In June 09, I had smart lipo done on my upper and lower stomach. I had a scar from a previous surgery that could be compared to a c/section scar. My stomach was very large and actually hung over the scar. I absolutely loved my results. I went back in November and had my back bra area done. At the time of my first surgery, I weighed in at 162 lbs, at the time I did my bra area, I weighed in at 147. I was so excited, I actually had lost 7 inches off my lower stomach. I knew I would need a touch up because of the way my scar and abdomen hung. So, this past Friday, April 22, I went into have my lower abdomen retouched and my love handles. This time, even though I took the xanax and benadryl and phenergan and hydrocodone, I was semi alert. When I grimaced, they would give me more medicine. I would talk to them occassionally, but really don't remember alot. I will say that this time I feel more pain than I did either other time. Mainly in my flanks "love handles". The morning of my surgery I weighed 148 pounds and as of this morning, 4/25/11, I weigh 151. I know this is due to swelling and I realize it will go away. The first time I had the surgery I made sure not to get on the scale for a week, then weighed weekly. My goal is not to be 130 pounds (well I would love that) but I just want a smaller stomach and waist. My drainage stopped completely by the 2nd day post op. When I look in the mirror I think I see a difference, but know that it will take a good 6 weeks before I really see the difference. I am very happy with my surgeon and his office staff. His wife works with him in his office and they actually call to see how I am doing. The first time I had it done, it completely blew me away to have them call and check on me that night, the next day and a couple days later until my appointment. Even this time, they called on Easter Sunday to check in with me. I am a RN, so I basically know what to look for and how to take care of myself, so I was amazed that a doctor actually called. I am very impressed with Dr. Rene Jaso,his wife and office staff. If you live in the San Antonio area and are looking for this type of surgery, I recommend you go to him.
As for your pain, nausea and difficulty breathing, I am sorry you experienced this, as I have yet to have the nausea or difficulty breathing part. Pain is going to be expected as with any surgery.
I hope you will be happy with your results as I am with my prior results and I know I will be with the current one.
I have pictures of my first surgery, but did not take any prior this time, but the doctor did and if I can get a copy I will post them. Amazing is all I can say.
How wonderful. I just had my surgery done on 6/11 (yesterday) and I feel totally fine. No pain, nothing.During the procedure, my doctor would tell me if it hurt to let him know and he would numb me up more. I haven't taken off my bandages yet to look. I am actually going to follow directions this time. So tonight when I go to take a shower I will see some of the results.. I know that it will be several months before I see the complete results. But I am so exicted. I have a really great surgeon, that my surgery was done around 9 am and he called my husband about 9 pm to check on me. (how many surgeons do that? )
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Posted to Hoping for a Great Result - Pearland, TX on 25 Apr 2011
As for your pain, nausea and difficulty breathing, I am sorry you experienced this, as I have yet to have the nausea or difficulty breathing part. Pain is going to be expected as with any surgery.
I hope you will be happy with your results as I am with my prior results and I know I will be with the current one.
I have pictures of my first surgery, but did not take any prior this time, but the doctor did and if I can get a copy I will post them. Amazing is all I can say.
Posted to Great Results!!!! on 12 Jun 2009