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CrossFit Mom Undergoes Mommy Makeover
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I am a 45 (almost 46) year old mother of 3...
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I am a 45 (almost 46) year old mother of 3 beautiful children ages 10, 8 and 7 who started this journey 5 years ago with initial consultations with plastic surgeons. I have loathed my lower abdomen my whole life (even when I was at my lowest body weight of 118 lbs). Actually the only time I have loved my belly was when I was pregnant with my 3 children. After my last child weaned I started exploring the idea of the Mommy Makeover (tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation). Finally after 5 years of consideration, waiting and paying off other debts I have decided to take the plunge and seek the assistance of a plastic surgeon to correct what CrossFit cannot. I promised myself that I would not undergo plastic surgery until I had done all that I could do to get in the best shape possible. I was introduced to CrossFit in October 2011. Since that time I have lost 30 pounds and decreased by body fat percentage from 35% to 20%. I am 5'4" tall and now weigh 137 pounds.
I am very excited about the results but quite dreading the recovery. I am definitely going to miss my CrossFit workouts and CrossFit family. Not looking forward to the recovery and restrictions I will have and definitely not happy about the fact that I will lose some strength and endurance from not being able to workout. I am also worried about how things will function around my house and my 3 children. We are so busy with school, sports and activities and I hate that I will have to rely on friends and family to perform the daily mom duties I have. I have a wonderful husband and mother who are going to take care of me after the procedure.
And last, I worry about not being at work. I am a physician in a very busy Obstetric practice and will have to take off 3 weeks for my recovery. I hate that this may be a burden to my partners. However, I am super excited about how I will look and feel about myself after this makeover. This website has been so helpful with easing my fears and anxieties as well as motivational with all the fabulous "after" pictures. I do not have any before pictures at this time but will post them as soon as possible. I can't wait to start posting comments and pictures and possibly help others with their journey as I embark on mine.
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September 25, 2012
Thanks for the nice welcome message. I look forward to helping others through this site. I can't say enough wonderful things about how this site has helped me through this process. Looking forward to posting some pictures soon!
September 26, 2012
We're going in on the same day. I'm having a TT and BA (no lift). We'll have to keep each other updated on our progresses :) I am a nurse and I see that you are a doctor...I am nervous going back to working the floor, but I am taking 5 weeks off.
September 27, 2012
Just read your profile. First of all, a big CONGRATS on the weight loss!! So proud of you! I love the mindset of do EVERYTHING you can to get in the best shape possible then seek the assistance of our plastic surgeon friends to put the finishing touches on all our hard work. :) Totally with ya on the nervousness about returning to work. One of my nurse friends had her TT back in April and came back to work 2 weeks later. She works a telemetry floor with very sick patients so job is very demanding. She was very open with co-workers about her surgery and everyone chipped in to help her with the heavy lifting stuff. She said she was very sore but it was tolerable. She now is back to her regular exercise routine and looks amazing. I look forward to keeping up with you during your recovery. I'll be out of surgery first because I'm on EST. One more week!!
September 28, 2012
Thank you! I agree, our PS is just helping us with what no exercise or diet can. I work on an ICU step-down, Tele floor. So I have all of the CABG and valve patients. Then when I return to work, our floor is moving to a bigger unit in the hospital and we will be taking the neuro patients from the ICU so that means a lot of heavy lifting. I have been honest to all my night shift girls about what I am getting done so I am sure they will give me the extra support I'll need. I couldn't imagine only 2 weeks off. That was how I was going to do it when I had first scheduled this surgery back in April. I think I had like 2 1/2 or 3 weeks off. I am so glad this time I decided to take 5. You will be out first! I will for sure keep you posted on my recovery and you do the same. I can't believe it's only 6 more days now...Wow. How can time move so fast yet so slow?
October 1, 2012
Time is definitely moving fast and slow for me as well. I have this huge "to do" list and work the next 3 nights so I don't know how I'm going to get everything done before Thursday arrives. :0 So glad you have 5 weeks off. Have you read or are you going to take any supplements (i.e. Vitamin C, Zinc) to promote wound healing? My PS doesn't really believe in it but our wound care center uses them in all their patients to promote healing.
