smart lipo on my abdomen..unsure about results, but hoping for the best- Atherton, CA

I'm having smart lipo on my abdomen next week and am super scared. I've always had a lower-abdominal pouch and finally made the decision to get lipo about 5 months ago.

I keep feeling like I will back out. Its almost like I'm scared to have a flat tummy. I literally can't imagine it--- like at all! I feel like I will cry...or even miss my rolls. Which is crazy b/c I am disgusted at them l daily. I know this post is all over the place. I'm just super emotional about it all. I've never had surgery before, so I just don't really know what to expect.

Reading the posts on this website is helpful. I swear it calms me down. I know there is a potential for this to go wrong, but I am going to really pray and hope that all goes well. I'll keep you all up to date. Please pray with me that all goes well!

I had my procedure today and it went really well! He ended up doing my abdomen and flanks and it was not painful at all. I felt pressure, but that was about it--- seriously. The doctor, nurse and I chatted the entire time. 8 hours later and I am still not feeling any pain or am uncomfortable. I'm just super swollen. I pretty much look like a balloon. I was given SinEcch pills (professional strength arnica pills), so I'm hoping that that will help. As it stands no bruising...but that could change by tomorrow. The compression garment is not too bad either.I'm wondering how I will feel tomorrow. I hope its not too bad. I mean..I feel normal now and want to keep it that way. Fingers crossed!

My post op appt is in 4 days and I'm having my first lymphatic massage in 7. I'm looking fwd to both. I really can't imagine what my stomach is going to look like. I hope it turns out to be what I was look for-- pouch free.

I'll post some post opp pics once the swelling goes down. I really hope this turns out okay.

Day 2: I woke up feeling a little sore. But it wasn't super bad. I'm still swollen, but that is expected of course. It may have gone down just a little bit. I've only adjusted the compression garment to go to the restroom, and that's really the only time I see my tummy. I see a crease...and I'm hoping it disappears. For the most part my tummy looks the same as it did pre-smart lipo. But I know for sure that fat was taken out b/c I clearly saw the whole procedure and fat canister thingy. Stay tuned....