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39-year-old mom gets fixed up - Provo, UT

UPDATED FROM spinmama
3 months post

Although not having a muffin top is nice. The...

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Although not having a muffin top is nice. The mental and physical turmoil my body went through because of this surgery has made me decide it is not a surgery for everyone. Honestly I dont think its worth all the money and pain. I know how important it is to look and feel good as women/moms but Im learning perfection is a disease I cant heal with surgery or anything else. Love yourself for all that you are, even if your not perfect:)

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Charles V. Pledger, MD (in memoriam)

Charles V. Pledger, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 19, 2011
I gotta tell ya Spin, you have one hot rockin' body!! Why change what looks SO fabulous right now?! Congrats on some great results.
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May 20, 2011
You look great!
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May 20, 2011
Wow Barbie...that is a huge compliment coming from someone like you. Thanks:)
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May 20, 2011
Barbie is a very honest woman Spin. Listen to her!
May 20, 2011

I second that:)  

 
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May 20, 2011
Hello again Spin, I'm waiting to catch a flight and just read through your TT journey. Good grief girl, you had a bumpy ride and so glad our fellow TT gals helped you!

I'll say it again because it's a fact - you look amazing. So sorry your journey was hard, but the results are stunning. It's funny how we women often have to struggle to find our success but we can rally for each other. (special shout out to Linda & Kimmers!). Keep rockin' on Spin!
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May 20, 2011
Barbie Thanks again....and yes huge hugs to Kim, Gail and Linda. They were my biggest cheerleaders and support on here. I couldnt have done it without them (and everyone else). I saw ps today. He wants to do some more lipo to touch things up. He said whenever Im ready he'll do it. It included in my original price and something he does with most patients to "perfect" things I guess. Im waiting a little while. Im not quite up for it yet. Thanks again to all:)
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June 2, 2011
Hey friends...I have a question....swimsuit season is here. Im embarrassed to wear my bikini in public because of my belly button. It looks like a big hole in my stomach. My daughter keeps making comments at how weird it looks. Any tips on getting it to look or shape smaller?? It's always something huh.
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June 2, 2011
I guess I'm a bad one to jump in here with my input, but hey, when did that ever stop me before?? lol I have already been in the sun about 4 times this summer. I have a pool so it's hard to be just walk by it. Also, in the past, all of my scars seemed to heal better with sun so in 2 weeks I'm going to the beach! lol Spin we are what we are and it is what it is. Enjoy yourself and you body, even if you don't think it's perfect. I spent enough time not liking my body. It's about time that changed; and this summer, scar, belly button with an outline, numb tummy etc. I'm finally going to!
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June 2, 2011
Hi Linda! Sounds like you're doing great which doesn't surprise me because you and I are SO alike. I honestly think it's because of our "vintage". When you get older, you just don't give a rats a** what anyone else thinks anymore! Talk about liberating.

I've worn a teeny bikini to TWO different pool parties already and had guys falling all over me (which my hubby thought was so fun since I'm old enough to be their Mom!).

It's Summer - time to show off and enjoy!!!
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June 2, 2011
Barbie you are so right. He'll if we don't like our bodies we will be dead and still not be happy! Hahahaha. I'm enjoying every minute of my scads and new tummy. Lol.
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June 2, 2011
Gosh I hate auto correct. That was supposed to say hell and scars. Bwahahaha
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3 months post

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May 11, 2011
Hi girls....I finally got brave and uploaded new photos of me 13 weeks post op. Still not what I was hoping for, but would love any feedback on if you think I should have the boobs redone?? I feel like there isnt enough fullness on top. He said I dont need a lift but that a bigger implant would do it. I have 390 cc saline now. Not sure if Im up for pain and down time again?? Would love your thoughts...be honest!
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May 11, 2011
R u kidding. I think your breast are fine just the way they are. Why put yourself through more when you have gone through so much already.

You are blessed to be healthy and have breast that are fine, dont mess around too much.

