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Mommy Gets Her Body Back After 3 Babies - Sacramento, CA
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I decided it was time for a little refresher....
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I decided it was time for a little refresher. After having 3 boys, the youngest being 1, it was time to get my body back. Going for a breast lift and augmentation as well as a full tummy tuck. I have severe diastasis recti (muscle separation) and an umbilical hernia. My tummy pooches out so much and doesn't fit my body. I'm 5'1, currently weigh 118 pounds (10 pound over prepregnancy weight). I try to work out as much as I can fit in with having a husband, 3 kids, a full time job and being a full time student. Although I would love to get to the gym more frequently it usually ends up to be only 3-4 times a week. I just can't seem to get my stomach to go down and decided surgery was the solution for my stretched out skin and muscles. And my boobs although still pretty big (34D / 32DD in VS) were not as perky as I would like them to be, as well as being asymmetrical (left is bigger then right).
Anyway, after eating right and working out I found that my body really wasn't bouncing back to its pre pregnancy size and decided to do something about it now, rather then waiting for another year of my life to pass by. I'll be 33 next month and I want to be able to enjoy my body while I'm still young. So here is my experience and my journey. Hope it will help me along my journey and hopefully help someone else who is searching for similar results and expectations.
After my consultation I set an apt for a breast lift and augmentation as well as a full tummy tuck. I thought about getting lipo on my hips and flanks as well, but Dr. Sweat said he didn't think it would be necessary. I'm so excited for surgery as well as nervous. I will be just coming back from our family vacation in Hawaii and will be off from work for the Summer. I will have class to attend 6 days later so I'm hoping for a speedy recovery. I will need to be back up to normal activities 10 days later as I have clinicals for school starting up the following Saturday. Any info about length of recovery from a TT and BA would be appreciated. I plan on getting an electric recliner for the first week after surgery as well as embrace tension dressing for my abdominal scar to help minimize scarring.
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May 19, 2016
Your story sounds like mine. I turned 34 in January and have three kids (5,3 and almost 2). I'm 5'1" and weigh 107 (about 8-9 lbs over my prepreganancy weight). My stomach looks very very similar to yours. I am having a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and lipo on June 6th (exactly one week after from returning from family trip to Mexico). I'm extremely nervous about recovery but very excited to feel like my "old self" again. I also want to do this while I'm still young enough to enjoy it. I need to suck it up and post about my journey and take some pre-op pics. Thanks for sharing.
May 19, 2016
Wow. Very similar. Good luck to you. I look forward to seeing your story soon hzapata.
May 19, 2016
Good luck I will be following your progress. I'm getting TT & BA same Dr. Scheduled June 6
May 31, 2016
Having to attend a class 6 days after will be tough in my opinion. If you start clinicals 10 days after you will most likely still be moving a little slow. Hopefully you will be able to take some breaks if you need them. Best of luck to you!
UPDATED FROM BoyMomto3
18 days pre
Pre Op appt tomorrow, really excited to talk with my surgeon again.
I find myself spending a lot of time on this site now, and it has been very helpful. I'm glad this site is here and I feel much more prepared on what to expect post op as well as some things to talk with my doctor about before my surgery (which is right around the corner !!)
I wrote down a bunch of questions I wasn't able to ask in my initial consultation. And I'm making the 2 hour drive to the Sacramento office versus the Stockton office so I can see my doctor. Some things I plan to ask are his input on my implant size. He really wasn't involved with it the first time I tried on implants. He made it seem like it was more of a personal choice then for him to decide. I feel differently now after reading on here other doctors saying it's good to get the surgeons input since he is the expert. I have some wish pictures on my phone I plan on showing him and am interested in what size he will suggest. My initial idea was to go with 325cc on my left and 375cc on my right. Now I'm thinking maybe more like 375 left and 400 right. Also want to get his input on the type of profile he is going with for me and ask about using sizers on the table and making the decision himself at that point, knowing in his head the look I'm trying to achieve. Also want to ask about textures versus smooth gel implants. No saline for me.
There is so many different things to focus on with both the TT procedure and BA. I'm sure I'll feel much better after all my questions are answered by him tomorrow.
These pictures are all wish pics I liked. Hopefully it gives him a good idea of the size I'm looking for.
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May 28, 2016
good luck. Im about 3 months breast lift augmentation and tt. Im 5'9" and went with 397 421 silicone under muscle. ended up 38d and its very subtle what Ive done. Tummy tuck best thing i ever did, had similar tummy pooch that never went away,large babies, big muscle repair.
Hope everything goes great for you.i have no complaints money well spent.
Hope everything goes great for you.i have no complaints money well spent.
May 29, 2016
That's awesome to hear Suzie. I know I definitely won't regret the tummy tuck. I think my big concern is my breast aug. I know I want a lift just started second guessing which type of lift.
Journey my apt didn't go as well as the first apt went. First of all they were super busy and overbooked themselves. I drove 2 hours out of my way because I wanted to talk with Dr Sweat about my concerns and proposed changes. I had to wait an additional 45 minutes which was not fun. Then when I got with the Doctor we seemed to be on opposite pages. I really wanted his input on implant size and he was not wanting to give his opinion on that. I guess he has run into problems in the past on advising clients with sizing only to get blamed for choosing the wrong size after surgery. I can understand that but I was a little disappointed he was so unwilling to help me. He finally (reluctantly) looked at some boob pictures on my phone and then told me he can't tell by looking at a picture what size it would take to get me the same look. *Sighs* then we also kind of but heads on the donut lift I was now interested in doing. He said he rarely does donut lift and finds he get better results with a full lift. So we went back and forth on that for a little bit only for him to say in the end it was my decision and that he was letting me choose what I felt would be best. I left 2 hours later with my prescription and pre op instructions. As well as feeling a little stressed out and worried. I went back on his website and looked through his BA's with a lollipop lift and ended up really liking how he did them. I will attach his pictures in another post.
So now I'm back on the same page with him and the lollipop lift because I want to go with a procedure he recommends for me and one he is very comfortable doing. Plus I don't want to end up feeling like my boobs aren't perky enough, I want to be able to not wear a bra. Which brings me to my next decision which I have to make by next week. Implant size. Like I said before I'm at about a 34C according to Dr Swear although I wear a 34D or 32DD in padded push up VS bras. After looking at what feels like a million before and after BA pictures I feel like 385cc will be my best bet. Since it will be under muscle and with some tissue removal from the lift I feel like that should be a good size to be large enough. Just hoping it's not too large and unable to go bra less. Also may do two sizes since my right is smaller. So probably make the 385cc on right and the next lowest size on the left.
May 29, 2016
It sounds like you have a well thought out plan. I didnt think my breasts were too bad until you get in the doctors office. The lift did the trick and the scars are fading away. Really there was no pain in the breasts mostly just the tummy tuck and it was all very manageable pain. When I picked sizes in the office, I thought 371 and 397, then i knew it was going under the muscle resulting in 10% reduction , so I went up 397 421. Really no one at work can tell what I had done, its all very subtle. I think I was a mismeasured 36d but in reality at 38b, finally achieving 38d. Best part of tummytuck no more low back pain from the muffin top. Really whatever you choose will be perfect for you.
Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you get all the support you need here on your journey. Let us know how we can help you feel ready and prepared.