Pre-op TT. 5’3, 128lbs, 2 C-sections

Healing has been great after the 3 month mark! This post is mainly to praise Dr. Truong and his staff. The follow up has been extremely pleasant. From 1 week post op to my my 6 month check-up, I have had nothing but a great experience. He calmed my nerves with the in-office drain removal procedure (which did not hurt at all!!) and at the appropriate time encouraged me to stop walking hunched over (I was scared to stand straight but at 6 weeks he said it was mental and I’d be ok). Dr. Truong has been receptive to my feedback and consistently asks my opinion while addressing my concerns.

I’d say the first 2 months are brutal but by 3 months I was getting closer to normal. I went back to work after 2 weeks and wish I would’ve taken 3.

As far as my results, I couldn’t be happier! I have a natural looking belly button and my incision is healing beautifully (the incision pic is 3 months po). I do still have soft tissue swelling after eating a salty meal or prolonged standing but with a little rest that resolves. I’m no longer wearing a faja and I feel 100%. I have been cleared to return to the gym and plan to get back ASAP!

This procedure was more physically and emotionally challenging than either C-section but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. There is no one I’d trust more that Dr. Truong! I could’ve gone somewhere else and saved maybe $3-5k and I likely would’ve paid more in revisions. Him and his team are worth every dollar.

It’s only right I leave a review since I’ve been on here for years reading other reviews. Thanks to all the women who posted their stories! Please feel free to ask me any questions!!

I has 2 c-sections and gained about 50 pounds with each pregnancy. Two years ago I became serious about my physical health cause it really helps with my mental health. I do HIIT 5 days a week and weightlifting about 4 days. I’m 5’3, 128 pounds and besides my flabby belly I am very happy with my body. I’m less than an A cup but I’ve never had any bobbies so that didn’t bother me. So after 7 years of research I decided to do this for me.

I’ve had too many consultations to count but after speaking with Monika (the patient navigator of some sorts) I knew I had the right place. I felt heard and understood. There was no pressure to make a rush decision. We had a Zoom consultation and stayed online over and hour. She is truly wonderful and I know I wouldn’t have picked Chicago Breast and Body if it wasn’t for Monika.

Once I agreed, paid a $1k deposit, I was scheduled to meet with Dr. Truong. I’ve read a few reviews about his lack of bedside manner. He wasn’t warm and fuzzy, didn’t seem like he particularly liked this part of his job but he was confident and slightly arrogant. That’s what I need in a surgeon. We don’t have to be BFFs but can you do the job? He told me exactly what I needed and didn’t. I did not need lipo and he would try to use the c-section incision. I didn’t leave thinking, “I love this guy”. Rather, “this is the guy”. I just new he understood what I wanted (no weird belly button or too taunt abdomen). After I was given a surgery date and had pre-op labs most of my contact was with Jolina (medical assistant). Another very kind and lovely human being. Every time she called to check on me I had a mini panic attack and she talked me off the edge. Both her and Monika are angels.

So that’s my pre-op story. I’ll be sure to post my journey.