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Pre-op done; Surgery set for 2 weeks
I was so nervous the night before the preop, not sure why since it's not even the big day, but still couldn't sleep and just had crazy thoughts. After my preop, and a major outlay of just about all my cash :), it got real for me. Somehow though, I feel better after that visit. I'm stoked about what I'm doing and why and just had an opportunity to refocus on that. I took my mom with me to the preop as she'll be doing the majority of my after care and the look on her face as they described the procedure was horrific! It was actually so horrible it was funny. That gave me perspective - it's going to be ok. I'm really excited and am starting my real post op prep this weekend. Recliner rental, house dresses, bed pads, etc. I am going to rent a walker, my PS described a fair amount of work my back muscles will have to do, and having something to lean on sounds like a good plan.
One week away from pre-op and soo nervous
To say I'm on the edge right now is an understatement! My pre-op is a week away, the surgery itself is set for Feb 23rd. I obsess when awake and dream about it at night. I've started buying some of the things I'll need for after surgery, but have so many more items to get. It's little stuff too - like house dresses and pads, not crazy expensive things. I'm going to look at a recliner this weekend because I'm not renting a hospital bed and am not expecting much from myself these first few weeks. I keep reading all of the reviews and trying to prep myself to just hang tight through the first 10 days as that seems to be the worst. Either way, I'm nervous as heck, but feeling determined. Pray for me RS, pray that the surgery goes well, recovery goes well, and another one of us joins the flatside.
2 weeks out from pre-op, and 32 days from surgery
I am getting so nervous & excited about all of this. I can still hardly believe I'm doing something like this for myself. I know I want it, I know I'm worth it, I know that in reality - it isn't terribly expensive considering all else we take care of on an annual basis. But I still have guilt (mom guilt?). However, I was sitting down and caught a glimpse of my tummy resting on my thighs over the weekend = guilt diminishing :)
Haven't taken any pics yet - but will post some pre-pics soon. I can't wait to join the ranks of the flatside and be able to look back at my journey!! can't thank all the rest of you wonderful RS's for sharing your stories and creating a safe place where questions are answered and experiences are shared.
Haven't taken any pics yet - but will post some pre-pics soon. I can't wait to join the ranks of the flatside and be able to look back at my journey!! can't thank all the rest of you wonderful RS's for sharing your stories and creating a safe place where questions are answered and experiences are shared.