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Mommy in Mid 30's Trying to Get Rid of Resistant Fat - Aventura, FL

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FitMommy80June 19, 2016
$4,000
Ok so I had a rough day today :\
I couldn't sleep last night and when o got out of bed my arms were killing me. They feel so hard and heavy. Unfortunately I Had crying episode. I felt so bad for putting my kids through this process too. It's hard for me to keep up at all times and give them my full attention 247. Thank god my friend had s talk with me and I got over it. My body is getting better as the day go by. Number one advise for you guys is to have people that will support you. Also can't stress it enough to use the arnica gel several times a day. The arnica has dramatic results for bruising and swelling. And definitely your lymphatic massages :))) please wear your garments and try to eat light sodium foods. The day before my surgery I made a pot of home soup, pot of lentils, and five days worth of light sodium arroz con pollo. I separated the meals in frozen zip lock bags and stored them. It's was the best all I had to do was heat it up(best idea)! Just try and be prepared just lipo is no joke. I really appreciate the people on realself for support and guidance through my journey. If you hAve any question I'm here. Till the next time :)))

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Enrique Hanabergh, Jr., MD, FACS

Enrique Hanabergh, Jr., MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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M41315
June 20, 2016
its crazy the ups and downs, I think about how naive I was starting this process, my dr. did not tell me any of this and some of the reviews I read in the beginning made it sound like a piece of cake even my dr. made it sound like it. Well as we know thats a lie.Take it day by day everyone and soon it will be a distant memory.
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FitMommy80
August 4, 2016
How are you? Has it been three months since your surgery. How are your results?
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upset20
June 25, 2016
I want to do mine with him, but I'm scared. I hope I'm making the right decision by going with him. He doesn't have as much experience as Mendietta, Salama, Perry, and Blinski, but I like his personality. I just don't know who to choose and I want to get it done in August. Any advice you have will help.
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FitMommy80
June 26, 2016
I'm sorry that you are undecided but me personally chose dr hanabergh. He is pleasant to work with and did great work on my liposuction. I'm still recovering but lipo is like that. I starting to see my results and I know I'm going to love my body at the end of the three months. Dr hanabergh is a doctor who will go with safety first before anything. Being nervous is normal and I had some doubt too but I'm so happy I made the right decision. Hope this helped.... If you have anymore question let me know. Just be prepare and be educated for post op care. Make sure you do your lymphatic massage cause you will be swollen and have lumps. The massages help tremendously. Also use your arnica gel everyday and don't forget your faja as this will basically be your new skin after the surgery for about three months
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upset20
June 26, 2016
Thank you so much for the reassurance. I've finally narrowed it down to him and Pazmino. Did you go through New Life or his private practice. Which coordinator at his practice did you have? How were they with your follow up appointments? I want to be able to reach them with any questions or problems post surgery and I hope they will be kind and accommodating to me. Sorry for all of the questions!
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FitMommy80
August 4, 2016
Sorry for the late response just been so busy. I went with new life. Everything has been good so far. My swelling has gone done a lot especially since I started working out. Still have little lumps here and there but not much. But I'm happy with my results so far. I will be posting pics soon. How are you?
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Island breeze
August 4, 2016
Hi, I just did my procedure with him and agree that he is an excellent choice! I made my appointments with Alejandra at his private practice but had the procedure at new life
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G55
June 25, 2020
Hi there. I so feel you doll. I too am confused as to whom to use for my lipo. I've been to Salama, Mendieta, Hanabergh, Tracy Baker & Gipstein. I'm torn between the first three as I feel I want an experienced doctor who also uses JPlasma--- . How do you feel with your choice now?
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G55
June 25, 2020
Hi - are you happy with your choice now. I've seen all those docs apart from Blinski. I'm very confused. Any advice? Did you do JPlasma?
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Asko
June 28, 2016
So sorry to hear about how hard it's been for you :-( I had lipo on my flanks 6 weeks ago and almost breezed right through it. No painkillers needed. I was very sore and stiff, but as long as I walked around it was okay. My doc told me to stay off multivitamins for 2 weeks before and after the procedure, as well as a lot of different food items and E vitamin, because it would make the blood thinner, which would hinder the recovery and make the bruising and swelling worse. I wonder if that had anything to do with your problems? I took arnica for 7 days (started 2 days before surgery). I hope you can see the improvements in your body and feel better soon :-)
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miggz74
July 1, 2016
I had Lipo yesterday and although it hurt like a b*^^^ right After I have to say last night was much better than I expected. Hopefully it stays that way. I too started taking arnica 2 days before and plan to keep taking it and I'm surprised by how little bruising I gave. Not sure. When bruises develop. Though I did my entire stomach front and back . I was planning to do my inner thighs but my PS recommended against it. He said because of the skin was flabby it might actually look flabbier after do I didn't want to take that risk.
Hope you feel better soon!
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KESHIA1979
July 1, 2016
pics please
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DowbakDoll
June 1, 2017
Any updates ?
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Island breeze
July 5, 2016
Hey, how are you feeling?
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FitMommy80
August 4, 2016
I'm good most of my swelling is gone. I started exercising so I'm pretty good. I have itching and some little burning here and there but that's part of recovery. I'm pretty happy with my results so far. Let's see in a month how much better I can get. I will be postings pics soon. How are u doing? Did u have your surgery already?
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Island breeze
August 4, 2016
Hi, I am so happy that you are well. Keep allowing your body to heal. Yes! I am 6 days post and doing well.
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G55
June 25, 2020
Hi @fitmommy80. I'm considering Dr Hanabergh. Hi do you feel about your results now? Did you have any JPlasma done?
UPDATED FROM FitMommy80
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Week and 2 days (9 days) post op

