Leah Blog: Rules for my recovery after surgery
December 15th, 2009
The packet that I received from Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center with my pre-op (before surgery) instructions also outlines what I need to do after my surgery. Dr. Bashioum stresses how important it is for me to follow his “after-care†instructions. The final result is influenced by my adherence to them. Since I have four young kids that require a lot of energy on my part, I really need to look over this section of the packet, because I understand the importance of it for my own safe recovery. My husband will be with me the day of the surgery and my mother-in-law will be here the rest of the time to help take care of my kids (especially the youngest). It will be very hard for me not to lift anything more than five pounds for 3 weeks! I think my purse alone weighs more than that!!! My family (HOPEFULLY) will help me by carrying anything that I can’t lift. I know that following the after-care instructions will help me achieve the best possible result from surgery and for this reason I will try to be really careful.
A great deal of my peace of mind comes from the fact that Dr. Bashioum is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. This is important since he has special training qualifications that allow him to focus exclusively on all aspects of cosmetic surgery. I feel so confident knowing this and the fact that he has years of experience doing many cosmetic surgeries allows me to concentrate on my experience without any doubt. There are several ways to look for a Board Certified surgeon: Search online, or simply ask to see the credentials from the physician that you are considering to do your surgery or visit the website for the American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Be sure to check back to see video clips of my preparation before going into the operating room on the day of my surgery, which will be followed by film of my abdominoplasty.
Leah Blog: Tummy Tuck Consultation
December 9th, 2009
After some research on my own, I learned that I could probably only lose that skin with surgery. I knew of Dr. Bashioums reputation, I had heard him on the radio and I enjoyed his humorous television commercials. I decided that I needed to meet with him to see what he was like in person. I connected with him right away. He made me feel comfortable with my body and confident in his ability to make the change that I was looking for. I did not need a ton of skin removed, but he agreed that I could use a tune up. It was only after I first met with him that I took the time to specifically research his work.
During my consultation, I met with Dr. Bashioum and he examined my stomach. He did not think it would be much work at all. He felt that I could get rid of the extra skin and use a muscle tightening technique to pull it all together. I want to look good in a bikini, but I also want to be able to grow old without having to work so hard. I do take care of myself everyday to stay healthy and I want to FEEL as good on the outside as I do on the inside. It is purely an image choice and I am ok with that. I am stuck with this body for the rest of my life, so I want to feel proud of it.
I am worried about post-surgery recovery the most. I have four kids under the age of 10. They do not all require physical attention but they do need me there for them everyday. I did not want this to impact them negatively AT ALL. My recovery will probably impact my 2 year old the most, since he still likes to be picked up and carried around. I am really going to have to watch myself. My husband has agreed to cover the kids for the week and my mother-in-law is going to help out, too. I do not think I could pull this off without them!
I also want to keep this surgery private and do not want people to know that I have had surgery. If someone asks, I will tell them, but I am not going to offer the information unless they ask. How am I going to keep this secret? I just want people to notice how great I look and feel. That is what I hope for my future- to look great and FEEL great.
My surgery is scheduled for early January, so be sure to check back to read more about my experience.
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