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After losing a significant amount of weight and...
I had never had surgery before so I was extremely nervous leading up to the surgery, still, it may have helped never have had surgery before, because the first week and a half specifically were very very tough for me. I do not like taking pills and especially narcotics, but you have to because the pain is so severe. I did not like that, and I felt very helpless and was unsure if it was worth the trouble. I just wanted to go back to the way I was in order to sleep normally and not be in pain. Bending over was near impossible, going to the store was impossible, there is no way you can drive a vehicle, you don't ever want to get off the couch, the drains are a nightmare just bc you know they're there. As a very active person, it was depressing.
After that 1st week and a half I began to feel much better, however the swelling got much worse. After about week 4 the swelling is still there, but it's better and I feel a lot more normal. I am driving, I can bend over if I have to, I can get up easily, sleep on my sides, do chores around the house, and go on long walks.
During this time Dr Byrd and staff continuously communicated to make sure I was ok, and I was able to call/text the lead nurse during the weekend when I had questions and concerns. The hotel nurses were excellent and it's hard to believe there are people that will take care of patients like that. The anesthesiologist was excellent, and really made me feel at ease right before the procedure.
The follow-up appointments continue to give me confidence and I am beginning to enjoy the results of the procedure.
If anybody asked me if they should have the same procedure, I would tell them to be prepared for a very intense, uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable 1 - 3 weeks, and if they can handle that then it is worth it, but it is very hard and you cannot be a weak person and have this procedure.
Provider Review
Dr Byrd is seasoned expert, you can tell he knows everything about cosmetic surgery when you have your consultation. After the procedure I could tell he did the procedure with pride and precision. The incision is as low as it could possibly be, there are no zig zags or unsightly cureves, it is just very precise and minimal. Even though I fully expect it to be invisible, I really don't even mind it that much that's how good of a job it is. This is compared to other pictures I've seen on the internet. I will say my belly button was not moved so this may have helped some I don't know. I am the type of person to appreciate the experience and knowledge of a veteran of the industry who knows exactly what he's doing and how to do it to get perfect results, and I firmly believe that is Dr Byrd.