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Finally Did It! Lipo/Contouring of the Full Abs, Back, Inner Thighs - Pearland, Texas

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Everything was absolutely GREAT about my...

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BNF2012
WORTH IT$7,000

Everything was absolutely GREAT about my experience. The staff was caring, friendly, professional, and AWESOME!!!! I had my procedure done this morning and I haven't ONE negative thing to say. Hmmmmmm ... even getting my IV was nice because she numbed the area first.

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 Reviews
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April 5, 2012

Great! You should post a picture of the final results!

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April 5, 2012
I will do so soon.
April 5, 2012
what area's did u get done?
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April 5, 2012
Full abs, full back, and inner thighs
April 6, 2012
i realized it was your header after i posted it . lol
how much drainige did you end up having?. I was pretty unomfortable the first 24 hours
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April 6, 2012
I haven't had much drainage. I had one incision that was leaking and I applied a Kotex pad and changed it twice. Otherwise, I haven't had much drainage from my incisions. However, I have been going to the bathroom a lot and lots of sweating. No fever but my gown was drenched after my nap.
My second day of recovery was a bit uncomfortable seeing how I was unable to sit up on my own. Standing up straight is somewhat a struggle too.
April 6, 2012
i had ALOT of drainige out of my incesions. i know i passed some through urinating as well. i guess everybody is diff. . what day are you on now?
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April 6, 2012
I am on day 3. I had my surgery Wednesday morning. What about you?
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Day 1 - I felt fantastic! Day 2 - Okay! I feel...

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Day 1 - I felt fantastic!
Day 2 - Okay! I feel the pain now. My back was very tender and I had a hard time pulling myself up. Took one painkiller and was able to move slowly.
Day 3 - Went over a friends house to watch a movie. I feel good. Just a little stiff and swollen.
Day 4 - Went out to dinner. Still feeling good. I noticed a little sagging skin in my lower abdominal area. Hopefully, it will go away.
Day 5 - I am writting this message and getting ready to go cook dinner. I went for a walk and went to the grocery store today. I feel great! I am averaging about 3 or 4 pain pills a day to maintain comfort and mobility. I love my new body already. I can't wait to flaunt it.
Ohhhh ... I haven't had a bowel movement yet. Colace isn't working. I will drink a couple cups of coffee that usually helps me.

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April 9, 2012
We are gonna be some hot hotties this summer! Ya'll check out my post, I need some encouragement. I will post new pics in a few days
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April 13, 2012
This swelling is killing me, my arms feel like they want to pop
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April 13, 2012
Finally my lower back is swelling and causing some discomfort. Otherwise I'm ready. I purchased a smaller garment and it covers more area and it feels 1000 times better.
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Day6 - tough getting up and down. Lower ab has a...

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Day6 - tough getting up and down. Lower ab has a pouch.
Day7- stopping pain meds and took my last round of antibiotics. Still no bowel movement.
Day8- first day back at work. Discomfort was about a 5. Standing up and sitting down are a chore. No pain meds. Finally a bowel movement. It was hard to push but once it was over I felt great.
Day9- work is not so comfortable with all the up and downs and I sit most of the day.
Day10- follow up appt w doctor. My lower ab pouch had some fluid build up. He drained it in the office. It took about 2 minutes. He says I an healing great. I feel good and look even better. The bruising is starting to show now. My lower abs and pelvic area are black.
Day11- my sore because I have been doing too much. I played tag w the kids and did a lot of walking. I am feeling it. I took a pain pill to go to sleep.
Day12- everything is functioning and I am doing great. Still a little discomfort getting up and sitting down but otherwise I feel good. I would say I am a level 3 of discomfort. I do have a lower pouch again. I will call Dr.L in the morning.

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September 26, 2015
How do you like the results?