A long journey for me! 60 & scheduled mommy makeover for my birthday

I went to see Dr. Lyos 5 years ago and my husband and Dr. Lyos seamed to have a connection and I was glad for that. The cost was more then I was expecting, Covid and life happened. so 5 years went by and we started to talk about doing it again and we went back to Dr. Lyos and again they (husband & Dr.) got along and understood what I was expecting. We booked a May 22, 2023 surgery date. I had been reading and looking at RealSelf for more then 5 years, and I bought a bunch of stuff that others had suggested would be needed after surgery. Something were not needed (but purchased) and other things I was so glad that I had purchased. We had a pre-surgery visit we paid the remaining balance, and what to expect the day of surgery (how long it would take, that I would stay over night, explained how many and where the drains would be, and how long the top and bottom drains would be in, what to bring, what not to bring) what to expect the next day and the follow few days. Morning of surgery came and I was excited and a little nervous. My Husband was told that he would be called and could come back to see me after the surgery if he wanted, that the surgery would be at least 8 hours (it took a little over 9), and that I would be sleepy afterwards. If he choose not to come back he would need to be back to pick me up around 10 am Tuesday morning. Surgery went great, I don't remember much, but I did sleep and was really thirsty. The next morning they dressed me and we went home (I had a pillow on top of my stomach to help with the road bumps). Husband had to help me get in and out of the car. he had to help me walk (very slowing), he had to help me sit in and out of the recliner, I had to have help getting off the toilet the first couple of days. Dr. Lyos is very friendly and helpful. He always listens to questions and concerns. My scares under my breast and the upper drain scares are not visible. My stomach and drain scares are flat and dull (except in the front) the tape and silicone he had me use were AMAZING. The cost was more then other Dr.'s, but choosing Dr. Lyos was worth every penny.

I went to him 5 years ago and was nervous and a little scared, (he and boyfriend got along wonderfully). So I put it off.
Well I decided that for my 60th birthday, I was going to do what I have been wanting for over 5 years. He really liked Dr. Lyos but I was worried about the cost. But we went back to see him and scheduled the surgery. I had no worries. Nurse were and still are so kind helpful.
3 months have gone by and everyday I am so thankful that Dr. Lyos did the surgery ( I have seen other mommy makeovers on here and was worried having puss pockets as part of the healing). The only bad thing I have had with the healing is a random stitch that want to de pulled out instead of desolving.
I am so thankful for Dr. Lyos, Loan, all the nurses.
If you choose Dr. Lyos and stafff you will not be disappointed or sorry.

This has been a long journey for me, but the makeover is paid for and will be in May 22, 2023. I have been reading so many others word of wisdom and I have a list of things to make sure I have. I hope I am not boring and I hope you will give me advice..,,,
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