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Mother of 5, 2 Prior C-sections. Breast Lift/breast Aug./tummy Tuck - Visalia, CA

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Getting nervous. I have been reading many stories...

Msdoula
$14,000
Getting nervous. I have been reading many stories & reviews here and have SO MANY questions for you all.
I have my surgery date set for Aug. 15th.
I have the hideous 'apron' from my 2 c-sections & a ton of stretchmarks from my 5 pregnancies. and a pretty intense distasis recti and an umbilical hernia being repaired at the same time.
I am undergoing a full TT and am worried that I wont have as good of results as some of you because my Dr will not to Lipo at the same time. He insists on a separate procedure and claims it is too hard on the body to do it at once. So no Lipo for my MM.
I am 5'1" and 155lbs. I am a 34G (although its a bit loose on me & is mostly filled with sad skin)
I will be getting a Breast lift with the anchor incision and silicon implants 450cc (still undecided on these though) at the same time as my TT.
Making a list of things I need to do beforehand, things I need to buy, order, etc.
Thanks for listening & sharing RS ladies!

Msdoula's provider

Alex N. Lechtman, MD

Alex N. Lechtman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 23, 2016
We r bout same size although I hadn't seen pics I don't know ur body type but I too was nervous about not getting lipo of my flanks with my tt cuz I thought I was gonna look odd but now that I have had my tt done I'm glad I didn't get lipo cuz I hear of other ppl struggling with the pain plus the tt really pulled down some excess on skin on my flanks..I can't actually see my ribs now lol..I definitely recommend getting some arnica, Bromelain and magnesium supplements and start them the day before surgery..these will help with bruising, swelling and bowel movements. Just make sure u have lots of pillows!! Some ppl get loads of unnecessary supplies they don't even use..just keep it simple..physically the pain wasn't as bad as I thought but wow emotionally the first week was hard. I haven't had my breast aug yet..I'm planning that in a few months so I look forward to hearing how ur recovery is on that. Good luck to you!!
July 24, 2016
ACKK I'm getting Saline not SIlicon!! OOPS!
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August 9, 2016
Me to
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July 25, 2016

Thank you for sharing your story with this community. I hope you'll find all the feedback and support you need here. Please keep us posted!

UPDATED FROM Msdoula
22 days pre

Trying to add pictures

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Does anyone know how to add pictures from my iphone? vs the desktop computer

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UPDATED FROM Msdoula
22 days pre

A few pics

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Just showing my body type
155lbs 5'1" size 10

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July 24, 2016
Ur gonna be amazed by how ur body is gonna look after..these pics will be nothing but a distant memory..
July 25, 2016
Man I hope so!!
I can't wait to see your progress! I'm trying to lose a few more pounds over the next 3 weeks
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July 25, 2016
I been wanting to post pics but this past week I been so swollen!! I guess I've hit that "swell hell" every one has been talking about. Hopefully this week will be better. I tried losing before surgery but I had to quit smoking too and stress..I actually gained like 8 lbs before surgery! But I've lost like 13 lbs since surgery. If u wanna drop weight fast I suggest doing the paleo diet..that's what I do now since I had surgery and I even took last week off..u will drop like a pound a day of ur strict on it even without exercising
July 26, 2016
HAHAA I knew I liked you!!
I've been about 80/20 Paleo for 3 years now! :)
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July 26, 2016
Lol that's awesome!!
July 26, 2016
Yeah but I cant seem to shed these pounds anymore. I lost about 15lbs right away but nothing since.
But I do feel healthiest eating paleo, regardless. :)
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July 26, 2016
Yeah me too..just keep doing what ur doing cuz u will lose after surgery
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August 20, 2016
Yeah, I lost so much weight doing paleo.
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August 20, 2016
I lost so much weight doing paleo. It's crazy.
August 21, 2016
I did at first but have been eating Paleo for about six years now and slowly let my sweet tooth come back
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August 21, 2016
I have celiac disease, so not being able to eat gluten keeps me away from a lot of sweets. But, I eat a lot of dark chocolate with no dairy in it. Haha!

I think I lost 10-15 pounds in the first month of Paleo. I've been doing it (fairly strictly) for about 2 years, and I think I've lost all the weight that is possible for me.
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August 21, 2016
Lost about 40 pounds total on it.
August 21, 2016
Yeah I know when I eat clean the Paleo I can maintain about 145 pounds and I'm about 10 pounds over that now
August 21, 2016
If you don't mind would you take a look at my new pictures I added today and give me your thoughts ?