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Smart Lipo Triplex in Many Areas! Yay! I did it!!! - Miami, FL
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Hello all! I'm new to real self and I saw a...
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I'm new to real self and I saw a great/informational/helpful post from ceddysweetie. Since her's was so helpful to me in confirming my decision I decided to do my journey on here as well. You never know who you could be helping out by sharing your experience.
My name is Bri i'm 24, a student and I work full-time. I don't have any kids and I am going to do the smart lipo in my abdomen, flanks (sides), bra roll, and inner thighs. Nobody talked me into it I'm just doing this for ME to make myself happier, to look better in my clothing and be more confident. I am excited to finally get the process started. I have had 4 different consultations and I have been researching like crazy to make sure I am choosing the right doctor. Dr. Careaga definitely stood out to me with results, info (only doctor to tell me to stop birth control 2 weeks before because could cause blood clots, no other doctor mentioned that!!!!), credentials, and pricing. The staff was really nice of course, his wife Lourdes is great too, she showed me her results from the lipo and she looks awesome like she never had kids or anything. I have a good feeling about this Doctor. In the pricing it includes my procedure, compression garments, lymphatic massages (5 sessions), labs, etc. I'm really nervous I never thought I would do anything like this. I've always been relatively in good shape. I have issues with my periods being irregular and the only way to control it is Birth Control. I have gained a lot of weight and found it even harder to lose weight on it even when I was working out religiously. When I stop my birth control for awhile I can drop the weight but then here comes irregular menstrual cycles (I know TMI). So I am back at square one. Anyway back on subject lol I'm really excited to get this fat sucked out. I am counting down the days 28 more left to go! lol. For anyone that has had this procedure already or planning to do it as well has any good info please feel free to leave a comment, also I'm trying to see what other good compression garments out there. I have a post op on 2/8/14 for blood work and more info. So I will update then :)
My list of concerns:
- General Anesthesia (I've never had any surgeries or anything before this is new to me. But for some areas I really would rather not be awake for it.)
-Scarring
-Pain (I'm a big baby when it comes to this lol)
-Lumps
-How comfortable the compression garments will be since we have to wear them 24/7.
I'm new to real self and I saw a great/informational/helpful post from ceddysweetie. Since her's was so helpful to me in confirming my decision I decided to do my journey on here as well. You never know who you could be helping out by sharing your experience.
My name is Bri i'm 24, a student and I work full-time. I don't have any kids and I am going to do the smart lipo in my abdomen, flanks (sides), bra roll, and inner thighs. Nobody talked me into it I'm just doing this for ME to make myself happier, to look better in my clothing and be more confident. I am excited to finally get the process started. I have had 4 different consultations and I have been researching like crazy to make sure I am choosing the right doctor. Dr. Careaga definitely stood out to me with results, info (only doctor to tell me to stop birth control 2 weeks before because could cause blood clots, no other doctor mentioned that!!!!), credentials, and pricing. The staff was really nice of course, his wife Lourdes is great too, she showed me her results from the lipo and she looks awesome like she never had kids or anything. I have a good feeling about this Doctor. In the pricing it includes my procedure, compression garments, lymphatic massages (5 sessions), labs, etc. I'm really nervous I never thought I would do anything like this. I've always been relatively in good shape. I have issues with my periods being irregular and the only way to control it is Birth Control. I have gained a lot of weight and found it even harder to lose weight on it even when I was working out religiously. When I stop my birth control for awhile I can drop the weight but then here comes irregular menstrual cycles (I know TMI). So I am back at square one. Anyway back on subject lol I'm really excited to get this fat sucked out. I am counting down the days 28 more left to go! lol. For anyone that has had this procedure already or planning to do it as well has any good info please feel free to leave a comment, also I'm trying to see what other good compression garments out there. I have a post op on 2/8/14 for blood work and more info. So I will update then :)
My list of concerns:
- General Anesthesia (I've never had any surgeries or anything before this is new to me. But for some areas I really would rather not be awake for it.)
-Scarring
-Pain (I'm a big baby when it comes to this lol)
-Lumps
-How comfortable the compression garments will be since we have to wear them 24/7.
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UPDATED FROM Iambrithisisme
27 days pre
Before pictures
Hi everyone! I just wanted to update the post with some current pictures I took yesterday. Oh also before I forget there was a typo in previous update my pre op is 2/8 not post op sorry lol. I'm nervous about posting these pictures because I dislike my fatty deposits so much but here it is (talks leap of faith lol)
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January 31, 2014
Hi Bri!! First of all...congrats on your decision to have Lipo!!! The no. 1 thing I can't stress enough is PATIENCE!! Lol...after you procedure there's going to be swelling & it's going to get worse before it gets better. Also, it's going to come & go & could possibly take months to resolve completely. It's just part of the healing process. As long as you're healthy & have no underlying conditions anesthesia should be no problem. Also, very important...ask the anesthesiologist to give you nausea prevention med so you don't get sick after procedure. I think it's fairly standard that they do but better safe than sorry. After your incisions heal...you won't even be able to see the tiny scars. You will not have "pain" after your procedure...you will have soreness...like a bad bruise....but nothing you can't tolerate & like the swelling...the soreness will take time to resolve completely . You're more than likely be bruised but this too will resolve in time. Lumps ? I don't have any experience with those so I can't be of help there. Your compression garment will be the worst thing of the entire process/procedure. They are terribly uncomfortable but it is extremely important that you wear it exactly as your doc instructs you to. Compression garments help with swelling & also help your skin contract & tighten up....I can't stress enough the importance of wearing your compression garment as instructed. One other important piece of advice...before your procedure invest in an inexpensive shower curtain liner to protect car seats, bed & furniture for the first couple of days from leakage of your incisions. Don't freak out from the blood tinged leakage...it's only the solution from the liposuction & is harmless & just a part of it. Good luck & please keep us posted. Will be looking forward to your "after" pics!!!
January 31, 2014
Omg thank you for all of kind words of encouragement definitely put me at ease. I still have a little less than a month to go hopefully it goes by fast. I suck at patience but I'm definitely going to have to pray about it and learn some lol. I have a folder for my lipo journey and I have definitely written down some notes from your comment especially about the medication for nausea prevention. I have a list of questions to ask them when I go in for my pre op so that will definitely be added to the list lol. From all the posts I've been reading my compression garment will have to be my bestfriend so I am prepared. I have environmental allergies so I have Zyrtec on stock haha. I think I also need to make a list of recommended vitamins before and after the surgery as well. But I would have to check with the doctor of course and to see which ones are beneficial. Thank you so much again for your comment, and I will definitely be posting after pictures.
January 31, 2014
You're welcome Bri!! Good Luck, be patient & get ready to enjoy your awesome new body !! :)
January 31, 2014
Your in good hands with Dr Careaga, he will tell you just what you need and you love the results. The massages are all plus and feel so good.
January 31, 2014
One other thing Bri...after the procedure you may start to "itch" where Lipo was done. This is normal. It's caused from the nerves waking up & is a part of the normal healing process. You may find that liquid Benadryl helps with the itching. Just apply it to the areas as needed...
UPDATED FROM Iambrithisisme
24 days pre
24 days left!!!!
Hello all i hope everyone is having a good day and those who have gone to surgery are recovering well. I put a big prayer out into the universe today and I'm just praying for the best all around and being positive and calming my nerves. My mom, aunt, and I are going shopping next Saturday after my pre ops on the 8th that has me excited. My aunt now wants to go for a tummy tuck consultation w/ Dr. Careaga now that I have taken the first step with my smart lipo lol. Anywho this is just a pre surgery jitters post. I also have folder made with things that i want to get before and after my surgery and I've been researching foods to eat before and after surgery. Anyway sorry to bore you have a good Sunday!!!!
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February 2, 2014
Your day will be here before you know it!
February 7, 2014
Hi there... Welcome to the group. I had my Smart Lipo done on 1/3/14 in GA and I'm more than psyched! You'll do fine. Make sure you take the required meds prior to and after your surgery. Begin your self massages (these are gentle massages) beginning the next day. They'll help facilitating the drainage. Also, be prepared to get another compression garment after wk1-10 days post op cause by then, you should have shrunk a bit and you need the necessary compression to improve your healing. I went from an XL garment to a S within a month. So get ready:-))) Don't stress too much cause I see that you've got a lot of support right now. It 'll be well and looking forward to seeing the new you! Take care:-)))
February 7, 2014
Thank you very much for the warm welcome!!! I'm so excited Im literally counting down the days. I've definitely been looking into second stage compression garments but I don't want to buy it too soon until I know the size of my first one. Thank you for all the great advice!!!
February 7, 2014
You're right. Don't buy anything now. I just wanted to give you the "heads-up" on what to expect so that it doesn't catch you by surprise. Another thing you might need to know is that everyone has their own preference as per these stage 2 garments. Do your homework well. The one I received from my doctor (during my 1-month post op is called the Magic-body) does wonders on a lot of women. It's different from the one I bought personally via one of the sites my doctor had recommended. I cant use the one my doctor gave me cause it's too tight on my thighs. I can tolerate it, but I can only "dig-in" to adjust it every-so-often, if you catch my jist (lol). I will still recommend it to anyone. It just doesn't work for me for that reason only. Anyway, I'm happy for you and feel free to ask me any questions you may have prior and post the procedure. Stay blessed! :-)))))
February 7, 2014
I know I've been on a research spree since deciding to do this lol. Compression garments are definitely a tricky thing to decide on I've seen so many stories good and bad. Thank you for all the information!!! I wish you all the best with your recovery and will definitely keep updating :)
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