Liposuction Abdomen, Bra Roll, Hips - Portland, OR

I am scheduled for lipo to my ab and flanks on July 30. I have considered canceling the procedure because I keep reading and hearing from people that I will gain weight in other areas after having lipo. I am 5'3 and stay around 149 to 153lbs. I am 57 and have small bones. If it were not for my fat belly, my body would look good. After having my 4th baby, I never lost the baby fat tummy. I eat healthy, exercise, and basically a very happy person. My husband is supportive of my decision to have lipo and is willing to pay for it. He also tells me it is my decision, he will love me with or without the fat tummy. I am sick of seeing the fat and trying to hide it. I wear a size 8 pants and if it were not for the fat tummy I could wear a small top. I buy all my tops to fit loose to cover the tummy. I wish I was more at peace with having the lipo, but I am concerned about gaining weight in my breasts, arms, butt or where ever it may appear should I gain a few pounds. I am also concerned with the pain and swelling that occurs with lipo. Reading your post is encouraging. My waist is a size 35 and I can't get it to go away. Please help me decide what to do. One day I feel good about lipo and the next day I get discouraged and change my mind. Time is running out, I have to cancel within 2weeks prior to surgery or I will loose $1,000. Suggestions please.

Hi there SOR. I wouldn't cancel if I were you. True. The fat does not return to the areas suctioned but it does not find areas that have not been untreated either. The swelling is of course a factor and other areas may swell but you said you live a really healthy lifestyle complete with exercise and great evening so that is awesome! I will tell you is the one that has had the most recent procedures on this particular string, I was out of pain real pain babies by day two and was down to Tylenol for the aches that I experienced afterwards. The swelling takes a while and I am still waiting for results. I don't regret doing it and it has been a true test of my patience. The procedure itself was fine and the staff was and is great. Your a little thing and you should be scared that you will lose that frame because you had one area treated. People do it all of the time to get those areas they are insecure about treated. Treat yourself to your mommy makeover. You deserve it! Also take a look at the before and afters most are taken 6 mos or more after procedure as that is when you see final results. As everyone drills into my head these days, everyone heals differently so whereas I'm still waiting, you may see very quick results due to your existing habits already. You will be just fine and one sexy mama I'm sure! I hope I helped and good luck to you SOR.

I have to agree with Scared. If I were you I would go for it, but, it's definately a personal decision only you can truly make.

I will pipe in too, I have to agree with the other ladies here. My results have been pretty apparent since the surgery, it has been 4 weeks for me now. The recovery was painful but I also had 15 pounds removed, I was a size 18 going into surgery so my recovery was a little longer then most. Even with that, it has been so worth it! Yes if you were to gain 30 pounds it would go to other areas of your body but you would keep your shape. That was key for me, I didnt want to feel like a blob anymore. Now I am a size 14/16 and have great curves so as I continue to excersize and watch what I am meeting I will continue to shrink but will keep my curves. Sounds like you lead a very healthy lifestyle so I wouldnt worry about the weight gain. I also had some anxiety about the procedure beforehand, was afraid I wouldnt like my shape and so on but I don't regret it at all. I'm also 5'3 and am trying to get down to a size 6/8. I don't frankly care what I weigh, but how my clothes fit and I have to say I am LOVING not having a muffin top and not having to suck it in all the time :) I have pics up on my review of before and at 2 weeks. I'll probably post more when I hit the 2 month mark. You can search sono bello to find it if you are interested. Good luck with your decision!

Hi there,

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Kirsty

Hey Kristy, I use my IPad so apparently that is why I can't see pictures. Please email pictures, I want to see results. Thanks.

Yes, I'm having that too. I have been using an oil called Miracle oil on my belly in particular. It contains tea tree oil and a bunch of other goodies. I get it from Pure Romance. But, just tea tree oil is good too from what I hear. It feel good. Also, I went for a lymph massage. It was fantastic feeling. She recommended Arnica gel. I bought thta yesterday and oh boy was THAT nice.

Oh Angemuffin u just said exactly what I needed to hear to snap me back to reality. Im going to take your suggestion on taking pics every few days. I have just worked so hard to first lose the weight and then save the money for the procedure. I did go to Sono Bello. I'm in Atlanta and my Dr was super cool and nice. You are so right in wanting instant results for ourselves so much so that I have been I tears thinking I threw my savings out the window. I will take your great advice and take pics. Its hard not exercising because I have been hitting it hard this past year to lose the weight but I am following post op instructions to the letter. I'm just walking and doing light things like the dishes and sitting and folding laundry. I am driving and running small errands. I am actually sitting around waiting on my super suit (compression garments) to dry and this is the weirdest feeling because I feel like I'm messing with the results not wearing the suit to clean it. I'm pretty much wearing it all times. I am also chugging the water back to help the swelling. Are you fitting into smaller clothes?

Oh my gosh I havent even tried on any of my old clothes yet. Ive been living in my garment and when its being washed I am in spandexy workout pants and a tank top. I think part of me is afraid they will still fit. Or fit at all because of course half were too tight to begin with lol.... But I am back to work tomorrow and have to travel for work tuesday so gotta figure something out today. Somehow I don't think they would appreciate my showing up in a compression garment hehe. Once my monthly visitor leaves I'll take another set of picks and post before and afters :) best of luck! Looking forward to hearing how your journey goes and keep doin all the right stuff!! You got this girl!!!

Thanks so much for your help. The wash put the press back into compression. I can barely breathe...lol. But I guess that's the point huh? I am thankfully remote 3 days a week but I'm in office on Tuesday. I have baggy clothes to cover my suit. I'm w you. I'm living in this suit until I can't or don't need to anymore. One thing noted in a previous post is true...things hurt a little more without the garments on. Best of luck and safe travels with your work. Please keep in touch. I would love to hear how your journey goes as well! Thanks :-)