Phillip John Stephan, MD

I had a great experience with Dr. Stephan! I drove 3.5 hours to see him because I didn’t like the consult I had in my home down. Dr. Stephan and his staff were wonderful. They helped me pick the perfect size for my breast augmentation. I was a small A before and now a full C which is exactly what I asked for. I had hardly any swelling and my scars look so good already. I feel like they already look amazing and I’m only one week post op.

I have been in search of a provider for quite some time. I lost over 100 lbs and wanted desperately to regain my prior breast appearance. I was hoping for my nipples to point at 9:15 * *, and got just that. I can;t wait to move forward w/the next phase.
If you are in need or plastic surgery and are looking for a practice to make you feel at home, look no further. Even if you fly in and arrange a hotel stay, it's worth the peace of mind.
"So far, so good"!

Updated on 11 Apr 2018:
I have been in search of a provider for quite some time. I lost over 100 lbs and wanted desperately to regain my prior breast appearance. I was hoping for my nipples to point at 9:15 * *, and got just that. I can't wait to move forward w/the next phase.
If you are in need of plastic surgery and are looking for a practice to make you feel at home, look no further. Even if you fly in and arrange a hotel stay, it's worth the peace of mind.
"So far, so good"!

I'm planning on round two and can't imagine going to another provider. I will post pictures from start to finish once the journey/transformation is completed.

After carrying two of my own children, and two babies for infertile couples (including one of my very best friends) I decided it was time to reclaim my body. I turned 29 in January and since I can't stop the clock, the next best thing is to greet 30 head-on looking FAB-U-LOUS! I went on a diet after giving birth in July and lost 30lbs. I was still not at my goal weight at the time of surgery, but I know that seeing my smaller waistline & that god-awful skin flap finally gone will give me the motivation to make the rest of my body look just as amazing.

My surgery was on 2/17/14, I had a full abdominoplasty with muscle repair, and liposuction on my flanks. My surgeon said he almost always does lipo in conjunction with a TT because it looks silly to have a flat tummy and saddlebags. I arrived at the surgery center at 10:15 am & was greeted by Julie, the nurse whom I'd seen at both of my pre-op appointments. She was fantastic! My husband & I went back, I got into my gown & onto the bed & after a little while, Julie started my IV. She numbed my hand first, and I am very grateful for that. IV's suck! Dr. Stephan came in and drew on me while laying down, then had me stand and drew on me some more. The anesthesiologist, Clement, came in & went over my history with anesthesia and then gave me a little versed in my IV right before they wheeled me back. I was a little loopy but I do remember shouting to my husband as they wheeled me into the OR, "Babe! I'm gonna be so hot!" haha. Clement put a mask over my mouth and nose & asked me to breathe deep and that's the last thing I remember.

Before surgery, my biggest fear was waking up in extreme pain, but that didn't happen. I was quite comfortable actually. My throat was dry so Julie brought me a bottle of water, and then I needed to pee so Julie and my husband helped me up & held my arms as I hobbled down the hall to the bathroom. We went back to the recovery area & they dressed me because I apparently kept saying I wanted to go home. Julie wheeled me out to my truck & I climbed in with minimal pain. I slept the whole ride home & was able to climb the two steps onto our porch with no pain. I passed out in the recliner as soon as we got inside.

I have to say that I was not in nearly as much pain as I expected to be. A friend who had a TT done told me that was the most horrific pain of her entire life & she spent the entire first week in a pain med coma, so I was pretty much expecting the worst. My entire abdomen and hips were numb, so most of the pain thus far has been in my back from having to be hunched over. I limited my movement the first few days, and once I was able to move around more, my back hurt so bad I had to sit down. I'm 7 days post-op now and I'm standing *almost* straight up, and my back pain has eased up enough to let me take a quick shower the last 3 evenings. I sat on the edge of the bathtub tonight and shaved my legs & my abdominal muscles cramped up like a contraction from hell! I won't be doing that again for a few days. The worst part, besides the back pain, is the drains! They are such a huge pain to deal with. Emptying them twice a day & recording the volume, having them hanging in front of me, I can't disguise them in clothes, and one of my drain sites is leaking. Today I started having horrible, stabbing pains on my left side and I'm 99% sure it's from the drainage tube inside. I see my surgeon on 2/25 and I pray he takes them out! Other than that, this experience has been great. I'm so glad I did this, I don't know how many times I held my phone in my hand, about to call my surgeon's office and cancel. If you're thinking about having this done, go for it!

I am so anxious to have this done. I have dreamt of this for 20 years. I have always said that if I win the lottery my first phone call would be to a Plastic Surgeon! I have had 2 C-sections and they weren't that bad. So I am hoping that the recovery from this surgery is similar. Thankfully my husband is supportive.

Updated on 2 Apr 2016:
Watching Atlanta Plastic sipping on some Cabernet. Ugh! They show the incisions and lifting the skin up!!! I just can't watch that part!

Updated on 15 Apr 2016:


Updated on 13 May 2016:
My check in time was11:45 but the ps wasn't ready for me until 1:30! I was so thirsty! I never desired water so much! I have taken a nap and feel less groggy but when I get up to use the bathroom I still feel weak. I haven't been Ben looked yet! I want to see at least even with the binder. Maybe tomorrow!

Updated on 16 May 2016:
I got to shower today. Nice but tiring since I don't have a shower chair. Washed and conditioned my hair. Did 2 loads of laundry. Didn't take pics but so far so good. Tummy looks flat although I don't see a waist yet, I also don't see rolls. Yay!!

Updated on 18 May 2016:
A lot of bruising from Lipo. Still tender to the touch. A little swollen. Standing pretty straight now.

Updated on 19 May 2016:
First post op visit to my surgeon. Everything is healing well I knew protein was important for recovery but I didn't know that meant your drains too! So apparently 30-35grams of protein is not enough. I have to up my intake to 60. I am draining well but still draining too much. I don't know why I didn't realize they were so connected but they are. So protein here I come!!!!

Updated on 22 May 2016:
Last night around 12:30 am I woke to use the bathroom. I look down to see fresh blood. My left hip has opened in 2 spots and bleeding. I panicked. I packed gauze under the binder. Called surgeon first thing. He had me send pictures. He will see me first thing tomorrow morning. It has stopped bleeding and I am more calm. I just wish I knew how this happened. Don't know if I stretched in my sleep or because I sleep on my side or because I had started scar therapy already. It's frustrating not knowing because I have been doing so well.

Updated on 23 May 2016:
My first day back to work. Not bad at all. I flashed them my drains and got tons of sympathy!! LOL I also had my follow up with my surgeon since the splitting of the scar this weekend. He says it happens. He said there is no damage. He cleaned it up and did some heavy duty sutures which will be removed in 10 days. He checked the rest of my incision and does not see any "weak" spots. He said this will not alter my result or the look of the scar. He reassured me that it was okay and reminded me that I have his personal cell phone number if something comes up again. I am very relieved!!!

Updated on 25 May 2016:
Remember when I was freaking out about my scar opening? Well now that is settled down and good, I HATE THESE DRAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Updated on 31 May 2016:
After the long weekend with a lot of out of town family that came to visit, returning to work is almost relaxing. I felt like I was overdoing it all weekend so I stayed home. It's good to listen to your body. I took 3 naps and still went to bed on time! All of that rest also helped my drainage output. So today I was able to have 1 drain pulled. It didn't hurt. Yay! Although as I lay there with my eyes squeezed shut, it was weird just knowing what the nurse was doing. I don't have the stomach for these things! I went right back to work. I can't wait to have the other drain pulled!

Updated on 2 Jun 2016:
Full day of work . A little swollen but still so much better than I was pre op! I might need a touch up on my back with Lipo but it's still soon. Even my back is better than before! Yay!

Updated on 5 Jun 2016:
I found these 2 pieces that are comfortable and offer good compression. I am so sick of the binder plus the binder was not able to compress my hips. You can see that they are still swollen. Off to a wedding in a few hours!

Updated on 6 Jun 2016:
I email my doctor's assistant and ask her if I should be concerned about the fact that I was still draining 80 cc's per day. Also I wanted to know if he wanted to remove the stitches in case too much time had passed. We were all under the assumption that by last Friday or at the very least, today (monday) I would not be draining so much. He figured he would remove the drain and the stitches in the same visit. This is why I emailed her. He was in surgery and she said she would talk to him first thing this afternoon. She called me and said he wanted to see me at 4:00. Meanwhile I had discovered that the stitch holding the tube in place was gone and the tube was starting to slide out. I only figured that out after I noticed that the bulb would not stay compressed. So I push the tube back in and everything starts working again.

