Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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