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35 Years Old, 3 Kids in 4 Years
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I am a 35 year old mother of three kids. I had my...
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I am a 35 year old mother of three kids. I had my three kids in four years, gaining and losing 65-70 pounds with and between EVERY pregnancy. My body has been through a roller coaster of weight gain and loss. I am 5' 3" and weigh 117 pounds prior to my pregnancies and have been back to that weight for the last 3 years. I have decided to have a Mommy Makeover, including a tummy tuck, breast implants, and minimal lip of the flanks and hips. I was a good B cup prior to having kids. Got up to a D while nursing (all 3 times) and ended up with a saggy, stretched, tissue depleted A cup. I will be having 325CC silicone Mentors implanted, hoping to fill out a B, maybe a C cup after surgery. I am an avid runner and a very busy mom so I am hoping to get back in the swing of things soon after surgery. In fact I am hoping to run a half marathon 12 weeks after surgery (I run several a year and have run a full before so this isn't usually difficult for me).
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4 days pre
And I have Factor V so will be taking Lovenox
So on top of it all, I am Factor V positive (hetero). This means that I have a blood clotting genetic complication. I have never had PE, DVTs or clots but have a very strong family history SO to be proactive I will be taking Lovenox shots for 3 weeks post surgery. I hate shots so these self-given shots will be interesting. Probably in my thigh since my tummy will be healing.
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August 16, 2016
Hi there! I had a BA almost 3 weeks ago, and just found out that I have a DVT. I have to be on medication for 3 months minimum. Not sure if I have the gene BUT just wanted to give you some support and commend you on planning the shots. How great you have this knowledge beforehand so you can plan accordingly. Hope the surgery went well and you are recovering quickly!
August 17, 2016
Take the test so you know. It's so much more common than people think. Then, if you have kids, you can get them tested when they are older and considering birth control, etc. even boys get it but don't have the same hormone levels we do so tend to have less issues. My mom, sister, Gma, cousins, aunts... All have had PEs or DVTs so even tho I have not yet but do also have the gene like them, I went to a hematologist before to discuss the option of surgery, risks, and treatment. The Lovenox shots are awful, I'm covered in bruises, but I feel like I'm protected. Do everything they say now and then get tested for blood clotting disorders. I take fish oil and baby aspirin every day (normally- not right now of course) and fingers crossed I don't have to switch to a more serious blood thinner forever. Good luck! Let me know how things go!
August 23, 2016
That is so good to know. I've been on the Xarelto almost a week now and it's a weird sensation, I definitely feel "off." The shots must be painful but so worth preventing a clot and having to be on blood thinners for 3 months or more!!
I'm sure I'll have another surgery within the next year. I'm actually so depressed about this I'm planning on explanting as soon as I'm off these blood thinners, just to avoid another surgery later on when I'm older. Otherwise I will just worry about it all the time. I will ask my hematologist about the shots and doing the tests as well. Thank you for your support!
UPDATED FROM Ghwm
1 day post
Yesterday was the big day! I had my tummy tuck, Lipo and Breast implants done about 24 Hours ago!
All things considered everything is going OK. Without meds I would rank my pain and about and eight overall. With meds my tummy is 3 to 4 maybe a little less when I'm resting may be a little more when I forced myself to get up and walk around. The breast implants actually seem to bother me the most because every time I move my arms they hurt I'd say with meds they are more of a four or five. Again a little less while resting a little more while moving around. I am surprised that although I'm a little hunched over still it's not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. I have not seen my incision yet but I do go in in a couple hours for my first dressing change. I have peeked at the girls and they seem to be pretty swollen but an amazing improvement so far. So far no regrets I feel certain that in a few days my pain will continue to be less and less. I couldn't have done this without the support of my husband who every two hours make sure I walk around, he Empties my drains, and is doing a great job of tracking and making sure I am taking all my meds on time. I will try to update again with more pictures in a few days.
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