October 1, 2012
Yeah I am feeling the same way...so much to get done. I fortunately get off work Tuesday morning and will have that evening to do stuff after I wake up and then I have Wednesday morning off before we make our 3 1/2 hour drive to Portland. I plan on taking Wednesday night to just have a good relaxing date with my hubby. We're going to have a nice dinner and some alone time ;) But can you believe it's only 3 days away now. Yikes. I am going to be starting Arnica and Bromolain a couple days preop to help with bruising and swelling, and then I plan to continue my vitamin regimine post op which includes a multivitamin, calcium with Vit D, my zinc/mag combo, and B12. I started treating my hubby and I with Bactroban ointment in the nares about 4 days ago just in case we are colonized with MRSA (we both work in the hospital). So anyway, I am nervous yet ready to get this done and over with. I want a sexy new body!! I hope you have a smooth 3 nights at work.
October 5, 2012
Just posted my first recovery note. More to follow. Hoping that your procedure went well too!
October 5, 2012
Post op day 0......went to surgi center this mornin for a 8:00 case. Had addominoplasty, bilateral mastopexy and bilateral silicone, submuscular implants. Home at 2:30pm! Surgery went GREAT! My biggest fear was post op nauea and vomiting. Took Emend capsule before surgery, have scopolamine patch on throughout and can leave on for 3 days if desired. Using Zofran dissintegrating tablets if needed. Pain is very manageable. Have on On Q pain pump, anesthesia did a tap block and will take Percocet 7.5mg as needed. Sitting in a recliner now which will be where I camp out for the next several days. Coughing really hurts and hoping to avoid sneezing but it is ragweed season and we live in a high allergen area. AUGHHHHH!
Have a 36C zip up sports bra from JC Penney. ($15) and a compression garmet from Design Veronique ($75). Those all stay on until my first post op appt on Tues Oct 9th. Also have one drain in which my PS will eventually remove. Overall I am doing really well. Have stayed awake all day so hopefully I can sleep tonight. Will keep posting updates as I recover and some pictures as soon as possible.
October 5, 2012
I am happy to hear that you are doing well. My PS doesn't do pain pumps. I think the lidocaine wore off at some point last night. It was SOOO hard and painful to get out of bed this morning. I didn't pee or eat at all yesterday. I finally peed this morning and drink some coffee and a protein shake. I didn't puke or get nauseous yesterday either. I am pretty much ok if I don't move at all. I haven't coughed or sneeze yet. I did laugh once and it hurt. My boobs hurt the worst and the lipo spots on my flanks are super tender. Surgeon took off 5 pounds of skin and sucked out 1 liter of fat. It's nuts!! I hope we continue to feel better every day. :)
October 5, 2012
I'm not convinced that my pain pump is working. It is an OnQ pump and says it delivers 5ml per hour and holds 270ml. It still looks full to me so I'm not sure its administering anything. Maybe it clotted off? Most people I have talked to say Day 2 or 3 is the worse and after day 5 you can tell you are on the mend. My PS wants me to try to stay awake during the day and sleep at night but the pain medicine knocks me out so I end up napping all day!
Congrats on your procedure and look forward to helping each other recover. :)
October 5, 2012
Post op Day 1: Spending most of my time in the recliner. Every 2 hours I get up, use the restroom and walk around my house. Taking Percocet 7.5mg every 4 hours for pain. I don't like pain medicine but my PS and all my friends who have had this done said to take it and keep moving. The breast pain is nothing compared to the abdominal soreness. My drain is draining bloody fluid which my kids love to help empty and measure. My little boy said "I want to drink your blood!" Spoken by the son of a true vampire fan :) And very appropriate for Halloween. My implants were 304ml silicone implants. I had strict instructions that we were not going for [RS bleep] star or stripper boobs. Just wanted to get back what I had before my weight loss. Measurements the day before surgery were 16% body fat (started at 35%). Body weight 137 (started at 162). Through CrossFit and a clean diet I have lost 36 pounds of fat and gained 11 pounds of muscle. I am very thirsty so I'm drinking lots of water. Have eaten a bit of food but I have no appetite. Drinking protein shakes too. Overall things are going way better than I expected.
UPDATED FROM MMafter3
2 days post
Post op day 0......went to surgi center this...
