I'm sure like a lot of people Surgery can be life changing or at least enhancing and that's why we make the choice to get Surgery.
Perhaps my situation is a bit different than some in that I needed Surgery for medical reasons. In my 30s I was diagnosed with arthritis, hypermobility syndrome and degenerative disc disease as well as having autoimmune issues. I made sure to lose the weight and try to stay as mobile as possible. My shape is such that after the weight loss I still had what I called an apron. A pouch of fat and skin that hung right around the areas I have the most pain and degeneration on my lower front abdomin and hips. No amount of weight loss would get rid of it so I knew in order to help myself I needed Surgery.
I enquired at a few places but due to complex health conditions most wouldn't have considered me a viable patient as with additional health concerns there needs to be a higher level of investigation and skill for which most were unwilling to take on.
However, Centre for Surgery did not shy away from my additional needs, understanding that this was potentially a moment to really help someone lead a better life and maintain mobility.
Dr Sinha was professional to the core, asking all of the difficult questions and making sure he had the dream team of surgical care and expertise before proceeding.
I understand that a lot of people just want to look better and I whole heartedly embrace every one's choices but this was my first Surgery ever and I needed it and was very nervous.
The team were there every step of the way. When I say the team, I mean everyone from Dr Sinha himself to front of house.... everyone.
I've waited several months to review because I wanted to explain the full impact the abdominoplasty has had on my conditions.
I'm on a lot of medication and have had to step up to higher doses for pain management in past just to go for walks. So nearly 6 months later I can go for walks without additional medication. It's actually a huge win for anyone who has my conditions. Yes, I also look slimmer, clothes fit better but for me the life change has been the ability and freedom of a gentle walk without the concern of bringing pain medication with me and I truly feel that because of this I will be able to maintain my mobility level for much longer than initially estimated by my physiotherapist.
Centre for Surgery and everyone there are for sure my dream team, especially the ones who reached out to check in on my post op (you foxy ladies know who you are)
Thank you seems to little a response for the benefit to my health this Surgery has allowed but I say it with the utmost sincerity.
Thank you Centre for Surgery, Dr Sinha and the whole dream team!!!
