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37 Year Old Mom of 4 Mommy Makeover - New York, NY

UPDATED FROM Arte10
1 month post

5 weeks post op

$22,000
Tomorrow is 5 weeks post op! I saw my PS Friday and it went very well! I love him and his staff so much! They are beyond amazing! He said all looks good and and gave the green light to start working out. He said cardio, modified crunches, and weights all ok:-) I'm feeling great and no pain or issues. I get some swelling by the end of the day but nothing too bad. Hope everyone is doing well! Xo

Arte10's provider

Adam Kolker, MD, FACS

Adam Kolker, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I forgot to mention that I'm very happy w my results but seeing stretch marks on my boobs and belly stinks! Trying to look at it like I have 4 beautiful children and I still have the proof HAHA it's all worth it:-)
There you are, was getting worried about you! So pleased you're doing great, you certainly look it hun. I've noticed a few new stretch marks on my new perkys too, but I don't care, I'll take em over the deflated balloons I used to have lol!

I've also discovered swell hell, good gracious I'm bigger than I was before the op, my midsection is huge, wow, people weren't kidding about that at all! Good to hear that yours isn't so bad, gives me hope. Take care of yourself [RS bleep]
You look fantastic!!!! So happy for you!! :-)
How are you feeling? It seems like you had a very easy recovery, which is fantastic!
I go back to see our favorite PS on 11/8 for my 1 year post-op and who knows what else?!? LOL
xoxo
That's wonderful that you're so thrilled with your results, you look fabulous!!! I'd hold off on buying lots of expensive, pretty, permanent bras for another few weeks - I read to wait anywhere from 3-6 mo, just bc theres still residual swelling, and they keep changing as they settle over time. Just figured I'd pass it on =) The bras look awesome though!! Beautiful sweetie!!
UPDATED FROM Arte10
27 days post

32DDD???

I picked up a few bras at VS today. I measured 32D but the cup was too small. Ended up getting 32DDD. The 34DD worked too. I have no idea how that's possible? I got 275cc and my boobs don't look huge. I was pretty excited! Lol My stomach is still swollen but feels good. Hope everyone is doing well! Xo

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those are cute bras. boobs are rockin!
Thank u sweetie!! They r so comfortable!! I've been wearing sports bras and sleep bras. So much fun trying on real bras! What a difference!
How you doing hun? Hope everything is going well. Your boobs look lovely in those bras btw! I've finally had my surgery now, so I'm on the flat side... well kind of, swelling is horrible!

If you're not upto doing an update, please just reply so I know you're ok x
UPDATED FROM Arte10
23 days post

3 weeks!

Hi ladies! I hope u r all doing well! It's been a while since I've been on realself. Been dealing w family drama all due to my surgery. My in laws don't agree w my decision to have the surgery and it has caused a huge problem. As much as I don't want it to, it has replaced my excitement w guilt and sadness. My husband has been great through all of this but he's very close w his family so I know it's been tough for him.
What's funny is the recovery has been great. Who would have thought a mommy makeover would be easier than dealing w family? lol I have lots of swelling in my abdomen but I expected that. Hoping it gets better soon. I have puckering by my incision too but thinking with time everything will look better. It's such an amazing improvement from where I started. My boobs have given me no issues at all. They r so cute and perky lol. I'll post some belly pics. Took a close up of my stretch marks under my belly button. I really hope when the swelling goes down everything will smooth out nicely. Thank u for the support and happy healing! Xo

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Aw, I'm sorry you're having a hard time with your in-laws. It's really none of their business what you do or how you guys spend your money. It's a shame they can't keep their opinions to themselves, but you look amazing so stuff em! Your hubby likes your new look and that's all that matters. Yay, for healing so well, just don't go overboard with the cleaning or bedroom exercises! ;-) Chin up hun, you did what was best for you AND your family as the happier you are, the happier they'll all be and you deserve to be happy, just remember that if you feel sad. Hugs x
I read this a bunch of times! Made me smile! Thank u so much! Xo
Anytime hun, glad it brought a smile to your face x
im so glad your doing ok. I jst got worried bc we havent seen a posy from you. Sorry to hear about the family thing? is it that they are bent over the money?
It's a combination of things. It's started as "why would u spend so much money on something that no one sees" then turned into "it's selfish and vain to spend that much money just to walk around with a flat belly and perky boobs"...I understand if they don't agree but they didn't call or check in once to see if I was ok or to help w the kids (their grandchildren). It has been so hurtful! Maybe this is tmi but my children have everything they want. We usually go away a couple times a year and we skipped a big vacation. I'll admit I feel bad but the kids don't seem to have noticed. I've been miserable looking at my belly for 13 years and was able to do something about it and now it's caused such issues. Ugh!
Sorry to vent! Everyone is so positive here! My recovery has been so great and if it wasn't for this drama I would b all smiles lol
None of their business it really doesn't matter it's just between u and ur husband
Very true!