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46 Yo, Lipo Hips/Flanks/Back, 5'3" 135 Lbs. - California, CA
UPDATED FROM GooBeGone115
8 months post
Nearing 8 mo. Post Op
WORTH IT$4,900
...and couldn't be happier! It really does take this long to fully heal. At least for me. No complications or complaints just little sensitivity twinges occasionally but they continue to lessen. I've lost about 16 or 17 lbs. since my surgery all due to a change in my diet. I'm below my pre-pregnancy wright and my youngest is 15. Ha! The surgery has given me the motivation! I love that I can put on whatever I want and feel good. No more rolls hanging over and sticking out...that was my goal, and I'm truly grateful that I did this. Biggest advice for anyone contemplating...be realistic with your expectation and you will be happy. ..you'll still be YOU! Just without the stubborn fat pockets. Relax and enjoy your journey. My recovery time was longer and more uncomfortable than I anticipated...even more so than my tummy tuck, but I wouldn't trade it for my pre lipo body. I'm at peace and loving every day!
UPDATED FROM GooBeGone115
2 months post
Almost 6 weeks PO
I'll be 6 weeks PO in 2 days. Back to my normal workout routine, which makes me very happy! Starting week 2 tomorrow. I'm on a mission to lose the 10-12 lbs. I packed on over the winter when I stopped exercising and eating healthy. I got in a huge funk leading up to my surgery (before I even consulted/scheduled). I'm superotivated, on track and focused now!
I'm still wearing my garnent pretty much 24/7 but did sleep without it last night. Sure was nice! I don't see my Dr. for another week and I hope she says I can be done with it.
I'm STILL sore with burning/pulling sensations. Crazy! I expected to feel back to normal by now. It's not really slowing me down except slight workout modifications.
I don't have any irregular lumps or bumps from the lipo but can feel a little scar tissue at the incision sites. I'm not sure about swelling. I suspect its still going on, but not super noticeable.
My left flank is a bit rounder than my right, which is funny because my right was much bigger than the left preop. I notice it nude, but not at all in clothes. I'm A-OK with that! Perhaps it's swelling because I didn't notice such s difference early on. At 46 I don't plan to be hanging out in a bikini in public, anyway. It'll look perfect in a one piece.
I couldn't be happier when I get dressed every day. No worries of anything buldging over or needing to be tucked in. I'm so glad I did this! 100% worth it even with a recovery that's been longer than expected. I'm enjoying the journey and just going with the flow...
I'm still wearing my garnent pretty much 24/7 but did sleep without it last night. Sure was nice! I don't see my Dr. for another week and I hope she says I can be done with it.
I'm STILL sore with burning/pulling sensations. Crazy! I expected to feel back to normal by now. It's not really slowing me down except slight workout modifications.
I don't have any irregular lumps or bumps from the lipo but can feel a little scar tissue at the incision sites. I'm not sure about swelling. I suspect its still going on, but not super noticeable.
My left flank is a bit rounder than my right, which is funny because my right was much bigger than the left preop. I notice it nude, but not at all in clothes. I'm A-OK with that! Perhaps it's swelling because I didn't notice such s difference early on. At 46 I don't plan to be hanging out in a bikini in public, anyway. It'll look perfect in a one piece.
I couldn't be happier when I get dressed every day. No worries of anything buldging over or needing to be tucked in. I'm so glad I did this! 100% worth it even with a recovery that's been longer than expected. I'm enjoying the journey and just going with the flow...
Replies (5)
May 11, 2015
Thanks for keeping us informed with regard to your healing and positive review of your procedure. You look great! You will be rocking your swimsuits this summer!