I would love to have my breast done as they sort of sag, but with a bra on they are fine, which they were bigger since I am just a B. But after the tummy tuck, I am grateful all is well and notplaying games with nataure anymore.
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May 11, 2011
I think you look great.. I wouldn't have them redone or bigger they look very proportionate to your body!
May 11, 2011
i think your boobs are perfect and very proportional to your side. you look great.
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May 11, 2011
I think you need to be happy. You look great. You are one very hard person to please. Don't be so hard on yourself.
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1 month post

Im finally getting brave enough to post photos. Im...

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Im finally getting brave enough to post photos. Im feeling discouraged with my results at this point, but hoping it will get better. The after photos are 4 1/2 weeks post op

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March 13, 2011
I have my tt scheduled for April 8th. Nervous, of course. But all of your posts have helped. I have a lot of questions ready for my PS on my presurgery visit. I am glad your are feeling better spin. I have almost cancelled a few times because I am so nervous. I first, want to live through this. Then recover healthy. Then have great results. I will let you know how I am doing after my procedure. I am eating healthy, exercising & trying to think positive.
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March 15, 2011
Im 5 weeks post op today. I feel great, but still alot of swelling and tenderness. I pretty much am back to normal life, but no lifting or working out yet. I do alot of walking just for day to day life, but am going to try to start walking/workout today. Sleep is still uncomfortable, and wearing the garment a MUST! Feels horrible without it. Will I want it forever? When did all of you take yours off...I thought at 6 weeks, but thinking Im not going to want it off. I hate how fat I look in clothes with it on, so want to try and find a panty binder or something. Anyway, thanks again for your support this this process. It was nice to have you there. Hope your all doing well. PS My before and afters are stuck on a flip camcorder...I cant get them to upload as a picture. I am liking what I see though. I'll keep trying.
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March 25, 2011
hi Spin,
im 10 days post op, been reading your posts. Im a pretty steady chick but let me tell you, i was an emotional wreck at 7 days post op! Didn't help that my friends came over to see results and commented things like "was that WORTH it?" and "that dr almost cut you in half!", etc. Cried on my husbands shoulder for an hour. So, just wanted you to know that I think its probably normal to be emotional. With all the meds and undue guilt and stress and pain and cabin fever...it would be tough to feel "yourself". I bet we are gonna be just fine!
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March 15, 2011
So glad to hear good news from you Spin. So, would you do it all over again if you had the choice? I am a bit over 2 months and still feel I need something tight. I dont like the feel of my skin rubbing against my cloths, but it does come off alot more lately.

Im starting to feel that this is the best thing I did.
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March 15, 2011
As bad as it was and as much as I hated my body before, yes I think I would do it again...but not stress so much:)haha

I went to the spanx website and saw a high brief underwear type thing Im thinking of getting. I dont like that this garment goes down my legs. Have you tried any you like?
I know my ps is going to go in and do a little touch up lipo on my abs and flanks...I'll probably have him do a little on my legs too. I'll be excited months from now when my final results are in and I can get the rest of my body back in shape. I feel so soft and jello-ee all over (yuck) Are you working out again? Im nervous cause Im not sure what I'll be up for, but want to get this body moving again. Good to talk to you Gail.
March 21, 2011
Hey spin how are you doing?? is your swelling letting up and are you doing anything for the scar?
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March 25, 2011
HI girls...miss chatting with you. I still have quite a bit of swelling. I ordered vitamins off the make me heal website and I think something in them is giving me an allergic reaction. Ive been dealing with hives and swollen tingly face, lips etc...when will the madness stop?? Im still wearing my garment and usually have to take a pain pill at the end of the day cause I just cant take it anymore. Im trying to exercise but its kind of a joke. The swelling pulling and pain dont let me get far. So I guess you could say Im pretty down and wanting this whole process to be over. I just want to stop thinking about it and get on with things but not being able to the way Id like. I get so depressed looking at all the flat tummies and beautiful breasts on here. Im actually printing photos to show my ps and ask him why I dont look this way and what can be done. Sorry to complain...I think Im just really depressed and tired of this whole process. I dont think I look one bit different in clothes, noone ever says wow you look good so really the only difference is me not seeing a soft tummy when I undress....its just a hard swollen one. Hope your all better than I:) sorry to be a downer today...lets hope it gets better and fast!!