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Having my Smartlipo in 2 Weeks - Mount Kisco, NY
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I'm 22 y old, 5'11 196 pounds. I lost...
WORTH IT$5,000
I'm 22 y old, 5'11 196 pounds.
I lost 45 pounds when I was 15 and managed to keep the weight off for years until I moved to the US 3 years ago...I guess I couldnt resist all these american goodies and ended up gaining around 40 pounds last year. A mix of stress, homesickness, and many other changes in my life. I've been fighting back and going to the gym at least 5 days a week.
I'm havin lipo under local anesthesia in my flanks, hips, lower and upper abs + fat tranfer to butt in 2 weeks and trying not to think too much and just go with it...I'm very low tolerance for pain.
My doc told me I could buy any bodyshaper I feel comfy with but I am wondering...what did you guys use? Spanx? Fleexes? Confused ;(
To be continued...
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UPDATED FROM brazilianbeauty
7 days pre
Bought everything I needed...Bromelain, Arnica...
Bought everything I needed...Bromelain, Arnica gel, Fleexes (body compressor)...
I'm now second guessing myself If I made the right decision...my doctor seems good at what he does but he is not the greatest when it comes to dealing with patients emotions. He never gives me a solid answer...only that Ill see improvement. I dont know about other people but 'some improvement' isnt enough for me for 5k, that i can get at the gym for $10 a month. He thinks he knows what I want but he doesnt..he doesnt know me. I said 'I wanna my belly really flat' and he goes 'no, you dont' =/ how the heck does he know what I want?
Then he gave me the idea of transfering the fat to my butt which I loved but the nurse didnt tell me how was the procedure or anything just that 'it doesnt hurt that much' when I thought that was the easiest thing and then I come here and read crazy reviews on fat transfer. I'm REALLY scared specially because I only have 5 days off.
Sorry, needed to vent.
I'm now second guessing myself If I made the right decision...my doctor seems good at what he does but he is not the greatest when it comes to dealing with patients emotions. He never gives me a solid answer...only that Ill see improvement. I dont know about other people but 'some improvement' isnt enough for me for 5k, that i can get at the gym for $10 a month. He thinks he knows what I want but he doesnt..he doesnt know me. I said 'I wanna my belly really flat' and he goes 'no, you dont' =/ how the heck does he know what I want?
Then he gave me the idea of transfering the fat to my butt which I loved but the nurse didnt tell me how was the procedure or anything just that 'it doesnt hurt that much' when I thought that was the easiest thing and then I come here and read crazy reviews on fat transfer. I'm REALLY scared specially because I only have 5 days off.
Sorry, needed to vent.
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March 8, 2011
My doctor provided the compression garment. It is called the DALE abdominal binder, have to wear it for 6 weeks 24/7. My results so far are amazing, had abs and flanks done 8 days ago. You won't have to worry again about the muffin top spilling over the waistband of your jeans. Best of luck to you!
March 8, 2011
Oh, thats great! I'm peeing in my pants...already looked the contract twice to know how to cancel my surgery! I will freak out, literally...I've always been so low tolerance for pain, it scares me.
I'm glad you are enjoying your results!
I'm glad you are enjoying your results!
March 8, 2011
I thought "why am I going to do this!!??" many times! I was under general anesthesia, laid down, woke up and it was over.
My cousin recently had the same done under local and did fine. We had different doctors and they had different recommendations.
If you are using a plastic surgeon they can put you to sleep, if not they can only do it under local.
I only took pain pills twice and that was the 1st day, my cousin didn't take any.
We both got great results! We would both do it again in a heartbeat!
My cousin recently had the same done under local and did fine. We had different doctors and they had different recommendations.
If you are using a plastic surgeon they can put you to sleep, if not they can only do it under local.
I only took pain pills twice and that was the 1st day, my cousin didn't take any.
We both got great results! We would both do it again in a heartbeat!
March 8, 2011
Thank you for the support! I'll try to focus on the gain instead of the PAIN.
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March 10, 2011
@amalgam49. was the garment provided before or after the surgry? I'm a little confused?
March 11, 2011
They showed me the garment at my consultation appointment because I asked about it. When I went for the lipo procedure they put it on me as soon at they were finished and I went home with it on.
Everything was included in my cost posted, general anesthesia, garment, etc. Everything but my medication.
Hope this answers your question.
Everything was included in my cost posted, general anesthesia, garment, etc. Everything but my medication.
Hope this answers your question.
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March 15, 2011
Just wanted to let you know I hit the 2 week post-op mark this week and it was a HUGE milestone for me. Got up yesterday and any soreness and tenderness seemed much more minimal.
Doctor took off the steri-strips yesterday that he had put over my incisions and I saw them for the 1st time. I guess I should say I didn't see them because I can't even tell where the are!!
Good luck, it just keeps getting better and the recovery really isn't that bad. I would do it again in a minute! You should look amazing!! I saw great results from the 3rd day on.
Doctor took off the steri-strips yesterday that he had put over my incisions and I saw them for the 1st time. I guess I should say I didn't see them because I can't even tell where the are!!
Good luck, it just keeps getting better and the recovery really isn't that bad. I would do it again in a minute! You should look amazing!! I saw great results from the 3rd day on.
March 15, 2011
Awww thank you all for the support!
I'M excited! Getting there at 7:30am to take a magic pill the nurse said she has..haha I wanna be as calm and groggy as possible. I know if you did it I can do it too but as my mom says nothing can be harder than give birth! Since I dont have kids I know it will be tough for me.
I am also doing BBL at the same time. Sweet Jesus =/
Keep you guys posted!
I'M excited! Getting there at 7:30am to take a magic pill the nurse said she has..haha I wanna be as calm and groggy as possible. I know if you did it I can do it too but as my mom says nothing can be harder than give birth! Since I dont have kids I know it will be tough for me.
I am also doing BBL at the same time. Sweet Jesus =/
Keep you guys posted!
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