Mom of 3, Getting Breast Lift & TT

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8 Days PO - Mommy Makeover done June 18, 2015

  • 26 Jun 2015
  • 8 days post
I am 8 days post op from my mommy makeover. I only had one drain in my tummy and that was removed yesterday morning. Talk about feeling free! I couldn't wait to get that out of me. I am still quite sore but my doctor said everything looks great. I didn't have any bruising on my belly but did have quite a bit on my left breast. After venturing out to the doctors office yesterday which was my first time out of bed in a week I did experience some pretty bad swelling in the evening after I got home and showered (YAY for showering!). Swelling in still happening but that is to be expected for a while after this procedure. I briefly saw my tummy and breasts for the first time while at my drs appointment but last night before my shower I was really able to get a good look, and WOW! I am blown away. It's amazing that a surgery like this can be done and that such a dramatic change can be seen. It was so hard for me to invision what I would look like after my MM and now seeing it just makes me even happier. I am so glad I did this for myself.
I'm including some pictures to document my journey.

Jennifer
MM - June 18, 2015 - Texas

MM done yesterday 06/18/15 - I'm now on the flat side! :)

  • 19 Jun 2015
  • 1 day post
MM Surgery was done yesterday morning and I am now home recovering. Everything went well. Surgery took about 3 hours. I'm not gonna sugar coat it - it hurts like heck but it is worth it. I have not seen my tummy yet but I look so tiny in the CG. I did take a peek at my breasts (got a breast lift - no implants) and they look like they did when I was 19! FABULOUS! My breast don't hurt at all which I am happy about. My tummy is hurting enough for both of them I suppose. Good luck to everyone that has their procedures coming up. Don't be scared, it's worth it. I will post pictures next week probably after my 1 week check up (which is when I will also see my tummy for the first time)

Happy Healing to all who already had theirs done!!

Jennifer

One month until the BIG DAY!

  • 18 May 2015
  • 1 month pre
Well here I am one month from having my MM surgery and so I am starting to her my after care stuff together. I've been eating more protein and have nearly cut all salt out of my diet. I have never had surgery so I really don't know what to expect as far as the way my body will heal (swelling, bruising, etc...) .

Is there anything that someone who has gone through this surgery already would recommend that is a MUST HAVE for after care?
I want to buy some Arnica for bruising but was wondering if anyone could tell me if I need only the pills OR if I should get the pills and the gel. I figure I will get both and can return what I don't end up needing.

June 18th can't get here soon enough! I'm so stinking EXCITED!

Provider Review

Herve Gentile, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1102 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas
  • 17 Apr 2015

I have chosen Dr. Gentile to do my procedure because I feel that he was very easy to talk to during our consult and I appreciated him taking the time to sit with me and answer every single one of the questions I had written down on paper (there were several pieces of paper involved). He was down to earth and very honest about what I should expect with recovery - he didn't sugar coat anything. Over the years, I've consulted with several doctors, have done lots of research and have spoken with several past clients of Dr. Gentiles. I had visited Dr.Gentile 10 years ago to consult with him about a TT after my youngest son was born. At the time it just wasn't possible for me to afford the procedure so I decided to start saving everything I could after that visit and when I saved the money for it I would get it done. Well, here I am 10 years later, in the place I need to be financially and ready to go! I'm nervous, excited, anxious, etc...but ultimately I'm READY. I can't even begin to imagine what my final results will be. I don't even remember what this girl once looked like before having 3 beautiful babies. It's been SO long since I have felt GOOD about myself under clothes. I can't wait to throw these stupid grandma panties and bras into the fire pit and buy myself some cute little sassy ones! With Dr. Gentiles help I am finally going to have this dream of mine become a reality. I can't wait!