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I am 31, 5'3 168 lbs have two children - mommy makeover - Houston, TX

Name: I am 31, 5'3 168 lbs have two children - mommy makeover - Houston, TX
Item: Leo Lapuerta, MD
Rating: 5
Author: SkinnybIatch

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I am 31, 5'3 168 lbs have two children 3 & 5 years...

SkinnybIatchOctober 12, 2013

WORTH IT$14,000

I am 31, 5'3 168 lbs have two children 3 & 5 years old. Have extra skin flap- disgusting. Lost 50lbs was about 225 when pregnant stretch marks galore. Super excited. My husband is totally on board he knows how this stomach has affected my life forever. The inner tube has only gotten worse over the years it seems it's been there my whole life. He is an amazing man he not only deserves a beautiful wife but is giving me the opportunity to have this done to make me happy. I'm only slightly nervous about not being able to care for my kids that's the only thing that's make me nervous. I'm imagine the pain can't be worse than two vaginal pregnancies. I'm wanting to know what kind of pain. When will I be able to completely stand up?

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Replies (17)

solesister

October 13, 2013

Good luck!

saggtostealth

October 13, 2013

Good luck, its coming right up! Do keep me posted on how you prepare...

dixietgr

October 14, 2013

We are about the same size. I will be interested to follow your journey! Best of luck!!

SkinnybIatch

October 14, 2013

Thank u. I am excited and scared to death

jenfrog

October 14, 2013

Hey - while it is important to take the extensive recovery seriously, my mommy makeover was also the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am really glad I did it, and would do it over again in a heartbeat. OK? You will be fine! Just make arrangements for help with the house and kids, and commit yourself to getting the rest you will need in the coming weeks. :-)

saggtostealth

October 14, 2013

lol! well said !!

SkinnybIatch

October 14, 2013

I can't wait for the end result.

twinklesaz

October 14, 2013

I am a lil over 2wks post op and I can tell u for the first little while you can't do muchbof anything....my hubby had to take 10days off of work to be able to be my care taker...we had no idea the extent of the FTT with lipo/muscle repair. I couldn't even go to the restroom on my own without help.but at day 6 when my drains came out I could stand better more straight now at just over two wks I can stand straoght but still move like a turtle I have had two vaginal births andbyes it is much more painful and my friend had two csections and said it was more painful too. I know that I am happy with my results and I do get swollen if I do too mich in a day (for instance started laundry and walked a lil n made dinner) caused my abdomen to swell...also had no idea how muvh u need ur stomach muscles like to cough, laugh, and sneeze hurts bad...hope that ends soon!! If you have more questions feel free to ask ;) and good l uck on ur surgery

SkinnybIatch

October 14, 2013

I'm glad you're getting taken care of, I didn't really think I was going to be able to do anything so my husband has prepared tone 13 days. Hopefully by then I'll be able to at least bathe my kids and cook dinner for them etc. And work. Lol

twinklesaz

October 15, 2013

I dont about bathing the kiddos but you should be able to cook dinner it always feels like a workout lol when I cook and I swell up but I still am not allowed to lift/carry more than 5lbs and no bending I have gotten better as far as helping with laundry lol but I have teenage kids so they are able to help a lot too

jenfrog

October 14, 2013

Oh, honey...vaginal deliveries are N.O.T.H.I.N.G. compared to this recovery! You will barely be able to go to the bathroom and bathe for the first week, with lots of help. And you should count on not doing any housework at all for a month post-op. And twisting, bending, stretching, or lifting over 5 lbs in the first month can cause seromas, incision popping open in spots, hematomas, seromas, and other complications. Please research well the recovery period from this operation... it is to be taken very seriously. Have lots and lots of help lined up at home to cook, clean, and take care of children. You also don't WANT to walk upright for two weeks, as the tension it places on your incision can make it open up in spots and can also make your scar widen as you are healing, making it uglier and weaker....

UPDATED FROM SkinnybIatch

17 days pre

Extra skin.

SkinnybIatchOctober 14, 2013

Can't wait to flat sided and full of boobs.

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UPDATED FROM SkinnybIatch

17 days pre

Another pre op it's hideous.

SkinnybIatchOctober 14, 2013

I can't wait till that flab is tight. I'm super excited and more nervous. Someone had commented on my review about popping open. That freaks me out. I'm great flu my husband is a paramedic he will be able to help me. Super nervous!

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Angie_M

October 16, 2013

Ooh, how awesome to have a paramedic as your husband. You will be in good hands. Do you have your supplies for recovery yet?