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Having extra loose skin for 23 years and it got...

Having extra loose skin for 23 years and it got worse with each pregnancy, it was finally time to have it fixed. I'm a size six who always looked 5 to 6 months pregnant. I love being outside in a bikini, but was always very self conscious around others. So after debating the TT surgery for the last 5 years, and after all of my exercising with nothing changing in my abdominal area, I finally had the surgery today! So far, I feel great! I'm hoping I will feel the same tomorrow and will be able to shower to see my new tummy. I'll post pics later and keep up on my progress for everyone.

45 Y.o 3 kiddos

Day 2 post op. Felt really good until about noon. I was experiencing some twingy, hot pain at what I believed to be the incision. My hubby is keeping track of the meds because I'm somewhat groggy and forgetful. He forgot to give me my pain pill at noon and waited until after 1. Thankfully the narcotics kick in quickly, so I was able to get up and go to the bathroom. I still need help with that because I was a bit unsteady. I think my drains are working well as I'm pulling less than 30cc per day. I am going to shower in the am, so I will get some pictures loaded. I am praying it's turned out well! I hope I continue to get better thru the weekend. The tubes are supposed to come out next Thursday. I would say so far it's been smooth sailing. Well, til tomorrow! Goodnight.

45 y.o 3 kiddos

Day 3 post op. Feeling better yet. My only complaint is the drain on the left is a bit sensitive. I was able to eat a granola bar, applesauce and a big cup of tea for lunch. After lunch I finally felt brave enough to tackle a shower. I was super nervous with the drains but had zero issue. Then I had to put the tension garment back on. It was a struggle. I got it back to within about a half of an inch from surgery so I called it good enough. My nausea patch fell of during the shower so now I'm taking oral anti nausea pills, OXY, DIazapam and a multi vitamin. I am only getting up to go to the bathroom and walk around my bedroom. I'm not putting out a lot of fluid so I hope that's a good sign that I'll be free of the drains Thursday next week. The best news of all, my tummy looks amazing! My incision is very, very low. My belly button looks pretty good, a little dried blood so I couldn't see any stitches! So that's awesome, I'll try and get some better photos tomorrow and get them uploaded. Have a great night,

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
6420 Coachlight Dr. W., West Des Moines, Iowa
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Dr. Robbins is overall a good surgeon. I would not call him arrogant as some others have reviewed. I would describe him as a very smart individual with poor communication and lacking bedside manner. In my experience thus far he just doesn't know how to put a person at ease. The receptionist Misty the first 2 times I was in the office was really nice. My subsequent visits and phone calls she was rude. I worked in the medical field for years. It is ridiculous that when you call the office, she has absolutely no recollection of your name(I called in 3 times in one week because I was having some minor issues that I wanted to run by the nurse), especially the MAJOR surgery patients. She should at least fake it if she can't really remember and lose the crappy condecending attitude. Erin was my nurse liason, and has been kind and reassuring when I've called and had questions. I had a pretty simple straight forward tummy tuck, or so he said at my pre op appt that I was an ideal candidate who'd have amazing results. The morning of surgery he marked me. Both my husband and I looked at it, and said lower. He said he'd do his best. I told him I want it lower than the mark. He again said he'd do his best. No explanation of anything otherwise or contrary for any reason. Well, the incision was placed where he marked me, not where my husband and I told him. So, my incision/scar is a little over a half inch above my swim bottoms and underwear. Not an optimal result. My surgery only took an hour and a half. I really feel that he didn't care what I really wanted and didn't want to have to do anything extra or challenging. He claimed at a follow up appt 2 weeks post( that I demanded) that if he would have gone any lower he would have gotten into nerves. Bull. He was in nerves already. I have odd nerve sensations on several spots along my incision. Also, about 10 years ago I had a breast aug and 4 yrs ago skin cancer removed from my face by a different plastic surgeon. After both of those surgeries, that doctor personally called me the next day and 3 days post op to see how I was doing. Dr. Robbins did not call me ever after my TT. Not a single follow up call from ANYONE at the office. With all of that said, my incision/scar is done pretty well, and I don't have any of those pesky dog ears many complain about. I cannot say to not go to Dr Robbins because my belly button looks really, really good. But, be very careful and make sure if you do decide to go to him you must be very vocal and specific and demand explanation of everything. Sadly because of my previous positive PS experiences, I blindly trusted him because of his calm almost shy demenor at my pre op and him telling me I'd have an amazing result. That is a mistake I will live with, and never allow to happen to me or a loved one again.