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Frank Lista, MD
Certified Plastic Surgeon
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6 weeks post op

Well my wound has pretty much healed. Just have a small scab that needs to fall off when it's ready. I am wearing silicone strips on the rest of my incision. I have been given the go ahead for cardio and I can ditch the garment! Tho Dr. Ahmad said that I might feel more comfortable wearing it 1/2 days for a couple more weeks. My abdomen feels strange with it off so I will definitely wean myself off it. For the first time in decades I tucked a shirt in! It was so amazing. I am so thrilled with the results. As time passes the most difficult parts of the recovery is slowly going to the recesses of my mind. I won't forget it but the distance is making it fade from the forefront of my mind. Thank God!
What I did become aware of was that instead of being thrilled with where I am right now I started getting discouraged about the rest of my imperfections. Back fat, bra fat, saggy skin under my neck etc. I had to
smack myself to stop it. I am so fortunate to have been able to have had this done. First the lapband and then the tt. I believed that each procedure would make me happy. Then I started in on myself as to what else I didn't like. When I realized that if I really believed that these procedures would make me happy. Then when done kept thinking I needed more work to make me happy. How sad is that!! So f**k that! I choose to be happy with my body right now in all its glory and imperfections! I am so happy not having this overhanging belly. I really do look great! I still end up changing 3 times in the morning tho. Not because everything is too small to hide my belly but because my clothes are too big and they hide my flat tummy!! I can live with that. I am slowly adding new clothes to my closet. Having a hard time finding things I really really like. I have worn the same style of clothes for so long. I really like that style but I don't need to wear clothes down to my thighs! Lol. All is good tho and I will slowly but surely build up a new wardrobe.
Take care and all the best in your journey's.

4 weeks post op

Started back at work yesterday and it was fine. I was concerned that I would be totally exhausted today but it was fine too!! Yay!!!
I still get muscle spasms in my abdomen and of course am still swollen. I am seeing a lightest the end of the tunnel tho. I know it can take up to a year for final results but just the fact that I am feeling so much better is enough to see the light for me! The opened part of my incision is healing. I continue to wash it twice a day with mild soap and water. Finished 2 weeks of antibiotics so I will keep a close watch to make sure it doesn't get infected. Dr. Ahmad continues to see me weekly to keep an eye on it. I have to say that today is the first day day I actually feel happy about having this done. It's not that I regretted it, it was just more difficult than I imagined. I am glad I did it and I am glad I will never have to do it again! Take care and all the best in your journey's!

24 days post op

Well I didn't go back to work the next day. In fact I slept the the next day and a half. I cannot get over how tired I am. I had a burst of energy for 4 days, decided to go to work, lasted 5 1/2 hours and I have been exhausted ever since. Doesn't make sense to me. I felt better last weekend than I do this weekend. What is up with that?? I am still on antibiotics so I don't think an infection is brewing to bring on this exhaustion. It sucks. I go back to work this Wednesday which is exactly 4 weeks from surgery day. The thought of it makes me want to go back to sleep. Just this moment it occurred to me that I might be a bit depressed. Everything seems a bit overwhelming at the moment. Anyone else feel this way this far post op??

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Certified Plastic Surgeon
1421 Hurontario St., Mississauga, Ontario
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I was very fortunate to have found The Plastic Surgery Clinic in my research looking to have a lapband done several years ago. Dr. Cobourn was (and is) fabulous. I remember him as being kind, compassionate, personable and informative along with having a great reputation as a surgeon. Having had the band done by him, I was invited to a dinner/speaker event by the clinic. It was there that I heard Dr. Lista speak. He may have spoken of other procedures but the one that stayed with me throughout the next several years was the tummy tuck procedure. Before and after pics were shown that blew me away. His knowledge, confidence, years of experience and passion for his work left quite an impression with me. I knew that if I were ever able to get a tt done Dr. Lista would be the surgeon I would choose to do it. Several years later I decided it was time and called TPSC. I had my first consult where Dr. Lista explained everything to both my husband and me. He took his time and answered all our questions. We were very impressed. At that time I just didn't think I should spend that amount of money on myself. Fast forward to a year and a half later and I decided just to do it. My second consult was very brief. I already knew what he could do for me and I just wanted to book the surgery. I booked and paid my deposit that day. I didn't see him again till the day of the surgery. I called the clinic with any questions and my patient coordinator would ask Dr. Lista and then get back to me. I didn't feel the need to come in to see him again before the surgery. I could have if requested but I was fine working with my coordinator. The day of the surgery finally arrived. Dr. Lista came in, chatted, did the markings on my torso and then Dr. Ahmad came into the room. It was the first time I had met him although I already knew he would be doing the surgery with Dr. Lista as well. My review is to include Dr. Ahmad as well. It was Dr. Ahmad who worked with Dr. Lista doing the surgery but Dr. Ahmad is the one who has been doing all of my follow up care. He has been amazing. I ran into a small problem with my incision and he saw me weekly until resolved. He even called out of the blue a couple days after I first saw him for the incision problem and said if I had any concerns to call him on his cell over the weekend. Now that was impressive. I cannot tell you how grateful and happy I am having had such great surgeons, fabulous aftercare and all the while being welcomed and treated so well by the nurses and staff. It's a great clinic with exceptional surgeons and staff.