May 11, 2015
You're coming along nice!!!! I spoke with my PS about doing bra rolls at my 3 mo. check up. Only because he think he wants to do some "touch up" on the abs, he said it was on him. But we are waiting to see how I done in Sept. So I'm trying very hard not to have to do anything. But I hate those bra rolls they were the main reason I went to see a PS. I was scared doing any major Lipo. I bet it felt good to sleep without your garment. I did too last night:) mine weren't dry yet from washing. But I have gone with out while we were on vacation but wore it in the evening. It off then it's back on. I find it too hard to wear now during the day...too hot in NY!!! Good thing I got through the 3 mo. pretty much wearing it 24/7!
May 11, 2015
Thanks! I'm very happy the back rolls are gone now. :) I can tell by the pictures that I am much smoother right under my arms, too. It's hard to tell on a daily basis because I don't see myself from the back. In the bra pics, though, I can tell now. It's kind of funny because it was my Dr. who suggested doing the back, too. She felt if I didn't, I wouldn't be happy with my smooth hips and lumpy back! I'm sure she is right. It all just goes together. Now, I really notice my thick thighs. Ugh! I don't mind having a butt, but I've really got to get my legs in gear! I'm walking twice a day, total of 4 miles and working out at night with an at home program. The pounds are starting to drop off again. If you decide on doing a revision, go for those spots that still bother you! On the other hand, I can't really imaging going through another recovery. Tough call.
May 12, 2015
I know..I'm 61.... Am I asking for too much?? I want to lose that 10lbs before September, just don't want to be a nut over this at my age. I feel like I'm playing with fire. I'll just have to take the weight off. So I'll be posting every mo. just to make myself accountable:)
May 12, 2015
Yes YOU can Goobegone, but me....ha!!! My metabolism is so slow, after meno hits the matabolism doesn't work as well. It's a horrible curse we women get!!!! I use to be so damned skinny, and could eat everything I wanted. Of course that's all changed.
May 13, 2015
The recovery the 2nd time is not as bad - the first time is a [RS bleep] - non invasive, my ass!!! I'll find out what a third one is like - I am one lucky girl!!!
May 13, 2015
3rd time is a charm, lpierce! Keeping you in my thoughts! I hope everything turns out perfectly for you.
May 13, 2015
Lookin' awesome, girl!!!
May 13, 2015
6 weeks yesterday! To celebrate, I did my evening workout garment free! Felt good! Funny, though, that I got up this morning and put it on like normal! My Dr. said to wear it for 6 weeks...I will continue to wear it during the day until I see her on Monday. Then, it's bye-bye!
May 15, 2015
It sure is! Do you have any soreness at this point? I'm surprised that I still do.
May 18, 2015
Not much however I have a lump the size of a baseball under my belly button that I'm having checked out. Every thing else on my stomach looks great but this lump gets larger and harder as the day goes on. It really shows if I don't have my cg on!! Sooo hope it will eventually go away!! My legs are ok. Wish I had more done to them or hoping in time to see more results. How about you? Any lumps?
May 18, 2015
No lumps, unless you found a bit of scar tissue under incisions. Not noticeable but I can feel it a bit. I feel like I have no swelling but I'm not sure. I kind of hope I do as my left flank is a little puffy looking compared to the right. I'm on my way to a PO appt now. Looking forward to what she has to say...
May 19, 2015
Ummm. Should say unless you count...not found! Anyway, PO went great! She said right off that I still have swelling. Also, some skin that will continue to retract *hopefully*. The skin isn't loose or wrinkly looking, but the contour will improve as it continues to retract. I am garment free now! Whoo Hoo! I don't have to wear it, but can if I want to. I don't! I have no restrictions for exercise and she said it will only help my skin to tone from this point on. I haven't been holding back. Life is good! I'll see her again in one year for my final check up. My goal for the is to be rid of the 15 lbs. I've packed on the last 7 years...I'm on my way!
May 29, 2015
Looking good girl!!!! Keep up the good work. I have days of lack of motivation and then tell myself to get back on track - still maintaining 135 weight thank goodness.
