Mommy Makeovers - Meg
Q: Why did you have surgery?
Meg: I had triplets and then another child 2 years later. I lost the baby weight quickly but couldn't do anything about the leftover skin and underlying stretched out muscles. I hated the way my body looked and felt that it was beyond my control to do anything about it short of cosmetic surgery.
Q: What were your expectations?
Meg: My hope was that once the muscles were brought back together and the excess skin was removed I would have a flatter stomach and feel better about my appearance.
Q: Did having young children affect your decision?
Meg: I worried more about the recovery time knowing that I had four children to take care of, but I also felt that the longer I waited the more I'd regret not doing it sooner.
Q: What was the recovery like?
Meg: I found the recovery to be easier than either of my previous c-sections. I would describe it as very uncomfortable initially, but never really painful. The pain pump helped a lot and after that I just had to remember to go slow and listen to my body.
Q: Would you do it again?
Meg: In a heartbeat! The results met my expectations and then some. The pictures show the physical changes, but the difference in how I feel about my body is even more dramatic.
Q: Can the kids tell a difference in mommy after surgery?
Meg: They think I look much better without my "floppy belly"! And I think they also see how nice it is to have a mommy who likes the way she looks and feels comfortable about her appearance.
Q: Would you recommend surgery to others?
Meg: So few people are comfortable admitting they had plastic surgery and so many want to know more. I've talked to everyone I know about this surgery and how happy I am with the results. I have had four other triplet mom friends who have had the procedure since I did!
Meg had a tummy tuck and liposuction of her abdomen and flanks.
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