Wonderful Experience from Start to Finish.

I honestly don’t know where to begin with reviewing John. From the very first meeting with him, I knew there was only going to be one surgeon for me. I was very unsure about whether or not I would go ahead with the surgery and also very uptight and self-conscious about having to even discuss the surgery and having to take off my clothes and show my excess skin. Within minutes of the first consultation John had made me feel so relaxed and comfortable. John creates an atmosphere that encourages free discussion sprinkled with light-hearted humour and general chit-chat, but always makes sure that there is complete honesty and transparency. There were no questions that were deemed silly or unnecessary no matter how often I asked them. John has real-life discussion with you - you are ouvertly aware of any risks, any issues that may arise, but ultimately you are more than aware of the benefits of the surgery you are planning to undertake. There was never any issue with times, John had about three or four pre-surgery consultations with me and always took time to answer my questions, reassure me and most important of all listen. He ensured that I was in the best shape possible for the surgery. Encouraged me to get to a safe weight and be the healthiest I could be for the surgery. The day of the surgery came and although I was nervous, these nerves quickly dissipated when John came to see me. He was relaxed and this relaxed me. He knows what he’s doing, he explained that he had discussed it with colleagues and researched it - so I was more than confident in his abilities. I trusted him completely and this trust made the whole experience very easy. In the theatre as I was about to be wheeled in to be put under, John came and held my hand and reassured me. After my surgery John came and saw me that evening, the following morning and the day after. My recovery went well, I was delighted with the results of my surgery. There were minor hiccups along the way but nothing that hadn’t been discussed beforehand with John. John contactes me via email and message to check in, in the days and weeks after my surgery. I went in to be seen by him if there were any concerns and he was always accessible and always kind and caring. He always took the time to check on me - as well as my wound which is so important and really ensures complete wellbeing and proper recovery. John makes sure to surround himself with a team who share his ideals and temperament and from his receptionist Mary to his tissue viability nurse Danielle - you are looked after from every angle. Both of these women played a significant role in my experience also and really helped me and made me feel so comfortable and safe. Equally his colleague Dr. Ovidiu who assisted with the final stages of the process was excellent. This safety and confidence is paramount when you’re feeling at your most vulnerable after a procedure and honestly helped me so much. Overall, my experience was profoundly positive and although it could have been one of the scariest times of my life, it was one of the best. I have come away with a realistic result - nothing more than I expected or was led to believe would be the case - a scar that I will always have but that John has ensured I was prepared for and an experience that I will never forget for all of the right reasons. I will be endlessly grateful to John and his team for their care, compassion and patience throughout this whole adventure.