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FitMommy80June 18, 2016
Ok I have so much to say! This week of lipo was hell.... I had so much pain ughhhh. I am still very swollen and have hard lump all over but the lymphatic massages have helped tremendously. I don't know how people live without them. I do see a little difference in my body size but I know I still have lots more results to come. I'm so swollen so that interferes with the final results of course. I did everything by the book. Two weeks prior I took my multivitamin, arnica pills,pee pads, bromelein and bought a wedge pillow. Post op surgery I continued with my pills added iron, vitamin c and d. I started making pineapple shake in the morning for detox to release all the bad drainage. To be continued (sorry my baby decided to take off her diaper lol)

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M41315
June 19, 2016
I just sent you a message then I saw this, glad you're healing it's a very slow process, I'm still swelling and it's been 5.5 weeks
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FitMommy80
June 19, 2016
Hi sweetie I'm glad to hear from you. Yes this is a very long and difficult process. Sometimes I can't believe I put myself and my family through this. But I know it's the depression kicking in. Not only a person has to deal with it physically but also mentally. I'm used to taking care of everyone in my family and now it became so difficult for me. I can say I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It's been very helpful having a place to share your feeling and get advise. Thank you so much for your support through this process.
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M41315
July 5, 2016
How are you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. I hope all is well
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FitMommy80May 18, 2016
I'm 5'1, 134 and I workout. I think is good info for you guys to know so you can compare body type and be realistic with your outcomes. I will try and measure myself later. Best wishes

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upset20
May 28, 2016
Thanks for the blog. Where will he be doing the surgery?
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FitMommy80
May 29, 2016
No problem I'll will be doing my surgery in Miami.
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upset20
May 29, 2016
Will it be at New Life or his facility in Aventura? Do you know if he does surgeries in Aventura?
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LondonBody
June 10, 2016
Hope your surgery went well!
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FitMommy80
June 19, 2016
Im finally starting to feel well. I can't see a little bit of improvement but I'm still so swollen. I have faith things will look better.
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M41315
June 10, 2016
How did it go?
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FitMommy80
June 19, 2016
It was done in Nee Life but I'm pretty sure he will do the surgeries in other locations.
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RosyFox
June 20, 2016
Hello, How was surgery at New Life? It seems so busy there! I met and really like Dr. Hanabergh. How was the general anesthesia? Did you feel sick waking up from the surgery due to the anesthesia? Also, what area's did you have the lipo? You look great so far!
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