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BodyJet Lipo to 5 Areas

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Posted 22 Sep 2009
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Spent: $4,500 in Plano, Texas

I am going to tell you my WHOLE story , its going to be long! But when researching to do this I wanted to hear every detail so I hope you do too.

I am a pretty skinny girl. I had a baby one year ago and during my pregnancy I gained 90 lbs! I went from a size 00 (90 lbs)to a size 12(190lbs) in 9 months!! I am 5'7". I have worked out pretty much every day since giving birth. I now weigh around 120, and I am very toned, I think I am in the best physical shape of my life but I still cant seem to get rid of just a few stubborn spots. Mainly loose skin though. I have horrible stretch marks from the pregnancy !

OKay so I needed a little "help" on these problem areas. I went to the consultation and the Pre-op and all that. Now surgery day : I went into the doctor's office at 10 am to recieve smartlipo on my lovehandles, arms, and inner thighs. Because my doctor is one of the best in smartlipo in the world he has doctors from all over the U.S. come to watch and study him from time to time. Just my lucky day , he asks if a colleague of his that wants to study msartlipo can watch. Of course I say yes. I got undressed and wore the skimpy little bra and string underwear they provide you and he began to draw on the areas I was getting done. Then he said well ya know I think you would really benefit from this on ur outer thighs and banana roll (right under ur butt) as well.SO he marked me up there and offered to do those areas for no additional cost! HECK YAAAAAA! ( he said it was bc I was so kind to let the other doctor watch) Also after squeezing and pinching all my fat he thought that doing body jet lipo would be more effective on every area except my inner thighs.

SO I took 3 valium and let those kick in then the surgery began! FIrst a nurse wiped me down with some really cold gel-type substance all over the areas I was getting done. I was a little loopy from the medicine so I don't remember too much. There were some very sharp uncomrtable tugs and pulls at times and some stabbing feelings... but It honestly was nothing unbearable. I never shed a tear and the doctor and nurses were so amazing of taking care of my evey need! The procedure seemed to fly by ! After they were all done the hardest part( i think) was gettin into the compression garment. You have to place the drainage pads over your incisions and get the garment pulled up and on at the same time... it took 3 people lol. Dr. Caruth personally walked me to the car ! He was soooo wonderful throughout all of it! My boyfriend was there through it all : ). He drove me home and stopped at got me some mashed potatoes from KFC. (wasnt hungry at all , but you do really need some food in your belly for the medications). I got home , wasn't really in pain , but I was pretty sleepy. I took a LOOOONNNG nap and when I woke up I noticed that there was a lot of drainage , so we changed all my pads. I used nursing pads actually. I had them left over from when I breastfed, they work like a charm. They are the perfect round size, super absorbent , and not uncomfortable to lay on. You can also use maxi pads. Travis( my boyfriend) helped me changes em out ... which i definitely have someone there to help take care of you , it would have been really hard to do all this on my own. I took and ambien and another hydrocodine and slept like a baby allllll night!

Day2: WOke up felt pretty sore... no visible bruising yet. The only REALLLY swollen area is my hands and wrists! Lol I look Like I am wearing a catchers mit! haha.. WE changed the drainage pads rigght when I woke up. Im hardly draining anything out at all now so thats great. I just can't believe how weasy all of this is! ... SHower time .. Travis helped me get out of my garments and took off all the pads, and I when I looked in the mirror OMG I almost passed out .. the results are phenomenal! After only one day , even with some swelling! I CAn NOt believe it. This is the best I have ever looked in my life. WOW. And to know its just gonna get better and better . I am so excited. Ya'll I seriously recommend this procedure. BUT I didd a lotttttt of research and went to a lot of consultations before I decided to go with my doctor. SO I definitely recommened finding the best doctor possible in your area. He may be more exspensive , but its worth it ! WHo knows he may have someone studying him that day like mine did and add some complimentary areas!

Okay so I am going to keep bloggin on this every few days to let ya'll know how its going, and how it turns out! I am going to before pictures from the doctor at my one week appointment, I'll take after pictures as well and post them . I am posting a picture of me 2 days before the procedure just so u can get an idea of what size I am before hand.

