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29 Yr Old Mom of 3 - Ready to Finally Wear a Bikini!

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Well, tomorrow morning starts a new chapter. I...

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tummytucktj
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Well, tomorrow morning starts a new chapter. I will walk into the operating room one way and leave another. I am excited and hopeful. Follow me on my journey :)

I'm going in for a mommy makeover. This includes a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a breast reduction and lift. July is my 30th birthday and I am so ready to hit the beaches of Jamaica with a brand new body.



Wish me luck!

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Lionel D. Meadows, MD (in memoriam)

Lionel D. Meadows, MD (in memoriam)

Physician, Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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UPDATED FROM tummytucktj
1 day post

I woke up with a surprise...

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Well, I made it through day one. It's not 4am on day two. Let me just say that my feeling are completely torn right now. Let me explain...

The morning of my procedure started as expected. I got to my docs office at 7:45 and the nurse immediately got me back to prep me for surgery. She finished up paperwork, stated an IV, and introduced me to the anesthesiologist. Then Dr. Meadows came in, drew the lines all over me, and prayed with me. At this point, I can relaxed and ready to go. The nurse walked me into the OR, I got on the bed, and frankly I don't remember anything else.

Next thing I remember, I'm getting in the car and my husband is driving me home. I'm pretty sure I was going in and out of my mind, it's all so blurry. I remember getting on the recliner and home and falling asleep.

THEN I WOKE UP WITH A SURPRISE!!! I was trying to figure out why my chest was the only thing in pain. Imagine my disbelief when I realized my tummy tuck had not been done. I immediately broke done in tears! I called the office only to fine out that there wasn't enough time to complete both procedures. I was heartbroken, I couldn't even speak.

1) I had mentally prepared myself for the full procedure.
2) I am a working woman and I don't have time for multiple procedures on different dates.
3) This mommy makeover was a gift for myself. I strategically planned it so the I can be healed enough for my 30th birthday trip to Jamaica on July 3rd.

Now, everything is ruined!! I will have to wait a minimum of 3 weeks to have a tummy tuck and that's assuming that they will be able to fit me into the schedule. I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!

I'm am so hurt and disappointed that I can't even enjoy the fact that my breasts look great! I'm going back to see Dr. Meadows today for a follow up and I don't even know what to say.

Honestly, I feel like cancelling my trip. I feel like returning my bikinis. I feel like not even proceeding with the tummy tuck. What's the point?

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October 3, 2017
Meadows Surgical Arts is always about safety and will not compromise good results for speed. Although we frequently do multiple procedures at the same time, if one of those procedures is so complex that it requires more time than expected and doing the second procedure that same day would increase the risk of life threatening complications such as pulmonary embolism or death then the second procedure is done on a different day at no additional charge to the patient.
UPDATED FROM tummytucktj
2 days post

Day 3? Pain and Depression

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So, I love the ways my breasts look. But, unfortunately I can't get over the depression of waking up and realizing that my tummy tuck was not done. I'm struggling with the thought of having to go through another surgery. I know I will look amazing but the truth is, I wanted it done for my birthday. There is just not enough time between now and then. I am so sad that I can event feel happiness about my breasts. Hopefully this sadness will pass, and the pain too.
Pics coming soon.

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May 26, 2017
I am a patient of Dr.Meadows and I can honestly tell you that he is a terrific surgeon and that he had YOUR best interest in mind when he only opted to limit the amount of surgery he provided for you.
I too wanted to have more done while I was "under" but Dr. Meadows talked to me and told me that he would not extend the time because it was dangerous to be under anesthetic too long and could promote possible blood clots.
I appreciate his honesty and looking out for my life and health first and foremost!

I understand your disappointment but I have to believe that if Dr. Meadows was concerned for your health and possibly your life that he made a choice in your best interest.