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34 YO Mom of 2 Under 3, Looking to Get Some of my Body Back - Richmond, VA
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Hey RealSelf!! My story starts like many on this...
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Hey RealSelf!! My story starts like many on this site. I came across RS completely by accident while researching Mommy Makeovers. I had 2 beautiful boys in close succession now 3 and 1 and although I figured there would be some change to my body, I had no idea I would have to have surgery to get my body back. After doing a ton of research and having 6 consults with MD's in both RIchmond, DC and Miami, I finally settled on Dr Gregory Lynam. He had a really calming demeanor that puts me at ease. He looked my in the eye when we spoke of safety measures and how he'll bring me to the flat side! I don't have an unrealistic expectations of what my results will be, I just want to be able to wear a bikini again by my 10 year anniversary in March and working out hasn't been cutting it. My skin is really lax with a bunch of stretch marks, I also have an umbilical hernia that will need to be addressed. I currently have implants that are 11 years old saline(Mentor HP 290cc overfilled to 310cc) and would love to upgrade to silicone( we thinking about 350HP). I'm currently 142lbs and 5'2" and I'm hoping to lose about 10 lbs before my surgery so I've been doing a lot of calorie counting and attempts at clean eating which is a struggle because I'm southern girl so everything has cheese or is smothered in my house! lol. Well I guess that's the majority of my story so far. Just waiting for 12/7/15 to get here. I'm looking to start buying supplies and I hear Arnica is great. Has anyone had any negative experiences using it?
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November 13, 2015
I'm 6 days away from my MM and just started Arnica today. Hope it works as well as I've read!
November 14, 2015
Good luck to you! Please let me know if it works like everyone says it does!
UPDATED FROM FlgirlinVa
30 days pre
1 month away!!!
I can't believe I'm only a month and a wake up from my transformation! I'm thinking I should attempt to start purchasing supplies but I don't have a clue where to start. Kari my Coordinator said I'll only need a front zip bra and no compression garments but from every other post I've seen that is pretty much the #1 must have item for a tummy tuck. Has anyone else had one and didnt use compression?
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November 6, 2015
So exciting, I will be having my surgery in 3 days and a wake up, chair just got delivered.
November 7, 2015
That's awesome! Do tell what other supplies did you get?
November 8, 2015
I bought pads stool softeners, sensitive skin tape,stage 2 compression garment very similar to spanx, gloves and a post op vitamin recovery kit.
November 13, 2015
Thanks did you get the recovery vitamins from make me heal or vitamedica? How are they working for you so far?
November 14, 2015
Hi I recently had the same surgery and I do use compression garments for my tummy tuck which was supplied by my PS. I do know some don't it just depends on the doc. Maybe she said don't buy it because they're supplying it perhaps. Congrats on your surgery by the way! I look forward to following your journey! :-)
UPDATED FROM FlgirlinVa
23 days pre
Supplies ordered!
So I've ordered the majority of my supplies including a cg, vitamins and a shower chair. Just waiting now for everything to come in. My pre-op is next Friday so I'm anxious to see Dr Lynam again as surfing on realself really has created more questions for me. Is anyone else struggling about the decision to do something for my self and guilt of the recovery times? My sons are young so they aren't going to understand why mommy can't play with them or pick them up and the burden that's going to put on my husband. I'm hoping my mom will come up from Florida for a week to help out. Hopefully she'll be able to get the time off. Welp that's it for now. Hope all of you ladies are healing well!
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November 14, 2015
Yeah that's hard at first. My girls are a lot older so they are pretty self sufficient and really wanted to help mommy. I've been wanting this surgery for 7 over years since I had my youngest, but I have been putting it off for others needs and to FInally be able to do something for myself that I've always wanted that made me feel so much better about myself really helped me see past a lot of guilt. As moms we do so much for our families, but we tend to neglect ourselves. Why not do something for you for a change? Xoxo :-)
November 16, 2015
You're right! Thanks for the kind words although our support systems can say they understand only a mother knows the sacrifices we make for our kids and the struggle it is to do something for ourselves
November 16, 2015
My surgery is schedule for dec 3 and I'm totally struggling with the guilt! My older boys are in basketball now and I'm going to miss some games... Plus I still don't know what I'm going to tell my 10 yr old daughter about my BA.... In those respects you get kids would be so much easier! One thing I've learned from reading on here is that most everyone has these same feelings!! My pre-op is Wednesday and there is a small part of me that still feels like I'm gonna chicken out!
November 16, 2015
Hey hun. Yes we all have those feelings. I didn't tell my girls about my breast just that I was having surgery to fix my tummy. I have a 10 year old as well. Yeah the timing is tough. I got lucky and chose a good time to have it. Honestly if it was something within reason that allowed me to go comfortably I went if I felt up to it after the first week. I guess it depends on how you feel physically. There's always gonna be something. That's just life. You just have to decide how bad you want it and if a few weeks of sacrifice for yourself is worth it. You'll decide what's best. Either way you go it was the right decision for you. Xoxo good luck!
November 17, 2015
I feel the same way! My pre op is Friday and I keep asking myself "am i really going to do this?" Ahhh the nerves are starting to kick in
November 17, 2015
I have a 15yr old son and 13yr old daughter, twin 5 yr old boys. My olders are in basketball season. Had to explain to my daughter that I LOVE myself and am doing this in conjunction with muscle repair. I want to feel more confident in my skin. I have guilt too. BUT think of this, it's only because we at so unselfish in every way when it comes to our kids. This is for us. We will both be back at it with our kiddos in no time! I'm scheduled for Thursday...YAY!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Let us know how we can help get you ready for the big day. There's a lot of helpful posts in the community forum about how to prepare for an MM, including this one: Top 10 Tips for Before and After Your Mommy Makeover.