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Having Smartlipo Done on May 24th. Nervous and Excited!!! - New Bern, NC

UPDATED FROM socalgrl09

Lost a couple more pounds :-) So went shopping...

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socalgrl09
WORTH IT$6,500
Lost a couple more pounds :-)

So went shopping yesterday for a new outfit for date night with my hubby. I was so nervous trying to find something to wear. Before smartlipo i wore size 9/10 jeans. well it has been exactly a month today since i had it done. While in Rue 21 i just grabbed a pair of size 5/6 jeans just to see if they would fit and they did. But they were really loose on me. So i tried on a size 3/4 and the fit perfectly!!!!!! I cant believe i wear a size 3/4 in jeans again! Never thought i would go back to the old size i was before having kids!! Stil have a long ways to go to see more results but i love the way i look now.

Also, i have started to exercise and run. Husband has been running with me and pushing me to stay fit. So i have to thank his military motivation lol

socalgrl09's provider

John Zannis, MD

John Zannis, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

N
June 25, 2012
Wow! That is awesome about the jean size. You look fantastic!
S
July 4, 2012
Thank you!
SL
July 3, 2012
How is everything coming along? Friday is the day. I can't believe it's almost here. I'm excited and nervous.
S
July 4, 2012
Everything is going great! Love the new me! I hope your surgery goes well.
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R
July 8, 2012
Hi, How are you? Check your Inbox when get a chance. I don't think the site updates you when someone replies to an inbox message.
M
July 26, 2012
Your results look great. Make sure your skin is young and elastic. If you are older and your skin is starting to sag you might not be so happy with your results. This will remove bulk but will not tighten your sagging skin if you are older. Skin surface can end up looking saggy and bumpy :-(
S
July 26, 2012
Im 24 and dont have sagging skin. Lol but thanks for the advice
M
July 27, 2012
Skin elasticity is everything. Your wight gain was for a short period of time. If you had been overwight for many years and then had a large weight lose your might have had saggy skin that the smartlipo would not tighten. Your results are absolutely beautiful!!!!
UPDATED FROM socalgrl09

It has been 2 1/2 weeks since my surgery. i am...

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it has been 2 1/2 weeks since my surgery. i am feeling great and am back to doing my usual cleaning, cooking and taking care of my kiddos :-) he week after i had smart lipo my weight went up from 140 to 151...maybe my scale was messed up or something because thats 11 lbs. but then i weighed myself this morning and i am back down to 138. i love my results..and i couldnt be any happier. had a follow up appt last week and Dr. Zannis said that my results were looking great and that i will be getting smaller. so i am looking forward to the next couple of months or so :-)

my Garment is getting really loose and i adjusted the straps but thats not helping so i had to order a smaller one online.

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J
February 2, 2015
I was just posting a similar situation with my smart lipo. I am only 5 days out but my scale has jumped up to 151 from about 145 and I was alarmed. But I'm glad to know this is temporary it seems. Also I was put on a weeks worth or prednisone.. not sure if that's routine for everyone but I know that causes bloating as well.
UPDATED FROM socalgrl09

Doctor told me to wear my garment as much as...

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Doctor told me to wear my garment as much as possible. So i have been wearing it 24/7 but take it off when i have to shower.

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B
June 12, 2012
WOW. Your going to be supper skinny!!
S
June 12, 2012
lol yeah!
SL
June 13, 2012
You look great. Your looking summer ready. I can't wait until my surgery on July 6. I'm so excited. I have one question. Kinda weird, but how comfortable/uncomfortable is it to go to the bathroom with the garment? Also, is the opening large enough? Trying to prepare myself for everything since I will be taking care of myself the first 3 days with no help.
S
June 13, 2012
Thank you! What all are you getting done? Your question isnt weird at all. Well if u are having your thighs done it might be a little bit difficult to sit on the toilet the first couple of days or so because of the pain. It was hard for me because i had inner and outter thighs done. The opening in the garment was large enough for me. Oh wow all by yourself? Will you be driving home after surgery?
SL
June 13, 2012
I'm having upper and lower abs plus my outer thighs. I'm not driving home. I was told by the doctor that I may feel well enough to drive afterwards, but they don't let any patients drive. So I will be taking a taxi to my hotel. I'm having surgery in another state, because this doctor was highly recommended and I've not found a doctor I was comfortable with in my area. This should be very interesting.
S
June 13, 2012
Oh wow! Will be very interesting. Good luck!
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R
June 14, 2012
My surgery is Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Do you think w/ in 30 days you could take a trip (cruise)?
S
June 14, 2012
You should Ask your doctor