36 Year Old, No Children, (Smart Lipo on Upper & Lower & Abs & Love Handles - SonoBello Atlanta, GA

As long as I can remember I had "love handles." even when I was a lot thinner with a six-pack I still had them but they weren't that bad at the time.

I've done a lot of research before deciding to go through with Laser Lipo (Smart Lipo). This site helped tremendously with my decision making and of course the support of my husband. Well my consultation was last Thursday, the 10th at Sono Bello in Atlanta. The office is very nice and the staff was very polite. The girl I met with for my consult was very energetic (Sahar) and complimenting. Because she made me feel very comfortable I decided on going with this office.

My surgery is scheduled for Saturday, April 19th and today I had my pre-op appt Dr. Marc Klein. The pre-op really wasn't that bad. I was nervous for a moment because I had a male doctor, a male nurse and then my husband present. So it felt a little weird with having all of these men checking out my body. But it was over so fast I didn't have time to care really. The doctor was very polite and he didn't stay in the room too long, which didn't matter to me because the questions I had...he answered and that's all I cared about.

I was given prescription for Hydrocodone for pain, xanax for anxiety, cephalexin (antibiotic) and phenergan for nausea. This should be interesting, given that I am a person that refuse to take medication...ever! I'm sure I will take the antibiotic and hydrocodone if needed but anything else...I doubt it. I was also told to start taking Boiron Arnicare two to three days prior to surgery to help with bruising, swelling & pain. I'll start taking those on Wednesday.

I'm not anxious yet but it does feel a little surreal. I'll update after my surgery Saturday!!!

Today I started taking the Boiron Arnicare. The pills are so tiny and sweet. I took 5 pills and let the dissolve under my tongue 3 times today. Because they were sweet I had to resist chewing them lol which was a challenge. The closer it is to my surgery the more excited I become!!!

Surgery is complete!!! Thank goodness! Quick synopsis of how the day went. I was called back to a waiting room with a nurse where they give you the little "bikini in a bag" lol that's what I call it. And the hospital type robe to put on. My blood pressure was checked and the nurse gave me a dose of all the medication that I had to get filled. He also gave me and IV in my arm...to start the process. My sister was with me and even though I was almost "high" we were laughing along with the nurse. So I was pretty calm. The nurse took several "before" photos. After I was given the medication, the nurse turned the lights off and told me to relax...I guess so the meds could kick in.

After about 15 minutes I was walked back to the operating room where Dr. Klein was waiting. Dr. Klein was awesome. He put on some music and we talked the entire time and laughed. The only part I could feel was when I was being numbed with the "numbing fluid stuff" LOL I can't remember the name right now and if I did, I surely couldn't spell it. It starts with a T. LOL. Anyway, that pinched a little but it was bearable.

Dr. Klein was very gentle and kind. He's actually pretty funny and entertaining. I really wasn't sure how long it took because we were engaged in conversation the entire time...because I refused to fall asleep! I had to know what was going on! LOL! I didn't ask how much he took out but I looked over at the cannisters and one was filled to the rim and the other had about 1/3 full. I didn't get a chance to see what I looked like because immediately two nurses put me in my compression garment size medium. The hooks could only go on the first row because I was so full of fluid.