Robert Turner, MD

Our actual appointment was great. He explained things well and I felt comfortable. Brief interaction the morning of surgery was also okay. He has sent me 2 text messages responding to my concerns since surgery as well but I have not seen him in person since the procedure, drains were removed by his assistant after 6 days. Unsure about my results but I understand I need to trust the process and am doing my best to follow his instructions. I was as my heaviest weight at the time of surgery at 205 lbs. Menopause and then breaking my ankles resulted in a 30 lbs weight gain and regardless of my efforts, my attempts at weight loss were ineffective. I decided to go ahead and get the surgery in hopes that it would also be a remedy for my chronic back pain, which will make exercise and movement easier, effectively aiding with my goal of future weight loss. At 5’10, I am very comfortable at about 165 lbs so losing 30 pounds this summer doesn’t feel out of reach at all. Currently I am 3.5 weeks post-op and have yet to weigh myself. I will add photos soon. Thanks for reading about my journey, I will update more shortly.

I had a tummy tuck Nov 30th/2022! I am beyond impressed with the before care, surgical care and the post op care. I had no complications at all my suture line healed beautifully! I am post op week 4 plus one day in the side by side! Dr Turner was professional with a wonderful bedside manner and the staff at the Maples Surgical Center were also incredible! I am beyond happy with my results!!

Best Decision ever. After suffering from eating disorders and massive weight fluctuations in my teens and twenties I finally was mentally and physically stable enough to go for a consult (10 years recovered). I had accepted my body, but the weight of the loose skin was emotionally painful. Catch is, I'm a cardiac patient- so I had to clear it with my cardiologist and then Dr. Turner's team arranged to have my procedure at Victoria General Hospital. I am 4 weeks post op and happy cry when I see myself in the mirror. He gave me back the body that the eating disorders stole.

Needed tendon repair for my left thumb. Went well and my thumb works great! Now my left thumb is having the same issue so I'm returning to Dr. Turner. Surgery was done as an out-patient and didn't take much time at all.

I’ll start by saying I’m 5’7.5”, 133lbs. I had three kids between 2014 and 2018. I will continue to update this review as I go through the process. So far I’ve only been through my consultation. Tomorrow I’m booking my surgery. Updated on 3 May 2022: Okay, a few things to update on; (A) Since booking, I've lost about 5lbs, which is worth stating cause i swear, it took what little volume I had left with it :( (B) Tomorrow is surgery day! There hasn't really been anything to report in terms of patient experience between consult and now. At my consult I was welcomed to come back anytime between booking and surgery to ask Dr. Turner a question, try on my size or others again, etc. I did go in and pay in full about a month ago I think, nothing to report, friendly experience. I'm wondering if I'm going to get a call yet today about tomorrow. Surgery is booked for the afternoon (i do have an exact time, its just not necessary to post it here) and I was told to be there an hour prior to that. The surgery takes about an hour he said at the consult. Okay think I've covered everything. Updated on 7 May 2022: Okay, the procedure went great. I got to maples surgical center at 10:30 and was discharged at 1:30. I found by the end of day 2, I found I only needed one T3 every 4 hrs. I showered after 48hrs like told. I’m still of course very swollen and tight, but I would say I’ve experienced no pain. Just pressure and slight discomfort or soreness. Like I spent a day doing a lot of heavy lifting. Updated on 10 May 2022: Been off pain meds for a couple days now. Sensation is weird. No pain, just feels tight/full. Sleeping is still awkward cause I prefer to sleep on my side/tummy, but it’s not bad. Been off pain meds for a couple days now. Sensation is weird. No pain, just feels tight/full. Sleeping is still awkward cause I prefer to sleep on my side/tummy, but it’s not bad.

I have struggled with my upper eyelid skin for years . I finally decided to do it . I had lasering , cO2 approximately 8 years ago to tighten the skin . That was effective , but with age my upper kids became very crepy . The procedure was about an hour . I had a local with sedation . My only issue was nausea afterwards . I look forward to posting the results ! Stitches come out in 7-10 days . Updated on 13 Aug 2021: Adding a photo of day three post upper bleph . Bruising is moderate , pain Is nil , just a tight feeling in the upper lids , most likely due to some swelling I think . Feeling much more comfortable .

