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Got my Body Back!
I knew before I got pregnant that my body, at 39, was not going to "snap back" and looked into tummy tucks. I was right, except I didn't understand I would need a tummy tuck because I would have diastasis recti that made working out difficult and caused me back pain. I wasn't sure if I would find a provider in Austin since it's not really a place where people are caught up in looks. I went to Houston and did a consult with a Plastic Surgeon that was recommended to me by a friend. He said I only needed a mini-tummy tuck and suggested lipo for my arms and inner thighs, something I didn't think I needed before. I wasn't 100% comfortable with him or the office as a whole. I started looking around Austin and came across Restora and Dr. Gordon. I really liked their approach of doing a Tummy Tuck 360 - a full tummy tuck plus lipo around the whole mid-section. This was definitely the area I felt needed the most "help" that I didn't think I could get back with just diet and exercise.
My appointment with her and her staff was wonderful. They are all very warm and answered all my questions (and at this point, I had a lot!). I didn't feel rushed at all. When I told Dr. Gordon about needing arm and inner thigh lipo, she brushed that off and said I could take care of that myself and she wouldn't recommend it. She made me feel better about myself. I like how she described the surgery she would perform on me, where the lipo wand would be inserted so I knew where some small scars would be. She also agreed I needed a full tummy tuck to fix my diastasis recti. Apparently, the "mini" that was suggested to me would not have included the most important part of the surgery that I needed - the repaired abs! She even noticed I had an umbilical hernia! Her attention to detail made me feel confident when I left that she would perform my surgery. Booking was easy - I had a date in mind and luckily she was available. I felt like all the pre-op information was very good and I made sure I would be prepared for recovery. All my questions were kindly answered by my patient coordinator. I appreciated the extra precaution the office took in December with the rise in COVID-19 cases and had everyone be tested before surgery, no matter the procedure. This made me feel safer during a scary time.The day of surgery I arrived at their surgery suite and was really nervous! The surgery was going to take 7.5 hours. My husband had to drop me off outside and couldn't wait with me beforehand, which I understood. The nurse who checked me in and got me ready was so wonderful! She talked to me the whole time and brought me a nice warm blanket to make me comfortable. She was also a champ at getting an IV line in with little pain! I got to meet with Dr. Gordon before the surgery and she went over some questions to confirm what I wanted. I decided to do the Tummy Tuck 360 with a breast lift and implant exchange. I previously had implants that were 10 years old at this point. I was really excited to get my boobs looking back to normal after pregnancy! After I was all marked up, I was led to the surgery suite, which was right around the corner from the waiting area. Also, I'll point out I was the only person waiting and though we all wore masks, it also made me feel more comfortable and safe. Walking into the surgery room, I appreciated the big lights not being on yet. It was a little dim and strangely comforting and not surgical. The was anesthesiologist very nice and all I remember is lying down and looking up at the dim lights as I drifted off.
When you wake, you are in their recovery section across from the surgical rooms. I stayed the night because I had so much work done. I had a new nurse taking care of me and again, I cannot overstate how nice their staff is! I was in and out still from the medications. Anytime I woke, she was there asking me if I needed another blanket or food/water. Once I was more awake, she led me to the bathroom and I got to see my body for the first time post-op. I did have a snatched waist and my boobs were definitely better looking already! I learned how to use the walker and mostly kept sleeping until my husband arrived in the morning to take me home.
My appointment with her and her staff was wonderful. They are all very warm and answered all my questions (and at this point, I had a lot!). I didn't feel rushed at all. When I told Dr. Gordon about needing arm and inner thigh lipo, she brushed that off and said I could take care of that myself and she wouldn't recommend it. She made me feel better about myself. I like how she described the surgery she would perform on me, where the lipo wand would be inserted so I knew where some small scars would be. She also agreed I needed a full tummy tuck to fix my diastasis recti. Apparently, the "mini" that was suggested to me would not have included the most important part of the surgery that I needed - the repaired abs! She even noticed I had an umbilical hernia! Her attention to detail made me feel confident when I left that she would perform my surgery. Booking was easy - I had a date in mind and luckily she was available. I felt like all the pre-op information was very good and I made sure I would be prepared for recovery. All my questions were kindly answered by my patient coordinator. I appreciated the extra precaution the office took in December with the rise in COVID-19 cases and had everyone be tested before surgery, no matter the procedure. This made me feel safer during a scary time.The day of surgery I arrived at their surgery suite and was really nervous! The surgery was going to take 7.5 hours. My husband had to drop me off outside and couldn't wait with me beforehand, which I understood. The nurse who checked me in and got me ready was so wonderful! She talked to me the whole time and brought me a nice warm blanket to make me comfortable. She was also a champ at getting an IV line in with little pain! I got to meet with Dr. Gordon before the surgery and she went over some questions to confirm what I wanted. I decided to do the Tummy Tuck 360 with a breast lift and implant exchange. I previously had implants that were 10 years old at this point. I was really excited to get my boobs looking back to normal after pregnancy! After I was all marked up, I was led to the surgery suite, which was right around the corner from the waiting area. Also, I'll point out I was the only person waiting and though we all wore masks, it also made me feel more comfortable and safe. Walking into the surgery room, I appreciated the big lights not being on yet. It was a little dim and strangely comforting and not surgical. The was anesthesiologist very nice and all I remember is lying down and looking up at the dim lights as I drifted off.
When you wake, you are in their recovery section across from the surgical rooms. I stayed the night because I had so much work done. I had a new nurse taking care of me and again, I cannot overstate how nice their staff is! I was in and out still from the medications. Anytime I woke, she was there asking me if I needed another blanket or food/water. Once I was more awake, she led me to the bathroom and I got to see my body for the first time post-op. I did have a snatched waist and my boobs were definitely better looking already! I learned how to use the walker and mostly kept sleeping until my husband arrived in the morning to take me home.
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