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Long Distance Runner with Saddlebags and Banana Roll NOW wanting upper arms done - Kansas City, MO
UPDATED FROM jensue
3 years post
Happy with saddle bag lipo now wanting it done on upper arms.
jensueSeptember 22, 2015
WORTH IT$4,000
HI everyone! It's been 4 years since my smartlipo on my saddlebag area & banana roll. I am still 100% happy with my results.
Although I have put on about 20 pounds since my lipo because of other health reasons I have gained weight in other areas that I never use to gain weight. YES it is way more evenly distributed. My main issue that I have right now is my upper arms. This area has been a problem just like my saddle bag area. It's just a spot I've had issues with. My arms have always been a bit too big. I have a hard time finding shirts to fit my arms even when I weighed less. SO I am going in for a consultation September 24th with the same surgeon I used 4 years ago. He did a great job then so I am sure he will do a great job now.
I'm also contemplating having smartlipo on my abdomen as well. My first priority are my arms but I also want to know what he thinks about my tummy & how much it will cost. At least that way I will be ahead of the game if I decide to do that area as well.
I am still running, biking and lifting weights. It seems since I've gained this stubborn 20 pounds I can't get it to budge. I had a total hysterectomy almost 2 years ago & I'm taking Bio-Identical hormones & I think my body has just changed so much that this is going to be my "new" weight. I usually work out for about 5 to 9 hours a week, watch (most of the time) what I eat and I just can't loose the weight. Hence my reason to ask about my abdomen. We shall see what the good ol' doc says Thursday.
I will post again after my consultation. Journaling this last time certainly helped me and hopefully it will help others as well.
Although I have put on about 20 pounds since my lipo because of other health reasons I have gained weight in other areas that I never use to gain weight. YES it is way more evenly distributed. My main issue that I have right now is my upper arms. This area has been a problem just like my saddle bag area. It's just a spot I've had issues with. My arms have always been a bit too big. I have a hard time finding shirts to fit my arms even when I weighed less. SO I am going in for a consultation September 24th with the same surgeon I used 4 years ago. He did a great job then so I am sure he will do a great job now.
I'm also contemplating having smartlipo on my abdomen as well. My first priority are my arms but I also want to know what he thinks about my tummy & how much it will cost. At least that way I will be ahead of the game if I decide to do that area as well.
I am still running, biking and lifting weights. It seems since I've gained this stubborn 20 pounds I can't get it to budge. I had a total hysterectomy almost 2 years ago & I'm taking Bio-Identical hormones & I think my body has just changed so much that this is going to be my "new" weight. I usually work out for about 5 to 9 hours a week, watch (most of the time) what I eat and I just can't loose the weight. Hence my reason to ask about my abdomen. We shall see what the good ol' doc says Thursday.
I will post again after my consultation. Journaling this last time certainly helped me and hopefully it will help others as well.
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UPDATED FROM jensue
1 year post
It's been a year since my smart lipo and I am...
jensueNovember 13, 2012
It's been a year since my smart lipo and I am happy with my decision. That being said I am going in for a touch up in 2 weeks. I still have the tiny lump on my right hip that I can't stand and felt that my "banana roll" area would have looked a bit better. My banana roll isn't horrible and it IS better than what it was I just felt I would be happier if I have it touched up.
I'm hoping the pain and drainage isn't what it was like before.
I will post new pictures and an update once everything is done.
Wish me luck!!!!
I'm hoping the pain and drainage isn't what it was like before.
I will post new pictures and an update once everything is done.
Wish me luck!!!!
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August 3, 2014
I'm so pleased for you! I'm a tiny 96lb but had comparatively big saddlebags and banana rolls - I think all the fat in my entire body went there! I've had the same procedure and can already see a difference, second time round there. I know you had this procedure a while ago so tell me, did you gain fat in any weird areas? people talk about it popping up elsewhere, some say that's a myth. To be honest I could do with it elsewhere! How are your results, still great?
UPDATED FROM jensue
6 months post
Ok well here I am 6 months post surgery. I am...
jensueMay 3, 2012
Ok well here I am 6 months post surgery. I am feeling GREAT!! No pain, no numbness, nothing weird at all in my surgery areas. So good news for those of you reading this and wondering how someone feels 6 months down the road.
I have been running A LOT lately and got the best compliment of all 1 month ago during a half marathon. A lady who had been running behind me for awhile came up beside me and said to me " I have got to tell you, I've been running behind you for awhile and you have very nice legs" CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?? Then another lady heard her and said "I have been behind you too and I have to agree with her". THAT MADE ALL THE PAIN AND MONEY SPENT WORTH WHILE!!!!!! I looked at my friend I was running with who knew I had the surgery and she just smiled at me. AWWW What a moment!
So I guess if you ask me was it worth it....I would say 100% YES!!
BUT I do have a little bump on my right thigh that I would like to disappear and I would have liked more of my "banana roll" area smaller but my saddle bag area is great. I love that I can go into a store and buy pants and shorts and they fit. That was the main reason for the surgery. I am also contemplating getting my inner thighs done this winter but it's more of a money issue at this point.
I will post again at 1 year and let everyone know how I am doing.
To those of you who are thinking about it...as Nike says..."Just Do It"!!!
I have been running A LOT lately and got the best compliment of all 1 month ago during a half marathon. A lady who had been running behind me for awhile came up beside me and said to me " I have got to tell you, I've been running behind you for awhile and you have very nice legs" CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?? Then another lady heard her and said "I have been behind you too and I have to agree with her". THAT MADE ALL THE PAIN AND MONEY SPENT WORTH WHILE!!!!!! I looked at my friend I was running with who knew I had the surgery and she just smiled at me. AWWW What a moment!
So I guess if you ask me was it worth it....I would say 100% YES!!
BUT I do have a little bump on my right thigh that I would like to disappear and I would have liked more of my "banana roll" area smaller but my saddle bag area is great. I love that I can go into a store and buy pants and shorts and they fit. That was the main reason for the surgery. I am also contemplating getting my inner thighs done this winter but it's more of a money issue at this point.
I will post again at 1 year and let everyone know how I am doing.
To those of you who are thinking about it...as Nike says..."Just Do It"!!!
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