So before my surgery the process was very fast. Due to COVID everything was pushed back but I was lucky enough to find an opening as early as June, right when everything was opening back up. Dr Turner, the nurses and financial team answered all my questions and gave me the best options for me. The surgery was covered by the government but to health issues but my other procedures was paid in full by myself. I had gotten Lipo to my Hip rolls, stomach, side breasts, and lower back. Overall the process was very good! I will post my before and by during some time later and an explanation on what I expected vs what I got, as Canadian and American surgery’s process was a little different. (YouTube is a double edge sword) lol

I seen this doctor for a breast reduction and lipo. From the beginning to the end the great care i received was so wonderful. Dr.Turner is so kind and does amazing work. I suffered with horrible back aches and my posture was really bad due to the weight of my breast. I would recommend this is anyone that has large breast. I'm 35 mother of two children.

I want to specifically talk about Darcy, she was amazing she lisent to what I had to say and gave me my face back. Lately I have been looking tired and not looking like myself. I went to Darcy and she helped me get my cheeks back!!! Thank you so much you don’t even know what this does for me you are amazing ! She even will let me contact her afterwards to answer some of my questions! Her after care is amazing!

I was 206 pounds by age 16. Heaviest ever was 215....Lowest was 135 and after years of yo-yoing, I have found my version of peace with food. I missed out on a vibrant care free youth and I missed out on experiencing a youthful body. THAT is why I am shelling out $16,000 (Canadian) for breastlift, tummy tuck and lipo. Third and final consult was today. I got a smile out of the doc this time :) it is 1/2 paid. It’s gonna happen soon! 2 out of 3 prescriptions filled, pre op labs done. clinic provided me the compression garments I need to bring with me. After care is sorted. Should I rent a walker and toilet seat riser or are these unnecessary? I don’t have kids so dont need to arrange for child care. Any other things I can do to prepare? Thanks all. ( it’s happening!!) Updated on 25 Feb 2019: Updated on 2 Mar 2019: I am a planner. I have everything I need for a comfortable recovery. I will have someone home with me the first four days. The biggest unknown is : how bad will the pain be and will the prescriptions work well enough? This is making me pretty anxious! Surgery on March! Updated on 5 Mar 2019: Updated on 7 Mar 2019: After surgery, coming to, I vomited twice. Went home, drank lots of fluids, ate soup, vomited again. Pain meds and gravol helped. When my head cleared ( from anaesthesia?) life got better. It is still challenging but now I could think my way thru it. I wasn’t peeing so went to the hospital to have a catheter. That was a bit much but I am grateful for my help. Just now I was able to pee a little in my own. Victory! One hour at a time. Updated on 8 Mar 2019: One spot has become incredibly painful. Small readjustments cause intense pain. Yesterday I was able to get out of the recliner unassisted. Perhaps I should stop that.... just took a second pain med. I was up walking in the night to pee. Is it Normal to take two steps forward and one step back? Updated on 10 Mar 2019: Since the surgery time blurs together. I am adding an update today as I had my first bowel movement yesterday and it was a life changing event, lol. My boyfriend is unhelpful and has a bad attitude. I knew this was a possibility and know that I am priority right now. Recovery is priority. I am looking forward to a follow up with Dr Turner tomorrow. This is all so new and I hope that he can look at my sore battered body and say “you are doing great kiddo!” Updated on 14 Mar 2019: My cats are my biggest supports. We all love the second hand recliner I got just for recovery. Recovering is additionally challenging as it is within the past month that my relationship has broken down. I know I can get thru anything, I have 36 yrs to prove that but it’s still a rough patch. And recovery is priority. My health is priority . If he or I moves out, I I will deal with that in April. Not today. And things are civil between us. The excruciating intermittent pain I was experiencing, I believe was due to the drains. There was one spot that would burn, but it would come and go and I could see enough improvement that I was ok waiting until the 5 day follow up appointment. Pain mgmt and movement greatly