Mommy Makeover at 42

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Tom J. Pousti, MD
Tom J. Pousti, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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It's been a month since my last post and so much...

  • 13 Apr 2013
  • 3 months post
It's been a month since my last post and so much has happened. I got married, went back to work and started working with a physical fitness trainer to help get me back in shape. A month ago I was somewhat discouraged with my results, but after visiting the doctor I realized it was due to my own actions (eating poorly and not exercising) that was causing the results. Today I am feeling much stronger. My tummy is starting to get tighter and physically I feel stronger. Just because we do these makeovers doesn't mean we can stop doing all the things that helped us get to a lower weight and in shape prior to surgery. The first month in a half is impossible in terms of exercise and when you don't plan properly eating can become an issue as well. What I have learned is that I am in charge of my own destiny and also my own body. My doctor could only do so much to help me, now it's up to me to get into shape. The one thing I do regret is not having implants put in at the time I had my breast lift. This is something I will need to go back in to have done.

It's been a month since my last post and so much...

  • 13 Apr 2013
  • 3 months post
It's been a month since my last post and so much has happened. I got married, went back to work and started working with a physical fitness trainer to help get me back in shape. A month ago I was somewhat discouraged with my results, but after visiting the doctor I realized it was due to my own actions (eating poorly and not exercising) that my results were not as I had hoped for. Today I am feeling much stronger. My tummy is starting to get tighter and physically I feel stronger. Just because we do these makeovers doesn't mean we can stop doing all the things that helped us get to a lower weight and in better shape prior to surgery. The first month in a half is impossible to exercise and when you don't plan properly eating can become an issue as well. What I have learned is that I am in charge of my own destiny and also my own body. My doctor could only do so much to help me, now it's up to me to get into shape. The one thing I do regret is not having implants put in at the time I had my breast lift. This is something I will need to go back in to have done. :-(

It's been a month since my last post and so much...

  • 13 Apr 2013
  • 3 months post
It's been a month since my last post and so much has happened. I got married, went back to work and started working with a physical fitness trainer to help get me back in shape. A month ago I was somewhat discouraged with my results, but after visiting the doctor I realized it was due to my own actions (eating poorly and not exercising) that my results were not as I had hoped for. Today I am feeling much stronger. My tummy is starting to get tighter and physically I feel stronger. Just because we do these makeovers doesn't mean we can stop doing all the things that helped us get to a lower weight and in better shape prior to surgery. The first month in a half is impossible to exercise and when you don't plan properly eating can become an issue as well. What I have learned is that I am in charge of my own destiny and also my own body. My doctor could only do so much to help me, now it's up to me to get into shape. The one thing I do regret is not having implants put in at the time I had my breast lift. This is something I will need to go back in to have done. :-(

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Tom J. Pousti, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
8851 Center Dr., La Mesa, California
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  • 4 Jan 2013

Dr Pousti was recommended to me by a co-worker. She had surgery almost 10 years ago and could not say enough wonderful things about him and his staff. When I went to meet with them for my consultation I had the opportunity to meet 3 other ladies who had similar procedures. The office staff were wonderful, spent time getting to know me and answered questions. When Dr. Pousti came in he was relaxed, respectful and genuinely interested in me as a person. I met with another doctor and did not receive the same quality of consultation. Dr. Pousti's website answered almost all of my questions. His many books with thank you cards from past patients and pictures of before and after results answered the rest. I am very blessed to be able to have him as my surgeon.Updated on 28 Jan 2013:My doctor, Tom Pousti called me and visited me multiple times throughout my post surgery recovery. Every day I have heard from him or his wonderful staff, especially Daisy just to check in and see how I am feeling. No question is too small and they always make you know that you are important to them. Day one I was thinking it's too much pain but Dr. Pousti quickly let me know that it was fine to take another pain pill to manage that pain and after that the frequency of the pain died down and became quite manageable. Communication between my care giver and myself with the doctor has been wonderful and never have I been left wondering if I can or should do something. Overall day's 4 and 5 have been great. Day 1 - 3 were more challenging but manageable. If you can survive the changes to your body those days you will make it through with flying colors. My continued advise, don't try and do college homework while on medications (LOL) your mind does not function the same. Make sure that anything important that needs to be done is completed before surgery. Most important, pick the best doctor and staff. Kelso and all the nurses who took care of me were awesome. I am posting some day of pictures and some from today. Enjoy! Updated 1/31 Dr. Pousti contacted me last night to see how I am doing. If any of you are thinking of who should I have for a doctor, he is your man. I can't believe how personal he gets with his patients. It's not just the wonderful people at the office calling to check on you but your own doctor as well. Today is officially 1 week post op and I am feeling better for sure. I can move around but have to be careful and take it more easy. I am not lifting heavy things but that's because my best friend continually reminds me that I want to look wonderful and not have any relapses. Have someone who is honest and can put up with a little bit of loopyness with you (drugs will do that) and will still love you when you are done. Remember, at least 2 weeks before driving. After my day out yesterday as a passenger I can see that this is a very good idea/Rule. I love Dr. Pousti. Happy mommy make over's to all of you out there.