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mrshopeful1211May 7, 2015
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Hello! I first want to say that I love this site and have fully stalked it. Could not show more appreciation for everyone sharing their story! Here is mine.......
Ok, not sure where to start but I have been heavy all my life. When I got pregnant with my first child I weighed 230. After my second child, and almost two combined years of breastfeeding I am desperate for hope. Over the last 5 years of being a mom I have grown significantly insecure. I have busted my ass and lost 80 pounds from working out and come in at 150-160 pending the scale and the day I guess. I struggle day to day with my body. I can't wear anything without my spanx because the amount of skin and stuff that just spills over the sides :( Bra shopping puts me in tears because they just pool up in a skin puddle :( I don't even take off my bra or shirt during sex with my husband.......... SO I have the money to fix them and damnit I am going to do it! No more crying during bra shopping or half dressed sex for this lady!
I have went through 4 consultations and have chosen Dr. Gorin. Just meet him and you will no why, no explanation necessary :)
P.S. Uploading pics momentarily.
Ok, not sure where to start but I have been heavy all my life. When I got pregnant with my first child I weighed 230. After my second child, and almost two combined years of breastfeeding I am desperate for hope. Over the last 5 years of being a mom I have grown significantly insecure. I have busted my ass and lost 80 pounds from working out and come in at 150-160 pending the scale and the day I guess. I struggle day to day with my body. I can't wear anything without my spanx because the amount of skin and stuff that just spills over the sides :( Bra shopping puts me in tears because they just pool up in a skin puddle :( I don't even take off my bra or shirt during sex with my husband.......... SO I have the money to fix them and damnit I am going to do it! No more crying during bra shopping or half dressed sex for this lady!
I have went through 4 consultations and have chosen Dr. Gorin. Just meet him and you will no why, no explanation necessary :)
P.S. Uploading pics momentarily.
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Replies (26)
May 8, 2015
You will not be disappointed. Dr. Gorin, along with his staff, has been AMAZING. My life has been forever changed and I am truly grateful for his skill.
May 9, 2015
I have read nothing but amazing stuff about Dr Gorin. I know my case is probably more difficult cuz I was overweight and had a few large children. But I have high hopes :)
May 11, 2015
Hi fellow Oregonian :) I have several consults in our area starting this week. Dr. Gorin being one of them. I'm wondering what made you choose him over the others. I haven't met any of them but I'm so nervous about choosing the wrong Dr. Even though I have done my homework and he is at the top of my list. Any advice would be wonderful. I'm also looking at having my surgery done at the end of June. Our stories are very similar :) and way to go on the weight loss!!!
May 12, 2015
Thank you! I met with Jewel, lee, gabriel and Gorin. I really liked Jewel but he was $7000 more than Gorin or Gabriel. Gabriel was fine, although I paid $100 for the consult and had significant waiting times compared to the other 3 where I barely had any wait. Gorin was very personable. I met with just him, not a buncH of nurses and only few minutes with a dr(Gabriel). Dr Gorin gave me his opinion. I felt that was big as most the others just wanted to do what I wanted. I wasn't sure what I wanted and wanted an opinion, not someone that would be wishy washy on recommendations. Also, Dr Gorin was able to schedule much sooner than others. Who are you seeing?
How exciting For us! Did you start one of these review?
May 12, 2015
Thank you for responding. I have never seen a PS before and am very nervous to stand in front of a stranger and let them pick me apart! I know what I want fixed but definitely need an opinion on how to fix it. I have consults with Burgess, Demars and Gorin. I'm so happy for us :) please keep me updated on how things are going with you at each stage so I know what to expect and how you are doing. No I haven't started a review yet. I was going to wait until I choose a PS. What all are you having done and are you going to stay overnight at the recovery center?
May 13, 2015
I was super nervous too But they didn't pick you apart as bad as I thought. I am having a lift, under muscle implant and tummy tuck. Dr Gorin threw around the option of doing a fleur-de-lis tummy tuck. He says from losing so much weight it would help tighten the skin more. It is scary sounding though with all that scar......not sure what I am doing. But I do know I don't want gigantic boobs. I have been big my whole life, just want to be normal now. I think I am going with 300cc implants. What are you thinking about doing? I am excited for us too! I am excited to hear what your thoughts are on the other drs. I almost went to DeMars too.
