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3 month post op photos - Mexico

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Here I am in all my glory. I cannot believe I am...

believenow
WORTH IT$3,500

Here I am in all my glory. I cannot believe I am posting these pictures. Where did this belly come from? I just turned 60 and my hubby said go for it. I whine everyday and look in the mirror at my belly and back fat plus my inner thighs. I am concerned that my inner thighs might have some hanging skin after. But I had a face lift last year and I healed very well with excellent results.
Never having children I dont have hanging skin so was advised by the clinic that Lipo would work well.


Scheduled for surgery January 15 in Cancun Mexico.Will post more photos and my journey. Very exciting but makes me very nervous.
The pink bathing suit is my goal. To wear it again with pride.

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January 5, 2013
Hi. I am also having the same lipo as you plus my upper arms on the same day as you. We will have to compare notes after we get it done! I am super excited. What is it costing you? I am almost 47 so most of my friends and family think I'm crazy doing this, but I just want it done. I'm not looking forward to the pain afterwards, but its the price Ive got to pay for a better shape. I'm also worried about the sagging skin on the thighs after the lipo is done, but if it looks too bad, I will get it lifted.
January 6, 2013
wow a lipo buddy. We are in Cancun as we speak. I am getting it done here for quite a deal but had my facelift so its excellent quality and surgeon who I really trust. I am 60 so at 47 good for you. Have you started a review? Thanks for the inner thigh comment. Yes if it sags get it lifted such as my face. I hate pain and had lipo 6 years ago at age 52 but he was a canadian surgeon and missed spots. It did take about 6 months for the final results. Painful not really such sore like you got kicked in the stomach. Plus I wore my garment for 3 months. You arent crazy just doing it for you! I believe and my hubby if something bugs you do something about it. Keep in touch.
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January 8, 2013
Good for you Llturner...I will be 47 in March and I had Vaser Lipo on my upper/lower abs and flanks...hubby thought I was crazy BUT I did it for me...now im considering my bra bulge and back. Very Happy I did it. Overall its not to bad...waiting for changes is the HARDEST part and PATIENCE is key...if u read my review..u will c my patience was tried manytimes....and BELIEVEMENOW.....U GOT THIS hun!! Keep me posted ladies!!
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January 8, 2013
Believe now what dr are you useing...amd how much does he charge...i had tummy tuck and minor lipo but i need to have more done my dr is amaze jst wanted to compare prices
January 9, 2013
MuffinLess, I've actually been following your post :) I will also be 47 in March. 6 days to go for me.
January 9, 2013
I cant wait to see your progress! Good luck!
January 9, 2013
I am using Dr Velasco in Cancun. He did my face lift 9 months ago and I healed well and had a huge change. So I figure it will be another success.
January 9, 2013
I am not sure about the cost you would have to contact the clinic but its about 1/4 the cost compared to Canada.
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January 9, 2013
Wow a 1/4 thts great my surgery for lipo an tt cost me 5000 n cali it was gonna cost me 12,000.... I bet ur excited
January 10, 2013
That is a great price for both. I am excited as its less than a week..omg
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January 10, 2013
Its like ur waiting to go to disneyland
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January 10, 2013
Good luck!! You will be so glad you did whe it's all over. Keep us posted.
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January 12, 2013
Believenow!!! you go girl! good luck to you on 01/15 and just to think that you will be recouping in paradise! keep us posted ya hear?
January 13, 2013
Yes as I sit here in beautiful Cancun I think in 2 1/2 days there will be drastic changes. How great is that! Then just total healing. It all good and thanks for all the support!
UPDATED FROM believenow
4 days post

This is the first day 4 that I feel well enough to...

