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Want my Hourglass - Atlanta, GA

  • posted 9 months ago
  • updated 7 months ago
  • Worth It
  • Cost: $4,247
  • Dr. Welsh (Atlanta, GA)

Tomorrow is the big day. I have my procedure...

  • 2 Aug 2012
  • 1 day pre

Tomorrow is the big day. I have my procedure scheduled for 8:30 at Sonobello. I have mixed feelings, I'm excited because I've always wanted to get rid of this belly and I'm finally doing something that can possibly help me, but than im nervous that I won't have the hourglass shape I want and even more nervous about the pain and swelling after. I'm trying to think realistically but for the money i spent I wanna see some really good results.

I'm 5'4 153lbs my measurements are 36-37-41. I'm getting my upper/lower abs and flanks done. I work out 3 times a week and plan on trying to loose atleast 10 -13 more pounds after my procedure. I want to get down to between 137-142 and also do some muscle toning. When I excercise and eat right I can loose weight but I loose it all over and have absolutely no curves. Then when i gain weight it all goes to my stomach and love handles. So I guess I'm more looking to get a sculpted look after this is all over. I will be sure to keep everyone updated on my journey.

Im 3 days post-op. I did my procedure this past...

  • 6 Aug 2012
  • 3 days post
Im 3 days post-op. I did my procedure this past Friday, it went very well. I was given (3) 1mg xanax, 2 vicodin, a pill for nausea and antibiotics, so my memory is very foggy after taking these meds.I slept most of the day after the procedure. I woke up very swollen and leaking alot from my flanks. My pain level the day after the procedure and after taking a vicodin was about a 7 on a scale from 1-10, I took the kids school shopping the day after my procedure, so I was feeling rather well. Ive lost about 4 pounds and gone down 1inch in my waist. I still have alot of swelling but I can already see progress. I went back to work today and I feel great, im taking my arnica pills, antibiotics and advil for pain.My post op appt is Saturday.Im happy with my docotr and his staff he called me from his home to check on me as well as his staff did also. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

This is my 6 week review. I'm still on the fence...

  • 17 Sep 2012
  • 1 month post
This is my 6 week review. I'm still on the fence on how I feel about the procedure. I thought my stomach would be a lot flatter and m waist a lot smaller. I do still to swell a little in the evening especially around my bellybutton. I am working on loosing 10-15pounds by dieting and excercising. I've been using the my fitness pal app and it is great. I recommend it to everyone. Hopefully by the end of October I will be more pleased with my outcome

I will have my 3month post op appt on Nov 2. I am...

  • 17 Oct 2012
  • 2 months post
I will have my 3month post op appt on Nov 2. I am happy with my results. I have lost about 8 pounds with diet and excercise and 3 inches from my waist. I have been shopping like crazy, buying fitted dresses that look absolutely amazing with my new body. I have a flat stomach and the hour glass shape Ive been dying for. I do plan on loosing about 5-7 more pounds.I also bought a butt lifter from lovemybubbles.com and OMG, I cant believe its my body Im looking at in the mirror.I recommend this procedure to everyone who has problem areas that they would like to improve.
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perfectbodpersuit 17 Oct 2012
You look great! and you give me hope. Im 6 wk post op right now and was getting very disappointed about my results. So now I look forward to my 3 month mark early December which is when I go back for my next check up too. I can see a difference but it's not where I want it to be as yet. I lost an inch and a half already but I definitely want to loose more. Congrats on your success!
Toocute220 17 Oct 2012
Thank you I was also not completely satisfied with my results at 6 weeks also. I think doing the surgery motivated me to diet and excercise because I saw good results with the surgery and knew if I lost weight it would be great. I'm not sure if I would be as pleased as I am now if I didn't shed a few pounds on my own.Doing the surgery definelty gave me the boost I needed to get where I've been wanting to be. I wish you the best.
Soontobesmall 21 Oct 2012
Hi too cute, you do look great. When did you start exercising post procedure and what did you start doing? I'm 9 days post -op and havnt done anything yet, but want to.
Toocute220 21 Oct 2012
Thanks soontobesmall. I started walking on the thread mill 3 weeks postoperative, then jogging outside at about 5 weeks. Didn't start dieting until 6 weeks and doing sit-ups and lifting weights.
perfectbodpersuit 21 Oct 2012
Thank you. Can you post some new pics please, and show off your complete final transformed look. :)
Toocute220 21 Oct 2012
I'll be sure to post more this later this week.
Toocute220 18 Sep 2012
Thanks, he's pleased so far. But he expects better, especially with the amount of money we invested. He's awaiting the 3month mark.
Renewmesoon 18 Sep 2012
You look pretty good. Is your significant other happy w/ your results? At about 3 months you should see the true pictures of what u should look like. BTW, I luv my fitness pal....works wonders
perfectbodpersuit 7 Sep 2012
hey...I would love to see your results, pls post some pics...:)
Toocute220 8 Sep 2012
I will do a 6week review
Toocute220 5 Aug 2012
Were you pleased with him? He told me it would take about 12 weeks to recover. I'm anxious to see results. but I know my body needs time to heal.
felicia214 5 Aug 2012
I'm having mixed emotion. One day I am pleased, and the next day I'm not. I guess I'm looking for immediate results. It's been two weeks and two days post op. I'm still a little sore and very much swollen. I had 950cc taken just from my upper and lower abs. The customer specialist said because I had so much taken from abs that I would be sore for some time.
Toocute220 5 Aug 2012
I know what you mean, I am anxious for immediate results also. But I'm glad that I atleast got the procedure done and have something to look forward to. Im already seeing positive results, even with the swelling. I wish you the best.
felicia214 5 Aug 2012
when did you have your procedure and what in what areas? i really need some encouragement. i'm beginning to think that i could had done this in three months with exercise and proper diet and saved myself a lot of money.
Toocute220 6 Aug 2012
I will be updating my profile today.
felicia214 4 Aug 2012
dr. welsh was my doctor. i had my abs done on july 20. i'm still swollen.
Renewmesoon 8 Aug 2012
You should expect to have swelling for 3-6 months post op. You body has to go through a lot to repair & recover.
SC lipo 3 Aug 2012
Good luck with the surgery. Make sure to take your Arnica pills it really works. I didn't have any bruising. I took them a week before surgery and two weeks after. I'm now 4 weeks post op today. Keep updating.
Toocute220 5 Aug 2012
Thanks. I am taking them religiously.
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 3 Aug 2012

Good luck, I hope all goes well!

Toocute220 5 Aug 2012
Thank you
Toocute220 3 Aug 2012
Thanks
justatraveler 3 Aug 2012
Good luck!!
Renewmesoon 2 Aug 2012
Hi! Good luck! It seems you really want a hour glass rather than just having a flat tummy. Make sure repeat exactly what you want during the morning of the surgery to ensure it is fresh in his mind. Hopefully, he should be able to sculpt the hour glass figure for you. Some docs are better than others when it comes to sculpting hourglass figures; I call them body artist. Ive seen a few docs on this site who practice in FL. who have seem to master sculting hour glass figures & bbl. Keep us updated on you progress. Good Luck & happy healing :)
Renewmesoon 2 Aug 2012
Oops! Sorry, for the grammar & spelling errors; I failed to proof read before submitting my comment.

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