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42 yr old 2nd round lipo they told me I dont need a tummy tuck!- Alexandria, VA
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Scheduled for Monday 8/10 Smart Lipo of upper and...
jspriggs2August 5, 2015
WORTH IT$5,250
Scheduled for Monday 8/10 Smart Lipo of upper and lower abs, flanks, and bra strap. :)
Had a consultation last week, mixed feelings, but I think I am scared of the after look. Which sounds stupid, but I think we put too many expectations on what life will be like AFTER we lose the weight or look a certain way... I was once nice and curvy, with a perfect hourglass, and was often very self conscious. Gained a lot with my son, went through being homeless and then finding out my son has special health conditions which makes the rest of life stressful everyday. My security it my tummy flap, when it's gone what next? I think I inhibit myself all the time by not taking the next step, so I am getting closer to just get it over with be happy and keep the motivation to stay in shape. I am not at an ideal BMI, despite my working out like it's a job for over a year and clean eating. No visible cellulite or problem areas, slight hypothyroidism, but through diet and exercise not on any medications and labs are normal! I worked hard for that, not succumbing to the "spread" and my b-day just passed so not getting any younger so what the heck. Pics to be uploaded soon.
Had a consultation last week, mixed feelings, but I think I am scared of the after look. Which sounds stupid, but I think we put too many expectations on what life will be like AFTER we lose the weight or look a certain way... I was once nice and curvy, with a perfect hourglass, and was often very self conscious. Gained a lot with my son, went through being homeless and then finding out my son has special health conditions which makes the rest of life stressful everyday. My security it my tummy flap, when it's gone what next? I think I inhibit myself all the time by not taking the next step, so I am getting closer to just get it over with be happy and keep the motivation to stay in shape. I am not at an ideal BMI, despite my working out like it's a job for over a year and clean eating. No visible cellulite or problem areas, slight hypothyroidism, but through diet and exercise not on any medications and labs are normal! I worked hard for that, not succumbing to the "spread" and my b-day just passed so not getting any younger so what the heck. Pics to be uploaded soon.
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August 6, 2015
Hi
I'm sorry to hear you have mixed feelings but that is not uncommon. Hopefully Monday morning you'll be excited. You say you felt self conscious when you were an hourglass but honestly, aren't you self conscious now about being heavy?? We are so lucky to live in this age of modern health technology where all the extra calories eaten and stored as fat can be removed in hours! When I had my surgery done June 12 I kept thinking of all the pizza and candy that had stuck itself to my belly, thighs and hips over the years would be gone in a morning. Don't be afraid of how good you'll look but instead be glad you will look so much better and Use It to your advantage. Women don't give themselves enough credit for being a woman and all that we accomplish, we tend to be our own worst enemy, and don't realize the power we have when we do look really good. Sounds like you've been through an awful lot---so don't feel bad in anyway about giving Yourself something. Don't worry; everything will turn out fine and hopefully you will have an easy, pain-free experience like I did. Will look forward to hearing about it all next week.
I'm sorry to hear you have mixed feelings but that is not uncommon. Hopefully Monday morning you'll be excited. You say you felt self conscious when you were an hourglass but honestly, aren't you self conscious now about being heavy?? We are so lucky to live in this age of modern health technology where all the extra calories eaten and stored as fat can be removed in hours! When I had my surgery done June 12 I kept thinking of all the pizza and candy that had stuck itself to my belly, thighs and hips over the years would be gone in a morning. Don't be afraid of how good you'll look but instead be glad you will look so much better and Use It to your advantage. Women don't give themselves enough credit for being a woman and all that we accomplish, we tend to be our own worst enemy, and don't realize the power we have when we do look really good. Sounds like you've been through an awful lot---so don't feel bad in anyway about giving Yourself something. Don't worry; everything will turn out fine and hopefully you will have an easy, pain-free experience like I did. Will look forward to hearing about it all next week.
August 6, 2015
Thank you sweetie! You made me cry!
I agree as women we don't give ourselves enough credit nor use our "assets" as leverage when we need to. We become to complacent and accept what is, and then our true self is lacking from what is hidden only by the lumpy exterior. Honestly, I am just use to being flubbery, but it is NOT me. I have fought with doctors telling me I look fine while my insides were rotting and have done years of workouts and changing eating habits to get healthy and still look how I do. I joke I am the healthiest fat person! I have had minor eating issues since NOTHING helped, and probably destroyed more of my metabolism, but realistically I was just too critical of having a "woman's" body. Now I embrace my curves and an not ashamed, but the more improvement I see I find it hard to stay motivated. I am hoping this will be a motivating investment to keep me on track and have the body I love and not always worry about hiding this roll or using a rubberband to extend and close my jeans. Lifting weights and light cardio has cleaned up a lot of my figure, so plan on staying active and I hoping for the best results.
I am glad you had a great experience. The only surgery I had was a C-section with my son, and I was active then and the recovery was a breeze. I am optimistic this won't be harsh. I plan on being up a bit by Weds, I have an afternoon appointment Monday, so 24 hrs of straight rest, fluids, pain meds, and healing foods. Then get up and move stuff around. I hope to do some light workouts or yoga by the weekend. Who knows?
