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Mommy Makeover! TT/lipo Breast Aug/lift

Name: Mommy Makeover! TT/lipo Breast Aug/lift
Item: Dr. B kalantarian
Rating: 5
Author: Kitten83

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Hello Realselfers. I am a mommy of 2 and 29yrs old...

Kitten83January 29, 2015

WORTH IT$14,500

Hello Realselfers. I am a mommy of 2 and 29yrs old. I've wanted a breast lift for years because I have major sagging from breast feeding. I'll be getting a breast lift/small implants for fullness but the part that I'm undecided is should I get a tummy tuck/lipo? I'm terrified of getting an infection/complications. IT also scares me thinking of being put under for so long and never waking up. I can't stand my stomach but not sure I can go through with it. Please post any advice you have for me. I am healthy and never smoked a cigarette in my life. I weight 157 lbs and I'm 5'5. Hoping to loose 10 lbs before surgery.

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I can't say enough good about Dr K. I went to 6 differnt consultations and Dr K won me over with his experience and kindness. He is is very professional and made me feel extremely comfortable. I am an incredibly busy person and his staff has done everything possible to work with my schedule and fit me in appoitments. Jazmin also is very sweat and very helpful. Dr. K also gives you his cell phone so if you have concerns after hours he is there.

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healthynfit

January 29, 2015

Hi Kitten83, If you do decide on the TT, make sure you have help for at least two weeks..being that you have two (young?) children. You will still not be able to do any heavy lifting/activity for at least 6 weeks, so a good support system is essential. Believe me, we all have the same type of fear of not waking up and complications. The best gift you can give yourself is time to make an informed decision that is right for you.

Kitten83

January 29, 2015

Thank you for your advice. My kids are young and I got a name of a good nurse to help me out after.

Supermommy143118

January 29, 2015

I feel the exact same way, it's because we are mommies these are normal feelings. I go for mommy make over next week, because when something is going to go wrong in life you'll be home and it'll stkll happen

Kitten83

January 29, 2015

I want to make a decision this week. I'm leaning towards TT too. I wish u luck on your surgery. Im looking forward to seeing pics. How many CC's are u getting?

Angie_M

January 30, 2015

I'm glad you are here and that you started your story on RealSelf! Here's a list of questions to ask prospective surgeons. And here's a really comforting post about anesthesia that I like to direct people to. That's a fear of mine, too (even though I've had four successful surgeries in my life). Please do keep us updated on how this all goes for you!

Kitten83

January 31, 2015

Thanks u those questions are very helpful

Myturnnow2

February 4, 2015

I say go with the TT as long as it's a great Dr. Think how many of these are done without complication per day. If you're healthy, you shouldn't have any issues. My surgery took almost 6 hours, but I've had other surgeries- 2 c sections, gallbladder, and shoulder so I know how well I do under anesthesia.

Kitten83

February 4, 2015

I was looking at pictures today and I'm leaning towards to the TT. Im comfortable with my doctor he's board certified and I've been calling him asking a ton of questions. what would you rate your pain for the TT?

Myturnnow2

February 4, 2015

The first day sucked, not gonna lie. I was on Valium, Percocet, and antibiotics and my husband stayed on top of my meds. That's the most important. My pain on day one (1-10 scale) was an 8- and each day was drastically better. I had it done on Wed and was off my meds by Monday. I move really slow, but that's ok! Still in my recliner, which is ok too! I didn't leave my recliner except to go the the bathroom for 5 days. I just rested and let my body heal, no need for anything else and I think that helped pain immensely. But I've had other surgeries to put this one in perspective. Less painful than a c-section and 20x less painful than shoulder surgery. Except sneezing, try not to do that for 1 week post!!!

trenchie

February 4, 2015

did a mini TT with muscle repair, pubic lift, lipo of the hips, sides, abdomen, inner thighs and chin at the same time. Was under for less than 3 hours and I'm not gonna lie, it was painful. A lot of places hurt at the same time afterwards. But I'm on day 16 right now and it's going great. Swelling is there but really not that bad, pain is non existent, just a bit of soreness. I was 5,5 and about 167 before surgey. I'm still 5,5 :P but I'm 151 now and my stomach is flat. My body proportion have improved a lot, even with the swelling. I'd say go for it all at once and get it over with. Results will be more aestically pleasing if the surgeon can take off all the fat-skin he-she needs right away and your body will already be in a bit of a shock so recovery will be done only once, it's better for the body. I'm the same age as you, have two kids, never smoked, I don't drink. Of course, everyone is different and it's a surgery, there is always a possibility that something goes wrong but chances are minimal, close to invisible. The only thing that is sure to come out of this is: you're going to feel awesome afterwards ;) Good luck

Kitten83

February 10, 2015

Congratulations! Loosing over 15lbs that's amazing. I decided to go through with the TT. Even though I'm still terrified I talked to my doctor more and he put my mind at ease. He does a lot of TT so he said it should be a breeze. I'm hoping to get down to 147 before surgery and it would be amazing to loose another 10lbs after surgery. But that might be wishful thinking on my part lol. Are you going to post pics?

UPDATED FROM Kitten83

7 days pre

My surgery is next week!

Kitten83February 24, 2015

Here is an update ladies. My surgery is all scheduled and guess what!? It's already next week! Man time flies. I decided to go with a BA/lift and full TT with a bit of lipo on my flanks. I will be getting an anchor lift. Im so excited and going through so many emotions. Everything from happy to nervous and terrified but Im just trying to focus on trusting my doctor. I'm also going through a lot of guilt from the whole cost:( but I am so excited to this. I did lots of research and the time has come. I'll be posting some before pics and keeping you all updated. Thank you so much for all the support!

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larisos

February 26, 2015

Omg..Im starting too feel the same way !..good luck..

chenson12

February 26, 2015

You will get through the anxiety as it will be over before u know it, I was shaking on table but happy juice calmed me to lights out..I am 2 weeks PO..and looking forward to week 3 as progress day by day

Kitten83

February 26, 2015

Good luck to you to :) I know stressing won't do me any good so trying to be positive and eat healthy for surgery. When is your surgery?

Kitten83

February 26, 2015

Thanks Chenson12 I'm trying to be positive and rest up. You look great! Happy recovery. How long was your surgery?

chenson12

February 27, 2015

My surgery was 5 hours. I has BL/BA and Tummy Tuck and recovery is going great.

Kitten83

February 28, 2015

So good to hear. The fact that the surgery was so long scares me. When he first told me up to 6 hours I was like what!?