Finally Decided to Do It!! Lower/Upper Abs and Flanks - Alexandria, VA
I have read so many amazing reviews on Dr. Segev...
I have read so many amazing reviews on Dr. Segev at American Lipo Center that I decided to go with him. Which makes things a bit more complicated for me as live in NH and will be flying down for my procedure. But honestly, I would much rather do this and go with a doctor I trust.
Anyways, I have decided to do my upper abs, lower abs, and flanks. They are still running their 50% off sale so this came to a total of 3200$. I put a 500$ deposit down today in order to book the appointment and will be using care credit for the rest.
I booked my flights and hotel already and now I'm beginning to get more anxious! I just hope everything works out. I have been trying to lose weight for what feels like an eternity but my problem area (my stomach) just does not ever seem to change. I have the measurements to prove it! I have been keeping accurate body measurements using my BodyBugg program since 2011 and everything else changes BUT my stomach. Its frustrating! I eat well, I work out at least an hour a day and in all honestly I felt like I was about to give up. I even built an entire gym room in my basement! So when I found out about laser lipo I was so excited. Finally a non invasive cosmetic surgery. I just do not like the idea of general anesthesia, not to mention the cost is much more affordable! So now I feel like once the fat in my stomach is gone I can continue working out and feel like its actually making a difference! I do not plan on using this as a quick fix. My ultimate goal is to be in the best shape of my life. This is just a little boost!
I am so nervous! Any ideas or input on what I should bring/wear/be prepared for would be much appreciated! I plan on updating this a lot (with pictures too!), especially once my procedure is done. I just know this website helped me tremendously so I want to give back if I can :)
Well, here I am. Its the night before my procedure...
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Ok guys so i just finished!! Literally like 15...
First I went to fill prescriptions (2 anxiety pills, hydrocodone, and antibiotics) I came back and they had me take the anxiety meds before the procedure which helped me relax a bit. Then they took me into the surgery room (which I took pics of for you guys) then I undressed putting the paper panties on but kept my sports bra on. And then the doctor came in to draw on me, I hopped up on the table and we began.
The beginning was a piece of cake. Just quick shots of lidacaine with a little burn (only lasted a few seconds) then the tumescent numbing fluid. Which i heard was the worst part....but honestly i didnt think it was that bad. Yes, I felt some pokes and burns especially around my ribs and belly button but we were all joking around and talking the whole time so I didnt think it was that bad. But there were a few spots that were more painful so he would just add more anes and start again...i was always thankful for the added anes! It made things so much nicer. He did the upper and lower abs first (4 incisions there...2 near my hips and 2 under my breast where the bra goes). Then he had my flip over and lay on my side to do my flanks, those werent too bad either (i believe theres only 1 incision on each flank). Then he had me stand up to check everything out and decided he wanted to do more. So I laid back on the table and he began again.....now this part was painful. I dont know if it was that the anes was wearing off but OUCH I could feel it all. But the nurse was great and let me squeeze her hand and they kept checking on me to make sure i was doing OK. The last part was over quick though, I think he just wanted to get a few last little spots done. He said he took about 6lbs of fat out!!! SO excited for that. When I stood up I felt a bit dizzy so the nurse had me hold on to her shoulders and helped me get into the garment (much tighter than i thought it would be! Not sure how I;m going to get this thing off and on by myself haha). She then went to get me a bottle of water. I felt better after that. She helped me get dressed and then I was on my way! I walked out by myself, called a cab. Stilling feeling a bit dizzy so i ate a granola bar while waiting for the cab and felt MUCH better after that. I am now back in my hotel room and happy to just be able to relax. Because I came here alone and do not have any helpers to watch me Dr Segev is insisting that I call him at 8pm to check in. He gave me his cell phone number. They are all so nice! So my procedure started at 2:30pm and ended at 4:30. Not bad!! Losing 6 lbs of fat in 2 hours...I'll take it! I think thats about it for now. I took tons of pictures: of the office, surgery room, and of course the cylinders full of fat. My before pictures are at home, so when I get home (I'm flying back in 2 days) I will post them.
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