Time for Mama!

Anxiously, I am awaiting my mommy makeover (mastopexy & abdominoplasty) in two weeks. I have lost 30 lbs and really falling into a fit lifestyle, as I used to have. My girls have noticed that I look better in clothing but worse naked. I used to look fat and now I have sagging skin and they continue to comment that they hope they never look this way. It bothered me before but realizing how much it is affecting them has given me courage to pursue this treatment.
Dr. Ashkaf was so personable and easy to speak with openly during our initial meeting that I moved forward with her right away. She enjoys her work and I felt she was excited about MY case. My ribs are far within the with of my breasts and her eyes danced as she told me that's what makes these her favorite two procedures, as she gets to be creative. Her before & afters are remarkable. I also like that she takes extra safety measures of giving a nerve block in your abdomen to reduce pain so that you become mobile sooner reducing risk of clots and having you stay at the hospital overnight where you recieve a blood thinner prior to discharge.
Unexpectedly, I did not get to see her at my pre-op but the nurse was very informative. It was nice to hear there is no need to worry about hot or cold compresses during recovery. Got my Dulcolax, meds, secondary garments, stretch pants, button up shirts, rompers, pillows, water bottle, and antibacterial soap ready to go!
I'm praying to have no troubles during recovery and to have beautiful results that will allow my girls to see a women who they do want to be like.

My surgery with Dr. Ashraf went well and I'm so surprised to be in little pain. When I first awoke the pain was moderate so I took the pain medication once. The Exparel injection is likely the reason I've been able to stick to muscle relaxers and haven't needed pain meds since lunch. I've been able to keep my arms and legs moving for circulation, went to the restroom with ease, and have taken multiple walks in the hallway.

Discharge was seemless, the ride home was fine and having seating options has been so nice. I am definitely starting to feel more stiffness and the pain has increased. I've often heard Day 3 is the worst, then each day your pain will improve. I have not had trouble sitting on toilet, moving my legs/arm, walking but the lower back pain has started!