improved after that. Physical changes: I have a hard time seeing my own body bloodied and bruised. I don’t want to take pics, but I know how important the before and after shots are when we are researching this procedure. Pics will come. I am 150, so not skinny, and I didn’t come out looking likeJennifer Anniston, as I joked to the receptionist :) While I have a hard time seeing the cuts and bruises I continue to monitor my physical condition of course and so far, the steri strips are locked in place, belly button healing nice, incision spots doing well. And I swear my boobs are so much closer to my chin now! Emotional changes: tough. And it’s hard to do this without the support of the partner I thought I had. Lack of mobility is hard. Cabin fever sets in. Someone suggested I give myself daily goals so I am not too concerned with the elusive future. Today, I got groceries ( not I didn’t carry them!). Tomorrow I will take myself for coffee across the street. I will start a new book and start a project on my laptop. One day at a time. And tomorrow I am gonna shower and put on mascara and hobble over for a delicious latte. Updated on 15 Mar 2019: Second shower. Snapped a pic! I am content with what I see. And really adore these boobs. Resting without garment as I dry off. One day at a time. Very confident and pleased with my choice of doc. Updated on 20 Mar 2019: 2 weeks ago today I went thru this once in a lifetime surgery. Ironically I am watching my 600 Pound Life as I write this. My body amazes me. How I can heal. How a week ago I could barely walk and today I am sleeping in my own bed again. I have been nervous that if I remove my steri strips my incisions will open. There are so many scary pics on this site! Too many horror stories. I emailed my clinic to check in and they stated my incision will need oxygen so it’s ok to remove the tape gently/ gradually. They also encouraged me to stand straighter and keep increasing my walks. I love my boobs. And I have never loved my boobs. I have never loved my belly. But it’s kinda cute too. This has been such a ride. Around week one I felt very helpless as I could barely walk across the street and my boyfriend was treating me with little compassion. I felt trapped. I was laid off Feb 8 and with surgery and my relationship breaking down it’s seems as if god is testing me, yet i am an atheist ????. One day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time. I am nervous about seeing the fresh incisions. Once I get over that hump I will post pics of my body’s evolution. I have enormous gratitude for how well the clinic has treated me. I may be in a small Canadian city but I got the best ??. Updated on 21 Mar 2019: Updated on 22 Mar 2019: My naked bod. Healing. It’s so interesting to watch my body change. I look forward to restarting yoga practice but I am still 6 weeks away from that. Today my plan is to do some mall walking and window shopping. Updated on 23 Mar 2019: Have others experienced early itchy incision lines? Is it part of the healing process? I have a few spitting stitches along the breast lift incisions. My clinic said this is typical and I can just leave them be. I have counted three so far and am monitoring daily and applying polysporin. Have you guys experienced this and did they “spit” without incident? If they begin to look angry I will visit my clinic. I am packing my bra line with a little gauze to prevent chafing along the incisions too. Any input is appreciated! Updated on 24 Mar 2019: I have been learning my limits. I went for a 20 min walk yesterday and was so exhausted after. Wiped! And hungry. Woke up in the night for a snack too. Today I did laundry. I got some help with the heavy Iifting but wet clothes from the washer to drier was a little much. Again, ravenous. It’s amazing what my body thinks is a work out. With lack of my regular yoga practice, I have been tempted to diet even just lightly, but instead am giving my body as many whole foods as it wants. And chocolate ;) Updated on 26 Mar 2019: Yesterday I baked 3 loaves of bread, made two batches of crackers and folded laundry. I was wiped by early afternoon and am very tender still today. Each day I learn what I am and am not capable of! Today I am staying in. My lower belly seems “poofy” and is feeling more bruised. Certain parts are extra tender. It’s a good lesson in “sit down and stop”. I find myself sooo hungry, I am a little surprised. I continue with half doses of laxatives as I am still sluggish in that area. My belly feels like a leg when it falls asleep. Touching it feels tingly and a little