35 Year Old, 2 Kids, Breastfed Both, Ready to Put Everything Back Where It Belongs! - Sugarland, TX

So like many of you, I have thought about wanting a mommy makeover since my youngest child was born. I did a lot of research, particularly about the breast reduction/ lift since I really wanted the upper breast fullness and a rounder shape- similar to breast implants. I also wanted to be able to go bra-less with certain dresses and still have perky breasts.
I came across Dr Horndeski on other RealSelf reviews and researched him a lot more. I am in the medical field so I read all his publications in the medical journals about his unique technique for his breast lift and also tummy tuck. Once I had decided on him as my doctor, I called and set up a phone interview with him since I live in Dallas which is about 5- 6 hours away. I emailed my photos to Jana, his surgical coordinator but did not hear back so I called and had to send them a second time. Within a few days I had my phone interview to answer all my questions. I found out that he does not do the Breasts and TT on the same day. Since the breasts take 4 hours and TT takes another 4, he splits it up bc you never want to be under anesthesia over 6 hrs if possible. He did say that I could do the breasts one week and then TT the next week since he always does the breasts first. I would have rather done the TT first so I had more time to recover from it before returning to work but he said the pressure/ tension from it wouldn't allow for it (??).
So I set my dates for July 23rd and 28th respectively.

I am about 3 wks out from TT and 4 wks post-op from my breast reduction/ lift. I am 5'4" and pre-op weight 176 pounds with a 38F size bra. I have lost 16 pounds, 4 pant sizes (size 16 to a 10), and am now a small 36D! I am loving my new perky smaller boobs and flat tummy. Will post pics. I had a breast reduction with lift, full tummy tuck with mesh and muscle repair, and lipo to my inner thighs. No other lipo was done during the TT.

Recovery has been very difficult and I was hoping to go back to work this week but will have to delay my return. I am barely able to walk around the grocery store for a short shopping trip now. Since I work on my feet at the hospital for 12 hr shifts, I am unable to work yet. I thought that by stacking my procedures together that I could actually reduce my recovery by "consolidating" it. Boy was I wrong!!!! I did not realize how much strain the surgeries would put on my body and slow my recovery. It was just too much all at once. I know that others do the complete mommy makeover in 1 surgery but those women will all tell you how brutal the recovery was for them. Also, Dr Horndeski does the surgeries very differently including adding a mesh panel in the lower abdomen that causes a very flat tummy but also makes it harder to Breathe! I have lost weight since I feel full sooner and am burning calories just breathing now :).

He also attaches an internal push-up bra attached to the chest wall muscles. You can not use your arms/ pecs much which proved to be an additional problem after I had my TT. Imagine trying to get up and not using your abdominal muscles or arms!! Even with help from my husband -he can't pull me up by my arms/ hands.
I am very happy with my results so far but would definitely recommend splitting up the procedures. Wish I would've had my breasts done and taken 10- 14 days off work and then waited 2- 3 months before having my tummy done. I would also recommend planning on staying at the hospital after the TT longer if needed. Normally you stay overnight but can pay an extra $500/ night to stay longer. Seems steep but I was so thankful for that option bc I felt in no way ready to leave. I ended up staying 3 nights (2 additional) and it was well worth the $ to have the IV pain, nausea, and muscle relaxer meds around the clock!!