in the mornings no matter how much I try to smooth and massage it. Answers I found on here say that it will resolve once swelling goes down and is nothing to worry about. Btw, my stomach was SO swollen right after it looked like a donut. So swelling has really improved up to this point.
I’ve put looking in the mirror and taking pictures minimal to avoid being too critical. It’s important to help others going through this so posting some today.
I’ve had slight down times and wondered if maybe I went too big (Mentor 475cc HP) but if so that’s alright because I’m not doing a revision and am way better off than before. To work through it I think back to how sad and unhappy I’ve been with my body for years and shouldn’t give negative thoughts weight. Over time and once these drop and fluff I’m sure that I will grow to love my body more and more. I am happy that I went through this overall. Without my mother and boyfriends support I may have never taken actually went through with this. It’s really important to have someone support you before and after such a major operation. I would have never, ever taken or posted a picture naked (partially or fully) before the tt and ba so posting these pics to me is a big deal.
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