Updated on May 29, 2009:

Day 3:

SO definitely a little bit more sore today .... but not unbearable at all. I took tylenol this morning for the pain . I took the baby to the mall and we went shopping! SO apparently the pain isn't that bad! Just hurts if you bump up against something or to sit, or get up.Swelling had increased when I woke up, but now its the end of the day and it has gone down a great deal. Just drainage from one area today and it was very little.  The results are freakin amazing .. I can't believe It is already lookin good! Can't wait to see the end results!  I'll keep  you posted

Updated on Jun 4, 2009:

So I am a week and a few days out .. everything is wonderful. My body is drastically changed. The back of my legs are freakin ridiculously different .. and the love handles .. it is crazy the difference this has made! My confidence is soooo boosted . Oh and I have lost 5 lbs , from before surgery weight...awesome. Not to mention there is still some swelling! I have an appt in 4 weeks to take my after pictures. I can't wait to post them for ya'll! ALL my pants are loose, everything looks better on... just wow this rocks.... well worth the money , no regrets. HIGHLY RECOmmended. I should/could be on a commercial for smartlipo lol!!!!! Next thing up is Latisse got a prescription for it , can't wait to begin using it! Hope it works : ) It would be wonderful not to have to put a pound of mascara on just to look like i have eyelashes.. Okay sorry off the subject!  This compression garment sucks .. I am definitely sick of wearing it, not to mention it creeps my boyfriend out, its like a full body crotchless leotard.. not so sexy! Ha but its worth wearing!  Good luck to everyone intersted in this procedure ... FInd a great doctor like mine!

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Hey guys ... I have had pictures posted.. but due to harrassment ,  , I have decided that for the  safety of myself , my family, and my privacy that is necessary that I delete them   (the pictures were personal picture that showed my face and my child was in a couple of them). I will call my doctor again and remind them to email me the actual DOCTORS before and afters because I do want ya'll to see my results, I have seen the before and after pics at the docs office and I am very happy with them. The whole experience was wonderful!  BIG confidence boost, now I am working out harder and feeling better about myself and body than ever before. Please don't bug me about the before and afters, I will call and ask for them , and I will post them as soon as I receive them , but I am not going to hound my doctor for them because I am aware that he and his staff are very busy. I am busy as well. Single working mother . ( I am talking to one person in particular).

*There is absolutely no point in reading all my comments on my page, a bitter jealous woman decided she was ENTITLED to claim my post is fake... and she posts and posts and posts ... so if you feel like reading a bunch of bull go ahead, actually they are pretty amusing.

Good Luck to all considering this procedure! Hope my blog could help! 

<3 Ash from plano

Updated on Sep 22, 2009:
 

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

My Doctor:

Dr. and his staff were all so amazing and kind to me from the consultation to even checking up on me the day after surgery. This whole experience has just been delightful, and the results thus far are incredible and will only get better!
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melaniebowman65 (8 posts) 29 May 2009
Do you have any before and after pictures?
mrenz (unregistered guest) 30 May 2009

Interesting. I have been coming to this website for reviews for the last couple of months as I was doing my research on SmartLipo. Yesterday as I returned home from my pre-op appointment, I came back to this site to read some more reviews to prepare for my procedure next week. First thing that came up was your blog. Funny, I am having this procedure done by Dr. C as well. He seems to be a great surgeon but I was really wanting to speak with some who had this procedure done at his office. I am a little nervous about the pain during and afterwards. I hope to read more of your blog and I hope you are recovering well.

Ashntrav (16 posts) 1 Jun 2009
AWh congratssss! You are going to be amazed with your results. I never imagined that it would turn out so incredible! The pain ... I'm not gonna lie, there is a little , but well worth it I must say! TAKE THE VALIUM THOUGH FOR SURE! It goes by really fast too. I just tried to stay calm and breathe and think about how good I was going to look afterwards lol! The pain after.. sucks, but its just sore.. and don't bump into anything. I went shopping the day after, and swimming the day after that. I am still just a lil swollen, but I look ten times better than I did before. You shouldn't be worried at all , just excited! Also a lot of people talked about being lumpy looking afterwards, well NO lumps here, especially on the back of my legs... they are so smooth now, bye bye cellulite. I have never looked this good in my whole life, Even when I weighed 90 lbs! Oh- and tomorrow is my post-op so I'll get me before and after pictures and pot them for ya;ll! Hope this helps!
Chocolate in SoFL (5 posts) 1 Jun 2009
I was wondering if you have any sore hardness around the incision areas? Do you swell more at the end of the day? Are you still wearing your compression garment? I had upper/lower stomach; flanks; and outer thighs. My lower stomach area seem larger after the procedure than before.
jmrenzi (unregistered guest) 4 Jun 2009
Hi there, Had my procedure done this morning at seven. Was a bit nervous when I got there but they were very nice and helped me relax. I took 2 atvan when I got there, stripped into those goofy bra and panties and off we were. The only discomfort I felt during the procedue was perhaps a little poke while he was inserting the anestitic. Other that that, it was very quick and no pain. I only had my upper ab done though. I got back at 8:30 and slept until 2. Still feeling a bit croggy from the atavan, but able to walk around, and no pain yet. probably because the area is still numb. I chose not to take pain killers. I think I will be okay with a couple of motrin. Thanks for keeping up your blob. You have helped me and I am sure many others. I think I will do the same for the out there thinking about the procedure.
lisa red (10 posts) 3 Jun 2009
which was more painful your stomach or thighs?
8992anon (17 posts) 31 Jul 2010
For me there was no comparison whatsoever... Thighs were MUCH more painful in the procedure and the healing process. I had upper and lower abs, flanks, bra rolls, arms, and inner and outer thighs done, and the thighs have been the most painful and have taken the longest to heal. It has only been 10 days since having my thighs done, but there is still significant pain compared to my abs.
Ashntrav (16 posts) 4 Jun 2009
Honestly I dont even remember?? None of it hurt tooooooo bad ... hmm if I HAD to answer though I think I would say the back of my legs hurt the worst because that was the first place they did .. and I was all nervous so I am sure that anticipation of pain made it worse than it actually was.
Eryn (1 post) 6 Jun 2009
Who was your doctor? I live in Plano as well and am looking into SmartLipo.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,028 posts) 8 Jun 2009