When i went to the doctor's office at 4:00, that's when I told the doctor about the tube sliding out. At that point he explained once it became dislodged, there runs a risk of getting an infection there. So the tube had to come out. YAY! I was concerned about developing a seroma but he told me to wear my binder - as tight as possible - for the next 3 days. And that the hole from the tube might leak for the next few days but that will be normal and just keep putting fresh gauze over the spot. He also removed the heavy duty stitches which I was glad about because they felt very stiff - almost wiry.

I thanked him and he left the room. As I was getting dressed, I realized I did not ask one more, very important question. So I stick my head out in the hall and holler "Doctor!" He comes back looking very worried. And I say, "when can I have sex again?" He laughed and said, "whenever you want but don't get crazy. And wait until tomorrow since I just pulled the tube today." Hallelujah!!!!!

Updated on 12 Jun 2016:
Well I had to have the 2nd drain removed on Monday since it had become dislodged and was now compromised. although I had hoped to avoid a Seroma, I knew that it was unlikely since my drain still had an output of 80 cc's per day. By Thursday evening, I confirmed that I had a Seroma by seeing the dreaded wave. Called my doctor's office on Friday morning and met with the nurse practitioner. She was great but apparently a little conservative in draining the Seroma. She got 170 cc's. My doctor wanted to see me today (Sunday) and check it out. I was ready for more drainage. He got 340 cc's! Yikes! I will see him again on Tuesday and hopefully the amount will be reduced compared today. So the lesson learned is that you cannot overdo it even though you feel good. Also, eat protein - LOTS of protein!! I initially took this advice lightly and now I have delayed my internal healing process. Just keeping it real...

Updated on 14 Jun 2016:
Had the Seroma drained today. 240 cc's. Less than Sunday but more than the doctor had hoped. I will go back Thursday. Meanwhile I ordered a compression garment that should be delivered today. I am thinking of wearing the binder on top of the CG to try and help close this pocket.

Updated on 16 Jun 2016:
Doctor drained 190 ccs from the Seroma today. It was less - yay! He also gave me a compression garment. I thought I would never get it on! yowser! we will see how this goes....

Updated on 28 Jun 2016:
Just an update on life with my crazy Seroma. I saw my doctor on Friday the 24th (6 weeks post op) and he drained 240 ccs. It had been 6 days since the last draining. That evening I went home and put on my second binder. I wore 2 binders all weekend and yesterday. I went in this morning (Tuesday) and he drained only 40 ccs! YAY! So wearing 2 binders (and having constant heartburn from the pressure) was worth it! I might see him again this Friday to see if there is anything to drain.

Updated on 8 Jul 2016:
It's been 8 weeks. Although I had my drains for 24 days, and developed a Seroma, I would do it again. But this time I wouldn't try to be Super Woman! That frame of mind is what slowed down my healing.

Last night I ordered a waist training corset from this website called Orchard Corset. They are very informative and have people to help you figure out which style will work best for your body type. I am not doing this to be like those people in the media who take it to extremes.

I have never been a true hourglass but I did have a waist. My tummy is nice and flat but I am not seeing a waist. That is what I am hoping for. Plus I had liposuction and those areas need a little nudging to shape up too. Besides I still feel the need for abdominal support and I am so sick of the binders!! I have bought multiple styles plus a bunch of spanx things. None of those are very comfortable nor did they help shape my new abdomen.

I am posting a pic taken tonight. You can tell I have some end of the day swelling but even in the morning I don't have a waist.

Updated on 1 Dec 2016:
I originally thought I had back lipo when I got my tummy tuck. I was misinformed by one of his staff ( who is no longer working there now). I had asked about Back lipo and was told he automatically does it with a tuck. He lipos the flanks not the back. After much discussion, the doctor felt bad about the misunderstanding and is doing my back - tomorrow!! I am so excited and really hope he can work some miracles!

