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Mommy Makeover This Summer - Finally - San Francisco, CA

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2 years post

Been a long time since I've posted!

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WORTH IT$17,000
So it will be almost 3 years now since my mommy makeover. It was a long process physically and mentally for me, but I am soo glad I did it!

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George Commons, MD (retired)

George Commons, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 17, 2014
Okay ,thank you! My date is set for June 6th...... yea 371cc's would be without the lift, and 351 cc's would be with the lift. He did say I would need a lift in a couple yrs. that's way I was thinking I should get it now. and he said the scar would be big with lift ....So now I really don't know what to do. seen your pinup you look so good!
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April 17, 2014
Thanks! and that's great, June is coming so soon! I know, I had to decide on lift or no lift. I had a tummy tuck and lipo on my back, and I was worried about length of surgery, scars etc so I decided on no lift. My nipples did not point down, just deflated breasts from nursing etc.. yuck! I am pretty happy with them now, not perfect as with a lift, but no scars at least! I may get a lift later.. I have seen the scars with people that have had the lift, and they are red but after a while they turn white and not too bad. Dr. Commons is really good with scars though, my tummy tuck scar is a thin white line now.
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April 17, 2014
thanks makes me feel so much better... mine is 9.5 hours, I'm worried such a long time. yeah your right on the scar in time it will turn white. Gad to hear Dr.Commons is good with scars!
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April 18, 2014
Thanks for the update! You look amazing! care to share recent pics on the TT scar? I'd love to see how it looks at 3 years Post op.
July 4, 2014
Thanks for sharing your story! I have my first consultation next week!
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July 6, 2014
Best of luck, tell me how your consultation goes! :)
July 9, 2014
1st consult was just ok...the second was WAY better. I do need a lift with my aug, but I felt way more comfortable with the second doc. I'm trying to justify spending that much money on me!
July 9, 2014
So, how did you swallow spending that much money on yourself? I really want my procedure done, but the amount of money is killing me. I have 4 kids and keep thinking of all the things we could do with thousands of dollars. Feeling guilty...but really hate my boobs!!
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July 12, 2014
I know, it was surreal handing over the check and thinking of all that money, but for me it was something that was super important. I would rather have spent it on the makeover than new furniture, etc. I took out a personal loan to pay for it, and then payed it off monthly, so it wasn't a huge dent in my monthly budget, but still, I know what you mean! I felt really awful about the way I looked, and always kept my t-shirt on during sex. Now, I feel great in a bikini, and it's kinda liberating. Best of luck to you! I know it's a tough choice, but also a very personal one.
July 14, 2014
Great idea about the loan! I'm excited and nervous, but I'm pretty sure I'm doing it! Thanks again!
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September 29, 2017
You look great, I did the same mmo
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4 months post

I am now about 4 months post op. I uploaded a...

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I am now about 4 months post op. I uploaded a picture of myself taken by my Mom in Hawaii last Sept. My swelling is all gone now, and though I still feel tightness in my belly button area, I feel so great! My leg is better (phew!) and now I can concentrate on toning once again.

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November 19, 2011
Wow you look great!!! I also used Jenny Craig after my first son when I was 30 and gained 75 pounds with him. I LOOOVE Jenny Craig and was able to lose 85 pounds with the help of Jenny and lots of exercise. That is so awesome that you did a commercial for them. I lost my weight during the "Kirsty Ally Days". I got nominated by my Jenny Center for the Oprah show. I did a few Oprah interviews with the producers by phone and made it to the last round before the show. They did not choose me during the last round because my weight was baby weight I lost and not weight I have had my whole life. It was still exciting even though I did not make it. You look great and best of luck with your new body!!!!!!
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November 19, 2011
Thanks so much!! Good for you for losing that baby weight, it takes a lot of determination and you did it! I read your review, and you hubby sounds a lot like my Dad, ha ha! Luckily for me, I didn't have to tell my Dad about the surgery.. I wish you the best of luck with everything, and be sure and find out about a pain pump for your tummy tuck.. I felt no pain at all in my tummy muscles because of my pain pump!! Take care! :)
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November 20, 2011

You look amazing!

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November 21, 2011
Thanks you!! :)
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December 5, 2011
Thanks for sharing your story, you look great! Im also a divorced mom with two kids. This gives me hope :)
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December 6, 2011
Thank you so much, wannabeskinny! I wish you all the best!! :D
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May 27, 2012
You look fabulous ! I'm getting back online to fill everyone in and unjust paid off the surgery so I'm gonna get a bbl , glad u are doing well and u look great xox
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27 days post

Will be four weeks post op tomorrow - yay! It's...

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Will be four weeks post op tomorrow - yay! It's been a rough journey, as I know it is for many. The pain in my groin is gone now, phew! I am standing up much straighter (though it took me a while!) and I am walking almost 20 minutes now, and feeling good.

The pain in my breasts is almost gone, still just a tad sore. Tummy is feeling a little weird, and some pain if the car goes over bumps etc. I am still on cipro for a small infection in the center of my scar. Scar is super thin, like a red pencil line otherwise..

Yesterday I went to the bank, I wore black yoga pants and a body hugging top. When I walked into the bank it was full of women working there at desks etc, they all stopped and STARED at me as I walked in and went to the teller. Ha ha! Full breasts and a tiny waist doesn't come easy! I just held my head high and smiled a little. GREAT feeling!!!! :D

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August 2, 2011
Hope you are doing well and the bruising is getting better...this is temp but the results are forever!!! Looking great!!!
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August 3, 2011
lol thats so true ! I went to the store today and saw my sister for the first time she couldnt believe it she just kept saying omg wow you look so good , lots of stares from everyone I feel so satisfied just wearing my no cleavage shirts now its great to have a flat (yet swollen) tummy again i love it and worth every penny and every minute of pain lol but thankfully the pain didnt really last more then a day unless you laugh or cough lol glad you are looking hot and feeling good I drove today! my sis in law came to pick me and kids up and she was buzzed in mid day?! im like I havnt driven yet but that sure is a good way to get me to try lol so It was good and I had a great day out but I was also ready to come home and rest when it was over =)
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August 3, 2011
Thanks Dawn, I am finally feeling more human now! You look soo amazing by the way - love your pics!! :D

Yay, Fit! You drove!! Whoo hoo! Now there's no stopping you! ha ha!

I have only sneezed once since the surgery - it was a shocker, I didn't even realize what had happened (about a week post op) I just felt incredible pain up my inner stitchings, and across the bottom ones - I just sat and didn't talk, trying to hold my tummy for a while!! I still am terrified to sneeze, and hold my nose when I feel one coming! I wonder when I can sneeze again??

Glad you had a great day! :D