May 13, 2015
I don't want to have big boobs either. Just want things put back where they used to be, or as close as possible lol. There are soooo many options it's hard to choose and decide what's best for our bodies. I guess that's why our first step is finding a PS we trust :) What did you think of Dr. DeMars? I meet with him first.
May 14, 2015
I didn't go to DeMars. I think I found some disappointing reviews. I didn't find any disappointing reviews on Gorin or Gabriel, I made my decision of consults very peer based. Plus I am from southern Oregon so I had to fit all of my Portland area ones into one day, which was really only two loll The other two consults were from Eugene. It is very hard to chose what to do and obviously they do this all day long so I do value an opinion :) I don't realize how close my surgery date is..... Almost just a month away. I am kind of scared! I hope you get to schedule yours for next month too! When do you have the consults? I am excited to hear how they go!
May 14, 2015
Now that I am thinking about it, I don't think I could get the consult on the same day with DeMars, not a bad review. Just to clarify.
May 16, 2015
One of my other consults is with Gabriel too. I met with Waldorf and really liked her as well. I love reading about other local ladies' experiences with different PS!
I am hoping to get my surgery the first part of July!
June 25, 2015
I haven't decided yet... He wasn't able to do my BL without implants and I don't want implants just a lift. But I'm still thinking of going to him for the TT. His results are amazing and he backs up all his work but then I would have to either go to a different PS for the BL or leave them as they are or have a total MM somewhere else. :/
June 25, 2015
I really loved him. He was the third consult I saw and the probably 30th office I called and talked to. I've been super impressed so far!
June 25, 2015
Well that is disappointing. What a tough decision. I tell you what though, my boobs are nothing compared to belly in recovery and pain. If you have the time and accommodations to split it up I don't think it would be too big a deal. Might be nice to just be fully recovered from belly cuz this is certainly no fun lol
June 25, 2015
I called so many and he was my 4th consult! His honesty is why I picked him. And so far I think he does good work! Lol
June 25, 2015
You look amazing. I'm so excited for my surgery. Just trying to drop some more weight right now!
May 16, 2015
I have a consult with Dr. Gorin on the 4th! I have had one other consult and another scheduled with different docs. Honestly, based on the experience I have had with his staff and his before and afters…I have a pretty good feeling that he is the PS for me. I completely understand the skin puddle and half-dressed-sex! Right there with you!
June 24, 2015
I have no idea what took me so long to notice this post! So sorry! How did your consult go? I have had my procedure and can't wait for not half dressed sex!
June 24, 2015
How was your consult? Did you schedule with him? I'm doing a mommy makeover on August 21st with Dr. Gorin:)
May 16, 2015
I have my TT and lipo scheduled with Dr. Gorin on May 29th! I never went to any other consultation, just met him and knew that he was going to be the best. I am with you on the half dressed sex....I can't wait to take it all off!!!! YAY for surgery buddies!!!!
May 17, 2015
Yay!!! More Surgery buddies to go through this with :) I am very excited for all of us!! I with there was a page on here for Oregon moms
UPDATED FROM mrshopeful1211
1 month pre
pics.....uggghhh
mrshopeful1211May 9, 2015
Well this is obviously why I am having surgery. I kick my ass everyday at the gym and still look fat or pregnant. And my poor boobs! Let's just say that I cry when I go bra shopping cuz they don't make bras for deflated tata's......
I hope Dr Gorin can make me look normal again!
I hope Dr Gorin can make me look normal again!
UPDATED FROM mrshopeful1211
1 month pre
My date is getting closer.....
mrshopeful1211May 14, 2015
I think I am kind of nervous. I keep picturing all the after pictures I see on here with drain bags and big owie looking incisions and wonder if I really want to go through all this pain! Geeeesh I could use a cigarette right now..... Oh wait, can't do that either! Garr....
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May 14, 2015
Day 4 smoke free and I'm ready to pull my hair out lol.. The time is going to go by so fast!! I have 1st consult tomorrow and 2 more next week then I will hopefully get a decision made and end of June date and we can go through this journey together :)
May 15, 2015
I smoked for 16 years and no intentions of quitting till they said I had to. For me it's the habit so I got one of those vape pens. When I first quit it was a lifesaver cuz I could still 'fake' smoke cuz there is no nicotine. I quit March 8th and use it maybe once or twice a day or when I am having a super strong craving. Without it, I would still be struggling I think. How did your consult go!??