May 29, 2015
Thanks! I'm seriously busting ass. I have big goals! My workouts are a struggle some days, but I must push through. We all have off days but as long as it doesn't turn to weeks or months, we're good! I finally dropped below 130 today. I try not to focus on the scale, but knowing I was 114 when I got my tummy tuck I feel like I have every reason to get back there.
UPDATED FROM GooBeGone115
28 days post
4 weeks PO today!
Saturday and Sunday I wore my stage 2 garment 24 hours a day. I was able to sleep on both sides relatively comfortably! It was awesome. Had to wash it last night, so slept in my Velcro binders again. I HATE them! I see myself wrapping up in those less and less...
I'm surprised at this point I still have discomfort. It isn't horrible, but is made worse by the binders (another reason I'm phasing them out!). I do have times, sitting still, where I don't feel anything. If I stretch too hard I get a intense burning pain like my skin is ripping off my flesh.
I still haven't done an intense workout. Just walking about 5 miles per day, at a brisk 4 mph pace. It feels good and I think it's enough for now. I will wait another few weeks before adding any weights or impact to my routine.
I've only lost 1.5 lbs since surgery. Crazy! I thought for sure it would be more, especially since I've been way more active than pre-op and eating better, too. Not going to stress about it since I love my new shape! I look better now than I did when I was 15 lbs. lighter! So, it's all good. On that note, I had a thought...You know how where fat cells are removed, fat won't deposit there, but will go other places? So, yeah...being careful to not gain! BUT, since fat won't deposit in the lipo areas, it won't come off those areas either, right? Ha ha. So, I'm anxious to see where my fat loss comes from as I continue to add exercises back to my routine. :)
Today I wore a dress I haven't worn in a year. I've only worn it once before today. Felt OK the first time I wore it, but feel GREAT now! I feel totally comfy in it and not worried about any lumps or bumps of fat. They're gone! It's definitely time to go dress shopping!
I plan on updating my photos after my next post op appointment. So, 3 more weeks. Hope to have pics from my Dr. then. I'm looking forward to seeing those side by side!
Wishing everyone well! Hope all who went in around the same time as me are starting to feel better, too. To those of you getting ready....I'm so excited for you! I know it's a little scary, but SO WORTH IT! Enjoy the journey!
I'm surprised at this point I still have discomfort. It isn't horrible, but is made worse by the binders (another reason I'm phasing them out!). I do have times, sitting still, where I don't feel anything. If I stretch too hard I get a intense burning pain like my skin is ripping off my flesh.
I still haven't done an intense workout. Just walking about 5 miles per day, at a brisk 4 mph pace. It feels good and I think it's enough for now. I will wait another few weeks before adding any weights or impact to my routine.
I've only lost 1.5 lbs since surgery. Crazy! I thought for sure it would be more, especially since I've been way more active than pre-op and eating better, too. Not going to stress about it since I love my new shape! I look better now than I did when I was 15 lbs. lighter! So, it's all good. On that note, I had a thought...You know how where fat cells are removed, fat won't deposit there, but will go other places? So, yeah...being careful to not gain! BUT, since fat won't deposit in the lipo areas, it won't come off those areas either, right? Ha ha. So, I'm anxious to see where my fat loss comes from as I continue to add exercises back to my routine. :)
Today I wore a dress I haven't worn in a year. I've only worn it once before today. Felt OK the first time I wore it, but feel GREAT now! I feel totally comfy in it and not worried about any lumps or bumps of fat. They're gone! It's definitely time to go dress shopping!
I plan on updating my photos after my next post op appointment. So, 3 more weeks. Hope to have pics from my Dr. then. I'm looking forward to seeing those side by side!
Wishing everyone well! Hope all who went in around the same time as me are starting to feel better, too. To those of you getting ready....I'm so excited for you! I know it's a little scary, but SO WORTH IT! Enjoy the journey!
