Dear Ms. Danicomia The length and extent of your surgery needs to be dicsussed with your surgeon. You have to make the decision based on the information that is given and move forward with conficence. As you can see from the replies there is not one correct answer. Sometimes you have to go with... more















7 posts
30 Apr 2009
Doctors thanks a lot for your answers. I do have confidence in my doctor. My reservations come from the fact that I am 45, no smoker, 20 lbs heavier that I should be for 5'3 and I have PVCs. I have had hard time on coming out from anesthesia IV sedation in the past, it worries that being under general anesthesia for 5 hrs. + tumescent for 2 hrs for the lipo may result in toxicity or too much fluid shifting. I am spending the night at the Surgical Center due to my BR, but I'm still concerned that my Dr may not be able to get most of the fat out due to be pressed of time (2 hrs) or/and that the max amount removed may be too much for my frame as the BR is already taking volume. Thanks.
7 posts
1 Jun 2009
Dear Doctors, I do want to thank you for all your input. Most of you were on the money of how it would be after surgery about the fluid imbalance. I did have a harsh recovery, passed out about 5 times after walking up from a 6 hours, due to the fluid imbalance and was helped by 2 nurses all night. I believe having a strong heart due to my treadmill routine, helped me a lot to be able to deal with 4 days of a constant heart rate of 120 and a very high blood pressure due to a lot of fluid in me. I appreciate your help and I think all what I read from you before going under was very helpful for me to stay calm and not to panic. My doctor and her staff have been extremely helpful and I do believe they always have their patients wellbeing as priority and I think they did a wonderful work on me. I'm posting this update just to let you Doctors know that your answers are extremely helpful to anybody considering surgery. Thanks!