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30 Year Old Mother of 4 (All C-sections!) Looking for a Mommy Makeover! - Vacaville, CA
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I have been talking about getting this procedure...
WORTH IT$14,225
I have been talking about getting this procedure for almost 2 years (my baby will be 2 on Saturday!) and researching it for a little over 1 year. After spending hours pouring over this awesome website and reading countless comments and inspecting hundreds of pictures...I've decided to do it! I have a consultation scheduled for July 28th with Dr. Klink in Vacaville, CA.
I'm nervous and excited and worried about money and what the Dr. is going to say!!! I want to document my journey here so I can help other ladies and learn from those who've already had their procedures.
As you can see by my title, I am 30 years old and I have 4 beautiful boys who have completely done a number on my body! LOL. All of the boys we're about 8 lbs. and I delivered all by c-section with no complications. I have oodles of stretch marks but it's the crazy hanging apron of belly skin and my now flat and lifeless breasts that have influenced me the most towards this decision to have surgery. I am 5'4" tall and I currently weight 183 lbs. My highest non-pregnant weight was 205 (yikes!) and I've been trying to get down into the 150's for a long time now. It seems that my body really wants to hang out somewhere between 178 and 184 cuz that's where I've been stuck for a year now! Frustrating to say the least.
Anyway, my plans are to have a full tummy tuck, breast lift and implants...but, we'll see what the Dr. says at my consultation!
Hugs from Heather
I'm nervous and excited and worried about money and what the Dr. is going to say!!! I want to document my journey here so I can help other ladies and learn from those who've already had their procedures.
As you can see by my title, I am 30 years old and I have 4 beautiful boys who have completely done a number on my body! LOL. All of the boys we're about 8 lbs. and I delivered all by c-section with no complications. I have oodles of stretch marks but it's the crazy hanging apron of belly skin and my now flat and lifeless breasts that have influenced me the most towards this decision to have surgery. I am 5'4" tall and I currently weight 183 lbs. My highest non-pregnant weight was 205 (yikes!) and I've been trying to get down into the 150's for a long time now. It seems that my body really wants to hang out somewhere between 178 and 184 cuz that's where I've been stuck for a year now! Frustrating to say the least.
Anyway, my plans are to have a full tummy tuck, breast lift and implants...but, we'll see what the Dr. says at my consultation!
Hugs from Heather
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UPDATED FROM Freckles1283
8 months pre
Questions to ask at my consultation?
Hey ladies! I'm headed for my first consultation with the PS on Monday, the 28th and I'm kinda nervous. I've been trying to compile a list of questions I should ask him...can you guys help me with this? Are there any questions you wish you had asked your PS?
Also, I know the Dr. will give me his input regarding what implant size would be practical for me but I wanted to hear from ladies who have had this done or are getting it done soon. My husband, of course, wants me to go BIG! Lol...but I'm not sure that's what I want. Before kiddos I was a 36C and now I'm a 38B, but I'm not really filling up the cup so maybe I'm smaller! Anywho, I've read other's reviews about getting big-ish implants and then wanting them out later because
A.) They made exercise difficult (I don't run much but I am very active at my gym)
B.) They made them look heavier than they actually were because the "girls" were so large
C.) They got even bigger after menopause and now felt like heavy busoms
D.) They had a lot of problems with dressing the Ta-tas. A lot of things were off limits to them or they were constantly trying to minimize or cover up their busty busts.
So, what do you ladies think? Any thoughts or suggestions?
Hugs!
Also, I know the Dr. will give me his input regarding what implant size would be practical for me but I wanted to hear from ladies who have had this done or are getting it done soon. My husband, of course, wants me to go BIG! Lol...but I'm not sure that's what I want. Before kiddos I was a 36C and now I'm a 38B, but I'm not really filling up the cup so maybe I'm smaller! Anywho, I've read other's reviews about getting big-ish implants and then wanting them out later because
A.) They made exercise difficult (I don't run much but I am very active at my gym)
B.) They made them look heavier than they actually were because the "girls" were so large
C.) They got even bigger after menopause and now felt like heavy busoms
D.) They had a lot of problems with dressing the Ta-tas. A lot of things were off limits to them or they were constantly trying to minimize or cover up their busty busts.
So, what do you ladies think? Any thoughts or suggestions?
Hugs!
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July 11, 2014
Goodluck with your upcoming surgery! I am scheduled for July 16, just days away! eekk lol
July 13, 2014
Good for you for doing something like this for yourself!
Here's a list of questions you may want to take with you to your consultation(s).
Keep in mind that implants are generally not "forever" devices and you will likely be getting them replaced at some point (maybe before menopause), so that might take care of that issue for you.
More moderately sized implants tend to age better than large ones because they are lighter.
Good luck at your consultation on the 28th! Please let us know how it goes.
Here's a list of questions you may want to take with you to your consultation(s).
Keep in mind that implants are generally not "forever" devices and you will likely be getting them replaced at some point (maybe before menopause), so that might take care of that issue for you.
More moderately sized implants tend to age better than large ones because they are lighter.
Good luck at your consultation on the 28th! Please let us know how it goes.
UPDATED FROM Freckles1283
8 months pre
Had my consultation!
