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Almost 8 months! Time to update revision and pics for my girls :)

Name: Almost 8 months! Time to update revision and pics for my girls :)
Item: G. Patrick Maxwell, MD (retired)
Rating: 5
Author: mak46

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Here we go! My motivation for wanting this MM...

mak46July 17, 2012

WORTH IT$12,000

Here we go! My motivation for wanting this MM (mastoplexy, tt, lipo flanks and inner thighs) is to feel and look better. I'm 46, 5' 130 lbs. 3 sons, 12,14, 21 and have a very supportive Husband.

I work out 6 days a week, love me some "Hot Yoga" and"Barre Class" Most of my life, I've been happy with my body, never minded looking naked in the mirror, actually would tell myself, yea, you look dang good!! I gained 60-80lbs each baby.. lolol, I know, 5' tall!! It was frightening!! I truly understood what heavier people went through emotionally and physically. Lucky me, I always lost the weight, back to my little hot self at 113 lbs. Then I turned "40". I loved being 40, felt like a grown woman... except the first 5lbs that came with it!? At 43, 8lbs.. now 46 and 16lbs heavier!!!! Oh heck NO! And all stuck to the middle! Backing up I had implants at 31, YAY!! 34 D, what fun!! :))

At 46, 36 DDD..?? Seriously!? Oh, let's not forget this protruding Gut! I look like my Sicilian nana!! (whom I loved dearly, js'n)
I just wanted to be back to my normal self. So, scared to death, off to find the PS for me. I had quite a few to choose from... so I thought. Come to find out, because my implants are large on top of the muscle, and sagging, I needed a PS who specializes in this area, not so easy.. but after a lot of research and trust, I found one. I like him. I've had 4 consults with him, he drained the saline from my existing implants (freak out) to see what was left to work with, omg. Very strange at first glance, to say the least, I sent my friend flying out of the room!! But, ladies, after the shock wore off, about 15 minutes, I felt FREE!! I still couldn't see my toes, because my gut was still right there, but just the thought of fitting into normal clothes.. I'm serious it was such a relief!
My emotions have gone from shear excitement to utter distraught! I'm so grateful for all the blogs on this site! I've got pretty much everything I've seen on here to get.

I'll say, It's been a process, but for me it has gone fast. I had made up my mind, so I took the first opening he had, about 4 weeks out. (That's tomorrow), I'm so glad I did, because I can't sit and obsess any longer. It was enough time to get kids ready for back to school, sports figured out, rides coordinated. My Hubs and Sister will be here to help, and my 21 year old is home to help with anything!

Tips.. What I haven't seen on here is.. Make your hair, nail, pedi appointment the day before your procedure... this way it will last. :)) Wish me luck!
p.s. I will add photos.. later! I took them, but then deleted them, lolol!

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G. Patrick Maxwell, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (6)

Kristallball

July 19, 2012

I go tomorrow as well :) I'll wish us both luck !! We used to live in Nashville but moved to Charlotte two years ago :)

mak46

July 20, 2012

Hi wannab, I hope you are recovering peacefully. I am, and so glad to be on the other side! This may sound nuts, but I think the best thing in my freezer are POPCICLES!!! Omg, game changer for me!! Touch base when you're up to it :)

Angie_M

July 19, 2012

Good luck today! I'll be thinking of you! And such a smart tip to get the hair and nails done right before surgery. When you're up for it, please let us know how you're feeling.

Kate R Hebert

July 20, 2012

Congratulations Mak46! I didn't know they could drain saline implants that easy, how funny! Please post photos to show your progress if you feel comfortable.

BTW I can tell you have a lot of personality, Sicilian nana!! LMAO.

Kate

Kristallball

July 21, 2012

Things are going well, just tired :) I'm glad you are having a good recovery as well :)

ABSCAPE

July 21, 2012

It's never too late to start sharing your experience. I am PO day 2 and devouring all of the information I can get. My recovery tip of the day from my experience is get up and stroll around the house.

UPDATED FROM mak46

Ok, It's done! I'm now 6 days post op and barely...

mak46July 24, 2012

Ok, It's done! I'm now 6 days post op and barely peeking around the corner! I really didn't want to be a "debbie downer", that's why I haven't shared here for a bit. Am I glad I did it, Yes! Am I glad it's over, Yes! I seriously have to thank my husband, who has fed, bathed, waited on, listened to me cry, scream, yell, half the time at him... I'm to hot, to cold damn it! Scrambled, I said Please!?! Ouch, Ouch, OMG OUCH!! "Did you just pull that drain tube on purpose??, because, I think you did!" This Man has put up with so much in 1 week that I'm already waiting for my payback, :). Oh, and my sweet Sons are NO where in sight! Shocker, not really. lolol! And my sister said, "I forgot my phone at the restaurant last night, I swear.. I'm on the way.."lololol!! I owe my family the world! I'm just glad we can all laugh a lot in between my (episodes) for lack of a better word :).
No joke, there is nothing easy about this (these) procedures. Remember to praise those who actually sign on to help you through this!! I have to go now, my other sister has come by to chat, (it's apparently her shift), lolol, what ever, I'll take it!! :))