May 15, 2015
My problem is I like smoking, but I'm on day 6 and still haven't cheated. I want the surgery more!! As far as the consult it went great. He thinks I have enough tissue that I wouldn't need an implant bus suggested instead that I use SERI because my breasts are heavy. And that I would have great results from a TT. He and his staff made me feel as comfortable as was possible with how nervous I was so that helped. But his office is pretty far from me so that's something I need to consider
May 15, 2015
the pain is not really so bad, they say the lipo pain is pretty severe I didn't have any but I had the 360 lower body lift and cut all the way around and it was nothing that I had anticipated.. Good luck to you
May 15, 2015
really? I am picturing it to hurt to just sit there let alone go to the bathroom or anything else. That is comforting.
May 16, 2015
It was uncomfortable and I got wore out very easily but not real painful.. I mean sneezing, coughing, laughing yes different story but they are quick movements. You won't be moving real fast at first.. Shuffling along lol.. Think of tim Conway on Carol burnett show lol.. You will be fine stay on top of your meds and get up and move every hour you will do great. We anticipate the worst so it was actually a relief that it was not so awful
May 16, 2015
Have you tried Chantix? It works it takes away the need but not the want but if you really want to quit it's a fantastic drug to help you. I quit because I wanted the surgery and knew I would have too so I quit a year before I made my consultation. And I healed very quickly without any complications.
May 16, 2015
I use a nicotine free vapor pen. It is awesome! But sometimes a good old fashioned cigarette is missed...
May 16, 2015
That's awesome! Feeling comfortable is really important. that's exciting stuff! what do you think about not getting implants? I think that's exciting you have that option. Sadly I would be like an a cup lol
May 17, 2015
As long as I can have nice looking boobs I'm happy :) I'm very curious to see what the other PS will suggest on Tuesday. Another week over already. Your surgery date is getting closer!!! So exciting!!
May 17, 2015
I am excited to hear what your other ones say too :). How many consults do you have next week? Did you find how soon Demar's is scheduling surgery? Is that going to be a factor in your choice?
I am very nervous! My stomach did flip flops when I read your post lol
May 19, 2015
I'm hoping that the Dr I choose will have an opening end of June. Dr DeMars did but that won't be a deciding factor. I think I will be as nervous as you and excited. I will choose my PS by Friday and have a surgery date I hope!! Your really approaching the countdown!! I'm soo excited for us :)
May 20, 2015
Oh yayayay! I can't wait to hear who you chose! Who do you see this week and when? I am so excited to hear your thoughts. I did 4 consults and would of done more but Dr Gorin was so awesome I scheduled right away. I know. My date is coming faster than I know. Its still pretty surreal and I don't know if I have really accepted it yet. I have not planned anything so far.... I guess because I don't have a pre op or anything till the day before it's easy to just pretend it's all good and nothing is changing and go on like normal
May 20, 2015
Well I had 1 dr suggest BL with Seri and full TT with MR. Apparently I have a large separation between the muscles I wasn't aware of lol. And the other dr suggested the same but no SERI. Both have dates within a week of what I wanted. I meet with DR Gorin on Thursday then I will make my decision! You will start planning sooner than you think :) then the excitement will take over and you will start nesting lol
May 20, 2015
I had the recommendation of seri and of no seri. Not a lot to read on. Some reviews were positive and others detailed a difficult healing. What are your thoughts on it? Dr gorin didn't think I would need it. I am putting full faith in his recommendation so........ crossing my fingers! Lol Do you have a favorite dr pick yet?
May 20, 2015
I'm not sure how I feel about seri. It's so new and not a lot on it. I'm curious to see what Dr Gorin says on it. I'm trying to keep an open mind about the Drs so far the ones I've met each have pros and cons. I hope my decision will be easier to make after Thursday :) are you using general anesthesia? And we're you able to add Lipo to your surgery?
May 25, 2015
I'm just over a week out from a TT with Dr Gorin. Pain has been very minimal, great low incision. You'll be fine!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Congratulations on your weight loss, that is wonderful. I'm really excited for you. Please take lots of before pics, you'll be so happy you did. I also suggest checking your surgery date in on this calendar to get support from other members getting MMs around the same time. How else can we support you? Let us know!!!