Already enjoy my results - look forward to continued improvement

I don’t use that phrase lightly. My hernia repair and abdominoplasty 7 weeks ago has given me entirely new prospects of health and self-esteem. Dr. Emory and his wonderful team from the consultation to the post-op appointments showed that perfect balance of compassion, sensitivity, and professionalism. At the consultation I knew I was in the right place when he demonstrated how safety in my recovery was most important, for example, the seriousness he takes in preventing blood clots. At my pre-op appointment as he was examining my abdomen, he told me (I’m paraphrasing) how this would be a relief for me, [to be unburdened of the excess skin in my lower abdomen and given a stronger core.] He was correct, it has been a huge relief.

Operation day, the surgical team were incredible, they helped me feel completely at ease and we enjoyed some light-hearted humor together. Dr. Emory laser focus as he made his markings on my body made me feel like a rock he was going to chisel into art. His attention to modesty was also notable.

My healing went without complication. My scar is beautifully flat and placed in a way that I can cover it well. The pictures below show me days after surgery, close-ups of my scar at around 4 weeks when the tape came off, and two days ago wearing my very first bikini in my 34 years. I do not have any pictures of before but I had loose skin from 65lbs weight loss, a lifetime of being too heavy, a hernia where my gallbladder was removed, and two separate horizontal c-section scars. I still have a little swelling left of course, but I have already enjoyed my results for weeks and I look forward to continued improvement.

Although I still have some health and body goals left to reach, this surgery has given me a stronger and more comfortable body to get me to those goals. I thank the team, and Dr. Emory for his incredible work and I highly recommend you book a consultation with him as you consider your options.