29 Years Old, 3 Kids, 5'3, 140lbs, Much Needed BA and TT! - Woodbury, MN

Hello! I've been following this site for a few months now so I'm happy to contribute! After breastfeeding three babies (the younger two I breastfed for a cumulative 3 years!) my body looked like it had been through a war. I've always had a petite build with a nice round booty and good curves, but after having children, I packed on some extra weight for a few years. The highest I weighed was 163 (and I felt terrible and bloated most of the time). Last year, I began dieting and exercising (yoga and weights mostly) and I brought my weight down and felt really good about myself for the first time in many years. However, no amount of crunches or non-invasive treatements could improve my saggy belly. I tried lipolaser (inexpensive option due to groupon), body wraps, etc and they would tone and improve my skin on other areas of my body but never on my belly. Also, after the weight loss, my boobs deflated! They looked terrible. I became so self-conscious about them because not only were they teeny tiny after years of being swollen from milk flow and pregnancy hormones, but they were floppy and gross.

Initially, I wanted a tummy tuck but after talking to Dr. Rocheford, I decided that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to makeover my body and I would regret having saggy boobs with a flat stomach. So I decided to do both. I didn't want huge, [RS bleep]-star boobs (haha)...just something that would closely resemble the girls I had before and maaaaybe a little tiny bit bigger (because what girl doesn't want slightly bigger boobs right?!?!). Also, I'm a high school English teacher so it's not the best idea to get massive implants over the summer :) I tried on one sizer and I liked the volume of the implant and how comfortable it felt. I ended up going with 275cc saline implants (I think one boob was slightly larger than the other so I think the other implant is maybe 280cc...not sure).

So my surgery was a week ago today and so far so good! My doctor is EXCELLENT. Could not recommend a surgeon higher. She is a perfectionist and her office provided us with gauze pads, Hibiclens (the antiseptic wash used before surgery), Aquaphor (to be applied to my belly button with q-tips), and other essential supplies. Plus, she gave us a chart for the pain meds and for the drain output that really helped us feel calm and prepared ahead of time. My little post-surgical station was good to go a few days in advance.

Post-op recovery has been going well. I only had one drain because I'm petite and I had that sucker taken out yesterday (thank goodness!!). Didn't miss it. I took my first shower today and I've been walking around a little more (I am a little hunched still). Most of my discomfort comes from back pain from being hunched over, and the drain site is a little tender. But I'm mostly weaned of the pain pills during the day and just take them at night.

So far so good!!

Still hunched over a little bit but it's hardly noticeable. Went to my sons little league game and felt comfortable walking... slowly!! I started my scar pads today so I feel a bit better knowing my scar is covered up and can't chafe against my panties. I've had three showers now and can wash my hair with no pain in my new boobs. They don't hurt at all just feel full like I need to nurse a baby or something haha but not nearly as painful as when my milk came in during breast feeding. Tried on a bikini and even with the swelling (and yes, even my legs feel puffer than normal) I was so happy for this result after 10 days!!!!! Yay!

Could not be more happy with my results at two weeks. Dr. R cleared me of wearing the breast strap (whoo hoo!) so I took the kids to the pool and got a sun burn :( Oh well. I stayed covered up with my attractive binder the whole time anyway ;) Also, she took the remaining stitches out of my belly button and it looks a lot better!!

At two weeks, I'm barely hunched over...I'm off pain meds (except for the occasional cramping at night at which time, I pop a Percocet). I'm able to do some meal prep and take the kids out on excursions for summer vacation as long as I'm staying hydrating and taking frequent breaks.

I LOVE my results! So happy! I'll try to get better pictures in the future but I always have the binder and silicone scar pads on so it's difficult to catch my belly hanging free these days.