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April 28, 2015
Glad to hear your coming along nicely. I was ecstatic to be fitting into clothing that I hadn't been in 3 to 4 yrs. I clean through my closets yearly if I haven't worn them but saved a few things that I truly loved & hoped to get into. Well just before this vacation I went on I went crazy in my closets and really got rid of my larger sizes. I have 4 full tall kitchen bags full of larger sized clothes that I NEVER WANT TO SEE AGAIN!!!! I waited so long to get this liposuction done. Never thought of it actually, I kept thinking this meno weight could be taken off. IT CAN'T!! Not the stomach/flank area...I did help it some by weights and crunches all these 8 yrs. What a terrible thing woman go through after 50!!! I still would love to get rid of some bra bulge someday. But at 61...?? I just read that you can liposuction breasts also, because that's where the bra bulge is coming from, behind the breast.
April 30, 2015
I got rid of some clothes in the last year that now I kind of wish I didn't. Oh well. It will be fun shopping for updated clothes, anyway! I never "outgrew" clothes, it's just that they didn't look good. I have some styles that I want to ditch because even though they fit (probably big now anyway), the style is just not flattering. Wasn't then, isn't now! It's nice to not have anything to hid or tuck in when dressing.
April 28, 2015
My sister and I were talking about the fat deposit thing yesterday! She was like, "So... what happens if you gain weight?" I told her that I'll just have to hope it deposits itself nicely on my ass ;P
April 30, 2015
Ha! Yeah! Too bad we can't choose where we want it to go. Actually, I don't want any, but am still curious if I'll notice a reduction more in areas that I didn't before? If I lose, it has to come from somewhere! It's kind of weird because I did have a little flank lipo with my tt -- like 400cc per side or something like that. It obviously wasn't enough to NOT have fat go there again! 7 years later I was a disaster. Tummy still amazing, but flanks YUCK! ...and fat went to my back, too. That was new.
April 28, 2015
Hooray! I'm almost 3 weeks post op and feeling better but still moving slow- it's good hearing I'm not the only one who thinks the whole 2-3 day recovery sounds crazy :) so happy your happy with your results this is a lot to go through !
April 30, 2015
Absolutely! 2-3 days is a joke. I guess it might be possible with a very small area? I don't know?
April 29, 2015
It has been quite the journey, hasn't it! I only considered doing this in early March of this year and less than a month later, it was done. Now, a month post surgery, I'm so happy with my results and wondering why I didn't consider doing this sooner. All those years of peri menopausal weight gain and feeling miserable about myself and there was this option and this wonderful community of friends here to share the journey! I'm eager to see your updated pics!
April 30, 2015
The great thing is WE DID IT! I encourage anyone to go for it. Such an amazing opportunity. :)
April 30, 2015
I got rid of some clothes in the last year that now I kind of wish I didn't. Oh well. It will be fun shopping for updated clothes, anyway! I never "outgrew" clothes, it's just that they didn't look good. I have some styles that I want to ditch because even though they fit (probably big now anyway), the style is just not flattering. Wasn't then, isn't now! It's nice to not have anything to hid or tuck in when dressing.
April 30, 2015
OOPS. This was a reply for you, Inspector Cruso 59. Posted in the wrong spot. :)
June 10, 2015
Last month I got rid of all old clothes that were big. Some of the things I really liked I took in. In fact that's what I've been doing for 3 nights ripping out seams and taking jeans and shorts in. Feels good to get them fitting nicely. I don't like more bulk in the waist when the tummy is nicer:) But I ache from that looking down so long, enough so I couldn't drag myself to the gym. Took my Aleve, helps!!! Can't miss gym days, I was all ready too but I just ached!! Who knew all that sewing could cause such aches?? I tell you girls, after age 60, it's a game changer!!!
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I had a breast lift and reduction also a reversion of lipo on my abs and then the fat pads..bra bulges from behind October 15th. Loving the size of my breasts now, so feminine looking!!! My breasts at age 61 needed a rejuvenation for sure. The Liposuctioned areas are in thier hard & lumpy phase right now. And I just really got back into the gym again. I had the worst cold ever for a week, and it delayed the gym even longer. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!