Whoo-Hoo! Phase 2 - Portage, MI

Last year, I had a mommy makeover (breast reduction, tummy tuck, and liposuction). Most went well (a small issue with necrosis on breast, but all has healed and things are beautiful). However, my muscle repair was so extensive, the PS did not want to be overly aggressive with the lipo. The whole procedure took almost 6 hours.

Well, there is still a couple of areas of fat that I want to go back and get rid of (tummy), but I'm adding some inner thigh work too. My PS was great and told me to wait a year after the mommy makeover to see full results. Well, it's been about a year and I'm ready to go. I'm not as nervous as I was with the MM, but it's still surgery - so I still have a few concerns. Will keep you up to date!! Good luck to all going through this!!

My lipo is just two weeks away. Although I am not as nervous as last time, I still feel a little anxious, especially with the swelling. My PS really emphasized that I would experience swelling for awhile. Yuck. I'm not the most patient person, but ok, I'll deal with it.

Because this site was so helpful to me before, I am going to be brave and show my transformation thus far. Try not to faint! I haven't taken pictures in about a year. I'll post those a little later.

Whew! Made it. This time, though, a little more pain. My thighs are killing me but not my waist. I guess through 2 C-sections, 1 hysterectomy, and one tummy tuck, my tummy muscles and nerves are used to it.

The thigh compression garment is a killer. Cracks me up that they are crotchless!! Other than that and feeling hot (I've taken my temperature and no fever), I'm good but still woozy. Will check back later. Congrats to my other 8/14 sisters and brothers that had a procedure and good luck to those ahead.