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2 years later

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The usual... 4 babies in 5 years. I was left with...

Momgrl03
WORTH IT$13,150

the usual... 4 babies in 5 years. I was left with a separated stomach, and empty saggy breasts. Looking forward to getting my pre-baby figure, and hopefully a little better back.

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Angela Keen, MD

Angela Keen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Momgrl03
1 month pre

Well I scheduled it for sure today!! I'm so...

Momgrl03
well I scheduled it for sure today!! I'm so excited to get this done. A little nervous about recovery and such, but mostly excited.
I had 2 consults, and feel very confident about my choice for my plastic surgeon. Realself has helped me immensely in getting enough guts to go ahead and do it. It's so nice to see it from people's point of view instead of wondering about who is "editing" or benefiting from the before/after pictures and comments on a plastic surgeons website.
Both surgeons I consulted with told me very similar things and that I do have a lot of excess skin on my stomach (yea! It's not just fat), and my poor breasts are saggy enough they both recommend a lift as well. (not comfortable posting nude boobie Picts on line, so hope that helps the visual...they're pretty deflated) Looking at doing about 250cc implants, and hopefully that along with the lift will get me back to my small perky C (pre-kids size)

Then a bit about me. Im 29. I have 4 kids; 5, 4, 2 and my baby is 10 months old. My husband is fantastically supportive of me doing it, but in no way pushy. He just wants me to be happy and comfortable about me, and in my own skin. I workout regularly 4-6 days a week either running, doing p90x, or Insanity. I'm 5'4 and 118 lbs.

Let the countdown begin!!

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August 25, 2011

Well, you certainly don't look bad now, but I hear you on what babies do to our bodies. What size implants are you going with?

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August 25, 2011
What are you having done. You look great now.
August 25, 2011
Thanks...planning on the whole sha-bang. Full tummy tuck with flank lipo, breast augmentation (about 250 cc) and breast lift.
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September 18, 2011
You're going to have super model status when you get done, Surfgirl! I'm having no drain procedure also. Pls keep me updated!
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August 25, 2011
oh my lands you look awesome now..... Welll in life I learned what ever is going to make you happy thats what everyone should support.... congrats on your descion i am excited for you and thank you for posting the pics!
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August 26, 2011
You are already in really great shape! You are going to look incredible!
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August 26, 2011
I agree you look great now, im sure your results are going to be amazing! good luck!
UPDATED FROM Momgrl03
13 days pre

It's starting to seem more real...12 more days!...

Momgrl03
It's starting to seem more real...12 more days! Trying to get the last minute things taken care of. What are all your thoughts on the arnica and bromelin? Are they worth it? Gel or pill or both? My husband works in the health food industry so I'm no stranger to homeopathic stuff and I'm a regular supplement taker. Also what do you all eat following surgery? How's the appetite? I'm thinking I'll be pretty passed put from the pain mess (oh how they make me loopy, I hate taking them) so I was thinking protien shakes and greens for most my meals for the first 72 hours, to get something in my system and to get the healing process started. Is this realistic?

Takes with my plastic surgeons office today to get my mess called in and measurements for my girdle and stuff. These next few days are going to fly by!! I hope!! :) thanks to all you real self ladies for all your support and encourgement. I don't know why I feel so guilty even thinking about telling people. Only my mom and hubby know so far, and I really don't want anyone else to know. So thanks for providing a place to talk!

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September 15, 2011
It looks like we are scheduled for the same day! What kind of implants are you getting? I'm going with the saline. My PS is very confident that most of the implants will be hidden by my own breast tissue. He did say that my boobs will be a little firmer than with the silicones ones but that's not a big deal for me since I don't mind if they firm up a bit! :) I hope he's right!!
September 15, 2011
:) yeah!! I'm getting so excited.
I'm going with silicone, about 275 cc, under's. I just want a little perk me up, so I'm hoping that does the trick. I was a nice small c cup prior to kids and all that and now I'm a barely there saggy b cup. So even just a nice full b small c would be nice. Something to hold a swim suit up ya know?!?
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September 15, 2011
I totally understand that. I have only told a few people. I haven't even told my mom or mother in law. I had to tell a couple of people at work so o could get the time off and the people who are helping me with my kids, but that's it.
September 16, 2011
Congrats with your decision. I go on Tuesday for my TT and BA. I also had 4 kids in 5 years. I weigh 122 and am 5 ft 6". I never doubted the BA, but I've been worried about the tummy tuck. I've gotten good at hiding behind clothes too...but the hernias and muscle separation are frustrating since no amount of working out helps. Good luck! I'll definitely be checking on you!
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September 22, 2011
Less than a week! Yayyyy! Nervous? Excited?!