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Starting My Mommy Makeover Recovery
UPDATED FROM Kind1295
3 months post
3 Month Update
Kind1295January 25, 2022
$20,194
These last two months have gone by so quickly so I’m sorry I missed my 2 month update. But things have really been uneventful when it comes to healing. Everything has been going great. I’ve been putting on my SkinMedica Scar recovery gel 2x a day (Dr. Thomson provided). My belly button has settled nicely, which I was worried about. I’m still quite swollen around my TT scar between my belly button and the lower scar-I’m guessing it’s from the muscle repair. I did notice I must have pulled stitches in the muscle, I had a bad fall on the ice and tried to catch myself not noticing how much I had overstretched at about my 2 month mark. It’s not overly noticeable unless I flex my stomach there is an area on my left side that doesn’t flex in. I did have pain after that but not any more. I’m still getting used to the implants, they have dropped a lot and I’m liking the front view. Still not loving the side profile tho. I’m sure they still have a lot more settling to do yet. I haven’t been able to start exercising much yet so I’m excited to get back into it soon and see the results. Also have been advised to not wear underwire bras yet. I’m not sure for how much longer? But all in all I’m completely back to normal and loving it. No regrets and I can’t explain how much this has helped with my confidence!!
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2 months post
1 Month Update!
Kind1295December 13, 2021
I’ve been feeling really good! I love looking at my stomach become more defined every morning. My boobs…I love from the front view but the side profile not so much right now. But they have ALOT of settling and dropping and I know I’m being super impatient. I’ve started carefully sleeping on my side with a body pillow. Which makes my sleep almost back to normalish. I’ve been getting a tight pinching/lightning shooting pain in both my boobs and tummy but I was told is totally normal and my nerves waking back up. It goes away more everyday. I have some denting under my breasts and puckering on my incisions on my hips I can see now but I’m honestly so surprised how happy I am with my results it doesn’t bother me. And Dr. Thomson said if I did develop dog ears that it’s an easy fix he is happy to do for me.
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December 16, 2021
I'm 17 days PRE op for a mommy makeover with breast lift & reduction, TT, and lipo of back & flanks.... i'm FREAKING OUT. How was the post-op pain? did you have exparel? I feel like I need to mentally prepare for it to be WAY worse than I am. What was your experience?
December 19, 2021
Awe I’m so excited for you! I’m not sure I know what you mean by exparel tho? Try not to freak out, and just let yourself be excited. I know it’s not easy but stress wreaks havoc on our systems and it definitely helps your outlook post op. I know you will have alot different pain than I had but I definitely went in expecting THE WORST pain imaginable, like being bedridden and unable to move for days. But that wasn’t the case at all. I actually got bummed because I was expecting to get more time to relax lol. As long as you medicate and take it easy it will be manageable and every week after the first day postop will get way better. I definitely had my pre-op panics. And support is huge. But mostly my motivation for change was what kept me going, and it was soooo worth it. Good luck and sending hugs! Always here to talk :)
December 21, 2021
Exparel is a long-acting analgesic that is placed directly into surgical sites to help block pain for up to 72hrs post-op. It replaces the need for a pain pump. I've got high hopes! I go from worrying about the pain that i might not be prepared for to worrying about not getting the results I'm looking for. This is something i'd usually talk myself out of because its just for me, not the family, but dang i'm looking forward to the improvement! Thank you so much for answering me! :)
January 12, 2022
You look great! I’m considering the exact same procedure. How has everything healed in the last month? How does the TT incision and bellybutton look? If you don’t mind me asking, was everything $25k all in, or were there taxes and other fees on top of it? If you don’t mind me asking, did you pay up front or do monthly payments, and if monthly, how much are they? (I know I could call the office for the financial questions, but I’d rather have an idea before I take that first plunge).
Thank you for the detailed updates! I’m considering this surgeon and surgery, and your review is very informative.
Thank you for the detailed updates! I’m considering this surgeon and surgery, and your review is very informative.
January 23, 2022
I don’t mind at all. I’m more than happy to answer any questions! It was 25k plus taxes. There were no hidden fees or anything, it was exactly as he had laid out in the estimate which was awesome. I don’t know if they do payments at dr. Thomson’s office but I would just ask at your consult or talk to Brittany the secretary, she’s so helpful with all my questions lol. Sorry I can’t help with that question. I promise I’ll be posting more update pics soon, life has been hectic lol. But everything has healed amazingly and better than I could have ever imagined. The TT scar does seem a bit high but once he explained that he really wanted to get as much of the stretched skin and stretch marks as possible I totally think it’s a good trade. I barely have stretch marks now! And my belly button keeps getting better, it’s crazy to think I’m still swollen but it’s settling in finally. Let me know if I can help with any other questions. I apologize it’s been so long since I’ve updated but I will be soon. Take care!
UPDATED FROM Kind1295
2 months post
3 Weeks (Pics)
Kind1295December 13, 2021
Starting to feel back to normal. The having to sleep on my back is what really messed with me as I’m a strict side sleeper. I’ve gotten full sensation in my breasts/nipples but very numb on my tummy. So loving every day the swelling gets better and better! I can’t believe how happy I am to see my hips lol. Sorry for the late updates but I tried to at least take pics to show the progress. Everything has gone really smooth. Oh other than I had went WAYYYY too long without having a bowel movement, which I was taking something for every night but it must not have been strong enough because I almost had to go into the ER it was so bad. Lots of mineral oil and aloe Vera juice later and it did the trick. DONT let yourself get too backed up. Trust me. Taking the tapes off was also really nerve wracking, it was a struggle not to get faint so I relied on my hubby a lot and he helped reassure me till I could bring myself to look and I was so pleasantly surprised.
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February 24, 2022
Your welcome your article helped me I just got my breast lift and I'm a side sleeper as well . The updates are super helpful ty
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