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Hello Everyone! I'm a newbie in the official...
just4jujuMay 9, 2013
WORTH IT$4,380
Hello Everyone! I'm a newbie in the official realself community, though I've been lurking around the neighborhood for quite awhile, lol...I've joined because I want to share my experience with tickle lipo. There's very few reviews about the procedure & I've spent countless hours searching for real accounts/results/photos to help me find my way to a slimmer me. Hopefully, my story will help the next person along their journey.
I'm 37 yrs old,5'5, 155 lbs mother of two, workaholic small business owner, smoker, actively workout 5-7 days a week (I know that's a crazy combo). I'm in generally good health in spite of my bad habit & high stress life & I'm a positive, God loving, amazingly blessed woman!
I've always struggled with my weight,I was born chunky & seemingly born with a slow metabolism. Paired with my love of cooking & food...well...my heaviest weight was 225lbs. For the last ten years, I've committed to working out & though I've never grown to love it,I "just do it" & its definitely helped me keep my weight under control,ahem, more or less. Over the years, I've tried everything from diet pills to coolsculpting & a bit of everything in between yet my body seems to love fat as much as my mouth loves food! I know I'll never be skinny, my build & genetics say so but I've always wanted to be shed of my rolls & meat curtain (my belly's name). My vigorous workouts have given me a nice amount of muscle tone under my fat but the fat is definitely showing the muscle who's in charge. I suppose I could give up all carbs & sweets & yummies but I know I'd be miserable! I've tried it for a day or five & boyyyy...u didn't wanna cross my path, lol. I love myself, never feel like I'm undesirable yet I've always been unhappy about my shape. I've lived with this feeling my whole life & those who have as well know exactly how difficult it can be at times. As much as I've wanted liposuction,I simply couldn't imagine going through the recovery period. Realistically, my life demands are too much to take a two week vacation from usefulness. Yet & still,I occasionally haunt this site & others while fantasizing about getting a procedure to rid myself of my unwanted body fat.
That's how I found tickle lipo,a relatively new procedure in the US which promises far less downtime & no general anesthesia (huge plus because I don't want to go under for various reasons). I've searched & researched & finally made a few appointments for consults & now (dramatic drumroll) my surgery is less than two weeks away!! Yay!! I'm super excited, not all that apprehensive but kinda pinching myself about the fact that I'm actually gonna do this! The money!! The downtime!! The risk !! Most importantly, the results!!!!!
There's so many things I've obsessed over since making the appointment & I'll share as much as I can...I have a million things to do today but I'll continue to update & promise to upload photos as they become available. Have a blessed day!
I'm 37 yrs old,5'5, 155 lbs mother of two, workaholic small business owner, smoker, actively workout 5-7 days a week (I know that's a crazy combo). I'm in generally good health in spite of my bad habit & high stress life & I'm a positive, God loving, amazingly blessed woman!
I've always struggled with my weight,I was born chunky & seemingly born with a slow metabolism. Paired with my love of cooking & food...well...my heaviest weight was 225lbs. For the last ten years, I've committed to working out & though I've never grown to love it,I "just do it" & its definitely helped me keep my weight under control,ahem, more or less. Over the years, I've tried everything from diet pills to coolsculpting & a bit of everything in between yet my body seems to love fat as much as my mouth loves food! I know I'll never be skinny, my build & genetics say so but I've always wanted to be shed of my rolls & meat curtain (my belly's name). My vigorous workouts have given me a nice amount of muscle tone under my fat but the fat is definitely showing the muscle who's in charge. I suppose I could give up all carbs & sweets & yummies but I know I'd be miserable! I've tried it for a day or five & boyyyy...u didn't wanna cross my path, lol. I love myself, never feel like I'm undesirable yet I've always been unhappy about my shape. I've lived with this feeling my whole life & those who have as well know exactly how difficult it can be at times. As much as I've wanted liposuction,I simply couldn't imagine going through the recovery period. Realistically, my life demands are too much to take a two week vacation from usefulness. Yet & still,I occasionally haunt this site & others while fantasizing about getting a procedure to rid myself of my unwanted body fat.
That's how I found tickle lipo,a relatively new procedure in the US which promises far less downtime & no general anesthesia (huge plus because I don't want to go under for various reasons). I've searched & researched & finally made a few appointments for consults & now (dramatic drumroll) my surgery is less than two weeks away!! Yay!! I'm super excited, not all that apprehensive but kinda pinching myself about the fact that I'm actually gonna do this! The money!! The downtime!! The risk !! Most importantly, the results!!!!!
There's so many things I've obsessed over since making the appointment & I'll share as much as I can...I have a million things to do today but I'll continue to update & promise to upload photos as they become available. Have a blessed day!