Updated on 13 Apr 2017:
Well I am quite happy with the tummy tuck but I am beyond disgusted/disappointed with my lipo. Especially the back area. Some lipo was done the day of the TT. And then 4 months ago I went back just to have back lipo. And this is my final result! He says that's the best he can do GRRRRRR

Dr Stephens at Texoma Plastic Surgery is the best, 385 cc natrelle, lower body lift, n lower abdominal lacing, after losing 100 lbs I seriously needed this, best part is I got to go home the same day and rest comfortably.

Updated on 16 May 2019:
Two weeks out n I developed a slight opening on my tailbone, dr Stephan got me in within two hours of me calling and got me all sutured up!! Love love love my doctor

Updated on 16 May 2019:
Lovin it! Almost back down to pre op weight, swelling continues to be less every day

I had the Genevieve procedure at Dr Phillip Stephen's office in Wichita Falls Texas. The office staff was super! This in no way is a bad review for them. However, the procedure cost $2000 so I was extremely disappointed to have no benefits from it all. I spoke to Dr Stephens nurse and she did the procedure a second time for no extra charge about 5 months later. There was still no difference at all. It was a huge waste of money!! I did not recommend this procedure.

So I’m kind of thinking if I made the right decision to do this this year just because I’m getting married in September so of course this is a big amount of money to spend before a wedding. My fiancé is fine with it and knows I’ve been wanting this for a yr now and said I should just go for it and I’ve already put my deposit down yesterday so I feel like there’s no turning back ha but I am really excited but then when I think about it I’m like I can’t believe I’m really doing this.
Updated on 3 Feb 2018:
So I am a 32A maybe even a AA and while I was breastfeeding my daughter I got up to a full B cup and I loved my breast at the time but after I stopped and as the months and years have gone by I can’t even buy lingerie that fits because a lot will say one size and when I get it I have so much room in the cup. 

I had my consultation on January 29th I loved Dr. Stephan he told me he thought I would like silicone better since I have thin tissue on the side of my breast which that was what I was planning on getting anyway so he let me feel them and his nurse was super nice she took me to the room across the hall and took pictures of me and we went ahead and set my date and the next day I took my deposit and set up my pre op appointment for the 19th so I’m really excited, it hasn’t hit me yet but I think after my pre op it’ll feel a little more real.




Updated on 21 Feb 2018:
Yesterday I had my pre op appointment they don't do sizers which I'm not to worried about it because I told him I wanted a full C maybe small D and I trust that he will make the right decision. I went over with the nurse what I'll do the night before and day of my surgury and set me post op appointment and she also gave me my prescriptions, I got Norco which is a pain medicine a nausea medicine and a antibiotic. It still hasn't hit me yet and it actually has been going by pretty fast when I don't think about it so much so now just waiting for March 6 for surgury it got moved up 1 day but at least I'm the 1st patient I have to be there by 6:45 which I'm happy I'll have the whole day to rest. I can't really say how I feel, I am happy and a little nervous and amazed that I'm actually going through with this.

Updated on 26 Feb 2018:
I payed my remaining balance and now this is actually feeling t real. I'm still thinking if a full C will look to big on me I'm very petite maybe a small C. I rather wish I would've went bigger than to wish I went smaller but I trust my doctors decision, we talked over the pictures I chose last week so he knows the look I'm going for I'm not too worried pc's wise because a 300 etc wouldn't look the way it looks on someone else but I'm pretty sure I don't go over a 325, so I guess we'll see next Tuesday. My fiance won't be able to be there since he already took off on my originally date so my mom will be there at least and my best friend and he'll be with me 5 days so I'm just praying I have a good recovery.

Updated on 5 Mar 2018:
So my surgury is tomorrow morning, I still don't even think it's hit me yet. I'm very excited but then I have butterflies. I've been wanting this since after I had my daughter, since she mostly nursed on my left side I think that's why im a litte asymmetrical. Me and my fiance went to get some last minute things I got some bio oil I've been seeing a lot of people that have been using it so decided to try it out also if there is anything else that has worked for any of you please feel free to let me know and I also got some scar away silicon strips some bendy straws and just some easy stuff my fiance can put together for him and our daughter. Since my surgury was originally suppose to be on the 7th my fiance won't be their since he already took off the 7th 8th amd 9th to be with me he wasnt ablt to take off the 6th so I'm a little bummed about that but my close friend and my mom with be there. I'll update tomorrow after my surgury depending on how I feel wish me luck. Oh I also made some ice packs I seen on Pinterest you put 1 part alcohol to 3 parts water and it gets really cold but doesn't actually freeze so it's easier to manipulate so I'll also let you guys know how those work out.

