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31 Years Old, 3 Kids, 155lbs - Orlando, FL
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I am on a emotional rollacoster with fear and...
Marie_718October 22, 2016
I am on a emotional rollacoster with fear and excitement!! I've had five different consultations and did process of elimination to narrow my search. On Monday, I am scheduled for a second consultation with one of the PS. I am hoping to set a date in December for my mommy makeover. It's nerve wrecking since the makeover consist of a full tt, lipo and breast reduction. I say to myself "how can a person body take all that trauma at once"... I am in a constant battle of fear, but feel so ready to look better. I am a wife, mother of three children and guilt is hitting me Bad. I don't know if I am over analyzing, but I even went to the extreme of researching background of the board certified PS and his board certified anostegiost. Mind you-they have both been practicing for over 20 years. I guess I need reassurance that I will be able to get through this. Please give me some advice how to lay the fear to rest?
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November 6, 2016
I'm 2 weeks post op. I'm a SAHM of 4 kiddos and I have wanted this to for almost 10 years. Since just after my first was born! The day the took my dressings off in the PS office I went home, took a shower and then looked and my new belly for the first time. I cried. The guilt of doing something for myself and not everyone else, the last 10 month of working out to lose 70lbs to be goal weight, it all melted away. I looked in the mirror and said hello to myself again. It's been awhile since I'd seen her and I'd missed her.
So, my advice? Do it. Do it for the mama in you who is always putting little people first, do it for the friend that's always willing to jump in the car and pick up an extra kid or 2 for a friend. Do it so you can find yourself again.
So, my advice? Do it. Do it for the mama in you who is always putting little people first, do it for the friend that's always willing to jump in the car and pick up an extra kid or 2 for a friend. Do it so you can find yourself again.
November 6, 2016
Thank you for the positive feedback. I am appreciative that you have shared your story with me. I hope you are having a speedy recovery. Nothing like finding yourself again I bet!
UPDATED FROM Marie_718
1 month pre
The date is set for 12/27!!!
Marie_718November 6, 2016
Hi, ladies my mmo is completely finalized for 12/27. I am so ready to get rid of this flab lol. Although I am excited, thoughts of worst case scenario runs through my mind. I know I hear it's completely normal to get anioxty, but I motivate myself by saying beauty is pain! I hate feeling guilty being that I am the ROCK of my family, and I have 3 little ones. I guess a lot of you can relate. The frightening part is the length of time in surgery (5-6 hours) and the recovery. I hear things such risk of dvt, clots, seroma etc. and it make me want to get double prepared. I've contemplated on posting photos of myself and I figured hey if you all can so can I. We're all in this together for motivation, not criticism. Ladies, please give me feedback I'd love to hear how can I ease the anioxty and share tips.
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December 27, 2016
Today is your big day! hope everything goes well!
January 8, 2017
I'm getting ready fir my mommy makeover in February 2017. Can you give me any advice on aftercare? I hope you are doing well.
January 8, 2017
Hi, you need to stay hydrated, walk, eat low sodium and be mentally prepared. I am doing good so far, but very emotional. I must say I love the afterlook and I am still swollen. Once, you come to terms with your not as active as before because the body is still healing you'll be just fine.
January 8, 2017
I have a desk job and only am taking 2 weeks off. I'm getting full TT, and Breast implants. Will I be ok to drive and sit at my desk all day after 2 weeks post op? Also will I need pain medication that long?
January 8, 2017
My Doctor told me it was ok to drive after I've finished my pain meds. I'm going on week two and have tried driving once and it was a little uncomfortable, but I managed to drive. I have only used pain meds for the 1st week. Although, everyone heals different just try to focus on strengthen up.
UPDATED FROM Marie_718
1 month pre
31 Years Old, Husband and 3 Kids-much Needed MMO!!!
Marie_718November 6, 2016
Hi, I have been battling on getting a mmo since 2008. Luckily, it never happened because I extended my family by welcoming two more children. I am finally done with having kids, and realized that I need to do something for me! My mmo is set-12/27 for extended TT, lipo on flanks and breast reduction. I am terrified of all the risk and feel guilty. However, I am so uncomfortable with body although my husband loves me how I am. Don't you hate seeing rolls fall out from every where and wearing cover ups at the beach ughhh lol? I want to feel like a young 31 year old woman like I am.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. What you are feeling is something we all experience before our surgeries. The mother guilt, recovery fears and every other crazy though we have. Please get active in the Forums and start building your support team. This is a great place to meet others who are also going through the same experiences. Also take a look at My Notebooks where you will be able to read some great lists with both pre and post op information. I love saving all of my favorites in this area for quick reference.