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39, 5'7", 147lbs, 4 Children - Beaumont, TX

UPDATED FROM A 2nd chance
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6wk uodate

AC
A 2nd chance
WORTH IT$4,250
Sorry if this pic is weird. I'm not sure how else to capture it. This is the lump I was talking about @skinnyannie

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Benjamin Beckert, MD

Benjamin Beckert, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Z
June 24, 2015
Hi Annie ,
I gave lump just like that , what happened to it ?
Best Zoe
UPDATED FROM A 2nd chance
19 days post

2 1/2 week update

AC
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Last week was really tough. My legs were very sore and I returned to work on Monday. I was really regretting my procedure. This week I do finally see improvement. I also have very little discomfort. All of the areas still feel strangely numb. Like you just left the dentist. And itchy. And I can't wait to throw this compression garmet in the trash!!! My ps requires you wear it for 23 hrs a day for 6 weeks. :( I haven't seen any change in the scale. I know that he only removed 4 lbs, but I still weigh the same as I did before the procedure. I know I'm complaining a lot and sound really negative, but recovery is tough. I'm trying to keep positive and believw I will be satisfied with the end results.

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S
January 7, 2015
Hope you are feeling better. I have my preop tomorrow. Reading about these rough recoverys is making me nervous!
AC
January 7, 2015
I know recovery for everyone is different. I didn't mean to discourage anyone, but there are definitely some inconviences you have to deal with. Week 1 & 2 were tough. And I think the fact that it was the busy holidays made it worse.
S
February 4, 2015
How are you feeling? Hope you are happy with your results
AC
February 4, 2015
My 6 week visit was last Thursday. And I'm a little disappointed. I have a strange swollen spot near my right hip in the pelvic area. The dr said it could be a pocket of fluid or swelling and we need to allow more time to see what it will do. It shows when I wear thin clothing now that I am free from the cg. This Sunday I wanted to wear a knit dress to church and it was visible. He said if it doesn't go down he can go back and redo that area, but that's not really something I want to do again. I'm still having numbness and tingling in the lipo areas. My husband insists that I look great. And that my waist is much more defined. I wanted to feel pretty and confident, but I don't because of this weird spot. I will try to post a pic of it today.
E
February 19, 2015
I have a very similar spot 7 weeks post op... Has yours gone down..?
AC
February 19, 2015
No. It really bothers me too. What did your dr say?
E
February 19, 2015
He said it would go away like everything else. I have the numbness and a severe burning sensation. I just wasn't expecting it to be like this. He says everyone heals differently and everything should calm down by 3 months, but I'm worried. I actually scheduled a lymphatic massage for next week to see if that would help.
AC
February 19, 2015
That's a good idea. Let me know how it goes. I'm going to try that too.
AC
February 20, 2015
I was able to get worked in for a lymphatic massage yesterday. I lost 2.5 lbs over night. I think it REALLY helped. I booked a follow-up for next Thursday. Let me know how you feel after yours.
E
February 21, 2015
How does the soft spot look and feel? I'm booked for Tuesday.. Did she do a machine and manual or just manual? I'm retaining so much fluid so I hope it Helps!
E
February 21, 2015
Also do u still have bruising?
AC
February 21, 2015
I have very slight bruising on the back of my thighs.
AC
February 21, 2015
She only used her hands. The swollen spot just feels fleshy, but it had a distinct border. The left side of my abdomen is flat. I'm really worried that it won't go away on its own and I will a. Have to have lipo again or b. Have a deformity forever.
E
February 21, 2015
Did u ask if she was trained in lymphatic massage?
AC
February 21, 2015
Yes. She was the only staff person at the spa that can do lymphatic
E
February 22, 2015
Ok... I'll let you know about mine
UPDATED FROM A 2nd chance
6 days post

Day 6 pics

AC
A 2nd chance
Lipo on abdomen, sides and thighs

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AC
December 24, 2014
I just started using arnica gel today. I didn't know about it before and I can't get the pills where I live. Traffic is too bad to try to go to the next town and find some on Christmas eve.
S
December 27, 2014
Hope your feeling better. My body shape looks kinda the same as yours only i put on some pounds in the last few months so i'm living vicariously through you at the moment. Hope you were able to enjoy the holidays a little bit. I will post some before photos soon...just been working so much