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gothceltgirl (3 posts) 8 Jun 2009
It sounds like it might be worth the trip to Plano when I can finally afford this procedure. I am so sensitive, its gonna hurt like Hell for me, but it'll be worth it to look a little better & fit into my favorite clothes again.
teejay0109 (8 posts) 9 Jun 2009
why Plano? I think lipo is still a good alternative but next time if it can correct the damage, I'd want to be awake and for it to be laserly done
alyqua (6 posts) 9 Jun 2009
would love to see before and after photos.
alyqua (6 posts) 9 Jun 2009
How many doctors did you go to in consultation before choosing this doctor?
teejay0109 (8 posts) 10 Jun 2009
five drs...but I knew the surgeon that did mine and he had good credentials
fw5129 (4 posts) 22 Nov 2010
I had Bodyjet 6 days ago with Dr. C in plano, 5 areas, I am glad that I did it, and am looking forward to more noticeble results in the future as I am still very swollen and have a fair amount of bruising on my thighs.The biggest positive: immediate improvement in my abdominal area!! The biggest negative: ridiculous claims of "almost no pain, very little swelling, no down time etc" I have had 2 c-sections, a major knee surgery etc, i am no stranger to pain ... AND this hurt! This being said, I am happy with my decision and my choice of MD.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,028 posts) 23 Nov 2010

Hi fw5129 -- Thanks for sharing your experience. Would you mind writing a review so we can include you in our "Worth It" rankings? Thanks. :)

alyqua (6 posts) 11 Jun 2009
I am in your area. What kind of questions did you ask. What redflags should I watch for while doing my research?
teejay0109 (8 posts) 12 Jun 2009
ask the dr how many surgeries he/she has done for the type that you want. Ask to see before and after results from real patients of his/her that signed releases to show them. You don't want to see before/after of people he/she didn't do. Ask if you need someone to drive you home after surgery. Ask if you have to go under what the credential are of the other dr and will he remain until you are awake again. This is very important!
alyqua (6 posts) 13 Jun 2009
thanks!
Ashntrav (16 posts) 13 Jun 2009
Ill have before and afters posted after my 6 weeks appt... he said he would give me a copy of them then , I wanted to post them after the 1 week appt, but he insisted on waiting till ya'll can see the BESt results .. and after teh first week I was still pretty swollen! (Although I still saw huggge improvements and it gets better everyday!)
teejay0109 (8 posts) 14 Jun 2009
Swelling takes awhile to subside but once it settles I am sure you will be happy with the results. Though, my surgery went bad, I am still pro about it for others to seek help when there is no other alternative. I am hoping my can be corrected in time. Best to you tj
Yulgia (5 posts) 29 Jun 2009
wow. you got a cosmetic freeby! i pray God i luck out like you did. OMG! anyway great post. so u were 90lbs and you went up to 190 huh?! wow. that's pregnancy... good grace. i was never small but i was never as big as i am now. i just found out i weigh 205lbs (5'6; use to be 150ish)and i feel every ounce of it. its driving me nuts. cried all day today before making up my mind to do this. just hope i can afford it. thanks for the post. it was encouraging. btw your little baby is gorgeous.
CuteStuff (2 posts) 8 Jul 2009
Hi! I want to thank you for your in depth recount. You answered so many of my questions!....Like what do you wear during the surgery! I also live in the Dallas Metroplex and have been looking into lipo for about a year and a half now. Last year I even got quotes from about 4 or 5 plastic surgeons. Anyway, I am thinking about going to see a couple more to get updated quotes bec mine were for traditional lipo and ranged between $3500-6500 for my flanks and stomach. So I am 26 and about 5'6 and 128-132 pounds and I was wondering if you could tell me how they broke down the cost to you? Was it by body area, time, amount? And what made you decide to pick him?
teejay0109 (8 posts) 9 Jul 2009
hey cutestuff :_ the surgery is about the time it takes for the dr to finish it..not the amt of fat in your body...plus he/she charges for use of the surgery room and his staff who are present during surgery. tj

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