CrossFit Mom Undergoes Mommy Makeover
I am a 45 (almost 46) year old mother of 3...
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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Post op day 0......went to surgi center this...
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Post op day 0......went to surgi center this...
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.