Vegas Angel: “It’s going to be me up there on stage!”
November 4th, 2009
My name is Angel. My decision to have cosmetic surgery was one that I had contemplated for quite some time. Beginning with the birth of my daughter, (now 6) I began to feel my post-pregnant body, was not where it used to be. I couldn’t wear bikinis, low-cut tops, or anything somewhat revealing. It bothered me. Everyone would say, “you look great,†but I didn’t feel great. I waited until I lost all my baby weight and maintained it for 1 year. I took things slow, researching what I wanted to achieve with my potential new look. Since having a tummy tuck and a year after that, having breast augmentation, I feel like me again! It is amazing to look in a mirror and be able to smile back at myself again.
My final decision to choose Dr. Bashioum was based upon multiple referrals from friends and from family. I also visited with another plastic surgeon, but felt that a natural look was not at all what he had in mind. Dr. Bashioum always puts patient safety at the forefront. When I approached him to do both a tummy tuck and implants at the same time, he said that it is NOT in your best interest to do multiple cosmetic procedures of that nature. I felt so comfortable when I arrived in his office, as other patients have mentioned. His staff is discreet, courteous and put me at ease. Each time I have had a procedure, I have felt no nervousness. Dr. Bashioum is a perfectionist, and thoroughly goes over each procedure in detail. From pre-op to post-op, I felt that my decision to choose Dr. Bashioum was a great choice.
I can’t wait to be in Vegas with Dr. B and the KQRS Morning Show! It’s going to be a blast. I have no idea what to expect, but I’m ready for anything. I have listened in the past, and can’t stop laughing! Now the tables have turned, and it’s going to be me up there on stage! I’m counting the days, until we leave. So according to Elvis, “Viva Las Vegas!â€
Melonie’s Blog: After Surgery
October 30th, 2009
My Recovery
After walking into operating room, the next thing I knew, I was awake and felt awesome in the recovery room. No nausea very little pain. It felt more like a “tightness†in my chest. As I understand, that feeling is quite normal. I was ready to go home within about an hour following surgery and recovery. I was very impressed that everyone involved in my care was sure to include my boyfriend in all of the discussions and to ask if he had any questions. The staff also addressed his concerns. He was going to take care of me tonight and they realized that this was a life changing experience for him, as well as me.
Well, here I am 22 hours post-op following my breast augmentation procedure and I am feeling great! The hardest part of my post-op at home was sleeping elevated on my back and not being able to lie on my side.
The pain is actually well controlled with Tylenol, Celebrex and ice packs. I have a good amount of swelling but the ice is helping immensely with this. I feel good and I got up right after I got home, careful not to stay in bed without occasional short walks inside. I have been making every attempt to get up and do things for myself that are within my restrictions. I was happy to be able to begin eating and drinking right away with zero nausea. I started with clear liquids and then some toast but quickly progressed to my favorite foods. I was STARVING!
Dr. Bashioum called me that evening to see how I was feeling. We had a brief chat about how I as feeling, whether I had any questions. He also asked me how my boyfriend was doing as my “nurse†following surgery and to please give him his best. Remembering his name and to acknowledge him really made me feel that Dr. Bashioum is truly genuine and involved with all aspects of his patients care. Right now I am looking forward to getting my shower tomorrow and being one day closer to my full recovery!
Please join me for my first after surgery check-up with Dr. Bashioum next week. We will be filming my appointment.
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