Mel’s Blog: Getting rid of my Baby-pooch
August 8th, 2012
On the days leading up to my abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery, I got more and more anxious. During my pre-operative call with one of the nurses, I shared my anxious feelings. They reassured me that it was a completely normal feeling and many patients experience the very same feeling. The morning of my surgery was completely different – I was excited! I was actually looking forward to NOT thinking about my baby pooch anymore!
The day of surgery was described for me in great detail prior to my surgery. So I was well-prepared and I can honestly say that there were no surprises. My recovery was just as they said it would be – very similar to my c-sections, but a little longer. When I was sent home, I was in a considerable amount of pain, but as soon as I got home and got settled in my own bed, my pain improved. Dr. Bashioum’s instructions were clear and it was imperative that I stay on top of the pain and take all of the medication prescribed. That meant around the clock for the first few days. Ice also helped tremendously. Getting in and out of bed was difficult at first, but I realized that the more I tried it, the easier it got. There was a balance that I had to strike between resting and being somewhat active. I overdid it on post-op day 3, and did not stay hydrated enough. However, some rest and a lot of water made me feel MUCH better.
Check back next time to follow my tummy tuck recovery.
Breast Restoration After Pregnancy: Patient Comments
May 29th, 2012
Photo: Dr. Bashioum’s daughter as a baby.
Angie writes:
For years I had believed that breast augmentation surgery would give me the confidence I needed to help me feel better about my body. Not only was one of my breasts 50% larger than the other, but I had also lost breast tissue in both breasts due to nursing and childbirth. I decided to finally check into it.
I visited several surgeons that specialized in cosmetic surgery, however I never walked away feeling quite certain if this was something that I should do. After talking to a friend that had this procedure done and was absolutely thrilled with her results, I asked her about her doctor. It was Dr. Ralph Bashioum who had done her surgery.
I was very excited to make an appointment to see him. I contacted his office and spoke with Sandy. She couldn’t have been any nicer or more helpful. She was professional, kind and put me at ease right away. She was able to fit me in for a consultation with Dr. Bashioum. Upon meeting him, I found him to be very warm, professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and to have a great sense of humor. He made me feel very comfortable, so I decided to go ahead with the procedure.
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