Dr. Harvey is incredible!

I just had a mommy makeover on Friday (tummy tuck, lift, augmentation and lipo). While I haven't even seen the results yet since I am swollen and bandaged up, I needed to share with the world that Dr. Harvey is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! He and his entire team are! I was a nervous wreck the night before, crying and being overly emotional but when I walked into the surgery center and met Lauren, one of the nurses - I was immediately calmed down. The team put me at ease, reassured me I was in great hands and that I was going to be beyond ecstatic with the results.

I had 3 consults before choosing Dr. Harvey. The other doctors were actually located closer to my home, their quotes were less expensive and I've had several friends that had surgeries with them. However, I knew immediately when I met Dr. Harvey that he was the best doctor for me - he was very confident yet comforting and honest. It isn't easy standing in front of a stranger in your birthday suit examining the bad shape my stomach was in post-baby but he didn't make it uncomfortable or awkward at all. He and I were on the same page about approach for my surgery and the results I was looking for. I also looked to him for advice on how big the implants should be - I work out 4-5 days a week, travel for work every month and did NOT want anything bigger than a full C. We originally planned on 300 cc but morning of, decided to go with 325 cc so I would have a little more size rather than just fullness we were initially aiming for.

The really fun part (sarcastic)- RECOVERY! I heard so many horror stories of the pain I would be in post-surgery from blogs and other friends and was terrified of the recovery but after just 2 days, I am up walking around and the pain is definitely manageable. I am also standing up straighter than I had imagined and other than tightness in my abs, I don't have any pain in the lipo areas or my chest... it was definitely the right decision to do it all at once. I would recommend a recliner for anyone doing a tummy tuck as its been so much easier getting up and down. Sitting up is definitely the hardest part but is nowhere near what I was expecting. I have 1 drain in me and yes, its gross to think about however also hasn't been as disgusting as I was imagining.

I have my post-op appointment tomorrow and will be happy to provide updates as the swelling goes down but if you are looking for a Doctor in the Charleston area, you definitely need to schedule a consult with Dr.Harvey!

Went awesome! I honestly was most excited about my flat stomach as a result of this surgery but after seeing my breasts today I almost cried they looked so natural and amazing. Stomach is healing great and the scar is SO thin that I was pleasantly surprised. Brooke was my nurse today and she is an absolute doll - another fantastic member of his team! I am still draining a fair amount so we are waiting until Tuesday to remove that. I will keep everyone posted once the drain is out but 1 full week in and still with swelling, I could not be happier!!!

Drain is out and I feel like a whole new woman - my husband says I look like I lost 30lbs Ana’s everyone who sees my breasts immediately says they want to go see Dr. Harvey. Healing process is going well and I enjoy going for my post op check ins because Dr. Harvey and his team make me SO excited about my progress!