Suzyq516 in NJ

Would I do It Again?

Every experience is different. Read other's opinions and then decide. I just had no idea it was going to be that painful for so long. The 3-4 days or back to work in a week absolutely did not apply to me. Am I pleased with the results? But i would not do it again.

Please see my prior posts from today. My only recommendation is to be prepared mentally for what you are getting yourself into. The results can be just what you are looking for. do get the right surgeon, follow instructions. These posts are very helpful for anything you might encounter and are an excellent source of support. Which you will really appreciate!The surgeon's answers in the Q&A section are timely and also another helpful source.

No, it was not discomfort. It was pain. I too have a high tolerance and never experienced anything like that. I just wasn't prepared for it. My body felt like it had been mutilated.
But see prior post. The results are great. I would not do it again but since I did I am glad that I am pleased with the results.

I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing these comments from as long ago as July. Itis now 7 mos post op. I have healed with the only remaining effect a feeling of needing to wear my fleexee support which I continue to do everyday. My biggest concern was how to prevent the fat from coming back. I understand with fewer fat cells I probably won't get it back in the areas liposuctined but should continue to watch my diet and exercise. which have evrey intention of doing. I DO NOT want to lose what I gained from the surgery. Now, healed I can say,as I look in the mirror, I am glad I did it. I wish I had had the discipline to have gotten it off through exercise. I love my new look and feel very pleased with the results. I am happy to be able to dress in the styles I love and to have a body to go with the youthful look I have from genetics. I, however, would not go through it again. Unfortunately my before pictures were deleted and so you might not appreciate the after. In answer to the get back on the plane I returned 17 days after the surgery. 21 was suggested. I was advised to wear a compression garment, flexee or spandex type. I was very nervous but had no pain from that. I continued with massages 1x/week until the end of December. I do believe if anything contributed to decreasing my healing time it was the massage along with my wonderful Dr's skill . I have no burning and full feeling has returned to my stomach.

Ladies! I just want to know how to maintain the look. Exercise? If so, what kind? and if I don't what grows back???