“Not Sure Yet if It Was Worth It.”

Had Smart Lipo on Oct. 27; so today is day 4 after procedure; had my upper & lower abs and inner thighs done. I did it because I have a thyroid condition that has kept me from losing weight and I kept gaining weight in my stomach and inner thighs. I was uncomfortable performing any of the activities I used to enjoy like yoga and various other activities. I was working out 3-5 miles on a treadmill 3-5 times most weeks but that didn't help my problem areas. I was so uncomfortable so my reasons were more for comfort rather than looking good although I will now enjoy the benefits of both.

Day after the procedure I was very sick because of the pain meds; stopped taking them so day 3 was better. I felt sore, miserable and uncomfortable until yesterday because the garment they had given me was too tight. Now I'm more comfortable with the larger garment I received yesterday. I did not realize that I would ooze out of the pads I had been wrapped with so be aware of using extra padding under you that is waterproof. I could not get out of the garment alone so you will need help from someone on a daily basis for the first week or so. I could not get in and out of our bed that is high off the ground so I needed help with that too. It was difficult to sit down on the toilet so I would advise anyone to get something to help with that for a day or two after the procedure if you are doing the areas I did.

Things to have ahead of time are extra pads (menstrual pads work great), extra body tape or wrap to keep the pads on your body, lots of bottled water within reach and Tylenol. I used arnica montana pellets in addition to the gel supplied by the dr. I also used Pain X (Biogenesis) and after my shower on my body where treated I used essential oil of organic lavender and helichrysum (helps with bruising, burning, etc.). (Please talk to a qualified aromatherapist).

Today I'm feeling better but cannot go back to work yet. It's difficult for me to bend down or sit for long periods of time and I am still sore when I walk. It's nice to look down and not see that large belly sticking out. I would only advise someone to do this procedure as a last resort after you have tried everything else (diet and exercise) as it is not an easy procedure and it is expensive. I will update more as time goes on and download photos.

Updated on Dec 29, 2008:

There needs to be a "Not sure" if it was worth it category until after you heal! Had Smart Lipo on Oct. 27; so today is day 4 after procedure; had my upper & lower abs and inner thighs done. I did it because I have a thyroid condition that has kept me from losing weight and I kept gaining weight in my stomach and inner thighs. I was uncomfortable performing any of the activities I used to enjoy like yoga and various other activities. I was working out 3-5 miles on a treadmill 3-5 times most weeks but that didn't help my problem areas. I was so uncomfortable so my reasons were more for comfort rather than looking good although I will now enjoy the benefits of both.