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36yr Old, 3 Kids - Mommy Makeover - NYC
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I paid my deposit today for my mommy makeover on...
crisvowMay 13, 2015
$21,850
I paid my deposit today for my mommy makeover on August 19th. I need a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. My PS told me I have about a 3in separation. Not sure if this is average or not? I am also getting a much needed breast lift and augmentation. I consider myself to be in decent shape , I am about 5 pounds away from my goal weight.
I am excited and super nervous at the same time. I was originally going to schedule the procedure for November but the wait and anticipation will kill me so I decided to just suck it up and do it in August and I figured I would still enjoy the majority of the summer. We have a family trip planned to disney world 7 weeks post op which is also adding to my anxiety , however from what I read and my PS tells me I will be fine by 7 weeks for this type of vacation. So happy to have this booked and ready to start preparing for the big day!
I am excited and super nervous at the same time. I was originally going to schedule the procedure for November but the wait and anticipation will kill me so I decided to just suck it up and do it in August and I figured I would still enjoy the majority of the summer. We have a family trip planned to disney world 7 weeks post op which is also adding to my anxiety , however from what I read and my PS tells me I will be fine by 7 weeks for this type of vacation. So happy to have this booked and ready to start preparing for the big day!
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UPDATED FROM crisvow
4 months pre
Change of drs
crisvowJuly 24, 2015
So I changed drs. Going into NYC to Dr Adam Kokler. I can't figure out how to change the dr in my review. Nov 4th is my date. I feel like he is a better choice for me. I am still getting lift small augmentation nothing crazy and full TT. Excited but nervous about recovery!
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September 8, 2015
Excited for you! Have you been on your Disney trip yet? The right PS is worth the wait & it sounds like you made a good choice :-).
September 14, 2015
No we go next month and surgery is scheduled for nov 4th. Excited and nervous. I know you can relate :-) you look great!! Hope everything is well
September 19, 2015
Your surgery is coming up :) yay!! So excited for you!! I was on vacation 3 1/2 weeks after mine & so happy!! By Christmas you'll be on cloud 9
September 22, 2015
My pre op is Friday 9/25 its so crazy how quickly it creeps up ahhh!!! I'm glad ur waiting til after ur vaca Disney is a huge deal all that walking. I actually lived in Belmar then moved to FL we go to Disney often and in September it's still warm, so I'm glad for u that u waited u'd be hot, sweaty, swollen, n sore. I'm doing mine early October to heal before the holidays... Wishing u best of luck at ur pre op :)
September 19, 2015
If you start a new review you can pick a new doctor, I bet. You will still have this one under your username...
Good luck!
Good luck!
UPDATED FROM crisvow
2 months pre
Had Pre-op today!!
crisvowSeptember 29, 2015
went for pre-op today. We are going away next week and won't be back til 18th of Oct. so needed to get it done prior to vacation. Surgery set for Nov. 4th. I met with nurse who went over everything and after leaving there I become very anxious about all of this!! I am worried about getting put to sleep. what if I don't wake up!! I have been put to sleep before for kidney stones but I will be out for a lot longer and it really freaks me out! Does anyone else feel this way? How did you handle this? Im afraid I may have a panic attack the day of in the office!!
Then they give you disclaimers for each procedure that you need to sign with a long list of potentially all things that could go wrong! Its too stressful to think about it. What if I am that one rare case??
I trust Dr. Kolker. He is highly recommended and top doc in the city. That's the reason I am going out of my way (And putting out a lot more $$$) to see him in the city when I could have just gone with a local dr. But it is still very nerve wracking. I just want to be in recovery which I know will be hard but at least I'll be on my way. Will try not to worry until day of. haha guess that's why the Valium may be necessary I don't like to take prescription medications but this time I will do as the dr. says.
Then they give you disclaimers for each procedure that you need to sign with a long list of potentially all things that could go wrong! Its too stressful to think about it. What if I am that one rare case??
I trust Dr. Kolker. He is highly recommended and top doc in the city. That's the reason I am going out of my way (And putting out a lot more $$$) to see him in the city when I could have just gone with a local dr. But it is still very nerve wracking. I just want to be in recovery which I know will be hard but at least I'll be on my way. Will try not to worry until day of. haha guess that's why the Valium may be necessary I don't like to take prescription medications but this time I will do as the dr. says.
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September 29, 2015
Oh yes, I think we all go thru this. I had the same panic feeling & second guessing it all after they have me all the paperwork with
September 29, 2015
The possible side effects. Then as time went on before my surgery I calmed myself down. I worried for my children if something happened to me, then I thought if I don't get this surgery My marriage & self esteem will suffer because I was miserable looking in the mirror & it effected everything I did!! I'm so glad I went through with it, it truly has changed everything for me because I'm comfortable being me now! I walked into the surgery center the day of thinking today is the 1st day of the new me :)
September 30, 2015
Thanks for making me feel better! I have to keep telling myself I'll be ok. :-)
October 1, 2015
These feelings are all normal, but you'll be fine! You're in great hands, Dr.Kolker takes safety so seriously...I should know, I haven't smoked a cigarette in 2 weeks because he won't touch me if I don't stop for 6 weeks!! Lol
It's totally normal to be nervous...just keep your eye on the prize...You're going to have beautiful breasts and your self esteem will be through the roof :)
It's totally normal to be nervous...just keep your eye on the prize...You're going to have beautiful breasts and your self esteem will be through the roof :)
October 18, 2015
You saw my review, your feelings are exactly what I was feeling! Normal and justified. Most risk although rare is almost always associated with the anesthesiologist so if you have a board certified one with you for the entire duration of the surgery until you are awake I recovery you will do great! Most important is to walk around and deep breath after surgery. This avoids blood clots and expandsbyourboung function. I love as told not to take anything prior to surgery and they gave me a pill to lower my bp since I was under for so long. I fully anticipated feeling so nerve wracked but when it was game time I was so calm it was crazy!
October 18, 2015
Wow I hope I'm calm day of I have visions of having a panic attack in the office!!! I am staying overnight in their recovery room which I think will be good for me. Keep me posted on how you are doing and how your kids are managing without mommy at 100%. I am getting my surgery the week my kids have off school. On a wed. By Monday will I be able to make lunches??? Get them ready for school? This is the sort of stuff I'm obsessing about
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Thanks for sharing your story. It's an exciting step you're taking for yourself. I suggest checking in your surgery date on this calendar so you can get support from others getting MMs around the same time. How else can we support you on your journey?