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I Should Have Done It a Long Time Ago - Lilburn, GA

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Pros...awake the entire time, no discomfort during...

elegantladytAugust 12, 2012
WORTH IT$4,595

Pros...awake the entire time, no discomfort during procedure
Cons...meds had me sick (nauceous, throwing up, drowsy)

Personal goals...I wanted to be happy in the skin I'm in. I recently went through a horrible break up so I needed this to boost my confidence.

It's only been 1 day but I know the results will be remarkable.

I wish I knew how much pain I'd be in the next day and how tight the garments would be.

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CAN'TWAIT
August 13, 2012
congrats! gosh i want it SO BAD!!
BellaG
August 14, 2012
Glad you are happy with your results! The pain gets better after about 48 hours, so hang in there! The garment was the worst for me and I was so glad when I didn't have to wear it anymore.
elegantladyt
August 14, 2012
I finally have the Body Magic in the appropriate size. In my opinion the garment I was given at the Dr. was EXTREMELY too tight and when I made that known I don't think they listened. That was very disheartening especially because of the rave reviews I read about that particular office! They were pleasant and fun but "PAIN" and "DISCOMFORT" are two different things. The inability to breathe is NOT a sign of discomfort. I even got blisters on both sides...I'm not sure if it was from the garment, the procedure or the tape but I was kinda freaked out when I took everything off the next morning. The only thing I feel now is some soreness. Almost like I've been doing crunches all day. I think I'm still a little swollen so I've been taking Arnica pills and I've heard Bromelain is good for swelling and inflammation so I may go get some. I'm only 3 days post op and I know I have a long road ahead but I believe it was worth it. I'll update in a few days or so... Oh, last thing; I'm itching like HELL! LOL I've been taking Benadryl to help that so I'm coping.
K_at_RealSelf
August 14, 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us. Your post-op pics looks awesome, hopefully your results will continue to get better and better! Please do keep us updated on your progress.

elegantladyt
August 17, 2012
I'm feeling some kind of way about my procedure today. I know I'm still swollen and in fact parts of my stomach are still numb BUT it seems like my 1 day post op appearance was better than my 5 day post of appearance. Why is that? I can't seem to be able to get the perfect garment to flatten my lower tummy and that bothers me. I have the Body Magic in a 30 and this weekend I am exchanging it for a 28 which is super duper tight. Although it makes my waist tiny everything (booty, lower stomach, hips) else SQUEEEEEEZES out so I went out and got spanx to keep all of that under control. Am I just rushing it and simply need to give it time or did I not work as well as I thought it did? UGH...frustration!
BellaG
August 17, 2012
It will be 4-6 months before your body heals completely. Swelling is a normal reaction to trauma. 5 days is really too soon to see your results. be patient!!
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perfectbodpersuit
September 7, 2012
My doc said that at 7 days you will be at your most swollen and then it should get better every week. He also said that you look bigger because water fills up the space where the fat was but later your body just absorb the water and you get your true shape.
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