What patients say about
John B. Tebbetts, M.D.
Hello,
My name is Erica. I finished reading your
book this week, just in time for my first surgeons consultation. I was very
disappointed and surprised by this surgeons insistence on doing everything
exactly opposite of what you have outlined in your book.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your book. Without
it, I very likely could have rushed into a decision that would have
negatively affected the rest of my life.
Sincerely,
Erica
Everything feels really good! Piece of cake
except for the eating after surgery!! I would definitely add the milkshake
recommendation to the spouse's/partner's list of instructions. My throat was
so dry I couldn't swallow food without a mouth full of my drink. People are
so amazed at my super quick recovery, they can't get over it! Thanks so so
much, the experience was wonderful and I would do it again in a second. JC
(TX)
WOW!!!!!!!! Thank you for the book!! I was
completely blown away with all the information in the book. I knew there is
a lot that goes into the surgery but I never imagined there was that much.
It really boosts my confidence in you and Dr. Tebbetts because you say it
all there is nothing that is left out. Some women may reconsider having
surgery after reading the book which could cause you to loose a patient and
of course money. It is very obvious to me that the most important thing to
you is that the patient completely understands what they are getting into
because #1 it is surgery any surgery can be very unpredictable and #2 this
is something they will have to live with. This book answered so many
questions for me and really helped me fully understand everything that goes
into pre-surgery, surgery and post-surgery. MR (TX)
Just a note to tell you that your book is
“amazing” , I have learned so much from it.. It is so easy to read , as it
is so “well written”.... Any woman can understand by the way you have
written and laid this book out and get so many issues, questions and
concerns about a BA.
I wish I had had your fist book ...before I
had that horrid surgery in 2005.... Boy, would I have had the questions! LOL
The PS would have either gotten mad or thought” I can not get by this one
with my medical jargon” ( as some do as you know) LOL .... any way just to
Thank you again, so very much for sending it to me and to let you know what
a fantastic book it is.... ALL women should have that book. In my honest
opinion. Patty (TN)
Ladies - it is true... BELIEVE IT! 24 hours can
be done. I am living proof. I had the procedure done this year - I look and
feel great. Dr. Tebbetts has perfected a procedure that produces exactly the
experience I was looking for – no bruising, bandages or drains – a 24 Hour
Recovery.
It has supportive research/papers which
presented the evidence that there procedure was successful and produced
these precise results, a 24 hour recovery.
I flew from Wisconsin to Texas for it.
Anonymous
I just had augmentation surgery done by Dr.
Tebbetts on June 27, and I had an amazing recovery. I had surgery that
morning, came home and had a two hour nap, got up showered, dried my hair
and was out shopping. The next day, I went for a 2 mile walk and felt great.
In addition, I did not have any narcotics. Dr. Tebbetts prescribed only
ibuprofen, so I never had that out of it feeling. My best friend who lives
in another state had the same surgery with another doctor and she was in bed
and drugged up for a couple of days and when she heard about my experience
she was shocked and upset that she had gone through what she had. I think
the women who are saying there is no way you can have this type of recovery
are those that have not used Dr. Tebbetts. Also I thought maybe that my
experience was different than the other women who had surgery with me that
day, but we all had our follow ups the next day and every single one of them
(there were 5 of us) had the same success. One went to see Sex in the City,
and another bathed her 14 month old daughter and put her to bed. The 24 hour
recovery is real.
PSR
I had breast augmentation on June 17th by dr.
John Tebbetts, Dallas TX. He was truly amazing!!! I first started looking
into breast augmentation in March, went to another plastic surgeon and just
felt unsure, he told me to put on a bra, stuffed two implants in and thought
the larger of the two was best for me. I looked too big!!! He said 325cc was
perfect for me. I had already told him the look I was trying to achieve;
evidently he didn't listen too well. So I said forget it and decided it
wasn't for me.
