Vaser Lipo: Torso, Back, Thighs and Kees

Nearing 40 and going through a difficult pregnancy left me with a body I was really uncomfortable with. After losing 40 lbs through diet and gentle exercise I consulted with Dr. Gupta about vaser liposuction of my upper and lower abdomen, sides, back, hips, inner and outer thighs, and knees.
I felt confident leaving Dr. Gupta’s office, and they were able to schedule my procedure in a reasonable few weeks time. They gave me lots of information and I felt ready for the big day! I will say this is my second time using Dr. Gupta, as I had smart lipo on my upper and lower abdomen about 9 years ago, with great success.
The procedure ended up being much larger than I had expected (but that was my own perception from my previous experience). Total mass removed was 5.5L and I had a hard time with pain during the surgery. Dr. Gupta worked quickly and professionally, offering Nitrous Oxide to aid me with pain management but overall my pain threshold is apparently pretty low.
Her staff were wonderful in helping me during and after the procedure. When I was having some trouble with dizziness right after, they made me comfortable and ensured I had a snack. Further, Dr. Gupta personally called me that night to provide encouragement and check on me.
The only reason I did not give 5 stars is I wish there could have been an option for more extensive pain management (ex: iv sedation) with such a large amount of areas treated.

Today my husband helped me remove my original surgery gauze and apply fresh while I washed my post surgical garment.

Initially I had a lot of drainage but that seems to have stopped to day (Sunday). I finally got a small bit of appetite back last night but have been having to be very careful to make sure I’m taking enough fluids. I’m having some issues with soreness and weakness still, but that’s expected. I’m very glad I have an extra pair of hands to help me!

I have been able to get up to use the restroom and walk a bit around the house, but I certainly am very slow and most just want to rest.

My body overall feels ‘lighter’. I haven’t stepped on a scale yet, but it just feels like I’m carry less and that is encouraging.

I’ve been reflecting on some issues that have popped up post surgery. Let me say that I had previous smart lipo and THOUGHT I understood what I was in for this time around but sadly was not given information on high volume liposuction. Nor were those words offered.
I am having issue with one of my drainage sites and did call the office. My first follow up was with a nurse practitioner who sent a photo of the site to the surgeon. I was prescribed a second course of antibiotics but they really have done little. Further, I believe I’m developing a seroma at one of the incision sites.
I was told I would be emailed post-surgical instructions but they never came. I can call the office and see the nurse practitioner, but the complications and discomforts I have had I feel could have been managed by more patient education and after care.
I will say for the money I spent I’m bummed to have basically felt like I was flying blind after major surgery.
Results still tbd.