POSTED UNDER Smart Lipo REVIEWS
Want to Feel Good About Myself Again - The Woodlands, TX
ORIGINAL POST
I have my Pre-Op scheduled for today. I am super...
akeen34May 29, 2014
$5,000
I have my Pre-Op scheduled for today. I am super excited and super nervous. I have read a million reviews on here and I am super scared that something bad will go wrong. I know that I have read a lot of good reviews too but I tend to be a little negative :( I am 5'0, 180lbs and have had two kids, my youngest is 19 months. I will be having four areas done (Upper and lower abs, sides, and flank area). I will post before and after pics and keep you posted. Wish me luck! If you have any good advice I would appreciate it. I am very scared about the recovery process and the pain. I have a very low tolerance for pain.
akeen34's provider
Replies (10)
January 29, 2015
what procedure did you have? lipo or smart lipo? are you satisfied with results?
January 29, 2015
Smart lipo. I wish I had done regular lipo that way more fat would have been removed. I only had 900cc removed and I feel that I should have had over 2000 removed for the price I paid. I believe that I am slightly less round and boxy on sides however I have lost 14 pounds from dieting and the lipo didnt cause me to lose any weight so most of my results are from dieting rather than lipo.
April 19, 2015
It's great your working out and all but my Dr has told me and I appreciate his honesty that this Smart Lipo craze is not some fast fix for weight loss, people need to understand they need to be around 10-15lbs near their target weight. Seeing all these people that are so far away from their target and at the end their not going to be happy with their results is sad with all the pain and money they are spending:
April 20, 2015
You should be just great I had a BA and u was scared too, I was even scared of getting a shot but to tell you the truth it was pain less even the recovery was the same way to don't worry, you will be just fine
UPDATED FROM akeen34
15 days pre
16 days left....
akeen34June 2, 2014
Only 16 days left to go. I am feeling very nervous and excited. I am trying to watch what I am eating and trying to be more active. I am addicted to candy crush and frozen free fall so I am so used to sitting on the couch looking at my phone after work that I don't like to do anything else. My new waist trimmer belt came in yesterday so I am planning on wearing it tonight and running on the treadmill. Wish me luck! Im also trying to stay away from the sweets and carbs. I still can't give up my coffee with cream but Im working on everything else. I didnt have any sodas over the weekend. I also signed up for a tanning membership so I can get me a tan....tan fat looks better than white fat. I will post some before pics soon. Let me add my measurements for you all before I forget.
Chest- 44
waist- 39.5
Hips-42
Chest- 44
waist- 39.5
Hips-42
Replies (2)
June 2, 2014
Thank you :). The boobs especially! LOL! But everything, really :). Money well-spent!
UPDATED FROM akeen34
15 days pre
Did a mile on treadmill
akeen34June 2, 2014
Well I dont typically sweat which is another reason why I think I have trouble losing weight. Well I bought a waist trimmer belt and it came in today. I wore it while I did my mile along with some eveline thermal active serum. Im gonna try and post a pic of my shirt when I was done. I think it did its job. I took some before pics in my bra and panties but I am so ashamed of what I look like I dont want to post them.
Replies (15)
June 3, 2014
You certainly did your job, so congratulations! You exercised, and it made you sweat. The belt keeps your skin from breathing, which keeps sweat from evaporating, and makes you warmer there. The creams, according to doctors here on RealSelf don't work at all, except that some of them irritate the skin and cause a little localized (temporary) swelling which masks cellulite.
I used to have trouble sweating, all growing up and into my twenties. When I tried to exercise, I just got overheated and got sick. When I was twenty-six, I started a regular exercise program for the first time in my life, and it took about a month before my body figured it out and started sweating. I still don't sweat as much as some people, but I no longer overheat immediately while working out. I don't know if my experience is normal, but your body may just need to get the message and figure out how to lose heat efficiently. But you are certainly doing the work, and any success you see will be based on your hard work, not a belt or some creams.
Make sure you do drink extra water, though, because the extra heat caused by the belt may dehydrate you a little :).
Keep up the good work!
I used to have trouble sweating, all growing up and into my twenties. When I tried to exercise, I just got overheated and got sick. When I was twenty-six, I started a regular exercise program for the first time in my life, and it took about a month before my body figured it out and started sweating. I still don't sweat as much as some people, but I no longer overheat immediately while working out. I don't know if my experience is normal, but your body may just need to get the message and figure out how to lose heat efficiently. But you are certainly doing the work, and any success you see will be based on your hard work, not a belt or some creams.
Make sure you do drink extra water, though, because the extra heat caused by the belt may dehydrate you a little :).
