A tummy tuck is recognised as being one of the most complex procedures, with one of the highest rates of complication. Now there’s a way of achieving a more defined and flatter stomach using a safer, less painful method.

‘The same amount of skin is removed and we still tighten the muscles, but the difference is we don’t create huge spaces in the abdomen that require the use of drains and release fluid in the days following the operation. ’ Says Professor James Frame who has introduced the Brazilian Tummy Tuck to the UK ‘instead we make small passages within the fat, so there’s no large space that can fill with fluid’.

Professor James Frame is a registered Surgery Shield member.

http://www.professorjamesframe.co.uk/home.htm

Every year, hundreds of children are sent abroad for surgery, sometimes Cancer treatment, Cerebral Palsy suffers, Cystic Fibrosis – usually their local NHS trust won’t or can’t pay for the treatment, the list is endless – not a week goes by without several parents contacting us. Read your local paper, every week they’re supporting a campaign. The problem is that NO ONE will insure these children or their families to have this surgery, so added to their stress they have to travel to places such as USA knowing they are completely uninsured.

We think this is crazy and unfair so plan to change it!

A new policy is being developed which is designed specifically for children medi-travellers protecting them every step of their way on their brave journey – all proceeds are then pushed back into a fund towards their surgery. It’s awful to see, but we have so many families enquiring and waiting for this policy.

Below are several links for their fund raising appeals.

http://harrychristiefund.moonfruit.com/

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=233874658070

http://www.henryfordtrust.co.uk/

Together we can make a difference

So instead I have been regularly Twittering, however I am going to make another resolution to write here more often – promise.

The reason I’m keen to write is tell to you what fantastic work we’re doing and to help raise support for the campaigns we’re helping so please check back for regular updates!

In the meantime, hope to see you at Twitter!!

Over the next few months I plan to update this regularly with exciting events, news on the entrepreneur circuit, ideas for working mums, new businesses, great people to know, excellent kiddie products, thoughts on the current business world – you name it; I’ll try my hardest to publish it, especially supporting other small businesses.

So if you would like to feature on here please do get in touch, it’s so important to gain the support from fellow business people, every little referral and word of mouth recommendation helps.

The childcare dilemma – find out what works best for you, try nanny sharing, part-time nursery placements and reciprocal baby-sitting until you find a routine you can settle into.

Good planning is vital, co-ordinate your diary with your partner, friends, family etc. so you know who’s doing what and when.

Support is key, build a strong support network with friends and family so that you can help others out and have it returned when you need it most.

Stay ahead of the game – always work in advance of deadlines because by leaving things to the last minute, you might run into problems if the nanny calls in sick!

Make clear definitions between work-time and family-time.  Switch off your computer and spent quality time with your children.

Keep up to speed in your profession.  Do courses, read publications etc. so that you’re not left behind.  This is particularly important if you are working from home and may be missing out on info in the office.

Don’t feel guilty.  It’s not productive and you need to remind yourself that if you’re feeling fulfilled by having a career as well as being a Mum, then that is ultimately better for your child.

Consider flexible-working.  If you are a parent of a child under 6 years old, then you can request flexible-working hours, such as evenings, and your employer is legally obliged to consider them.

Drink plenty of water, keep a large bottle on your desk or make sure you always have a large glass of water next to you to sip throughout the day.

Keep a supply of nuts and seeds in your desk drawer and/or handbag and snack regularly throughout the day

Snack on fruit, much better than filling up on crisps and biscuits at the staff canteen!

Swap ‘bad’ snacks for good ones – swap biscuits for oatcakes; cake for flapjacks etc.

Get up from your desk and move around at least once every hour.

Do some exercise on your coffee and lunch breaks – even if that just means getting up and walking round the car park!

If possible walk/run/cycle to and from work, or at least part of your journey if you can.

Choose to take the stairs rather than lifts whenever possible – the more activity you can build into your day the better you’ll feel.

Work on the business as well as in the business

Your brand is very important – it needs to stand for your values and your business

Surround yourself with the right team

Believe in yourself – have passion, clear goals, and do whatever it takes, however long it takes to achieve your vision.