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Breast Lift W/ Augmentation and Lipo - Redmond, WA

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Hi, I am a 36 year old mother of 2 (4 & 2)had...

KatEckJanuary 7, 2013
WORTH IT$10,800

Hi, I am a 36 year old mother of 2 (4 & 2)had 4 very difficult pregnancies which only ended up in 2 live children. This is my gift to myself after going through losses, bed rest and all the rest! I am 5'5" and 122 lbs. I am very active and spent 13 years as an Army officer so I have been in great shape most of my life. After the kids, my breast, like most people, have sagged down to my belly and deflated. I once had great, perky, breasts and now they resemble tube socks!! I was lucky not to have much in the way of stretch marks, but I do have these muffin tops that just won't go away and my tummy is not what I would like it to be. Most people, including my hubby, scoff at the fact that I want lipo, but I just want to feel good about myself again. I am so very excited about the lift and prob a little augmentation, but I am even more excited to get rid of the problem spots that working out 5 times a week just can't seem to fix. In all actuality, I could probably get a tummy tuck to tighten my abs back again, but I can't get my mind around that for the small sag I have in my tummy. Anyway, that is my story! I have been reading up on the post on this site and want to say thank you all for posting you experiences. it has really helped me come to terms with what I wanted to do and how it is going to affect my life.

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Yarrow Bay Plastic Surgery

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Amazonian13
January 9, 2013
Great blog thank u! Have u had your consultation yet? I understand the motivation.. I have been thinking about lipo but will see how augmentation goes for me first... Best of luck!
KatEck
January 9, 2013
Thanks! I had a consult in November and it was great! You get a bit of a deal if you do it all at the same time so I went with it. :)
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Angie_M
January 9, 2013

And thank YOU for starting your story. I'm so sorry you suffered such difficult losses. I can't even imagine the toll that takes on you.

Please keep us updated on your progress. Which doctor at Yarrow Bay are you seeing?

KatEck
January 9, 2013
Hi Angiemcc. Thanks! I am going to Dr. McMillan
Bordeaux
January 11, 2013
Looking forward to hearing your story, I am in Kirkland, and can't decide which doctor. Good luck!
KatEck
January 11, 2013
I suppose that is very common. There are a lot of choices out there. I only went to this one office based of a referral from a friend and it felt like a good fit. The staff is all female which for some reason appealed to me and the doc made me feel at ease. I would recommend doing a consult at a few places before making a choice and you will know which feels right. Kirkland is the best place to be according to the web! Good luck on your search!
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19 days pre

So next week is my pre-op. ...as the dy ges...

KatEckJanuary 17, 2013
So next week is my pre-op. ...as the dy ges closer, I am getting very excited. I am not sure if I am more excited about the lift or the lipo. The thought of getting rid of my muffin- top is just awesome! I am getting worried about the recovery and not being able to pick up my girls though. What do I tell them this is all about. Mommy needed her boobies fixed? Anyone have advice on how to approach this with little girls? The last thing I want is to cause them to worry about body image and all that.

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Bordeaux
January 20, 2013
I am so excited for you!!!! I wish I could decide on a doctor.
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12 days pre

So I just went to my Pre-op yesterday...only 2...

KatEckJanuary 24, 2013
So I just went to my Pre-op yesterday...only 2 weeks until BBday!! I was there for over an hour which was not expected but I didn't mind at all. the appointment started with talking to a nurse and going through all the paperwork and recommendations for post-op care. Then she took the dreaded before photos. I was not expecting this, but those photos were then printed and the Dr. brought them in to show me when we talked! not really what I wanted to see LOL. I was reminded why I am doing this in the first place...those photos were not making me happy at all. :-)
I was able to try the sizers for a bit, what a strage concept. I have read a lot of posts about getting 300cc or more so I started with a 350cc sizer, WOW way too much for me.. I am like a c/d cup now and the 350 made me look way to big. so I was not quite understanding how these sizers translated into what I would look like. Anyway, I decided on like 200-250 and the Dr. said she was thinking 200-300 so we will see. she said I had a push up bra on so she was accounting for that.
All in all, I am very excited for my surgery. I am not looking forward to coming home to two little girls and explaining why mommy is all out of it, but I can cross that road when I get there I suppose. Anyone out there do this with small kids? I would love some insight on how to handle and not scar them for life.
Lastly, my advise to anyone getting ready to do this, feel comfortable asking questions. I had a list and they answered them all. I also made a moodboard with pics on it of what my expectations were and the Dr. used it to explain how that might be on me or how it would not work the same on me...very helpful. I will try to post it on here in a bit. 2 weeks to go!!

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January 24, 2013
Hi, I also have two kids who are 2 and almost 4. It was nice in a way because it forced me not to pick them up. Really they're old enough to be walking! Other stuff is annoying like crib, car seat, etc., but I always find ways to get him up or down without lifting. The first few days after surgery they were at daycare during the day and in the evening I would lay on the couch and they were playing around me. You're not completely out of it or anything. And if you don't want everyone to know, I would just tell them you have a hurt and don't show them where. They do like to share.
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