Keep up the good work!
June 3, 2014
Thanks. I used sweetener in my coffee today and I only plan on having one cup. Turkey sandwich go lunch with some grapes. Gotta stay focused.
June 3, 2014
We are our own worst critics. I look in the mirror and see the slight difference in my flanks after the lipo, and I could point out other faults I see about myself. I have lost 17# since my procedure in January by making a few changes. I am a big soft drink fan but I now drink one or two glasses of water for each soft drink, I also drink Crystal light, and try to indulge my sweet tooth once a day with square of chocolate or 90 calorie treats. I have e also started swimming at least three times a week. I have found my changing of habit is mind over matter. If I take a bite of something I know in five minutes I will not know if I ate one bite or the whole thing. Good luck and please do not be to hard on yourselves or it results. I am sure u will be fantastic.
June 3, 2014
Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. I dont really drink sodas, maybe twice a week and I only drink crystal light at home. My problem is carbs. I love rolls, bread, cereal, garlic bread, donuts, etc. I feel like I am dying when I cut out the carbs. I know I can do it though if I want to look and feel better. I also know that I can have a cheat day if I just exercise more so that is what i plan on doing. Thanks for following my progress and I will keep you posted.
June 3, 2014
Boy can I relate to the carb loving. I have gone to the store to buy a diet book and if it says u have to cut out the carbs the book went right back on the shelves. Being raised a farm girl I grew up on home made breads, rolls, noodles and all the good things of life. I sometimes think I had to give up some of the best things to lose my weight. I still eat them but not in the potions or quantities I used to. Dolly Paron at one stage was a pretty large woman and lost the weight, she said she did it by eating anything she liked but just one or two bites of it. Now that is willpower!
June 3, 2014
I need to try that for sure. Just have a taste and then throw it away. I plan on going home and running on the treadmill again when I get off of work. I felt so good last night after I did it. For dinner I had a bowl of cereal with almond milk. I didn't snack on anything and my 7 year old even offered me chocolate and I said no. Yesterday my job had an award ceremony and they had pizza, I didn't have any, I had a chicken salad croissant instead and ate some animal crackers later for a snack. I cant give the carbs up completely but I can cut back.Today I only had one coffee and I am already drinking water ugh!
June 3, 2014
Please do not overdo. Have u tried a high protein and fiber bar for breakfast? Good luck and keep us posted. We r here for support of each other.
June 3, 2014
Yes I do protein shakes for breakfast at times however I find that I am still hungry about two hours later and end up eating more in the long run. I have to watch my protein intake because my husband has kidney disease and he is only allowed to have 70gms of protein a day so if I cook high protein meals then he suffers in the long run or I have to cook two seperate meals which is not worth it for me and try to satisy two picky kids. So we just try to eat healthier,I also cant cook alot of wheat or multi grain stuff because it is high in phosphorous and he can't have that either because of his kidneys. I do the best with what I have to work with.
June 3, 2014
That does make it tough. Just keep tunnel vision of the prize. The beautiful new u.
June 3, 2014
Thanks! Will do. I commented on your profile. You look great, keep up the hard work!
June 3, 2014
Oh what I wouldn't give to step on my scale and see 180 ;-)! I am 40lbs beyond that number but I know get down to it again someday. I completely understand your comment about the pics. I STRUGGLED with coming to terms about how I looked in and out of clothes. Take your time, it's your body, you don't have to post pics if your not ready to, we're going to be here to support you with or without them;)…I look forward to hearing more about your journey and good luck!!!
June 3, 2014
Thanks! 180lbs at 5'0 is horrible. I should only weigh about 120lbs so I am really overweight. I do have large breasts so I like to think that most of my weight is in my breasts lol. The playbook magazine says that the average d breast weighs 8lbs so if I am a 42ddd does that mean that 48lbs of my weight is my breasts....I doubt it ;) thanks for the support. I appreciate it.
June 3, 2014
you shouldn't be ashamed of anything. you have had children for pete's sake..that takes it's toll of a womans body. i'm so excited for you, and cant wait to see your results. i am having mine done next week, and am also VERY nervous...we here on realself are here for support, and do not judge...no shame in our games...love yourself..never be ashamed...we all understand xo
June 3, 2014
Thanks! You are right, I just need to love myself. I think if I can find comfort in just being healthy and active, then happiness is sure to follow. I can't wait to see your after pics. You will do great!
Also, have you seen our Smart Lipo guides?
I know a lot of doctors here on RealSelf say being awake during the procedure is best, though a few of our community members were put under general.
I look forward to following you! Tomorrow makes 19 days!