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8 wks post-op photo
Today I got a massage and didn't have any trouble at all when I decided to try laying on my stomach for the first time since my surgery.
Thanks, everyone, for your private and public messages of encouragement. It's been fun to answer questions, get to know so many of you, and be a part of this supportive community. Most important, I'm so grateful to Dr. Wolfe and his staff for a pleasant, stress-free experience that delivered results I didn't think were possible!!
7 wks post-op photo and…gulp..."before" photo from my patient file
Although I haven't gone back to yoga class, I have been on a quick 4-day vacation that included hauling luggage, grandkids, groceries and lots of walking, and I felt fine. I notice on days that I'm more active that my stomach feels tight and puffy by evening, but Ibuprofen takes care of it.
I'm so grateful to not have had to deal with some of the complications I've read about regarding incisions not healing properly. Is it just dumb luck or could it be that drain-less TT's and dissolvable stitches have lower rates of post-op infection/necrosis? I'd be interested in knowing if there have been any studies done on that subject.
I'm down one jeans size and that's exciting. I'll wear my CG with my old jeans or no CG and I can fit into the new, smaller ones. It still blows me away when I look down and there's no belly, or when I sit down and my belly isn't folded onto my lap.
I love my results and if I can answer any questions or offer encouragement, I'm happy to do so. This has been an overwhelmingly positive experience and I wouldn't hesitate to take the leap, knowing what I know now. It hasn't been a walk in the park, but it hasn't been anything I couldn't handle, either. I'm just really happy I did it!!
5 wk post-op w/Dr Wolfe
We are fortunate to live in an area with lots of great cosmetic surgeons...but just do yourself a favor and see Dr Wolfe for a consultation. You can count on a great Dr, great medical & office staff & a great experience overall.
Provider Review
This is the part of my whole experience where I could just go on and on about the quality of care I received. First of all, Dr Wolfe, and Dr. Vath are two of the very few surgeons in the Denver metro area that perform drain-less tummy tucks. I had heard other surgeons explain why drains were necessary and was a bit skeptical about the concept of a drain-less tummy tuck. Dr Wolfe explained that the technique of "quilting" the abdominal and underlying tissue results in a surgical site that does not have spaces where fluid can collect, and causing your own lymphatic system to take care of the fluid normally collected by the drains. It takes a bit longer in the OR, but pays off in the final result. I LOVED the idea that I didn't have to go home with drains or staples that would later need to be removed. I have a scar that is really thin and is a very light pink color. My recovery was quick and I am thrilled with the results thus far. There were a few times when I called the office with questions and my calls were always returned before the end of the day. Everyone I came in contact with from the staff at the front desk, to Cheryl, my patient coordinator, to the nurses, were courteous, friendly, and professional. I never waited more than a few minutes for any of my appointments and both offices/waiting areas were neat, organized and comfortable. I hesitate to give five stars in every category because I think I'd be a little skeptical if I saw another reviewer give five stars. But I have to be completely honest and say that this practice exceeded my expectations on every level. During the whole process--from initial consultation, pre-op, day of surgery and post-op visits--I had the chance to speak with several staff members who told me that they have worked for Dr's Wolfe and Vath for 10-15+ years. That fact alone speaks volumes regarding how they run their practice. Maybe something will change during the next year as the final results become more apparent, but for right now, I just can't think of anything they could have done differently to improve my experience.