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Military Officer - SafeLipo for Me! - Alexandria, VA
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Hello everyone and thank you all even though you...
taz1227August 3, 2016
WORTH IT
Hello everyone and thank you all even though you have never met me! I have been a voyeur on this site for the past three weeks in preparation for my surgery on Sept 2. I am so excited to get it done and really inspired and more informed by your posts. I had my consult yesterday and it went well. I explained to my doctor that I am 50 and I don't expect to look like I am 21, I just want a "kick start" to my weight loss. I had a hysterectomy that has my hormones going crazy to include weight gain! I work out regularly so I am looking forward to good results. I had SMART lipo about 10 years ago and it went great. He mentioned my may have some "loose skin" and I am ok with that. But they said that last time and I bounced back wonderfully even though I was 40 and not 50. :-)
With that said, all advise is welcome. My pictures are depressing to me!! But I plan to lose some weight before surgery. I will post pictures closer to surgery. I am looking for any tips to get through this at 50! :-) Any suggestions for comfortable compression garments is welcome. I saw posts for Arnica and Bromelain.
With that said, all advise is welcome. My pictures are depressing to me!! But I plan to lose some weight before surgery. I will post pictures closer to surgery. I am looking for any tips to get through this at 50! :-) Any suggestions for comfortable compression garments is welcome. I saw posts for Arnica and Bromelain.
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August 11, 2016
Excited
August 12, 2016
After a lot of research I decided on safelipo. SAFELipo is a 3-step body contouring process that has been adopted by plastic surgeons all over the U.S. and internationally. The separation step uses some specially designed ‘exploded’ probes, or in some cases, a basket cannula to gently break up the fat and detach it from surrounding tissues without causing damage to the blood vessels that support the area. There is no heat generated like SMART lipo, so there is no risk of thermal injuries like scar tissue, dermal adhesions, and even burns that can result from thermal liposuction methods. With SAFELipo, the tissue around the separated fat is left in a healthy, intact state. The aspiration step removes the mechanically emulsified fat using a smaller type of cannula that won’t rip or tear blood vessels. This allows for removal of all of the targeted fat, and the surgeon doesn't have to use a lot of manual force like with other liposuction methods, which is another reason there is minimal bruising and bleeding with SAFELipo. The fat equalization step combines aspects of fat shifting and fat grafting to smooth the remaining layer of fat for visibly stunning results. In the past, one of the biggest challenges of liposuction was how to remove ALL of the unwanted fat in an area without creating a dented, lumpy or wavy surface in the treated area. This process has answered that challenge, and creates the dramatic yet smooth results patients and doctors are looking for. Now you KNOW I didn't say all of that but I wanted to make sure you got details. If you search this site, there are some reviews. Not many people know about it. But I have researched for a while before deciding. Plus I did SMART lipo before.
August 27, 2016
Welcome taz1227.... I'm thinking about you considering we share things in common:-)) please don't leave me hanging after the enhancement. Yea to sept 2!!!!!!
August 27, 2016
My journey is your journey. This time next week I will be either updating or asleep! I will be starting my post with my journey to include my "fat pictures"! :-). We got this!
August 31, 2016
Almost time! Hope you're excited and nerves aren't getting to you.
August 31, 2016
Thank yo so much for the message. I was going to post tonight. I had my pre-op today, with embarrassing "fat" pictures and I am ready to rock and roll! :-) I did a different version 10 years ago and SAFE Lipo is supposed to be great so I think I will be good. I am excited! TWO DAYS! I will keep updating as I can.
September 2, 2016
Yes Pearl! We got this! I just took my "fat" pictures and getting ready to post. I think I will post in the "liposuction" feed as all of my new friends are there and not here in the Safelipo thread. What time is your surgery? Mine is 11.
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1 day pre
Night Before - Facing MY Truth!
taz1227September 2, 2016
I am not sure how many of you had to face "your truth" but it was really a hard pill for me to swallow! I am trying to figure out how I got here! I know I went through a hysterectomy and two heart surgeries and I blamed the weight gain on the medicine BUT not all of this is medicine! I have been under a lot of stress but the stress is gone! My stress now is to get my body back into some kind of shape without excuses! I am getting my abs and flanks. I was going to get the thighs but that is my "albatross " and I will work to lose it! Looking at these before pictures, I am "THAT WOMAN" that said I don't know how I got here.
I am at just about 12 hours from surgery and I am so excited. I know it is not a sprint but a race and I will win! I want to thank all of my beautiful ladies her for sharing "YOUR truths" and your journeys! I promise to reciprocate with the details of my surgery. Well, getting ready to take a shower with my antibacterial soap and remove all jewelry. :-). I will update in the morning as I can. Good night and blessings to all!!
I am at just about 12 hours from surgery and I am so excited. I know it is not a sprint but a race and I will win! I want to thank all of my beautiful ladies her for sharing "YOUR truths" and your journeys! I promise to reciprocate with the details of my surgery. Well, getting ready to take a shower with my antibacterial soap and remove all jewelry. :-). I will update in the morning as I can. Good night and blessings to all!!
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September 2, 2016
Your truth sounds like you're a tough lady, who has been through a lot, and is still willing to fight for herself and her inner well being (even if it means having to do drastic things to her outer being)! Good for you - and have a safe and smooth day tomorrow!
September 2, 2016
Thank you so much!! I am so ready! Even more since seeing "those pictures"! :-(
September 2, 2016
Good luck Taz! I go in tomorrow as well, although it will be Saturday here. We can get through this!!
September 2, 2016
Yes we can! I will check on you! Praying for you and all of my friends here!
September 2, 2016
You're gonna look fantastic and this truth will just be part of your past! Can't wait so see your new and improved bod along with more confidence :)
September 3, 2016
Can't wait to see your results! I'm sure you look absolutely amazing!
September 3, 2016
I love you all and for the support here! Only those going through it can really understand how important it is! When me and my sister had to have hysterectomies there was a site like this that provided invaluable information!
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Day of treatment
HANGRY
taz1227September 2, 2016
I am here! I am so ready BUT I am SO HUNGRY...which translates to being HANGRY!! ????
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September 3, 2016
Hi everyone! Just checking in for the night. I will do a detailed day tomorrow. I will say everything went well and I feel great. Just "achy" like a work out but no pain. Just set my clock to take mess in the middle of the night and bracing for tomorrow's pain...if it comes. I think right now I still have anesthesia in my body so no pain. I will chat tomorrow!! Thank you all for your support. Oh...my vet threw in my inner thighs. :-)
Welcome aboard, so glad you're here! Nice to know that you're finding the community so helpful, by paying it forward by sharing your journey you are helping countless others as well. What are you most nervous about? Here's some information that you may find helpful:
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