I have been thinking about having this procedure for years. I lost 40-45lbs after starting college, but I always had a little pooch. Long story short over the last 4-5 years I gained the weight back and inches, too! I looked up Dr. Goldman (he had done a different procedure on me in 1999) and today I got 3 areas of liposuction done - abdomen, hips, and thighs. I already look flatter even with the garment and surgical pads stuffed in. I can't wait to see how it turns out!! Updated on 22 Aug 2016: Day four. Yesterday I had a little pain to the left of my belly button when I was getting up from reclining. I don't have that problem today, maybe I was getting up and down too much. Today I took another shower, swelling is going down a little. Huge black and blue on both thighs and lower back above my behind. Sleeping is getting easier as is walking for longer and sitting. Not too hungry, but I've been making sure I eat so I don't feel nauseated with the pain med. My abdomen definitely looks smaller. I'm feeling excited and can't wait to see how the final result looks. Updated on 26 Aug 2016: Ok it's been one week! So far I'm down 4lbs (I know it's not about weight). So I'm 144.4. Also I lost 1/2 inch on my waist, 2 inches on my abdomen (across belly button) and 1/2 inch on hips and each thigh. Today I had my 1 week post op and had my stitches out (12 of them). So far everything looks good. I go back in 2 weeks. Bruising is getting better believe it or not. I'm less sore and a little more itchy, but Benadryl is helping. I'm weaning off the pain med to extra strength Tylenol. I also got the ok from the nurse to use arnica gel on the bruised/swollen areas. Updated on 1 Sep 2016: It's been 2 weeks since my lipo, I've been using the arnica gel everyday 2x per/day. It is helping my bruising a lot. I lost 7lbs; 1/2" on one thigh and 3/4" on the other, 3/4" on my waist, 2 3/4" on my abdomen, and 1 1/2" on my hips so far. I still have tingling/numbness in a lot of areas and below my belly button is very hard. My legs feel tight after sitting for a while like they're being pinched. I'm still pretty bruised and swollen, but this week was full of good changes. I'm still wearing my compression garment and I see the doctor next week. Updated on 11 Sep 2016: I went to see my PS for a 3 week follow up. He says everything is looking great and I can start cardio (besides walking) - bike, elliptical, stepper. I still have firmness around my hips and lower abdomen. It feels like I'm wearing a fanny pack or a heavy sweatshirt tied around my waist. I have a little pain sitting in certain positions for a long while in the back of my legs and lower back, and around my belly button when I twist to fast/far. I love my new shape so far and I'm excited that it'll keep getting better!! I lost 9lbs (139 now) and 1 1/2" on my waist, 3 1/2" on my abdomen, 2 1/4" on my hips, and 3/4" on one thigh and 1" on the other!! Updated on 12 Sep 2016: 2650cc removed - hard to believe each container is as big as a 2 liter Coca Cola bottle!! Updated on 16 Sep 2016: It's been 4 weeks, I'm waiting for some hardness to go away. My bruises are all gone. I feel pins and needles/numbness mostly in my love handles and thighs so I guess that's good, I'm healing up. Im done wearing my compression garment full time and I'm able to do some stretching and crunches besides the cardio. Updated on 3 Apr 2017: I am very happy, everything looks great (I will post new photos and measurements soon). Every once in a while I feel a little sore here and there, but I have gone back to lifting weights 1-2 days per week in addition to the elliptical, walking, and stepper. l now weigh 133lbs, which might not seem a significant loss to some people, but I COULD NOT break that plateau. Scars are barely noticeable. I can fit into clothes I haven't been able to in over a year! Plus, I feel way more confident and I love my shape.
I was a 34DDD and developing neck and back pain. I also was very self conscious about how I looked and what I could wear (or fit into). I was 5'1" about 150. The weight and size of my chest also make it more difficult to exercise, reducing my ROM. Dr. Goldman came highly recommended by my PCP and I did not have any other consults with other physicians. He is a skillful and pleasant physician. Everything went exceptionally well and I am now a 34C. I've never regretted the decision to have the surgery or to do it with Dr. Goldman, in fact I found him now in Westport some 17 years later to have him do my liposuction.
I am so unbelievably happy with my results. If I had to do it all over again I would. It is now D6 my boobs already look perfect. I've alwaysFelt so self-conscious about my small boobs and now I almost want to show the world. Because I'm so proud of them. My surgeon was amazing. My incisions can't be more than an inch and a half long. My boobs still feel a little hard and tight but I know that will change in time. After surgery I was sore and it was painful but the pain was definitely bearable. It was just very uncomfortable to breathe. Dr. Boris Goldman in Westport Connecticut performed my surgery and he couldn't have done a better job. If you are in this area do yourself a favor and see him if you're considering a breast Aug.
