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Currently I am 3 days post op. My journey began in...
I began researching and consulting with surgeons. This is when I discovered I also had an umbilical hernia. So with the support of family and friends, I booked my surgery. I spent the weeks leading up to it prepping freezer meals, shopping for supplies, researching what to expect, etc...
It is now Saturday afternoon, my surgery was Wednesday morning. I was very calm going into surgery, joked around with the nurse and anesthesiology nurse. Surgery was about 2 hours (hubby said) but it took me a while to get going after surgery. I was so groggy and was difficult to pee. That day and next were rough. My brain was still off from meds, I couldn't express myself well, could hardly speak, super cranky. My saving graces were an electric lift recliner and walker. I don't need the walker anymore but it was absolutely needed the day of and day after. Helped get onto and up from toliet easier. I also worked out a lot prior to surgery, focusing on my legs and arms and it really paid off!!! I am still relying heavily on my leg strength to get up and down. I am almost standing completely straight. I do have soreness and brushing from lipo and that's most painful currently. At my 1 day post op check up (had to go because my belly button was tricky and doc wanted to make sure it was healing well) all looked good and I got a glimpse at my new belly. I go Wednesday for another check up and hopefully drain removed.
Twin belly pics
7dpo
So grateful! My hubby took a pic of the incision before the nurse covered it, so will get that from his phone and post later.
Provider Review
I couldn't be happier with Dr. DeLange and his staff at Esthetica Institute! I consulted with several top docs in the area, and felt the most welcomed at Esthetica. The staff is so warm and friendly. Other places I went to, I felt the staff was putting on being friendly, it was not welcoming at all. Dr DeLange is very friendly and came across as confident but not arrogant. I fully trusted his ability to help me. I emailed and called multiples times leading up to surgery and my questions were always answered promptly. I was given the doctors personal cell # for post op concerns or questions. I've already texted him twice and he was quick to respond.