sore. Fascinating healing journey. Updated on 27 Mar 2019: I deserve this. I will own it. Updated on 30 Mar 2019: I don’t mind having flesh. But flesh in the flat side is kinda exciting. Never ever in my life! Updated on 9 Apr 2019: I met with Dr Turner yesterday. He pulled out the last spitting stiches . He asked if I was happy with the result and I said it was worth every penny. It’s nice to be in the clear in that most complications would have arisen by now and healing has been smooth. I appreciate his honesty in what kind of scar treatment is acceptable. He said that silicone sheeting is only necessary if the scars become hypotrophic. I will continue to use scar oil and begin scar massage which he said was suitable. From what I have read, some people chose pricey scar treatments but that it often just comes down to genetics and how our individual bodies heal. I look forward to increasing my activity but my Canadian city is slow to welcome to spring! It’s cold out! In a couple weeks I can try 15 min of Yoga and hopefully slowly work up to my regular routine, minus the abdominal boosts. I am also moving soon. I left my boyfriend. There were many contributing factors but one was how he ignored me during the toughest parts of recovery. He wold play video games with headphones all day so I cold not even call for help if I needed something. He was inconvenienced as to how my surgery changed his routines. There is a lot of heartache currently but a lot of forward momentum as well. I have a gorgeous tiny new place in my favourite neighbourhood. I hired a lot of help ...just lifting heavy groceries feels like I am hanging weights off my lower belly. My cat and I will start fresh. I have had many new beginnings in my life. This is one more. But this new beginning involves a tighter waist and perky boobs! Updated on 12 Apr 2019: With little exercise I sometimes worry about weight gain. Routines are changing fast with surgery, recovery and moving. I Included a pic of Sam, my friends cat where I am staying until I move on April 15. Surgery was March 6. I am tired of the binder and it is itchy. I showed the doc the product I bought. It’s sold as a “waist trainer” but I am not worried about training my waist ;) it’s comfy and give me support. It still hurts,Ike hell when I sneeze so it’s nice to feel to use something. On my scars I am using Tamanu oil which is reputed to be one of the best for scars oils. Cost me $15 and smells like a stinky jungle. It comes from a plant in Madagascar. I love my results. So glad I get a check to have the body I missed out on in my earlier years. I will be 37 if July. All the best *Real Selfers* Updated on 9 May 2019: Yesterday I tried 20 minutes of yoga. The same type I was doing pre surgery. Today is a very sore day! There are lots of different ideas of when to return to yoga. Best source of info is my own body and today my Body said a very strong “Nope!” I will try again in a few weeks. For now biking and walking feel great. I started bicep curls to rebuild some muscle and that is alright. My lower belly did not like yoga. :( if a tummy tuck doesn’t teach you patience , I don’t know what will. Updated on 4 Jun 2019: These updates are like little diary entries where the story of my body is just one chapter. I left my boyfriend and found a place in my favourite neighbourhood. I can walk and bike everywhere. It still hurts when I sneeze. Stretching or any hint of core work is uncomfortable, sometimes painful. I continue to wear my “waist trainer” 24/7. I feel supported and secure in it. For a couple days I went without and my tummy was tingly, extra numb and very sensitive. Picture attached of what I use. Doc ok’d this product once I no longer needed the surgical binder. It’s $20! Since surgery day I am the same weight but lost 1-2 sizes. Everything fits better, looks better and I love my results. This is the first time in my life I love my belly and boobs :) THe activities my body currently accepts include: bicep curls, squats, bike, walk. I am curious where you guys were at the 3 month mark? Photos are from this evening after biking home and showering. All the best to the ladies out there healing on so many different fronts. Myself included. Updated on 25 Oct 2019: I just started doing beginner yoga. High impact exercise is still uncomfortable. I was 150 pounds on day of surgery. I have been staying at 145 since. I would like to weigh a little less but know that dieting just leads to overeating. I am considering lipo when the surgery is paid off. Anyone else experienced tight and tender belly 7 months after a TT? Thanks all