I agree as women we don't give ourselves enough credit nor use our "assets" as leverage when we need to. We become to complacent and accept what is, and then our true self is lacking from what is hidden only by the lumpy exterior. Honestly, I am just use to being flubbery, but it is NOT me. I have fought with doctors telling me I look fine while my insides were rotting and have done years of workouts and changing eating habits to get healthy and still look how I do. I joke I am the healthiest fat person! I have had minor eating issues since NOTHING helped, and probably destroyed more of my metabolism, but realistically I was just too critical of having a "woman's" body. Now I embrace my curves and an not ashamed, but the more improvement I see I find it hard to stay motivated. I am hoping this will be a motivating investment to keep me on track and have the body I love and not always worry about hiding this roll or using a rubberband to extend and close my jeans. Lifting weights and light cardio has cleaned up a lot of my figure, so plan on staying active and I hoping for the best results.
I am glad you had a great experience. The only surgery I had was a C-section with my son, and I was active then and the recovery was a breeze. I am optimistic this won't be harsh. I plan on being up a bit by Weds, I have an afternoon appointment Monday, so 24 hrs of straight rest, fluids, pain meds, and healing foods. Then get up and move stuff around. I hope to do some light workouts or yoga by the weekend. Who knows?
August 7, 2015
I know what you mean. I have always had a weight problem and have been dieting and exercising to some degree since I was about 12. I am a fat magnet; it seems even if I look at something sweet AND pass it up, it still finds its way to my body somewhere (LOL, but true). I can not stand veggies except for corn and peas (and potatoes but gave those up b/c as I'm older it causes bloating/gas) and do not like fruit except for apples and then they have to be crisp and juicy. I don't eat a lot in the first place so for me to be on a diet, I basically have to starve and now that I'm older (55) I just can't seem to do that anymore, thus SmartLipo. I do not like the Kardashian's, esp Kim, but on the other hand they and esp Kim, have been quite influential in society's changing view on beauty, so I have to thank them for making big bottoms acceptable and even desirable (the amount of women getting BBL now is amazing). Three years ago I was stick thin (size 0) but I've been gaining weight much to my dismay and am now the curviest I've ever been and I'm having a hard time getting used to having such a larger butt. I've been much fatter but I wasn't curvy just fat and lumpy and roll-y. Well, all I can say is thank goodness for skilled drs and SmartLipo and all the other procedures that regular people can have done now to make themselves look better and therefore Feel better about themselves. I will be thinking of you Monday!! Again, don't worry, all will be fine and you Will feel so much better about yourself when you start seeing the results. It is such a confidence booster!
August 7, 2015
Its worth it. I had mines in February. Check my page out
August 7, 2015
Thank you. You look good! Wow can't wait to be in the gym with just a sports bra and looking official!
UPDATED FROM jspriggs2
3 days pre
Before pics 8/6/15
jspriggs2August 6, 2015
Took some pics before my workout. Waiting for Monday!
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UPDATED FROM jspriggs2
2 days pre
Pre-Op Shopping
jspriggs2August 7, 2015
So had to go by the office today, some paper work went missing and I was a little leery, but read through the past reviews again and am trying to stay positive. You just never know. Ok so I am coming to grips this procedure is similar to getting braces. LOL! Not like that but hey, we correct teeth for beauty and health, why not correct body defects, and yes extra fat stores are a defect, for beauty and health. I plan on giving referrals to quite a few folks which will give me credit toward another procedure. While I am more than happy with my over workout and healthy eating regimen and plan on sticking to it, I could be hyper critical and look to tweak my inner thighs, upper back, and arms. Right now let's focus on the midsection!
Ok shopping. LOL! Went and picked up puppy pads, bulky maxi pads, polysporin, Tylenol, choc covered pretzels, and Bio oil. So not trying to overthink this, I feel like it is when you have a new baby and all you really need for the new baby are milk and diapers but you feel like a bottle warmer is a necessity! NOT! Still plan on going grocery shopping this weekend so I have some easy nutritious foods around and am looking forward to sleeping and being a bit out of it for a couple of days. Cleaning up so I am not tempted to do much. Plan on sleeping in the easy chair day 1, then to my bed. I have an old foam mattress cover I will use for support so I can roll around and not have to bend while in the bed. Scheduled my F/U for the next week, I could return the next day but I feel like that is too much too soon. Going to be on my own for most of the recovery too but I was after my C-section too.
Took some pics in bed this morning, quiet time bidding farewell to my tummy. :(
Ok shopping. LOL! Went and picked up puppy pads, bulky maxi pads, polysporin, Tylenol, choc covered pretzels, and Bio oil. So not trying to overthink this, I feel like it is when you have a new baby and all you really need for the new baby are milk and diapers but you feel like a bottle warmer is a necessity! NOT! Still plan on going grocery shopping this weekend so I have some easy nutritious foods around and am looking forward to sleeping and being a bit out of it for a couple of days. Cleaning up so I am not tempted to do much. Plan on sleeping in the easy chair day 1, then to my bed. I have an old foam mattress cover I will use for support so I can roll around and not have to bend while in the bed. Scheduled my F/U for the next week, I could return the next day but I feel like that is too much too soon. Going to be on my own for most of the recovery too but I was after my C-section too.
Took some pics in bed this morning, quiet time bidding farewell to my tummy. :(
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