I am 8wks post surgery Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift/Reduction- very happy with my current outcome and it is only getting better! I cannot say enough about the care and attention to my healing in this practice. While Dr. Lawton leads the team, each nurse showed specific knowledge and patience and support that helped me through the hard times. This recovery has been hard and then no big deal, then terrifying and back to easy peasy. I have gone through every emotion. I have a very physical job that I returned to in 4 weeks with restrictions. Here are my DO’s: DO Rest, Follow every instruction for wound care which includes limiting activity and nutrition, Eat 100g+ of protein, Drink lots of water, Buy another box of the post surgery supplements from CoolMed, Use the nurse email for any questions (they are sooo nice and thorough), Use a recliner or electric bed and take your own pictures a couple times a week. Also- DO have patience: 1. With yourself and your body’s healing (trust the process), and 2. Also with appointments- you will get the extra time with Dr. Lawton & nurses when you need it so know that you may wait a little sometimes because someone else needs them. Don’t give up. When you feel overwhelmed, shake it off. It gets better, wayyyy better.

- Heather A