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Blonde in bluffton

July 24, 2012

You are looking great how's the pain?

mak46

July 25, 2012

Hi Blonde! I won't lie, it hurts a lot!! Everyone heals differently.. for me the lipo is more like an ache, and the drain tubes make everything tender to the touch. The actual incisions aren't painful at all, they're numb. My tummy didn't like the tape, so when dr took it off, yuk, more healing and special care. But 3 drain tubes came out.. So happy, feeling better today.
TIP~ Don't be a hero! Take the pain meds consistantly the first week!!! And get the pain pump if u can. I was watching the clock instead of listening to my body.., bad idea, I wont let that pain sneak up again! I know this is a book, but you've been so helpful to me, I want to share with you :). So glad you guys made it home safe!

Blonde in bluffton

July 25, 2012

Ouch! I am not looking forward to the pain. What do u have on the incisions then? How do you feel mentally? Have u seen you belly? Where did u get lipo? Sorry I know a million questions. Happy healing!

mak46

July 25, 2012

My incision is sealed, for the skin I have it slathered with neosporin covered with pads (like kotex) then wrapped with lite ace bandage and spanx to top it all off :))! I go back tomorrow, so i hope all will be ok. My belly and belly button look good, I'm swollen, but that's normal. Lipo, from under arm (on top of bra) all
the way down sides and back through flanks, and my inner
thighs. So, it's a lot, but keeping my eye on the prize helps mentally. Seems like some (not all) get a little more emotional post op day 4-6. But looking the the mirror this morning, I'm excited!! Those pics I posted are the real deal at dr. Appt day 4. I'll add more soon. You are gonna do great though, I'm not the best patient, and I'm hanging in there. Ask as many questions as you want!! Reaching out helps so much, so thank you!

Blonde in bluffton

July 25, 2012

What all besides the lipo that you wrote did u get done? I am getting a BL and BA, full tt, lipo of my back, flanks, upper stomach, and inner and outer thighs.

mak46

July 25, 2012

I got a mastoplexy, actually was reduction/lift with fat grafting. Full TT too, and all the lipo. I had implants removed, so for me it feels good to be back to normal. I had large tas tas for 13 years, they were fun!! You will be a new girl, they are game changers :))!

Blonde in bluffton

July 25, 2012

Thanks for answering all my questions. I wish my surgery was now!

It's been long Enough

July 26, 2012

oh man you look great! I think you feel and look AWESOME in NO TIME!!!! more awesome.lol

mak46

July 26, 2012

Thank you ible!! So sweet of you to say, I'm happy with the results. Each day just gets better, so I'll add more pics soon. You look amazing btw!! :)

UPDATED FROM mak46

Hi all!! Well, I'm 13 days post op, and uploaded...

mak46July 31, 2012

Hi all!! Well, I'm 13 days post op, and uploaded new pictures. So far my experience has been quite normal from what I can tell. Some ups and some downs, but mostly all positive. I'm very happy with my results, especially being only 13 days out and with all I had done!! A full tt, a lot of lipo, and my bl/reduction with fat grafting... I love my little c's and my stomach is flat. The results from the lipo should be evident soon, so all in all, I'm thrilled :))! I understand that laying low for the first weeks is crucial for me, so thats what I am and will continue to do. My hopes are that I'll come out of this a new and improved version of myself, I'll definitely be rested, lolol! I'm so grateful for this site, all of you who seem to genuinely care for everyone else on here, it has and does make all the difference in the world! Also, I must say that my kids have really been heros through this! My oldest has been a taxi for bros, and bros have cooked for me, cleaned and pretty much done everything I've asked of them. I even took a pic of the dinner my 14 year old made me last night, they are such great young men.. so grateful for them :)! Also, the piano is in this room so they come and play beautiful songs for me. Ok, I don't want to start crying, so I'm gonna go for now, but I'll keep posting on your walls, hopefully encouraging messages!!

Replies (3)

Blonde in bluffton

July 31, 2012

Love the pics you look great!!!

mak46

July 31, 2012

Thank you Blonde! Posting pics is weird for me, but I know it helps others to try and not focus on all their imperfections, or at least thats what they do for me :). I love to see updates of others, it helps this part of the process!

gingerspice

August 1, 2012

WOW...you look fantastic! Love that pic at the end taken from over you, some sorta nightie I guess. What a difference money makes yes LOL...Im thinkin "why didnt I do this sooner"? Its as is once you finally get the idea and it sets in, theirs nothing stopping you. The realization sets in once we post our pics, IMO anyways. Hope things are good recovery wise. BTW I AM STINKIN HAPPY :)

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