31, 3 Kids and Waiting to Be a Patel Doll - Beverly Hills, CA

Thank you! I truly believe Dr. Patel is the best in the business. He also has a degree in art so I feel that helps him shape his patients. I technically paid 20 for the surgery, 1 to be transfused back with my own blood.

Thank you, 20k was for the surgery, 1k was for the cell saver, which transfuses you back with your own blood.

Hi, I'm sorry for the way delayed response. I do not have any residual issues. My sides might be a little tender still, but nothing in comparison to how sore they were for about 6 months. I feel 100% back to normal and I'm a little over a year out. I feel like it took me a good 6 months to be "normal" again.

Hi, I traveled from out of town, approximately a 2 hour flight.

If you wouldn't mind telling me how that worked out I would have a five hour flight. How Lin did you stay in town

I have the booty buddy pillow, so I sat down for landing and take off and stood majority of the flight. I had my surgery on Tuesday and flew home Friday morning. I feel like that was not enough time, I should have stayed out there a few more days.

Why do you think you should have stayed more days? I was told four days should I plan for longer

I guess it depends on how much you're having removed. I had 5L removed so he really had to do some sculpting, which left me miserable. I was so sore and weak. I was sick from the antibiotics so I couldn't eat, which only made things worse. I also had two people taking care of me. I requested wheel chair service so I got to pass the security line and board first.

Did you do the cellsaver? I plan to have someone with me but would love any advice. Also do you have any before pictures and would you mind telling me your height and weight

I did do the cell saver, and I think it probably helped, a lot! He posted a before and after today on his instagram, I have the star tattoos. I'm 5'1" and I don't really know my starting weight to be honest, I weighed myself the other day and I weighed 143, so I've probably lost ball park of 10lbs. Most of which I can contribute to the procedure but I've also cleaned up my diet tremendously. I don't do any refined sugar, almost no bread, no pasta, minimal red meat, nothing really "white" (flour, sugar) and only drink water with fresh lemon. I just recently started going back to the gym because I'm still so sore. If you haven't already purchased a booty buddy pillow to sit on, make that a priority. You'll need a female urinal. Pads to soak up anything you leak on the bed, I only used one the first night. I still take arnica religiously, so just get a bunch since now. I got some at Whole Foods. And lots of pillows to sleep on. I put 2 to make like a triangle, rested my body between them with the tip of the "triangle" at my neck. One pillow on top of that, then another to rest my head on... I would say the absolute worst part is being stuck laying down on ur tummy, it's very frustrating and hard to do anything productive. I was so weak after I had no strength to do anything and had no appetite. So I ate those little cheese circle things, pineapples and grapes for like 2 weeks straight. Do you have a date already set?

Yes I have had a date a few times and I keep switching it for life reasons I recently had a tt and bl not with Sej which has been a disaster so I am so nervous about everything now no matter how much research you do you still never know. Thank you so much for taking time to help me I truly appreciate it I will take all your advice

No problem. I do agree that everyone's experience is different. I think my recovery has been so prolonged because he just had to do so much work on me. I am almost 7 weeks out and I finally am starting to feel human again. My waist has shrunk so much, but i just keep my corset on day and night, like he instructs. Everyday I get to tighten it a little more, which is a little rewarding. Let me know if you have any more questions.

I was wondering where you stayed I am looking for a hotel and am not sure if I need to stay in the Beverly Hills area since it is so pricey. Did you see him before the procedure for a preop? And did you see him after before you flew out for a post op? They are telling me I don't need to see him before or after but that make sure me a little nervous.

Hi, I did not stay in BH, but closer to LAX. I stayed at embassy suites since I had my mom and a friend both staying to help me. I did not see him before, only on FaceTime. I also did my post op via FaceTime. He's very responsive and Kelsie immediately responds to messages and calls. I was a little nervous about being far away from him but FaceTime has worked well.

how was the car ride back to LAX area after surgery?

also not sure if i asked how long was your flight? I am so nervous sorry about the 20 questions

I don't mind the questions, I asked someone else these same questions. I think the ride back was roughly 20 minutes, but I don't remember exactly how long. My flight home was 1 hour 45 minutes.

Were you ok for the 20 min ride? I am trying to decide whether I should stay nearer to the surgical center or nearer to the airport. I was planning to see him before I fly out as a post op visit even though they said it's not necessary. My flight is a lot longer :( 5 hours

Yeah I was totally fine for the drive. I was just so weak and nauseated when I got up. I'd recommend taking max doses of medication before flying. I'm pretty sure that's what saved me.

Max doses of pain meds or nausea

Hey love if you don't mind a few more questions can't find the post with your number I know you sent me you are so sweet. Were you draining a lot? I am staying at Sheraton grand hotel and worried about the mess any recommendations on what you need in a room? And what kind of car did you us while you were there is a regular sized car ok or did you need an SUV or van to lay down In