“Smart Lipo Scheduled for 12/28/11”

So my procedure is about a month away and I'm pretty excited :-) I started out a little unsure and anxious, but I met with my Dr. a few days ago to talk about the procedure and my expectations. He was very nice and professional, so now I'm at ease about the whole thing. I am scheduled to do my upper and lower abs and he said he would throw in the bra roll too. I thought that was nice, and am excited to see the results. He said most people do upper and lower abs along with the back and hips, but ultimately it was up to me. After talking it over with my fiancée I have just decided to do my abs and see how I feel in 6 months or so. Hopefully I'm making the right decision not to add the other areas- my gut feeling is that I am :-) but we will see.

I really enjoy reading other women's blogs on this site, and I will add pics before the day of surgery.

Updated on 27 Nov 2011:
So I've changed my mind and am going to do my upper and lower abs and waist- I'm excited :-) I have 5 days off of work after my procedure.. I'm hoping that's long enough!!

Updated on 23 Dec 2011:
5 more days to go and I'm getting anxious! In a good way, though :-) I'm trying to decide what kinds of foods to buy to eat in the days following the surgery bc the Dr said to stay away from salt to help the swelling.. idk guess I will figure it out soon enough. Well, here we go.. the countdown begins!!!

Updated on 27 Dec 2011:
Tomorrow's the big day.. excited and nervous all at the same time. I will update as I am able :-)

Updated on 28 Dec 2011:
Well it has been 5 hours since the surgery and I feel fine :-) . It definitely feels likemy muscles are swollen and the incision spots are sore, but nothing a pain pill can't fix.. i'm not sure I can have advil yet- I will have to read up on that.

The surgery itself wasn't bad. There were parts that were uncomfortable for sure, but over all not too bad. I forget how many cc's he said were removed, but he said it was equivilent to 11 pounds. Still really swollen, but that is to be expected.

Updated on 30 Dec 2011:
Today is day 3 and I feel MUCH better! Trying to shower and cover the incision spots yesterday was torture and after walking around Costco I felt I overdid myself. But thankfully today I seem to be done draining and can even getout of bed by myself- a huge accomplishment :-) My muscles are definitely sore but I feel as close to normal as I have since before the surgery. I am excited to see my results over the next few months. I definitely look and feel thinner- when my arms are at my sides they don't touch my sides like they used to. I have new curves :-) the skin, though, looks like I have been hit by a truck! But I am going to start applying the arnica cream now that my incisions are closing up. Will post before and after pics as I am more up and around.