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Hi there...I am 45 years old and a mother of 4...

Happy2BMe67July 7, 2012
WORTH IT$17,340

Hi there...I am 45 years old and a mother of 4 daughters and 1 son, ages 20-25. I have always been a fluffy kid, teen and adult. After my kids were born I hit my all time high of 237lbs (I am 5'6") . I was very unhappy and finally decided to do something about it. I joined Weight Watchers in 2001. In a little over a year I lost 75lbs. Since then I have fluctuated over the years. Currently I am on a losing streak again and weight 177lbs. After YEARS of wanting to feel better in a bathing suit and just overall better about my body I finally decided to seriously look into a MM. The one thing that has kept me from doing this is the anesthesia!! I am well aware of the pain and recuperation time that is entailed. I am sooo afraid that I will not wake up from surgery. I know it's silly but it really freaks me out.

I decided to just go in for a consultation at least and see how it goes. I met with Dr. Wirth on June 16. He made me feel so comfortable and answered all my questions and concerns. I told him I would think about it. On July 3rd I went ahead and put a deposit for my surgery and set a date for 12/14!!! I am super excited and nervous but reading your experiences here have certainly helped with my decision :)

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Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Happy2BMe67
5 months pre

I tried taking some pics this weekend but it was...

Happy2BMe67July 9, 2012
I tried taking some pics this weekend but it was really tough to look at me all hanging out like that so I deleted them :(. I will try and post some soon. My kangaroo pouch is pretty bad but when I see the pics of how some of you ladies look I get soooo excited. Right now my goal is to lose 15 lbs by surgery. I am cracking down on my eating and getting my workouts in. I told my mom over the 4th of July holiday that I had scheduled my surgery. Of course she thinks that I look fab already.. bless her heart. Thank goodness she is supportive and said she offered to come by and cook and clean up while I am recuperating. She lives about 5-10 minutes away. My hubby is also very supportive and all along told me he would be ok with whatever I wanted to do :) Thank goodness my kids are older.. 3 don't live at home anymore so they will stop by and help out also. Now the countdown begins!!!!

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Angie_M
July 10, 2012

Aw, sweet hubby, mom and kids. You're lucky to be surrounded by such supportive people. Congrats on losing all that weight. You have a lot to be proud of. Keep us posted during your preparation phase of this journey!

Happy2BMe67
July 10, 2012
Thanks for the kind words.. I am excited to read about everyone's experiences and learn more of what kind of things to expect :)
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5 months pre

Well I have been thinking way too much about my...

Happy2BMe67July 23, 2012
Well I have been thinking way too much about my breast lift. I definitely need a lift but the more I think about it the more I am wondering if I should get a breast augmentation also. If I understood correctly I might lose a little size with the lift. I am already a big B small C cup. I am torn because I never wanted anything foreign in my body lol weird I know. My hubby is all for whatever I want. My kids.. which are mainly the girls don't really want me to. How did some of you ladies decide to do the BA or just the BL?? Good thing I still have plenty of time to think about it. I might make another appointment with my PS and talk about it.

Have a great day all :)

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Its4Me Jen
July 30, 2012
Hi Sassy,
Congrats on the weight loss!!! Remember regular workouts will also help with your recuperation and healing process; as will eating clean and vitamins. :) I will be rooting for you and following your progress. Don't feel bad about the pics, I did the same thing. I took the pics, then couldn't bring myself to post them. I plan on posting my pics about a week before my surgery which will be October 25.

I decided on my BA because after breastfeeding 5 kids, my breasts, although a pretty good size, are just completely empty and very saggy. A lift alone will not get me the look I want. First of all you lose volume with the lift, and then I don't think I will have the look I want which is fullness and perkiness.
Happy2BMe67
July 31, 2012
Thank you so much for your response... I am looking for fullness and perkiness too!!!! :D My breast are a big B small C right now. I don't want to lose what little I have lol Good luck with your surgery by the way.. I'll have to see how it goes for you! Have a good one :)
Its4Me Jen
July 31, 2012
Thank you Sassy. I also am a full B small C. If you're newly single, I think go for sexy!!! Your beautiful daughter has her own life. I'm on the fence of becoming "One of Those Moms" lol I started this journey wanting to stay natural, but now thinking of going for a DD. Unfortunately my husband thinks he has a say and wants me to stay more natural. We'll see. lol Not sure if I want to go through all that pain for "natural". I'm thinking more along the line of "sexy". lol
Its4Me Jen
July 31, 2012
Oooops, your not single. Sorry! But, hey... hubby might like sexy too. lol
Happy2BMe67
July 31, 2012
haha hubby definitely likes sexy and so do I. It'll be good to feel sexy at 45 :D
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