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This is the first day 4 that I feel well enough to post. It has been a tough 3 days. OK my age probably has something to do with it.
Surgery was a breeze but I woke up shaking so bad from the anesthesia. They gave me the best meds. I slept overnight with sweet hubby on the couch. He is my everything. The hospital was wonderful and the nurses checked every hour all night with vitals and meds and the doctor saw me at 10PM.
The doctor marked my whole back right to my neck , whole abs and the inner thighs. Yikes.
Hubby took the markings photos also and so did the doctor. It was the first time I met him but he is a surgeon who works in the most expensive hospital in Cancun and is a very religious perfectionist with international clients. I lucked
out as my original surgeon was MIA for many reasons

Going home was tough. I had my inner thighs, whole back, full abs done So sitting up no way plus the Dr said no sitting as it will cause wrinkles. Maybe 15 minutes for 1 week. Walking and standing
Somehow I made it to the hotel and just laid. Not a lot of pain when laying. Standing up I needed a lot of help. The hotel knew I surgery so I disappeared real quick. .
Now we made it to Playa del Carmen for a hotel for 3 days. As my hubby was buying a SUV. So I laid and watched TV in a cool room. But I have a hard time with meds and they were making me so sick. I didn't know what to do. Then finally the next day I called my facilitator and they changed everything. So today I feel fine. What an ordeal!
I have many bruises all different colors and lots of swelling on my legs. I wrapped the right one cause it was so swollen. The Dr wants me wear the heavy duty snap compression garment for 1 week. He stitched closed all the opening and said because it leaves little scarring. But removed 4000CC..lots of fat
They use this great cotton bandage that wraps aall around so the snaps don't hurt at all and keeps everything smooth. Its wonderful.
I wait one week then go back for removal of stitches and then he said I don't have to wear anything else. But I have a stage 2 garment that I will wear as I know it just good.
Yes very stiff and sore but oh well I knew it would happen. Yesterday I wanted to die and thought why oh why did I do this and so emotional. Today so glad I did it...oh my..

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January 20, 2013
Hang in there and think of that 2 piece bathing suit!! In a month you will be seeing a huge difference once swelling and bruising subsides. Tylenol helped me with pain more than the stuff the doc prescribed.
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UPDATED FROM believenow
5 days post

Wow a tough few days. Day 6 I actually walked...

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Wow a tough few days. Day 6 I actually walked around Chedraui in Tulum for about 30 minutes. Slow but walked. My legs are very swollen about twice the size. Feels like blocks. But sitting no pain or walking. Just stiffness and swelling. I can see the new shape and flatter stomach. Yeah

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January 21, 2013
I hope you're feeling better. These pain stories are scaring the heck outta me.
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January 21, 2013
TF we all react differently to pain, I for one recoup really good. No pain that Tylenol couldn't handle. I had SL done upper and lower abs flanks and bra roll. I was given Meds to relax but I was totally out. I woke up in my bed. Don't remember anything. I had a bad experience with the antibiotic, ugh it was making me sick. But that was it. 17 weeks PO and waiting to see final result. I still have swelling ( I hope that's what it is) I still can touch the kangaroo pouch....
January 21, 2013
Thanks Daisy I agree with pain. The meds were making me real sick too. He did my whole back. So I have bruises on my shoulders and under my arms. My Va Jay Jay is what is driving me. Its very swollen and purple. Fluids go so south and have been using frozen peas. I can see my stomach is pretty flat and a nice indent for my waist. But can only get yoga pants on. Hard when you are in the tropics. Very swollen and bruising right to my calf on my legs. But I forgot to say I am 60years young But good skin quality . I almost fainted when he said ina few years I could get a TT...I am done with surgery!!!!
January 24, 2013
Daisy76, I am hoping my pain will be as tolerable as yours :-)
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January 24, 2013
TF I had smart lipo (laser) it's not as invasive as reg lipo. When and what typo of lipo are you having? I hope you have an easy recovery as well. Is so much easier, but the wait for results.. Ugh... Six months!!!
January 24, 2013
I'm scheduled to undergo my surgery on Saturday. I'm having PAL lipo.
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January 22, 2013
How u feeling believe? Ur on ur way....thinking of you....Happy healing hun!!!