“SmartLipo on Abdomen and Flanks - Excited! ”

So why SmartLipo? Well, although I've sacrificed unhealthy eating and drinking habits, I work out consistently, and I always keep an eye on my weight...I could NEVER get rid of my stomach pudge! It seriously has plagued me for years! No matter how fit I was that pudge instantly made me look "chunky" "thick" "Curvy" and it ruined many summers!

[DAY 1: POST-OP] As of today, I just have a super swollen tummy but I'm so glad I got smartlipo and I can already tell that stomach pudge is gone! Wa-hooooo! If you have any questions for me PLEASE send them on over! I love to help!

STATS:
Height: 5'3
Pre-Op Weight: 125

SmartLipo:
Lower ABS
Upper ABS
Flanks

As far as my SmartLipo, I think it went very well but its still too soon to say. I guess only time can tell with this but I'm sure I'll have great results! I can honestly say the most painful part for me was the relaxing "cocktail" that Dr. P injected me with...my shoulder still hurts, lol. Other than that, I felt the tube go in at first and it grossed me out but it didn't hurt. I just asked him to give me more good stuff and as soon as I got another injection of juice I was out like a light! I was only awaken to turn so he could work on my waist then I was done :)

When I got home, I slept the most of the afternoon during which I drained a lot. I did feel nausea once because I was standing too long but as soon as I laid in bed I felt better and slept soundly. I went to my check up this morning and Dr. P says I am very swollen but that my results should be amazing! I am hoping he is right!

[DAY 5: UPDATE!!!!!] Hello everyone :) I come with an update. So far I have realized that the more active I am the better I look and feel. The swelling has gone done a little bit. My sides are still very sore and tender. I feel some numbness around my belly button when I press down on that area...it grosses me out, lol. My bruising is almost gone and my little holes are healing pretty well. I returned to work on my thrid day and was a bit scared since my job requires alot of movement but by the end of the night my swollen tummy had gone done dramatically and I was feeling great! I'm trying to stay as active as I can when I'm home. While watching TV instead of sitting I am marching in place and alternating with some easy weight lifting.I am drinking about 60-90 oz. of water a day and of course eating healthy....but that's always been my thing. lol.

My Doc had told me that he doesnt believe in wearing compression garments and gave me a very light one to wear for the first two weeks. It's very ligh, thin, and has plenty of stretch. I honestly don't like it because I have tank tops tighter than this but I wear it and I wear a firm shapewear garment that I used to wear under form fitting dresses and feeling the tighter compression at first bothered me but now I like it. I feel more held in and secure. When I'm not wearing anything everytime I walk my tummy hurts, so this helps a lot. HOWEVER, before wearing this thing I did take it to doctor P to have him give me the okay. I have an appointment tomorrow so hopefully I'll continue getting good news. I keep reading horror stories about lumps and dimples and it's got me so scared :'( Has anyone had ultrasonic massage for this? I heard something about that and I'm interested. Message me with any info or tips to avoid lumps and dimples...thanks everyone!

I have many photos of before and after, send me a message if you'd like to see them. I took them down for privacy reasons.

Updated on Apr 12, 2010:

[UPDATE 4/12/10]

Hi everyone! I have been healing very well and some mornings I wake up with a very flat tummy and other mornings its a little swollen...but so far so good! I began massages on myself but I don't feel like I massaged hard enough. I developed a big lump under and around my belly button and a few smaller ones in my upper abs section. I decided to go get a professional massage and she did a great job. The only really really really painful area was around my belly button...she massaged that aggressively and all I could do was clench the sheets and take deep breaths....the rest was a bit painful but not excruciating. When I left my lump under my belly button was much softer but its still there. The other lumps feel like they're gone. I have taken advantage of spa week here in NYC to buy a package of 5, 45 min massages for 250 so I have decided to get a professional massage on my stomach once a week for the stubborn lumps that need to be treated aggressively and I continue to massage daily. I am using Arnica gel over my skin before massaging because since the professional massage I'm very tender again and the slightest touch hurts (feels like a sun burn). Again, to those interested in seeing pictures of my progress send me a private message!

Updated on Jun 07, 2010:
UPDATE! June 7, 2010 Hello! Thank you all for taking the time to write and ask questions. As always, it is my pleasure to help :) I'm very pleased to report that I am doing FABULOUS! I am still a bit swollen on my sides but each passing day gets better and I feel my healing process is coming to an end, my scars are tiny, and my confidence is sky high! I love it! I am currently attempting to work out more but since school is coming to an end I am hoping to spend much more time dedicated to sculpting my abs now that I can show them off! I have my last appointment with Dr. P on Wed! I'm excited to see what he says and I am looking forward to flaunting my hot body at the beach now! yay! As always, if you have any questions, please comment or PM me and before and after photos are available upon request. Thanks!

Updated on 2 Dec 2010:
!!!UPDATE!!! DECEMBER 2, 2010!!!

Hey everyone! I apologize for being MIA! I just want to say that things are going very well!!! I wake up every morning and admire my flat stomach! It's beautiful! It truly makes me so happy! The pain and swelling are gone and I honestly cant even see my scars anymore. Great job Dr. Pakeman and next time I have some extra cash I'm definitely going back for some thigh lipo! LOL. I have some great before and afters! If you're interested in seeing them please send me or post your email address :) As always, i welcome any questions you may have.