After some time passed, the idea came around
again, I started looking on Nicole’s web site and read about Dr. John
Tebbetts and decided to look into him. He and his wife, Terry, have written
a book 'the best breast' which I got at the local library. I read it
completely and thought “Wow, what a great surgeon he must be.” He didn't
say, “have the surgery by me or you'll be sorry.” He explained what we
should know before we pick a surgeon or you just might be sorry. His
technique for breast augmentation has proven time and time again to be the
least painful, quickest recovery while achieving the most natural looking
breasts for your body.
Well let me tell you first hand, this doctor
is amazing! He and Terry explained everything in detail. He also told me
that the 325cc implant would have been too much for my breast - especially
if I wanted natural looking breasts. I felt very little discomfort, only
taking Ibuprofen! I felt good the night of the surgery! The morning after, I
showered, cleaned and vacuumed my house, then went shopping and out to
dinner that night!!!! My husband and I can't believe how great I am doing!
So if you really want the best, call Dr. John
Tebbetts in Dallas, speak to his wife, Terry. She'll even send you their
book free. Even if you have to come from out of state, which I heard many
women do, it is so worth it!
As for me its day three after breast
augmentation and they look great, can't wait till they drop and even look
better! What a great experience. You won't be disappointed by choosing the
best!
Daryl
Nicole,
I found Dr. Tebbetts on your site. I ordered his book from your recommended reading
list. I just had my 2 yr. check up and
couldn’t be happier. My experience with
him was just as good, if not better, than the one in the personal stories section. I am today amazed at the pain some women go
through to have this surgery. I was shopping
4 hours after leaving his office, arms over my head, laying on them that evening as he
instructed and not taking any strong pain medication. As a matter of fact next summer I will be going to Dallas to help my
sister-in-law.
Once again thank you. LaDonna
Nicole, I just wanted to say a very big,
heartfelt thank you for your site and for responding personally to a couple of my
questions last spring. I had wanted to have implants for years (after 4 babies,
breastfeeding, etc...) and had finally made up my mind to go for it and had even scheduled
a BA with a PS here in my small town. Then I discovered your site and learned so much. I
ended up cancelling my BA with local surgeon last April and having a BA with Dr. Tebbetts
last Friday. It went so well and was so easy. I had no real pain and only minor discomfort
initially. I owe thanks for my positive experience to you because, if not for you, I would
have made choices other than the ones I made (choices that wouldn't have been as good for
me) and would not have gotten to know about Dr. T, who I think is just terrific! THANK YOU
SO MUCH for the wonderful service you provide!
Sara in Durango, CO
Here is a brief synopsis of my BA experience with Dr.
Tebbetts. He was Fantastic.
I flew in from the Midwest, and arrived on a Thursday. I had
my consultation with him that Thursday afternoon. I stayed with a friend of mine in
Dallas, so we went out that evening, had dinner, and went home. The next morning, I went
in at 7:45 for surgery. Even the waiting experience was pleasant. I waited in a
comfortable recliner while I was being prepped for my surgery. I remember waking up
immediately after surgery, and Dr. Tebbetts asked me to see if I could raise my arms above
my head. I did it with no problem. That afternoon I went to the place where I was staying,
with my friend, and I rested most of the day. However, I could change my own clothes (over
my head) and do many other things with no problem. I took my prescribed medication that
evening only. The next day (24 hours post-op) I took Advil, and never took anything else
beyond that. I showered, blow-dried my hair, went shopping, got dressed, all at 24 hours
post-op. I remember that evening, I made myself a sandwich and had no problem reaching the
bread, which was in a cabinet, well above my head.
When I flew home (48 hours post-op), my children were not
feeling well, and I was able to squat down and pick up my 20 lb. son with no problem. I'm
now 4 days post-op and I have been sleeping on my side for the last two evenings. I must
say that if I had to repeat this experience, I wouldn't change a thing. Dr. Tebbetts and
his staff were very helpful, and professional. I am extremely pleased with my choice. As
for the look, the partial-sub-muscular, anatomical implants I received look great now, but
I think that they will look even better when they drop in a few months. That's about it.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. Thanks again for helping me find
Dr. Tebbetts! Amy C.
Thank you so much for allowing an avenue for me to tell my
story. I appreciate it and feel honored to be able to do so. You can certainly put my
e-mail in with my story. Here is my transformation story:
My name is Barbara. When I was 10 years old and my sister
entered puberty I began waiting with anticipation for my own breasts to develop. I am 43
years old and was still waiting until I discovered the book, "The Best Breast"
by Dr. J. Tebbetts and Terrye Tebbetts. When I was 16 years old I began looking into every
avenue I could find to increase my bust size. I was a 34AA and was so weary of not being
able to find any clothes that fit. I tried vitamins, minerals, supplements, exercises,
kleenex, socks, handkerchiefs, push-up bras and water bras. You name it, I tried it but
nothing worked. I then began researching breast augmentation buy shied away because of the
horror stories I had heard regarding the types of implants,the surgical procedures, and
doctor's techniques.
I had interviewed with several doctors and found that most of
them were singing the same tune, "Just find a picture of the breasts that you like
and we will make you huge". Even though I was built just like a penguin didn't mean
that I wanted to look like one, standing on it's head. I was wanting balance and form.
Then, in August 2000, my life changed forever. I was perusing
the internet for literature on breast augmentations and found Dr. Tebbetts book, "The
Best Breast". I read through the reviews and then decided to order it. When it
arrived I read it from cover to cover that very night. The next night my husband and I
read it together. After the third thoroughly reading we decided to e-mail Terrye Tebbetts
with some questions. Her response was timely, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. I then
decided to make an appointment to discuss the possibility of an augmentation.
My first appointment was with Terrye Tebbetts. She and all of
the staff have a way of making a patient feel like they are the only ones and I have NEVER
had that experience at a doctor's office before. We were so impressed that we made another
appointment to meet Dr. Tebbetts, himself. My appointment with the great doctor was more
than I had anticipated. He spent as much time with me as I wanted, answering my questions
and explaining even the smallest detail. He was the first doctor to tell me what I needed
to hear. I was so excited to finally have found a doctor who could give me choices and
explanations for the choices. I told him that my goal in the augmentation process was
balance and not opulence. Upon his precise measurements he found that my tissues could
sustain an increase from 34AA to a 34 C/D. We decided on the anatomically correct implant
and scheduled surgery for Dec.8, 2000.
The day of surgery went as scheduled. I went into surgery
around 12 noon and was home by 3 p.m. I left the surgery center with no restraints, no
tight bandages, no drains, and very little pain. All I had was 2 very small band-aids
covering the incision sights. I was prescribed pain killers but only needed them for two
days which I took at night. The day after surgery I drove myself to the mall to do some
Christmas shopping and returned to work in three days. I felt so good that no one at work
suspected a thing. For the next week I found myself getting tired easier but then that is
to be expected after surgery. Within two weeks the feeling began to return and the
implants began to drop into position, just as Dr. Tebbetts said they would. I began
exercising three weeks after surgery to the amazement of other women at the gym who also
had implants. Before surgery these women were telling me that my Dr. was wrong when he
said that I would have minimal pain and quick recovery. Two days after surgery I returned
to the gym, not to work out, but to prove them wrong. After seeing Dr. Tebbetts work they
all agreed that they had chosen the wrong doctor and that I was the one that had chosen
well.
For Christmas, my husband bought me two little black dresses
that I had never been able to wear before with out a glimpse of a sock or tissue sticking
out from under my arm pit. I has now been three months and I couldn't be happier. 99% of
my feeling is back, no pain, the scars are barely visible, and I can now find clothes that
finally fit!!
If you are considering an augmentation, don't sell yourself
short. I strongly recommend that you first read "The Best Breast" by Dr.
Tebbetts and Terrye Tebbetts then visit with Dr. Tebbetts, Terrye, and the staff. You will
leave feeling relieved, excited, and knowing that, you too, can be proportional with
minimal inconvenience.
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