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I'm three weeks out from a Mommy Makeover (full...
I was geared up for there to be a lot of pain. I'd researched other people's experiences through reviews and on YouTube for months. I'm happy to say, my recovery was not bad at all. I wouldn't even really say it was painful. Sure there were movements that would cause a twinge of pain, but overall I'd say "uncomfortable" is a better word for it. And even that discomfort subsided considerably after the first week.
I'm only three weeks out and so satisfied with my results that if this is the best it gets, I'd still be so happy. I'm assured I still have a lot of recovering to go and things will only get better.
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I am three weeks out from having a "mommy makeover" with Dr. Yates, and I couldn't be more happy with my results thus far. I have known that my extreme diastasis recti, and umbilical hernia would need surgical repair for nearly 10 years now. But since I wasn't done having kids, I waited and waited, and researched and researched. Trust me, that's a long time to do your research. ;) I found Dr. Yates practice about 5 years ago, and after following his practice and thoroughly researching them, I pretty much knew that when I was ready to do the repairs, he would be the person I contacted first. From my initial consultation, I was very pleased with Dr. Yates and his office. My consultation allowed me to ask all my questions about my procedures, get a better understanding of what my results could possibly be, understand costs, etc. I left my consultation well informed. In fact, I really appreciated that Dr. Yates took extensive time to be very realistic about what results I could expect. He even had to hand me some information that was not the greatest to hear, but I really, really appreciated him bringing all possible outcomes up, telling me their pros and cons, and leaving me to ultimately make the decision as to how I would like to proceed. Once booked, right before my procedure, I started kinda freaking out. Dr. Yates staff was so very kind to help me through my fears and anxieties without ever making me feel like I was a weirdo (which I'm still pretty sure I was!). They reassured me that everything I was feeling was very normal. Just know that if you have questions or concerns, even up to the last minute, Dr Yates and his staff are there for you. They offered me additional consults, communicated through email and phone, and were very supportive until all my fears had subsided. Surgery day went off without a hitch. Before surgery, Dr Yates had drawn his lines on me, and at one point drew I line that he said was "ideal, but most likely not obtainable", and then drew the another line that he felt was completely obtainable, and explained the difference between the two, his reasoning, etc. When I woke up from surgery, the only thing I really remember from his consult (I was groggy) was him telling my husband and I that he had obtained the ideal. So, you know, that rocked! But again, I really, really appreciated him managing my expectations beforehand, and helping me to feel well informed about my possible results. My recovery has been great. I geared myself up for the worst. I knew that these procedures meant I had a long road of recovery before me. I'm happy to say that it really was not bad. I wouldn't actually say I was ever "in pain." I think a better way to describe it is "uncomfortable". And that uncomfortable feeling lasted about a week. I'm only three weeks out, and I still try to take it easy, really do feel great. I think Dr Yates' skill and use of industry leading techniques and products has a lot to do with that. I couldn’t ask for a better recovery so far. My results thus far have exceeded my expectations. I am so, so happy that I went through with the procedures and that I trusted Dr. Yates to perform them. I have said more than once in these past three weeks, "If this is the best it gets, I'm so very satisfied!" Three weeks out is still VERY early on in the total recovery process, and I've been assured my results will only continue to get better from here. If you are considering surgery, I would highly suggest adding Dr. Yates as a doctor you choose to consult with.