“Extreme pain for extreme time. hate results”

I had liposuction a week ago on my abdomen, outer thighs and hips. In total, they took 8 liters of fat out of my body. Pre-surgery, I was 167 lbs. at 5'7 1/2". The pain has been absolutely excrutiating. At this point, I don't care what the results are. I wish I had never done this. I feel like I will never be my old self again. I was told that the pain would last a few days, and that I would be up and about doing housework after that. Here I am on day 9, and my husband STILL has to help me get up out of bed and chairs. The pain was likened to a bad sunburn. It's more like having been beaten with a whip across the abdomen until your skin was raw. I thought I had a relatively high pain threshhold, but I guess not. I am in constant pain, and even OxyContin (which was prescribed) doesn't give much relief. I would never, ever, ever recommend this to anyone. Do it the old-fashioned way with diet and exercise. Believe me; liposuction is NOT the easy way out!

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I was also led to believe that in a "few days" I would be fine. I am on week 6 and my skin hurts. I have a few good days a week. Thank goodness I am off for the summer as a teacher. There is no way I could have gone back to work even at week 6. I keep hoping the discomfort will subside. The compression garment bothers me so bad but I'm afraid not to wear it, I know you have to..

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I'm going on 13 months with skin and nerve pain after liposuction. I don't care at all about the ugly factor any more I am starting neurological consultations on my own dime since plastic surgery complications are not covered by insurance. Don't do it - and if you are adamant - be very careful how you select your surgeon. Mine seemed like a a sure thing - attended 2 prestigious universities and has been featured in many national television shows and magazines. Despite statements on his website and in the office for a customized operation, his promised 45 minutes immediately presurgery for marking me was about 10 minutes and he didn't ask a single question about what I wanted, but marked me in areas were I was already skinny. I thought they were anatomical lines and didn't speak up. They weren't - he took fat from those areas. He and his nurse also talked me into doing my flanks which I had not thought were a problem - but thinking that they knew better about what a balanced body should look like, I signed on. My fault, and I am suffering. I am 40 years old and a 20 year long distance runner with excellent skin tone prior to surgery, was extremely fit and never had a problem maintaining my weight. I thought I had a high pain tolerance. However,my weight is now up for the first time in my life - for 6 months 6 months I was not able to exercise and now I just don't want to - moving hurts. I can't even begin to describe the brutal emotional process. "Not worth it" does not begin to capture my opinion. Looking back, it is clear that I got into this to solve a depression problem. Keep in mind that the plastic surgery business model feeds into that by making people feel physically inadequate and that they can be "fixed" by a surgeon. Read the book "Beauty Junkies" first - it is a great read and will help get you more informed. I hope my comments persuade at least ONE person to stay out of this world. Bless all of you who are suffering, and please stay away from the business if you are just thinking it over.

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After extensive research and choosing the most qualified and respected plastic surgeon, I had liposuction on my abdomen and back. I was in very good health and had gained around 10 lbs during pre menapause. I am 5'5" tall and weigh 132lbs. Now, 3 months post-op, I am stuck with severe neuropathic pain. By early afternoon I am in such pain it has compromised my quality of life. I am becoming very tired and discouraged with this chronic condition. If you are considering this surgery, please be aware that it could change your life in ways you are not bargaining for!

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SHARON, I also live in WPB, can you email me the name of your Dr? Was he in Boynton? I am considering this and would like to talk to you.. THANK YOU!

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I am post op 4weeks now. I had lipo on my legs, tummy and up my back on both sides. The pain is the same daily. Like a sunburn, and sore like I did alot of exercises. It hurts when I turn over in bed too. Don't know how or when this will get better. I wear my garment all day but by lunchtime and afternoon I just wear down. Am in alot of pain. My doctor gives me Darvocet which will just relieve a little he says, but I feel no different.Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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Sharon, I too live in West Palm and am considering lipo to my ab area. Would you please email me? I do not want to undergo surgery by the same doctor that has caused you the bad result. Thank you.

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I am writing about having liposuction and pain. I have had a "tummy tuck" and liposuction in inner thighs and inner knees 12 years ago and after 3 years of constant pain I stop and start and when it starts up again I am in agony. I am so tired of this I just don't know what to do anymore, it's taking my life away and I'm not good with taking medicines and the doctor, forget him Dr Gary Russolillo does not stand by his work.

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