Updated on 6 Mar 2018:
Hello everybody,
So I woke up around 5 took another shower with antibacterial fail soap then my friend go to my house at 6:05 and we made to the office by 6:15. The nurse greeted me at the door and told me to pee in a cup for a pregnancy test and then I put on the backless gown. My grandma came to see be before work so they let her sit in the room while the anesthesiologist did my IV I have my grandma a hug by and while they were pushing my bed next door I was knocked out I don't even remember how the OR looked thatd how fast it hit. I was very nervous but just telling myself it was going to be fine also my doctor and the other people were telling me I would be ok and made me really comfortable. I don't remember being done or getting into the car I just know I got home around 8:15 I only live like 7min from the doctors office which was really cool. So when I got home my mom gave me a nueasa pill because I felt like I was going to throw up and a hydrocodone so I wouldn't be in pain. My pain level all day has been not even a 2 out of 10 and I haven't even been feeling pressure just like a little burning on my incisions and like the middle of my chest. I've only at 2 yogurts and a breakfast sandwich. So far so good will update tomorrow.

Updated on 7 Mar 2018:
Hey ladies, just wanted to do a update on how I'm feeling. I was able to go to the bathroom by myself. I slept pretty good last night I've only been talking half a hydrocodone I think I may switch to extra strength Tylenol just because I'm a little bloated. I've been eating activia and my throat was a little sore yesterday but it's better this morning. When I woke up I felt a little sore but I'm really not in any pain at all. I literally just felt like I worked out my upper body. I started my antibiotics at 7 this morning. I get to take a shower on Friday when I'm able to take off my tape then my post op is next Tuesday at 9:30. Overall I feel good my fiance has been taking really good care of me. I'll do another update Friday and take some pictures.

Updated on 8 Mar 2018:
Hello,
I know I said I'd do a update tomorrow but I felt good so decided to do one today instead. I took a shower and went ahead and removed the tape I had on me. I'm a little sore nothing too bad I'm not taking my pain medication anymore but I did take half a little while ago because I've had a horrible migraine since around noon. Ant suggestions??? I've been walking around lifting my arms slowly just working them. Other than the headache I feel better than I was expecting. Oh and my left nipple has been sensitive since yesterday when rubbed again my shirt.

Updated on 9 Mar 2018:
I woke up still a little sore, haven't actually felt any pain mainly tightness and discomfort. They look more swollen so I've been putting ice packs, still haven't went to the bathroom so that's frustrating. They are starting to look better I put on a bralette today that I ordered from Pink it's so soft it's the cool and comfy collection and I also got a wireless bra both in medium and they fit great. Yeah so it's been going good not a long update but here's a pic of the bralette.

Updated on 11 Mar 2018:
So I noticed this morning my bandage on my left side looked wet idk if it leaking or what but it's kinda freaking me out the right one is write with a dab of blood from my surgury. My post op appointment is Tuesday so I'm thinking should I wait till then or email tomorrow....hmmm other than that I have no pain what so ever just still tight and stitches itching like crazy.

Updated on 13 Mar 2018:
Good morning. Everything went good at my post op appointment my nurse took out my stitches she said everything was fine with my concern yesterday my bandage did get a little wet but it wasn't a problem. She gave me scar cream and showed me how to massage then we set uo my 6 weeks appointment in April. I think yesterday and today I've actually had a little pain especially in the mornings my boobs feel so tight. But my scars look pretty good I think. So far so good. Thanks everyone for your comments!!! I really appreciate them.

Updated on 14 Mar 2018:
This is day 8 for me and I was wondering if anyone else was/is feeling a lot of tightness at this point. The last past 3 days maybe has been the worst for me...could it be the massaging making them sore? Hmmm
I've been putting ice packs, should I continue this?
Would love feedback! Thank you all

Updated on 18 Mar 2018:
I think a lot of the swelling has gone down so far and ice packs have been my best friend. There's not much that's changed, but I can tell they are getting softer and I'm getting a lot of feeling back at first I couldn't feel my nipples at All and pretty much most of my breast but know when your leg falls asleep and has that tingling feeling well that's how they feel. I'm really happy with them and I think I've had a pretty good recovery. The only thing I've needed help with is shaving my underarms because my boobs are in the way a little so I was afraid I would cut myself so my fiance helped me. Hmmm...that's pretty much everything. They look better in person than how they do in pictures I'll put one of day 9 and day 12 for comparison and my scars.

