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37yo with 2 Kids and No Longer Want to Look Pregnant. - Perth City, AU
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I am 37yo with 2 kids (6yo and 9months)....
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I am 37yo with 2 kids (6yo and 9months). Breastfeeding and having large children (my husband is 6'6") has taken its toll on my body. I am the last person you expect to have plastic surgery however I no longer want to look like I'm 6months pregnant. This is the largest I've ever been including pregnancy. I've always been slim to normal weight.
Since having our second child I have found that despite going to the gym 4-6 x week trialling different classes, eating clean - I am seeing no change to my body. I have always joked to my husband that once we're done having children I want a new set of boobs as a reward for all that kids put your body through, but was never too serious.
Well, here I am with just a little over 2 weeks until I have a mommy makeover. I am scheduled to have: TT, BA 375cc round high profile, BL, lipo to my abdomen, flank, thighs, buttocks. I have been told that I am borderline between requiring a full TT and a mini TT as I don't have much loose skin. Dr Vanbeem will be using a special suturing technique as my abdomen will be very tight.
I have decided to write a review as i have found reading others journeys helpful and have been stalking this site for a while.
UPDATED FROM Surfer girl x
9 days post
10 days post op and no regrets
Wow. I can't believe I am 10 days post op (the pics are day 8 post op). I have absolutely no regrets except waiting this long to have the procedure.
I was in surgery for 5hrs 15mins. The first 2 days I spent sleeping, vomiting and curled up in the 'banana' position. I ended up with a blood collection to my right breast (I had some drained yesterday and will have further drainage in a few days). My husband and the nursing staff were fabulous and tended to my every need. Surprisingly I had few problems walking/moving, although it did take me 5 days to walk upright. The surgeon took just under 4pounds of fat through lipo and 2pounds from my abdomen. Apparently I bruise easily (as you can see in my pics). I am fortunate enough to have a a surgeon who allowed me to stay in hospital for 4 days to ensure I had recovered adequately.
I have to wear the corsettes 24/7 for the next few weeks to allow for a smoother skin appearance and accelerate results from lipo. I am allowed to shower as long as I use a hairdryer on the dressings as none of them contain gauze.
The hardest part of being home is not being able to 'pick up' my 10month old. I have been advised not to lift anything over 5kg for 6weeks. I am almost back to normal with most activities of daily living however I cannot: lift/ twist/ sneeze/ cough without being in a lot of pain. First thing in the morning my tummy feels really tight and I am moving slowly. I am looking forward to loosing all of my dressings and being able to lift things again.
I am hoping to update again in a few days time.
I was in surgery for 5hrs 15mins. The first 2 days I spent sleeping, vomiting and curled up in the 'banana' position. I ended up with a blood collection to my right breast (I had some drained yesterday and will have further drainage in a few days). My husband and the nursing staff were fabulous and tended to my every need. Surprisingly I had few problems walking/moving, although it did take me 5 days to walk upright. The surgeon took just under 4pounds of fat through lipo and 2pounds from my abdomen. Apparently I bruise easily (as you can see in my pics). I am fortunate enough to have a a surgeon who allowed me to stay in hospital for 4 days to ensure I had recovered adequately.
I have to wear the corsettes 24/7 for the next few weeks to allow for a smoother skin appearance and accelerate results from lipo. I am allowed to shower as long as I use a hairdryer on the dressings as none of them contain gauze.
The hardest part of being home is not being able to 'pick up' my 10month old. I have been advised not to lift anything over 5kg for 6weeks. I am almost back to normal with most activities of daily living however I cannot: lift/ twist/ sneeze/ cough without being in a lot of pain. First thing in the morning my tummy feels really tight and I am moving slowly. I am looking forward to loosing all of my dressings and being able to lift things again.
I am hoping to update again in a few days time.
Replies (3)
August 17, 2016
Hello, can you please tell me how are you managing with your 10mth baby.... I have surgery next Saturday and that is the only thing is questioning me, my baby is 14 mths and does not walk yet so I'm a bit worry about it. Any advises!?
August 21, 2016
I somehow managed. I changed him on the floor and played lots of games with him on ground level- he adapted well to this. I obviously couldn't avoid picking him up however I avoided it as much as possible. I cuddled him whilst sitting on the floor. My advice: I found the kids "fold out" couches great for my baby to sleep on during the day (I know some that use this overnight). I used "V" shaped pillows for him to lay on whilst I would comfort him (he got used to this as a comforter). I bathed him in the laundry sink (with not much room. It helped me avoid bending and more lifting). I found that my baby adapted surpringly well to me not picking him up as much as I would have liked... I also had his 6yo sister that helped out where possible (she knew that her mum had a tummy op that limited her usual abilities short term).. I could not avoid picking him up to put him in the pram twice a day for the school runs OR for putting him to sleep and picking him up from the cot. My surgeon was impressed with my abdominal muscles- picking up my baby only a few times a day didn't affect the healing. The first two weeks were the hardest, stretching was more of an issue than lifting. Hanging washing on the line caused more discomfort than picking-up my 14kg baby (I used the dryer). I made sure I wore the corsettes for extra support. Good luck. I have no regrets whatsoever.
October 28, 2016
Have you got any recent pics without the bandages and well into recovery 4 months on?
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