John Eric Lomax, MD (retired)

I couldn't be more pleased with Dr. Lomax and his surgical staff. I had an abdominoplasty September 2016 and from the consultations prior to the surgery to the care after, the entire process has been outstanding. No question was "dumb" and the answers were always informative. Although I am still in the "healing" process, I could not be more pleased with how I look. My confidence is sky high and I can't wait until summer. (I'll be wearing a 2 piece for the first time ever!) I'm very pleased with Dr. Lomax and Soderstrom Skin Institute!!

I had been naturally tiny before I had my 3 wonderful boys. Big babies, lots of weight gain, and 3 c sections. Then several other medically necessary surgeries that left me with many scars, and badly separated muscles, and poor self confidence, I decided on a TT. I was single but my youngest had 1 foot out the door, I saved and saved and spent it on me! Well I chose the wrong Dr. And he did a half asset job. He removed about 2" of loose skin. And left with me with more scars. And my stomach was protruding at the belly button. He had done no muscle repair at all. 3 years later here I am, 2 wks PO of another TT. And this time, it is beautiful! All my stretch marks are gone. All my old scars are gone! My TT incision looks pretty good I think. I have a waist! I look 20 lbs thinner! It's amazing. I am so thankful I got the opportunity to get this done again.

Updated on 31 Oct 2015:
I find that a simple compliment feels better these days. When someone says I look great, or the Mr says I look 'tiny' (lol), or even a comment about my cute outfit (same clothes I wore before) I just feel more deserving. I had pretty good self esteem before, based on my personality and smarts, but now I feel pretty. And I know there are more important things, but he'll yes this feels good!

I'm so excited that I'm finally getting new breasts and a flat stomach! I have two children that were 8 and 9 pounds at birth. Me being small framed pregnancy really stretched me out. I have diastasis recti. I had 300cc Mcghan saline implants done in 2004 after my breasts were depleted from nursing so long. I will try to post as much as possible.

Updated on 13 Jan 2017:


Updated on 17 Jan 2017:
The left implant is half out from under the muscle. They were put in through auxiliary incision. I'm getting them exchanged for 425cc moderates, peri-aereola incision.

Updated on 25 Jan 2017:
We decided to go with Natrelle Inspira SRF 385. I hope I'm happy with this size. I have saggy 300cc with no projection right now. I measure 10.9 and 11.2. Any advice would be appreciated.

Updated on 26 Jan 2017:
After more research yesterday I went back to my PS and changed my implant size to 415. I think they will look better on me in the long run.

Updated on 15 Feb 2017:
I went in at 7 am. The surgery started at 8ish and I was ready and left at 1:15z. The Percocet is helping but when I get up to use the bathroom but I almost pass out!

Updated on 16 Feb 2017:
Thank goodness for compression garments! I totally recommend getting a walker. I can get up and around today but my back would hurt if I didn't have a walker. Tomorrow I will take the gigantic gauze pad off and post the picture. I'm so glad I finally did this! It's soooo worth it.

Updated on 16 Feb 2017:
I now have a fever and think I over did things today. My PS said if I still have it tomorrow I will have to meet him at the hospital. Anyone else have this problem?

Updated on 17 Feb 2017:
I have been waiting for this for years! Today is a good day. I'm still taking stool softener and Percocet. No fever today. I suggest to only get up to go to the bathroom the 1st 3 days.

Updated on 18 Feb 2017:
I feel good today but get exhausted very easily. I've cried because I don't like feeling so helpless and tired. Each day gets better but I have to tell myself Don't Over Do It! I couldn't be happier with my results which make this so worth it:)

Updated on 19 Feb 2017:
I feel like the muscles seize up when I laugh or try to cough. Im using Salonapas on my back but gosh dang is it sore! My tummy is so tight I don't want to risk standing up too straight just yet. This takes patience girls! I have minimal bruising and my drain is getting less filled each day. I totally am loving that I have a noticeable waist now!

Updated on 21 Feb 2017:
I suggest while laying down to slowly straighten legs and back. This has helped me stand straighter when I get up. I am still taking 1/2 a Percocet 2x's a day along with ibuprofen. I'm also still taking one Ducolax a day.

Updated on 22 Feb 2017:
I slept horribly last night and woke up feeling super tight. I immediately took a Percocet and it helped a lot. I feel better wearing my Marena garment. After showering(very carefully!) I feel so much better. One day at a time and again....Don't over do it or you'll pay for it! I just realized my scar looks like it is very high in the hips and looks like the W technique.

Updated on 25 Feb 2017:
Does this look normal?

Updated on 1 Mar 2017:
I went back to work on day 12! I am still a little hunched over today. My abs tighten up when I walk like contractions. This has been totally worth it!!

Updated on 20 Mar 2017: