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49 Yo Mom of 3 - Full Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift W/ Aug Revision - Southern California

UPDATED FROM ILoveMyFamily
4 months post

15 Weeks Post Op

$12,000
Hello everyone! It's been awhile so I thought I'd update. Overall, I feel great. At 15 weeks po, i look good in clothes and nothing keeps me down. I am having some problems. The problems don't affect my daily living, but since I can feel them, they do keep me aware of my surgeries at all times.
1) New prob - TT scar ends and hip bone area started to hurt. They are sore when they weren't before.
2) My PS said my BB will need in office fix. It closed up a bit and you can see circle scar that should be inside BB. He saidbit will be easy fix.
3) My tummy still very tight. I cannot bend at the waist normal without weird, feeling like I'll pop something feeling.
4) My chest...had lift/implants under muscle. Surprisingly, this area most bothersome. Boobs still in my armpits. I can squeeze them when doing massage, but if I jump or try to make them bounce, they won't. If I slightly flex, they become odd shaped and hard as rocks feeling in my chest. I feel like the muscle just won't relax. Left side dropped more than right.
I am still happy with my results despite these problems, but I do hope they get even better with more time.
Remember I shared that my husband of 23 years (together 27) left me for his highschool sweetheart 9 months ago? I can tell you, with certainty, that that has been the worst pain I have ever experienced and still experience. It came out of nowhere when I thought I was the love of his life. :( I decided to have my surgery while going through this so that I would be physically healed prior to someday moving forward in life, For now, I focus on caring for my kids, healing physically and emotionally, and serving God as I walk through this difficult trial. I cannot imagine ever being with someone again at this stage, but I also don't want to be alone the rest of my life. We'll see what God's plan is going to be for me. :)

ILoveMyFamily's provider

Dr. Anonymous. My doctor is a wonderful person! Cared for me very well but I cannot comment on my results yet as I am still hunched, in pain, and very strange looking. It's only been two weeks.

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If like to say you look fantastic and I'm so sorry that your husband did that to you. I'm glad you are focusing on you and your kids and if that's the kind of man he was, he doesn't deserve you.
Thank you for the encouragement CatGrrl! :)
Wow what a loser! I hope you get everything fixed to your liking, after what you have been through with your husband. I had a BB revision, i also had a lot of scarring. Keep us posted.
I will keep you all posted chicamonita! Sorry you had some complications. Did your scarring get any better? I've been using the Biocorneum. Was your BB revision painful? Did it turn out good? I hope so!
I was leaning forward for a good 2 weeks. So far so good, but things can change down the road. Im using silicone strips
Oh, after BB revision you had to lean forward? Ouch!
You look amazing! Sending prayers, hugs, and positive energy to you and your continued healing processes both physically and emotionally.
Thank you so much codesgirl! :)
You look amazing! Time heals ALL wounds my dear! Keep moving forward!
Ok mommypet...I'll keep moving forward! :D
UPDATED FROM ILoveMyFamily
15 days post

The garment I'm using for tummy.

I bought "Hi-Waist Boyshort" Self Expressions by Maidenform. $14 at Target. Pretty comfortable without seams that dig in. Like the tag says, "Light yet powerful"! :)

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Hi ilovemyfamily, you look amazing. I love your tummy and small waistline. Don't panic about your boobs it's just because your old ones were placed over the muscle and these ones are under. They will drop and fluff as many reviews on here can contest to. (I had over as mine would have been too saggy for unders) your muscles are just fighting the stretch. Have they given you massage to do? Also nothing looks great when your hunched over. I wouldn't rush straightening either though as the less tension you put on your incision the better your final scars will be. I'm 2 1/2 months out and although I still swell and tire easily I feel amazing. This too shall pass! You will be one very sought after lady and your lousy ex will eat his heart out. Take care and stay strong. Xx
Ah, thank you Notjustamum! Hmmm, yah, maybe i shouldn't be trying to stretch so much. I'll ask the doc about that and masssge at my Fri appt. Have a great night.
I will look into these...affordable too..I like that
:)
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Hi, I am 49 yo and the mom of 3 kids ages 21, 19,...

Hi, I am 49 yo and the mom of 3 kids ages 21, 19, & 15. I love the Lord and have been a faithful wife and mother for 23 years. 24 years ago I had a saline breast aug above the muscle. I breastfed all my children and delivered all without having to have c-sections. Throughout the years my breasts had rippled and sagged. The rippling could be felt and seen. My stomach has also been my troubled area. Even when thin, my tummy was big. My husband of 23 years left me for another woman in August. :( I was and am devestated, but the Lord is holding me up. I have lost 30 pounds so the breast rippling even worsened and my tummy with 3 tires turned
Into 1 tire with wrinkly skin. My muscles separated after childbirth. My breasts needed to be redone since they were so old and problematic. Stomach was optional in my mind but I was always in discomfort with it and now that my husband left, I thought it would be a good time to do it as I am not dating and home with kids. I did read that you could get emotional during such a procedure and I figured one could not get any more emotional than I already have been. I am a strong person when it comes to caring for my children and strong in my faith that I am a child of the living God! I know plastic surgery is controversial in the Christian community, therefore I chose to leave this between my family, myself and God. I know my motives and they are not to show off...I did it for myself since I'm the only one who will be seeing the results. (Well me and all of you if I go ahead and post my headless pics!) I had a full tummy tuck, breast lift, along with implant replacement from saline above muscle to silicone under muscle. I asked to go a bit smaller than my original implants. I thank you all for your support through this! :)

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Good for you for being so strong and doing something for yourself! Yes, we should all be happy with the bodies God created, but honestly, my "before" pic was definitely NOT how God created me- my kids did that!! :p. Hope you decide to post more after-pix and a review on your dr bcz it really helps those who are still undecided or just need some comfort. I am 6mos out already and also live in socal! Sending you continued healing vibes and hope that this transformation is the start to a new beginning for you! :)
Thank you Chiklet3! :)
Healing vibes for you. You're going to be so hot, forget your ex. He will be sorry!
Thank you :)
Good for you! I still can't quite figure out where this feeling of being so superficial for doing this comes from. I share the same emotions at times for sure. It has definitely limited who I have said what to and how much. But I have to say that every doctor that I have was incredibly supportive and very positive when they knew of my decision. That tells me that it wasn't a superficial decision on my part, it really was just better for me and my overall health and wellbeing.I hope that your healing goes very smoothly!
Thank you Sorcha10 and anmcgrew!
Happy you're doing something for yourself. I believe in a loving God and I think he will be happy for you as well.
Me too Brie07!
You look phenomenal
Thank you Simplyme!