UPDATED FROM just4juju
7 days pre
Going in for my pre-op appointment tomorrow! My...
just4jujuMay 13, 2013
Going in for my pre-op appointment tomorrow! My surgery is a week away! I've been caressing my fat rolls as if to say goodbye, with love however every time I look in the mirror,I feel a flash of excitement because I'm actually getting rid of this extra meat! Yay!
I've still been trolling lipo information & reviews &I plan to firmly tell my surgeon that I want him to take as much fat out as possible. Period. My heart goes out to anyone who's gone through the tumultuous ups n downs of liposuction only to discover that the surgeon they entrusted to help them didn't do what was supposed to be done. I'm letting my surgeon know that this is not an option for me! The stars & planets have aligned perfectly for me, work scheduling, money& determination...I may not have another opportunity like this for another 20 years, lol! He did tell me that he would redo/retouch any areas if necessary for no additional charge (I asked to have that in writing & he said surely) but I'm praying that he will contour my body with the skill, care& passion of a renaissance sculptor. Otherwise, his office will have to close for the day due to flooding from my tears...
I've still been trolling lipo information & reviews &I plan to firmly tell my surgeon that I want him to take as much fat out as possible. Period. My heart goes out to anyone who's gone through the tumultuous ups n downs of liposuction only to discover that the surgeon they entrusted to help them didn't do what was supposed to be done. I'm letting my surgeon know that this is not an option for me! The stars & planets have aligned perfectly for me, work scheduling, money& determination...I may not have another opportunity like this for another 20 years, lol! He did tell me that he would redo/retouch any areas if necessary for no additional charge (I asked to have that in writing & he said surely) but I'm praying that he will contour my body with the skill, care& passion of a renaissance sculptor. Otherwise, his office will have to close for the day due to flooding from my tears...
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UPDATED FROM just4juju
6 days pre
I'm feeling even more confident about my procedure...
just4jujuMay 14, 2013
I'm feeling even more confident about my procedure after my pre op appointment with Dr Kaplan today. He has a very competent, pleasant demeanor & was very thorough about what was to come & what I should/should not do. Of course I asked him how much fat he was planning to remove! In case I haven't mentioned before, I'm having full abdomen, flanks & back (the photo I've uploaded gives a pretty good view of my problem areas). He wasn't elusive yet he said that we'd go over each area specifically before my surgery. Sidenote-despite all of the reviews with arnica tabs & their benefits, he said to steer clear of them because they thin blood. Huh. Wish I knew that before I bought some, oh well...
In regards to my bad habit, he said that it'd have a serious effect if I was getting a tuck or fat transfer but tickle lipo isn't traumatic enough for smoking to cause much of a complication. However, he did say its best to stop before & after for best results. I've cut back but truth be told, I haven't stopped & I'm saying this because I know there must be a few people who are in the same situation. I'll be truthful about this so others can use my experience as a reference only! I know that I've been searching for real reviews from smokers so perhaps this information will be appreciated in some form.
Anyways, I've paid my entire bill, I've got my prescription for antibiotics & vicodin & its getting real, y'all! I've also ordered a body pillow, foam top mattress pad & a Columbian faja compression garment (no returns,hope it fits!). Surgery is less than a week away!!
In regards to my bad habit, he said that it'd have a serious effect if I was getting a tuck or fat transfer but tickle lipo isn't traumatic enough for smoking to cause much of a complication. However, he did say its best to stop before & after for best results. I've cut back but truth be told, I haven't stopped & I'm saying this because I know there must be a few people who are in the same situation. I'll be truthful about this so others can use my experience as a reference only! I know that I've been searching for real reviews from smokers so perhaps this information will be appreciated in some form.
Anyways, I've paid my entire bill, I've got my prescription for antibiotics & vicodin & its getting real, y'all! I've also ordered a body pillow, foam top mattress pad & a Columbian faja compression garment (no returns,hope it fits!). Surgery is less than a week away!!
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May 14, 2013
i know exactly what you mean... i loved myself, i just knew i would love me even a more with a better sculpted butt/thighs :)
good luck!
May 16, 2013
Wow! That's exciting...what, no post or pics?? Come on girlie, you gotta share your experience!! Congratulations :)
May 16, 2013
lol!!! i would but... i am in the military and i am pretty much covered with tattoos... i am afraid i would be immediately recognized. and although i am very happy and absolutely not ashamed of my decision, i wouldnt want my "troops" to see my private parts :)
May 17, 2013
Fair enough. I must admit that I've pondered how I'd feel if I was recognized by customers so I understand your desire to remain anonymous. Heck, I've been obsessing over concealing my compression garment under my clothes so I don't know what I'd do/say if someone put me on blast, lol. What method of surgery did you pick? Are you still swollen? Did you use any arnica or bromelain & if so, has it helped?
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