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5'4", 205lbs, 38 EE. Mommy makeover - scheduled and ready!

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Scheduled and ready!

Mommyof3_83
$11,000
I'm scheduled for January 18! I'm really excited but also really nervous! I'm a surgical RN and I feel like it's working against me because I keep thinking about all the things that could go wrong but I know I need to push through.
I'm 5'4", 205lbs. Plan is to get an extended tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation. I'm a 38EE pre-op, not sure how big or small I'm going to go yet. I originally just wanted to lift but after breastfeeding 3 kids, I've lost a lot of the volume at the top of my breasts and all the docs I consulted with suggested an augmentation would give me better results.
Met with more than 10 different plastic surgeons. Narrowed it down the board certified plastic surgeons (no one pending certification or cosmetic surgeons). I also opted for someone not too far from home. Quotes ran from $10k to $70k for the exact same procedures. Dr. Childers had great ratings, friendly staff and really took the time to go over the procedure and options with me. He was also able to show me pictures of comparative patients who had the same procedures. His staff was great at communicating and answering questions.
I have a long list of things I'm buying from Amazon but open to suggestions as well. So far I have the front close post-op bras, stage 1 faja, silicone gel, vitamin E oil, extra gauze and tape, button up shirts and loose sweats. Im also getting a front wheel walker. What am I missing?

Mommyof3_83's provider

Ben J. Childers, MD, FACS

Ben J. Childers, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 5, 2022
You're going to look beautiful, no doubt about it. Went they the same procedure and I am in love with my body, my only regret is not doing it before! The thing you are missing is a "drain holder" to use when showering or while lounging around the house. I bought mine at Amazon, but is nothing more than two "can koozies" connect with a string. For me it was uncomfortable to have drains attached to clothes. I never needed the walker. Good luck and keep us posted!
January 5, 2022
I can't wait to see what you're going to look like
January 5, 2022
Wow, you're going to look amazing! Good luck. I just had a lift with implants but but the tummy on hold because it was going to be almost 24 grand! I can't wait to see your results for 11. My breast procedure was just about 14. I'm in Massachusetts
July 20, 2022
With that amount of money you could’ve gotten your whole body done. Massachusetts is not where it’s at..#Noted
July 22, 2022
I just had a consult for tummy and lipo 360, it was 17,000
January 5, 2022
Good luck! I'm having my full tt on January 27th. No implants because 2 years ago I did a breast fat transfer. I am thinking of renting a medical lift chair for the 1st 2 weeks. I heard that that is very helpful! Also, are you having the Exparel shot? Mine is $500 extra but I heard it's worth it!
January 5, 2022
I am debating the same procedures. I’m 4’10 and simile size and shape. So, I am super interested in seeing how your procedure turns out.
UPDATED FROM Mommyof3_83
7 months post

Long awaited update!

Mommyof3_83
Sorry everyone, this took much longer than anticipated due to health complication unrelated to this procedure (Long Hauler COVID and Heart Issues). But here’s the update:

The surgery went really well and the recovery was so much better than I anticipated. I’m 7 months out now and doing really well.

The Pro’s: I had no complications and the pain was very manageable since I was on a pain pump. This meant I was up and walking the very next day. I hosted a party for my dads 70th birthday 2.5 weeks later, so I consider that pretty amazing. I love that I went with the lift and not implants. Several surgeons told me I didn’t have enough volume, but Dr. Childers did a great job and I’m happy with the size.

The Cons: Surgically, I’m happy with the results, I just wish I had added a few more procedures to it that would have made the end result a bit better (Lipo + the mons area). My tummy tuck incision is massive because it wraps around to the back of my body and it’s much higher on the back than I would have liked. Until I get the scar treated, I cannot show my waistline at all without the scar on full display. As a RN I’m probably a bit more critical of the details. I thought the post op teaching could have been better and I wish there were more suggestions of how to improve the end result.

Take aways: Good Doc, nice staff, decent follow up and for Southern California, very reasonable pricing. I’ll probably want to do a bit more in the future but I think that’s normal. I should have done a bit more research and thought through the procedure and outcome a bit more myself but over all I’m happy with the result.

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UPDATED FROM Mommyof3_83
7 months post

After pic

Mommyof3_83
Fully clothed but just so you can see what I look like now.

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August 17, 2022
You look fabulous!
August 25, 2022
Can I just say, my hart and soul gets so happy when women do this for themselves! It makes me more determind to go ahead in Nov. Thanks to women like you for sharing your story ❤️ You look fantastic!!
August 30, 2022
You look Amazing!! So happy for you!!!!
October 2, 2022
You look amazing! Way to go! I’m getting ready for consults myself IE as well! How was your Dr.?
October 18, 2022
Nice