Hey RealSelfers...so I had my consultation today with Dr. Klink and I'm excited and happy and anxious and a bunch of other stuff! First of all, he said, although I'm carrying a little extra weight (I weigh 181 now), it is not sub-dermal fat so he thinks I'll have great results with a tummy tuck! So I'm looking at a full tummy tuck with muscle repair (he said my pregnancies did a NUMBER on me!), lipo of the flanks, and breast augmentation with a 450cc Naturel (?) round silicone implants. Total price: $14,225! I'm actually quite happy with that. I was estimating in my head that it would cost about $14k and I've been saving money like a mad woman so I'm thrilled he quoted almost exactly what I was thinking. I was SO worried that he was going to say something much higher so...even though it's a chunk of change...I'm pleased. I'm also pleased that he did not feel I needed a breast lift and he did not try to up-sell me into anything else. He was really nice and explained everything and answered all my questions very thoroughly. The quote is good for a year from today so now we're just planning out the financial aspect of it and then we'll call back and set the date! I am waiting to get into nursing school and so the timing has to be just perfect. If I DO get into the RN program this Fall semester, we're planning to have the surgery during the Christmas break, but if I don't get in...we'll have the surgery in early Spring since that's when we'll actually have enough cash saved up. Although I'm READY to get into school...I almost would rather have that extra time to save up and heal up!
I'm going to keep trying to lose some more weight as the Dr. said it would greatly benefit my healing, so as soon as my schedule calms down a bit, it's back to the gym for me! I have a goal, I know what the plan is and it's motivated me to work a little harder. I'm one step closer to the FLAT side! Woohoo!
On a side note, I spilled the beans about my surgery to my mother today. She's very conservative and I've been very worried about what she would think of it all...and wondered if she'd support me in my decision. I knew she would be on board for the tummy repair but I didn't think she'd like the idea of breast implants. Turns out, everything is fine...I think! She knows I didn't make this decision lightly and that I'm doing this for me (and my hubby!), and I'm a grown woman that can make my own decisions so...she said it didn't matter what she thought, it was my choice. She's concerned about the pain and discomfort involved in the surgery, like any mom would be, but she didn't say anything negative or discouraging so I'll take that as a good sign.
Well, gotta head to work...will update again as things progress!
Hugs from Heather!
I'm going to keep trying to lose some more weight as the Dr. said it would greatly benefit my healing, so as soon as my schedule calms down a bit, it's back to the gym for me! I have a goal, I know what the plan is and it's motivated me to work a little harder. I'm one step closer to the FLAT side! Woohoo!
On a side note, I spilled the beans about my surgery to my mother today. She's very conservative and I've been very worried about what she would think of it all...and wondered if she'd support me in my decision. I knew she would be on board for the tummy repair but I didn't think she'd like the idea of breast implants. Turns out, everything is fine...I think! She knows I didn't make this decision lightly and that I'm doing this for me (and my hubby!), and I'm a grown woman that can make my own decisions so...she said it didn't matter what she thought, it was my choice. She's concerned about the pain and discomfort involved in the surgery, like any mom would be, but she didn't say anything negative or discouraging so I'll take that as a good sign.
Well, gotta head to work...will update again as things progress!
Hugs from Heather!
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August 4, 2014
I think it's great you went for a consultation... but any doctor willing to do all that should lose his license. You need to get on a dietary and exercise plan that is easy for you. You should get down to a weight you are comfortable with first. Then maintain that weight for at least a year. I waited 3 years. I know it's not what you want to hear, but getting all this done without a lifestyle change, will be money wasted. I am 5'6", and I weighed 305 lbs. I was overweight my wholelife. I got on a healthy diet, worked out every night, p90x. The key is at home. I have2 kids, a wife, and I run my own business...I made time. I am now 185 and solid mussle. I had lipo done 6 months ago on my abs and flanks (areas that didn't respond to diet and exercise). It's been 6 years now and I've never been happier. I am a trainer now and a beachbody coach.
My sister was built just like you and her doctor did the surgery without her losing weight first. Guess what, she never changed her lifestyle, and she is heavier now after her four kids. Just something to think about before spending 15k. It's not the easy way out. Ask your doctor how much you'll weigh after the surgery...that 15k will probably only take about 10 to 15lbs off, and if no change is taken, you'll gain the weight and shape right back.
September 3, 2014
I HAVE actually changed my lifestyle. I'm not looking for an easy way out. I have maintained a weight of 180 (+ or - a pound or so) for a year. I workout 6 days a week for an hour and a half or more each time and I count calories consistently. I am planning on my own to lose at least 20 more lbs. before surgery, whether or not my PS says I need to. I used to weigh about 209 lbs. and lost 40 lbs. through healthy eating and exercising. I have since had my fourth child and am slowly getting back to where I was. Please do not judge me when you do not know me and have not heard my story. I have had 4 c-sections and have been told by many a doctor and personal trainer that there is nothing I can do to "lose" the sagging skin on my belly. I am fully aware that there is fat underneath that skin and I am consistently working on getting myself in better shape. I'm not sure you read all of my posts but I have 4 children and a husband. I work 5 days a week and am going to school to be a nurse. I know how to make time too!
Also, I do not think that having minimal lipo on my flanks along with a full tummy tuck and breast augmentation is so excessive that Dr. Klink should "lose his license". People get multiple procedures done all of the time with great results.
I'm happy for you that you have met YOUR goals and had YOUR procedures and have maintained YOUR health and happiness for all these years, but this is MY story...not yours. No two people are alike and no two people will have the same results.
Please do not post comments on my page if they are of the negative nature. Everyone IS entitled to their own opinion, but it is not always necessary to voice it.
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