Post op day 0......went to surgi center this mornin for a 8:00 case. Had addominoplasty, bilateral mastopexy and bilateral silicone, submuscular implants. Home at 2:30pm! Surgery went GREAT! My biggest fear was post op nauea and vomiting. Took Emend capsule before surgery, have scopolamine patch on throughout and can leave on for 3 days if desired. Using Zofran dissintegrating tablets if needed. Pain is very manageable. Have on On Q pain pump, anesthesia did a tap block and will take Percocet 7.5mg as needed. Sitting in a recliner now which will be where I camp out for the next several days. Coughing really hurts and hoping to avoid sneezing but it is ragweed season and we live in a high allergen area. AUGHHHHH! Have a 36C zip up sports bra from JC Penney. ($15) and a compression garmet from Design Veronique ($75). Those all stay on until my first post op appt on Tues Oct 9th. Also have one drain in which my PS will eventually remove. Overall I am doing really well. Have stayed awake all day so hopefully I can sleep tonight. Will keep posting updates as I recover and some pictures as soon as possible.
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UPDATED FROM MMafter3
2 days post
Post op day 0......went to surgi center this...
Post op day 0......went to surgi center this mornin for a 8:00 case. Had addominoplasty, bilateral mastopexy and bilateral silicone, submuscular implants. Home at 2:30pm! Surgery went GREAT! My biggest fear was post op nauea and vomiting. Took Emend capsule before surgery, have scopolamine patch on throughout and can leave on for 3 days if desired. Using Zofran dissintegrating tablets if needed. Pain is very manageable. Have on On Q pain pump, anesthesia did a tap block and will take Percocet 7.5mg as needed. Sitting in a recliner now which will be where I camp out for the next several days. Coughing really hurts and hoping to avoid sneezing but it is ragweed season and we live in a high allergen area. AUGHHHHH! Have a 36C zip up sports bra from JC Penney. ($15) and a compression garmet from Design Veronique ($75). Those all stay on until my first post op appt on Tues Oct 9th. Also have one drain in which my PS will eventually remove. Overall I am doing really well. Have stayed awake all day so hopefully I can sleep tonight. Will keep posting updates as I recover and some pictures as soon as possible.
Post op Day 1: Spending most of my time in the recliner. Every 2 hours I get up, use the restroom and walk around my house. Taking Percocet 7.5mg every 4 hours for pain. I don't like pain medicine but my PS and all my friends who have had this done said to take it and keep moving. The breast pain is nothing compared to the abdominal soreness. My drain is draining bloody fluid which my kids love to help empty and measure. My little boy said "I want to drink your blood!" Spoken by the son of a true vampire fan :) And very appropriate for Halloween. My implants were 304ml silicone implants. I had strict instructions that we were not going for [RS bleep] star or stripper boobs. Just wanted to get back what I had before my weight loss. Measurements the day before surgery were 16% body fat (started at 35%). Body weight 137 (started at 162). Through CrossFit and a clean diet I have lost 36 pounds of fat and gained 11 pounds of muscle. I am very thirsty so I'm drinking lots of water. Have eaten a bit of food but I have no appetite. Drinking protein shakes too. Overall things are going way better than I expected.
Post op Day 1: Spending most of my time in the recliner. Every 2 hours I get up, use the restroom and walk around my house. Taking Percocet 7.5mg every 4 hours for pain. I don't like pain medicine but my PS and all my friends who have had this done said to take it and keep moving. The breast pain is nothing compared to the abdominal soreness. My drain is draining bloody fluid which my kids love to help empty and measure. My little boy said "I want to drink your blood!" Spoken by the son of a true vampire fan :) And very appropriate for Halloween. My implants were 304ml silicone implants. I had strict instructions that we were not going for [RS bleep] star or stripper boobs. Just wanted to get back what I had before my weight loss. Measurements the day before surgery were 16% body fat (started at 35%). Body weight 137 (started at 162). Through CrossFit and a clean diet I have lost 36 pounds of fat and gained 11 pounds of muscle. I am very thirsty so I'm drinking lots of water. Have eaten a bit of food but I have no appetite. Drinking protein shakes too. Overall things are going way better than I expected.
I'm so excited you found us and have started your story! You have a lot on your plate and I can imagine that it must be anxiety-provoking to imagine stepping away from your daily duties for a while. Just keep in mind that you would do the same for your family and partners if and when the time comes. This will all be worth it in the end. Looking forward to reading more about your journey.