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Had my procedure yesterday. I didn't realise just...
Had my procedure yesterday. I didn't realise just how painful the actual procedure would be. I had it done under local with Hypnovel (versed) as the sedative. The sedative didn't work but I suspect that is because I take Klonopin daily and Zopiclone (lunesta) at night. The infusion of the fluid was the worst bit and I had a number of 'ouch' moments during the procedure. It took about 4 hous and I did receive pethidine to help (downside - vomiting after pethidine.
The Doctor was fantastic and the nurse was great (as were all the staff). I think the vomiting is totally normal with this procedure. It was transient and I was okay unless I stood up too quickly.
What no-one can possibly really prepare you for is the amount of leakage. I soaked through 2 compresion garments very quickly plus countless absorbent pads. I had to call the after hours number to just double check as one incision was pouring out blood and tumescent fluid.
With tumescent lipo be prepared for restlessness and a bit of agitation. Its the adrenaline in the tumescent local anaesthetic that causes it. I am still restless and it is 4.30am as I write this (despite 30mg Zopiclone and 1.5mg of Clonazepam).
On the upside the pain tonight is bearable just with Panadol so thumbs up there.
Will add to this tomorrow and post some photos when I have them.
I had 3D abdomen and no work anywhere else. Back fat is gone and upper belly roll is reduced. I am 179cm tall and weigh 73kg so well within BMI range for my height. :)
I am hoping for a good result - just got to get through the first few days though.
Posting this from NZ hence the different drug names.
The Doctor was fantastic and the nurse was great (as were all the staff). I think the vomiting is totally normal with this procedure. It was transient and I was okay unless I stood up too quickly.
What no-one can possibly really prepare you for is the amount of leakage. I soaked through 2 compresion garments very quickly plus countless absorbent pads. I had to call the after hours number to just double check as one incision was pouring out blood and tumescent fluid.
With tumescent lipo be prepared for restlessness and a bit of agitation. Its the adrenaline in the tumescent local anaesthetic that causes it. I am still restless and it is 4.30am as I write this (despite 30mg Zopiclone and 1.5mg of Clonazepam).
On the upside the pain tonight is bearable just with Panadol so thumbs up there.
Will add to this tomorrow and post some photos when I have them.
I had 3D abdomen and no work anywhere else. Back fat is gone and upper belly roll is reduced. I am 179cm tall and weigh 73kg so well within BMI range for my height. :)
I am hoping for a good result - just got to get through the first few days though.
Posting this from NZ hence the different drug names.
Day after procedure....
Keeping active which helps. The compression garments are a nit uncomfortable especially around the bra line but you have to wear them for 6 weeks so got to just suck it up. The seepage is more or less stopped (hooray). Feel a bit punch drunk and quite a bit of bruising but nothing I didn't expect.
Again, pain is controlled by paracetamol only. Nausea still remains but that could be down to a number of factors.
I have awesome friends who have been very supportive and have watched over me today. I am blessed by the fact I have such lovely people around me (even though hubby is not entirely on board).
Seeing my surgeon tomorrow. Will update then and see if I can get a copy of my before photo. Will take some selfies to post tomorrow to show 2 days post op.
Anyone out there going through this experience - love to you and I hope you hang on in there.
Again, pain is controlled by paracetamol only. Nausea still remains but that could be down to a number of factors.
I have awesome friends who have been very supportive and have watched over me today. I am blessed by the fact I have such lovely people around me (even though hubby is not entirely on board).
Seeing my surgeon tomorrow. Will update then and see if I can get a copy of my before photo. Will take some selfies to post tomorrow to show 2 days post op.
Anyone out there going through this experience - love to you and I hope you hang on in there.
2 days in...
Will let you know.
Provider Review
Dr Ron Goedeke
Awesome. Couldn't speak more highly of the service I received throughout from the Doctor and his staff. Highly recommended especially for nervous people like me. If anyone in Auckland NZ is interested in Lipo then contact the Liposuction institute, Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay.