I've finally found the right surgeon to do the liposuction that I've been considering for more than a decade: Dr. Leonard Miller. On April 13, he'll liposuction my abdomen, hips, buttocks, and thighs. I eat healthfully and exercise regularly, but my inveterate lower body refuses to give any indication of that.
Updated on 21 Feb 2017:
It can't come soon enough.
Updated on 19 Mar 2017:
I'm becoming more excited as the days become fewer. I'm maintaining my exercise program and have made some small adjustments to my diet. I want my annoying bulges GONE.
Updated on 2 Apr 2017:
I'm becoming more excited as my surgery date approaches. I've been strict about avoiding alcohol, NSAIDs, and vitamin E supplements. I've been eating cleaner and diligent about taking my vitamins. I've begun taking bromelain and turmeric, in addition to digestive enzymes and probiotics. I'm buying two compression garments later this week, when I'll take my measurements. I'll also make green smoothies to freeze and cook some nourishing food to have on hand.
Updated on 6 Apr 2017:
Yesterday, I ordered two compression garments. I just picked up my prescriptions. It's happening!
Updated on 13 Apr 2017:
I'm reclining in the recovery room. The soreness is slightly less than what I experience the day after a new, intense workout.
Updated on 13 Apr 2017:
You know the soreness you feel the day after an unusually-intense workout? That feels more uncomfortable. I walked out of the clinic (escorted by a nurse, of course) to my friend's car. I walked with her two older children to the library, where we relaxed and read. We walked back to their home, where they watched the youngest while mom and I peeled vegetables and did the dishes. I took a brief break to change the little one's diaper and get her dressed for bed. After dinner, I walked home. I haven't taken any plain acetaminophen or what the surgeon prescribed. Honestly? I'm kind of weirded out by how comfortable I feel. I hope that it lasts.
Updated on 14 Apr 2017:
I'm still mildly sore. I still don't even need Tylenol. I'm looking forward to showering tomorrow night or Sunday morning and seeing how bruised and swollen I am. Overall, I feel great. I'm going grocery shopping later.
Updated on 16 Apr 2017:
It felt soooo good to take a shower. I hadn't since the day of the surgery. My soreness is almost gone. I'm still swollen and bruised, as you can see in the photos. My outer thighs and flanks, in particular, feel swollen. I'm looking forward to seeing the swelling recede.
Updated on 16 Apr 2017:
And post photos. Here goes:
Updated on 19 Apr 2017:
Even with the swelling, they haven't changed. So, I'm happy about that. I was worried about my clothes being too tight to wear post-surgery.
Tomorrow, I'll have my stitches removed. Hopefully, I'll be cleared to return to the gym. I miss working out.
Updated on 31 Aug 2019:
I’m still happy that I did it. I love my shape.
I’m no longer running, thanks too patellofemoral osteoarthritis in my left knee. (See the slight swelling there.) Yet, I’m still active. I do an hour of intense non-impact cardio five times per week, lift weights and do ab work for an out three times per week, and do forty-five minutes of physical-therapy exercises three times per week.
Yesterday, I had my third EmSculpt session. I’m having both my abdomen and buttocks treated. I’ve yet to see any aesthetic changes from that, by my abdominals and glutes definitely feel stronger. I’ll write a separate review about that.
Later this month, l’ll have SculpSure to refine my inner thighs a bit. I’ll have that done by one of Dr. Miller’s nurses. (His staff are all amazing.)
Updated on 31 Aug 2019: