3 Month Post Op Update

Well I have obviously been bad at keeping up with this blog.  I joined a secret society forum for women preparing for surgery and who have had surgery.  I have been so addicted to that site that I totally forgot about my blog.  So I'll try to bring everything up to speed as of now.

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair, and breast augementation on 7/1/2010.  I did stick with the first surgeon I met with in May which was Dr. Heffel with North Valley Plastic Surgery in Phoenix AZ.  He did an amazing job on everything.  I am so incredibly pleased with my results.  Last Friday was my 3 month mark. 

As for recovery, I took 2.5 weeks for surgery and recovery.  The first 3 days was rough.  I remember very little as I was drugged up on pain meds, muscle relaxer, and antibiotics.  My mom flew out to stay and care for me.  My husband was so wonderful too.  Between hubby and mom they made sure I took all my meds on time around the clock so I felt very little pain.  My lower back was a different story though.  My back was killing me due to being hunched over in a 45 degree angle for almost 2 weeks.  I wasn't able to stand completely straight up until about 1 month.

Before stats:
Height: 5'
Weight: 117 lbs
Breasts: 34B

After:
Same height and weight; breasts are now a full 34C!  I love them too because they are so natrual looking. 
Saline implants under the muscle 325cc per breast.
I'm actually working on toning up and losing 7-10 lbs.  Slow going though.

I feel awesome in my clothes though!  Even wore a bikini for the first time in...well forever!

Before Side View - saggy skin and muscle separation

Before - Front View





Scar - 8 Weeks

1st Bikini - 1 Month - Still Taped



After - 8 Weeks



YouTube & Support Network

I must be obessed or something; I was up last night until almost midnight!  I can't stop thinking about my upcoming surgery.  I added a countdown clock to my Facebook profile, addicted to YouTube videos with other ladies VLOGing their own journeys, and now I just joined a super exclusive and private network/support group online at http://www.tummytucktalk.ning.com/. Many of the woman on YouTube promoted the support group and encourgaged joining for those of planning to have surgery.  I am soooooo glad I found these women on YouTube and thankful that they were all brave enough to document their journeys from Pre-Op through months of recovery.  They all have definately made me even more confident of my decision to move forward. 

I will post Pre-Op pictures very soon.  I need to get my hubby off his tush so he can take my pics.  I have a few outfits that I really liked when I bought but never wore because of my unattrative bulges and small (to me) chest.  I plan to take before pics of me wearing these outfits and then after to document the payoff (for me).

Thank you for following me on this journey!

Consultation for Mommy Makeover

So I went for my consultation on May 10th at North Valley Plastic Surgery.  From the moment I sat down in the waiting area I got a sense of optimism.  We discussed my primary area of concern which is my tummy plus the desire of breast augementation.

After the consult I continued to think about how comfortable I felt with Dr. Heffel and the staff.  I've been putting off taking action for 3 years now due to time and finances but this time I made the decision to just do it.  Time and money will always be a concern anyways.

I had my son 5 years ago.  I gained 36 pounds during my pregnancy.  I was able to lose quite a bit fairly quickly however not all of it.  In the spring of 2008 I decided to make a lifestyle change and change my eating habits.  I was able to reach my pre-prego weight in about 12 weeks.  I have since maintained it and right now I'm about 10 pounds away from my ideal weight.  I'm 5' and currently weigh 116 lbs.  Although I feel a ton better in my clothes then 2 years ago I'm just not completely happy due to the excess skin under my belly button.

With the support of my hubby, both of my parents, and several dear friends, I have scheduled surgery for July 1st 2010.  I have my pre-op appointment scheduled for 6/17.  Please come back to visit as I document my journey.