Better Than Before

My abdomen was in bad shape due to pregnancies and weight loss. I had diastasis recti, and a hanging flap that had near constant infections underneath. Due to the constant infections, I was hoping that insurance would cover at least part of the cost. After seeing a couple surgeons for consultations, both were reluctant to file for insurance approval. I was okay with the quote that Dr. Kleto gave me, and even though he did not have a lot of reviews of before and after pics, I decided to have him perform my surgery. His office manager is awesome. She was very helpful, kind, and courteous.
Dr. Kleto is a very nice, well respected doctor. He is well liked by many of the doctors and nurses I spoke with in the area. He has been in business a long time, so he has a lot of experience. I found his bed side manner to be odd, and very much "a matter of fact," sometimes more so than others.
Aftercare instructions were lacking. My husband and I had a lot of questions and confusion afterwards. Aftercare visits were short and rushed, preceded by long wait times. My results are not what air expected, although much better than before. I have lost 10 lbs since surgery. I have extra skin the lays on my lap when I sit down, and hangs low in the plank position. Above my belly button is puffy almost like a bird's beak. My belly button is off center (though it was before surgery so I am not sure that Dr. Kleto could have fixed that). He spent a lot of time placing my stitches, I healed relatively well, and I realize a surgeon cannot control all aspects of the outcome. I am thankful for the surgery, I would do it all over again.

Adding a three month pre-op verses post-OP collage as well as a pic of my tummy while laying down. It is quite tight when I am laying down. My belly button is centered more when I am laying down as well.