Updated on 24 Mar 2018:
Hey realself ladies just checking in it's day 18!!! I can't believe it's been that long it's crazy. My chest finally doesn't hurt anymore when I cough or sneeze which is such a relieve, I was so sore it was not fun. I'm really happy with the way they are looking the top of my boobs are still a little firm but the bottom are more squishy. My left boob feels a little more sore than the right, my scars are healing pretty good although my left scar is healing slower than the right one. Overall it's been going really good. Also I went to return some bras I got from Victoria Secrets before my surgury because they were like 9-$15 I got in a 32 C, so I asked if I could get measured coming to find out I measured a 32 DD and it fit perfect which i was freaking out but I really like how my boobs like on me at first I thought they were too big but I guess I was so used to my A cups lol and I know that there bras run small so I'm thinking I may be a D.

Updated on 24 Mar 2018:


Updated on 9 Apr 2018:
I can't believe its been a month...I forgot to do a update Friday so im doing it today instead. I feel really good most of the time I forget I even had the surgury, I can say im really happy with the size. I probably could've went a little bigger, I have 385cc maybe could've gotten 400-415, but they look really good. My left boob kinda gets a little sore on the side at times but has really dropped and caught up with the right one. For some reason they feel like they swell when I wear a bra....not really sure why. Ive been using scar away sheets during the day and my scar gel my nurse gave me during the day and they look amazing. I did buy the bio oil but I feel like its whats been breaking me out on boobs and chest so I use coconut oil because a few days ago I noticed my boobs were like peeling,so I put some on and it went away instantly. Still really dont have feeling in my nipples, but yeah everything has been going so much easier after around day 16 for me.

Updated on 24 Apr 2018:
Had my 6 week application at 1 it went well they took pictures I signed off to allow them to use my pictures on their website. Im so amazed at how natural they look and feel. I still dont have all feeling in my breast but hopefully Ill get it back. I love the atmosphere in Dr. Stephan's office his team is over the top total sweethearts!!!! I forgot most of the time that I even had the surgury done thats how natural they feel I just cant say enough how happy I am with them, yes I think I could've gone a little bigger but they're perfect my fiance says they look really good on me.

Updated on 17 May 2018:
Just wanted to give a update on my journey. I've been great, I'm so surprised how good my boobs look and feel and honestly I didnt do the exercises as much as I was told and they've dropped amazingly. A few days ago my left nipple was extremely sensitive and tingly, I'm hoping that means I'm getting my feeling back in my boobs they're still pretty numb in some spots. My scars are healing very well and they are really soft and bouncy now. The only thing is they've gotten smaller, I think I was so swollen I didnt think I would loose much volume, but my fiance thinks they fit my body
I really do love them and I dont seem like it but in Victoria secret bras I'm a 32 DD so I'm I really a D since they run small? Hmmm

Updated on 25 May 2018:
So for a few days my left breast has been a little tingly and I'll get a few minor sharp pains every once ina while. Is this normal....or should I be concerned. My right breast is still pretty numb.. will I never get my feeling back....I'd love your feedback Thank you all.

The count down begins. I’m scheduled for March 22, 2018. After having my first child at 18 my stomach has never quite recovered. I unfortunately have diastasis recti so even after losing all of my “baby weight,” my stomach never even got close to pre-pregnancy. It doesn’t matter what I wear I look about 4 months pregnant. While being pregnant with my other children I always showed earlier and looked way further along. It’s always nice when people ask you if you’re having twins or if you’re sure about that due date.(note sarcasm) I’m glad I am finally at a point in my life where I will be able to have my stomach fixed so that I don’t have to be so concerned with finding the right clothes to hide behind.

Updated on 28 Feb 2018:
My balance I paid in full. Now to wait! I’m feeling excited and nervous. I am worrying a little bit about having to have help with my two little kids. The next few weeks will fly by I am sure!

