Dee N.

I also had the same procedures done at the same place. I also noticed the same rolls and since my surgery had to divided into 2 days, I addressed that issue with the Doctor. I felt more was taken out but now 3 weeks later, I also still some rolls but I cannot tell if it's because I'm still swollen or because of a poor job. In any case, there is improvement from before so maybe my expectations were too high? Looking forward to my follow up visit in 4 weeks. Hopefully, we'll be able to tell more then. BTW, my doctor was Elisabeth Leimer. Was this your doctor too?

Hi - I cannot access your pictures and I wanted to see if I could notice your lumps around the belly button. I have the same thing and I am worried and dont understand how it would go away. Its only on the top of the belly button and it's very hard to the touch. I massage the area everyday but see no change. Also what kind of garment did you have. I am only 5'2" and the garment is too long for my torso. I actually have to fold some of it so I can have some additional compression. My abs & flanks were only done 9 days ago, am I asking for too much progress right now? I feel alot better today, much of the soreness has gone away. I am happy for that!

For me, I had little black & blue bruising. I felt the bruising on the inside but looking at me you hardly saw them. I am still feeling the discomfort. Makes me feel like I was ran over by a truck but if it wasn't for the swelling you would never know anything was done. I'm glad for that. Can't wait for the swelling to go down. I am taking the kids to Orlando in 3 1/2 weeks. Had I known how long the swelling would take to go down I would have planned differently!

You used the same doctor I did. I totally agree with your opinion on the her. She was very thorough with her examination and was extremely kind during the procedure. She assured me she would do an awesome job because she would "work on" me the way she would want to be worked on herself. I went for a follow up yesterday - this means it was 10 days post for my arms and bra fat and only 5 days post for abs & flanks. The nurse said I was healing great but I also wish I was seen by the doctor herself. I am still very sore in the abs and hip area and even the arms but nothing I can't handle. I wear my garment all day except for maybe 30 minutes just to get a "break". I can see a difference even with the swelling, it's just hard for me to picture the end result right now. I didn't take any before pictures myself but wish I had. I can only go by what's in my file at the doctors office; which I aked a copy for, of course. Well, I'll keep updating my progess. Good luck to everyone too!

I had arms, back/bra fat, upper, Lower abs and flanks done in 2 separate visits. The last was done on 4/16/09, 1st done on 4/9/09. I only have a couple of lumps so far but am very sore. I am also very swollen in the abs (done on 4/16)..but it feels softer now so I assume it's healing. I'm wearing the garment faithfully but the zipper seems to bother my abs some because of the pressure. Is that normal?