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7 months: Well, it's been 7 months since I have...
7 months: Well, it's been 7 months since I have smartlipo. I have to say that I'm very pleased with my results. The only thing that I wish was a little different is a small sunken spot on my stomach on the right side just above my belly button. A little too much fat was taken out there but it's not terribly noticable. And I'm in the process of getting back down to the 115 lbs that I was before I gained 10 lbs several years ago. Hopefully after I've lost about 5 more pounds, the sunken spot won't be noticable at all. The receptionist e-mailed me my before and after pictures but did not send the ones of me turned so that you can see the sunken spot. They all knew I was a little insecure about that one spot anyway, so I'm sure they wanted to just make me feel more positive about my results in which case, I can't blame them. Over all, I am pleased with my results, fully healed and happy I made this decision.
Day 79: I uploaded a few pictures a couple day ago...
Day 79: I uploaded a few pictures a couple day ago. I haven't been in any pain for several weeks now. I'm very happy with the outcome. However there is still some unevenness on my right side but it is not noticeable in pictures very much.
The nurse told me that If i gain weight the fat will go to other parts of my body like my butt or thighs. Uuugghh! I didn't think of that when having the surgery. Well, I guess that just means I have to take extra precaution from here on out.
The nurse told me that If i gain weight the fat will go to other parts of my body like my butt or thighs. Uuugghh! I didn't think of that when having the surgery. Well, I guess that just means I have to take extra precaution from here on out.
Day 26: I'm in no pain, whatsoever. I'm still numb...
Day 26: I'm in no pain, whatsoever. I'm still numb around my belly button. It still looks smaller than before I had the procedure. Most of the induration has gone away on the right side of my belly button. However, the left side is still very hard. It's mildly tender when pushing on it. I've been trying to give myself massages here and there but that doesn't seem to make it go away any quicker.
The pictures that I've uploaded are from this morning when I just woke up. Everything is nice and even when I wake up but as the day progresses, I do puff back up quite a bit...more in some areas than others.
I've started back on light workouts. Doing crunches doesn't cause any discomfort really. Walking at a brisk pace is fine but if I get to a jog or run, it still feels like my sides are ripping a little.
The pictures that I've uploaded are from this morning when I just woke up. Everything is nice and even when I wake up but as the day progresses, I do puff back up quite a bit...more in some areas than others.
I've started back on light workouts. Doing crunches doesn't cause any discomfort really. Walking at a brisk pace is fine but if I get to a jog or run, it still feels like my sides are ripping a little.
Provider Review
Dr. Steven Bandy
He was friendly and told me to expect that only 50% of the fact in my tummy would be removed. However, he probably took out close to about 85%. According to his staff, there have been no complaints about him and they predicted that I should not need a touch up and will be very pleased with my results. I will give more info when my swelling goes down.