Updated on 24 Mar 2018:
Well here I am 3 days post op. Surgery went very well. After being released and getting home I became very nauseous. I ended up vomiting several times the first few hours I was home. The two days were good. Getting up and down walking like I was supposed to and dumping my drains. My husband has been great so far, taking care of me and the household. This morning I woke up excited to take my first shower since surgery. I thankfully have a bench in my shower. After being in there for a few minutes and getting my hair shampooed, we removed the plastic and bandages from my breast. All of the sudden I felt like I was going to pass out. I am not really sure if it was seeing the blood on the bandages or what. This feeling lasted for several minutes. My husband ended up finishing washing me and rinsing the conditioner from my hair, so that I could get out of the shower quickly. Everything looks great and other than those few instances everything has gone great. I have called Dr. Stephan twice so far and he has called back quickly and given me his cell number in case anything else arises. I am loving the results so far. I am hoping and praying that I heal well and quickly.

Well, hi everyone. I'm start this this because I love the Dr and his staff so I said why not start this. I have been looking into plastic surgery for about 4 months now. After losing 137lbs it's time to get my outsides to look like and feel like my I sides. Haha. I will be having my plastic surgery with Dr Phillip J. Stephan. Dr. Stephan and his staff are so sweet and caring. He cares about what his patients wants. He not in it for the money like most of the surgeons I been too.

Updated on 10 Apr 2017:
I'm not feeling nerves yet but I'm sure that it will hit me the morning of surgery. I'm will me getting a lower body lift with gluteal contouring, breast lift with lateral chest wall excision and implant. I think I nervous about how my butt is gonna look like.I know I'm in good hands of a good Dr.

Updated on 10 Apr 2017:
What did you find that was the most important things you needed for you lower body lift/surgeries.

Updated on 11 Apr 2017:
Well, tomorrow is my big day. I will arrive at 6:45am. Still not feeling nervous yet. I spring clean my whole house. Yesterday and today. Cooked for my family for a couple of days. Packed up. Everything in the car ready. I'm sure I will be a nervous wreck in the morning. I order a lift recliner they will deliver it friday. I'll be home this Saturday. Wish me luck. And pray for me. A smooth surgery and speeding recovery

Updated on 12 Apr 2017:
It's show time.....all marked up and readd to go

Updated on 13 Apr 2017:
Well, I'm now on the flat side and so happy not to be having all of that skin in the way. I had 15lbs removed. I must say the pain is real. It hurts bad. So stay on top of your pain meds. And walk walk walk.. Dr stephan and his staff took really good care of me. Ihope tomorrow gets better. Can't wait to see my new stomach

I have my consultation scheduled for February 8th, I'm hoping if all goes right and I feel comfy with this Dr I can schedule my surgery for April 4th. I will upload before pics at some point, I hate to see naked right now. I am wanting a full mommy makeover. My boobs need a little fullness added but mostly I want the tummy tuck the most.

Updated on 19 Jan 2017:
Anything I need to bring for my consultation? I'm making a list of questions and trying to research breast types and sizes. I'm a B cup right now and I think a C will be just perfect. I just want them perky and high. I CrossFit and run train runs and races so I don't want then to be in the way either.

Updated on 6 Feb 2017:
So booked my date, it's for sure April 5th. Let the count down begin!

Updated on 6 Feb 2017:


Updated on 9 Feb 2017:
Researching everything I'm going to need for my post op recovery. I'm staying with my son in his apt so I have to bring everything with me. I'm thinking about renting a lift chair for the 2 weeks that I'm there. Let me know what everyone's go to items was during recovery!

Updated on 4 Mar 2017:
It's getting closer! I can't wait, I'm so ready for this. I'm getting my post op supplies together. I'm still struggling on if I need a faja or just use the binder.

Updated on 20 Mar 2017:
So got my preop done today. I'm 15 days out and couldn't be more excited!

Updated on 4 Apr 2017:
Well I'm finally down to one day. I have packed all my stuff and getting ready to travel to my sons apartment to rest and nest before 0630 tomorrow morning.

Updated on 6 Apr 2017:
Well I made it to the flat side. I have to say, I hate the drains more than anything. They burn. I made the mistake of not getting a recliner for my sons house thinking I could just get up off the couch easily. Oh hell to the [RS bleep] no. My wife is going out to buy me a recliner in the morning. As for the actual work, what little I got to see looks amazing. My breasts look so beautiful, and I could see my vagina siting up. My waist where he did lipo is snatched up. I'm so happy and glad I was able to do this. Here is my before and afters.

Updated on 6 Apr 2017:
So my first 24 hours. I arrived at the surgery center, got my markings done. I'm in place. Apparently after the anesthesiologist gave me the relaxation drugs I didn't relax. Instead I had to be walked around by my nurse to calm me down about being intubated lol. I don't remember any of this of course. She said I was telling him which drugs to induct me with and what size tube I wanted. Eventually she got me back onto the table to begin the surgery. I woke up in recovery and she was showing my results to my wife and my son who just tagged along. I was so excited that I was sitting up and I saw my vagina, and of course I said it out loud. My nurse was laughing and my poor son has been traumatized lol. So we get home to my sons apartment. He doesn't have a recliner and I didn't get one cuz I figured I could make the couch work. Wow was I wrong. At 0430 my legs slipped off my pillows on the couch and I shot straight up. Most horrible pain ever. So I sent my wife out to buy a recliner today. They got it set up and now I'm way more mobile and easier to get up and down. I hate drains did I mention that lol? It's only up and better from here. This is the best group of folks ever!

Updated on 7 Apr 2017:
Finally feeling a little human. I'm not near as sore, and I'm moving around a lot better. My drains aren't getting in the way too much anymore either I do find myself being wide awake one moment and then desperate to close my eyes the next second. My advice sleep when ever your eyes get heavy.

Updated on 9 Apr 2017:
So I have had 2 showers. They make you feel human that's for sure. I'm day 4 post op. I have only had 600mg of ibuprofen and my colace today. Take the stool softener, you will thank me for that info. I have only had 20ml come out of my drains today. So I'm hoping soon I can get them taken out. So far I'm not regretting my decision and I'm super happy. My scars look great.

Updated on 10 Apr 2017:
I got my drains out today. Loaded up my car to make the 2.5 hour drive back to my home so my son can have his living room back and his private time. As I was driving I looked down at my lap. Normally there is a large slab of fat sitting on my thighs. Well that's gone, I saw my thighs. I'm so happy, this was the best decision I have ever made. The boobs were just a bonus lol! Recovering with my kitty cat!

Updated on 12 Apr 2017:
Today I'm 7 days post op. It's been a good day, I'm healing well. I do hate the binder though, I took it off for an hour this morning and it was heaven. I have 3 weeks that I have to wear the binder and then I can switch to a faja or spanx type garment. My scars are looking good, I can't wait to start scar treatment, but I know I have a long time for that one. The best advice I can give so far is take the rest time. Get up and go for walks, take naps, and eat protein!

Updated on 16 Apr 2017:
So the other day I decided I would do laundry, clean the kitchen, clean the bathrooms. Yeah don't do that. I'm not in any pain so it's hard for me to sit and chill, I'm pretty much a workaholic. But I regretted the swelling that took place and was so super tight. Just let the healing happen and take it easy, even if you are in no pain. Yesterday I went and got a pedi and it felt so good to have my legs massaged. By the way I love my new body!

Updated on 3 May 2017:
Things are going great, my scar is looking good and my breasts are getting softer. Loving my results, I'm ready to get back to the gym and speed up the results I'm wanting by getting my muscles back.

Updated on 18 May 2017:
Well I have worked out 3 days this week. I did some back squats and front squats, don't think it was a great idea to do weighted squats. I was pretty swollen on the third day and just did some low impact cardio. I took today off to relax. I can't find any compression garments that are comfortable and don't actually hurt me yet, so I'm still wearing my binder until I can find something. I'm relatively pain free and my only spots that give me trouble is my mons. It's always so swollen and the scars where the drains were are always sore to the touch. My scars are looking amazing and healing great. I love looking in the mirror now and I'm so very pleased with my results.

Updated on 13 Jun 2017:
I'm 10 weeks post op. Loving my results, I'm back to CF and lifting light weights. I'm still swelling pretty much every day by noon, but every morning I wake up flat. So I know one day on my future I will stay flat all day long! My recovery has been very nice and I'm so thankful for not having any issues. I can't wait to build all my muscles back and do pull-ups and push ups again.