I Met my Doctor Today - Fairfax, VA

I would like to start with my an appointment with a doctor named Dr. Widder. My first opinion of his office was it was nice. I was given a form to fill out and taken into the back. That is when it went downhill. The nurse that took me back, left my husband in another room and proceeded to undress and show me her tummy tuck that the doctor did on her. It did look nice. Then we went back into the room with my husband and she began to talk about her experience with Dr. Widder. It seemed to last for hours. Then the office manager entered the room and began talking about cracked windows in the back of the office. Again, what seemed like hours. The doctor came in and immediately asked me to raise my dress. He felt around my stomach and told me that a mini was out. He then suddenly pulled down my underwear a couple of inches, continuing to inspect me. He asked me to lay down on the table and I did. He told me that I would not need lipo and that my stomach muscles would need repair. He asked if I had any more questions, shook my hand and left the room. I dressed and went to speak with a coordinator. The first thing that I noticed was how dirty the floor was. Anyway, she told me that the price would be $8000. I began to tell her that it was high for me and she said the lowest she could go is $7,000. She explained how amazing she thought he was and that all of her family members and friends have came to him, as well. We thanked her and left. My hubby and I talked it over and I called the office back. I told the person that answered the phone that I wanted to meet with the doctor again, and then the phone was intercepted by the office manager. She asked me what price I was quoted and I told her $7,000. She said that the office coordinator was not allowed to offer me lower prices and that she would call me back in an hour. 3 hours later, I called her back again. They said she was busy and that they would leave her a message. Finally 3 hours after that I called back AGAIN. When I asked to speak to her, I was put on hold. The same lady that answered the phone was talking back and forth with office manager who would not get on the phone with me. I heard the Office Manager say through the phone to her, If she pays cash, we can do it for $7,000. Otherwise it is $8,000. I was done.

With that said, I then found Dr. Hess. My husband and I walked into this office and were amazed at how beautiful the office was. We waited maybe 2 minutes and were taken into the back. The office has waterfalls everywhere and is full of marble. It felt like we were at a spa. We were taken to a second room, which looked amazing, where I was then given paperwork by the coordinator. After that, she took me back to my room. She gave me this robe that had internal cotton lining and asked me to undress, leaving on my bra and panties. About 2 minutes later, Dr. Hess walked in with her. He immediately made me feel comfortable and asked me to open my robe. After he examined me, he asked if I felt comfortable in my room or if he could leave so I could dress. I told him I was fine. He explained my options, how he would perform the surgery, where he would perform the surgery...very thorough to the point where I had NO questions! He told me that the Office Manager would be back with my quote. She walked in 3 minutes later with a quote for $6500 (full tummy tuck with muscle repair). I told her I would like to schedule my appointment NOW! It was like night and day between those 2 offices. I am thankful I found Dr. Hess and so excited about my surgery on the 19th of July!

Due to this amazing site, I feel so prepared for this surgery. I am so glad that I found you all! I met with my Dr. for the Post Op. He went over everything, gave me my prescriptions, took some photos and that was it! I can not believe I am 6 says away. It really seemed like forever. I did ask his office to let me know of any cancellations because my husbands family reunion is the 2nd week in August. But I did not hear anything from them, so unfortunately, I will have to miss it. I figured that might be the case since it took 3 weeks to get a consult with him and over a month to schedule the surgery. Anyway, so excited!!

Anyway, I am getting things in order at the house. I waited late to get my recliner but thankfully we were able to get one and have it delivered on Thursday the day before my surgery. My doc told me it was okay to drink clear fluid until 8:15 the morning of. My surgery is at 12:15, and that seems a little close. I called office back to verify and have not heard anything back yet. How long were you to stop drinking clear fluids before your surgery time? I got my pillows, prescriptions filled, my spanx came in the mail and also have my Bromelain, Pysllium. I have been taking my vitamin c/ natal vitamins beginning this week. I still need to stop by Walgreens and get some gauze, gloves, arnica gel and some gas-x. I had a small cold near the end of last week and I am praying that the coughing and sneezing ends soon. 3 days away!