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2015 - Just wanna get back to MY REAL SELF (w lipo, & then some... BBL) in Colombia
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Short story: ex cheated, I put on weight after medication I had to take ... & now want to remedy it and get back to the old me! :)
Hi all,
Thought I would start posting as this site encouraged me to look into & do something about the areas I always wanted fixed (upper arms, love handles / upper hips & outer thighs) but also areas I have recently been struggling with (mid-section, inner thighs and upper back).
I am a 30 year old fitness instructor and been fit and healthy for most of my life, especially the last 10 years. I had lipo done here in Australia on my stomach when I was 20. I was at my ideal weight but had excess fat on my mid-section. Dr Ashley Granot suggested I do my arms too at the time, but I stupidly didn't at that stage (cost about $7000 for stomach only as I wanted a personal anaesthesiologist being young & scared) .
Anyway, fast forward & I had to take cortisteroids Oct 2013-Jan 2014 for stress related hair fall (alopecia) from my ex cheating on me in 2012. This made me put on 10 kg on my small 45 kg frame. Long story short - hair grew back after 3 months, stopped the roids, was 10kg over & lost half... but I am still 5kg over my ideal weight.
My back, mid section, upper arms, upper thighs and love handles are way bigger than they used to be. Also my metabolism changed, along w other side effects of the cortisteroids, so my body doesn't react to food / exercise or burn fat and food like it used to. So I decided to go for lipo....
I booked with Dr Alex Campbell & Carolina Restrepo who were very informative after I sent photos & had long phone conversations too.
But I wanted a face to face opinion too. Today (6 Jan 2015), I also had a consult here again with Dr Granot but as I wanted too many areas done (quoted at $20000 AUD ie about $15000 USD), he suggested I take a few months to try and lose the weight through diet and exercise then come back. I was a bit disappointed but also grateful to see he cared more about alternatives and my welfare. He suggested by the time I lose weight, I might just want to do 3 areas: my upper hips / love handles, upper thighs and upper arms at $10,000 (about $7500 USD), which I might have 10 years ago also.
So my game plan is to get a bit more strict with my diet and exercise and lose as much as I can of 4-5kg before my surgery on 16 Feb! Maybe I will need less areas done, as the healthier alternative.... To be continued :)
Hi all,
Thought I would start posting as this site encouraged me to look into & do something about the areas I always wanted fixed (upper arms, love handles / upper hips & outer thighs) but also areas I have recently been struggling with (mid-section, inner thighs and upper back).
I am a 30 year old fitness instructor and been fit and healthy for most of my life, especially the last 10 years. I had lipo done here in Australia on my stomach when I was 20. I was at my ideal weight but had excess fat on my mid-section. Dr Ashley Granot suggested I do my arms too at the time, but I stupidly didn't at that stage (cost about $7000 for stomach only as I wanted a personal anaesthesiologist being young & scared) .
Anyway, fast forward & I had to take cortisteroids Oct 2013-Jan 2014 for stress related hair fall (alopecia) from my ex cheating on me in 2012. This made me put on 10 kg on my small 45 kg frame. Long story short - hair grew back after 3 months, stopped the roids, was 10kg over & lost half... but I am still 5kg over my ideal weight.
My back, mid section, upper arms, upper thighs and love handles are way bigger than they used to be. Also my metabolism changed, along w other side effects of the cortisteroids, so my body doesn't react to food / exercise or burn fat and food like it used to. So I decided to go for lipo....
I booked with Dr Alex Campbell & Carolina Restrepo who were very informative after I sent photos & had long phone conversations too.
But I wanted a face to face opinion too. Today (6 Jan 2015), I also had a consult here again with Dr Granot but as I wanted too many areas done (quoted at $20000 AUD ie about $15000 USD), he suggested I take a few months to try and lose the weight through diet and exercise then come back. I was a bit disappointed but also grateful to see he cared more about alternatives and my welfare. He suggested by the time I lose weight, I might just want to do 3 areas: my upper hips / love handles, upper thighs and upper arms at $10,000 (about $7500 USD), which I might have 10 years ago also.
So my game plan is to get a bit more strict with my diet and exercise and lose as much as I can of 4-5kg before my surgery on 16 Feb! Maybe I will need less areas done, as the healthier alternative.... To be continued :)
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Replies (12)
January 14, 2015
31 days to go & I decided not to do my thighs. No price change apparently as it takes the same time but I don't mind - don't need to chance my cellulite increasing!
June 26, 2015
Hi! I haven't read through all of your posts, but what really caught my eye was you mention your hair loss and how you've lost 1/3 of your hair. I too have been through a lot of stress and have lost SO much of my hair. I'm just curious...did your hair start growing back? If so, what did you do to make it grow back healthy? I'm down to the bare minimum and it's only a matter of time before I start seeing bald spots. To me, my hair was one of my biggest assets and I want my hair back. Thanks in advance for any advice you may have. Also...you look great! Do you have any updated photos? I had liposuction of my upper & lower abs, flanks and bra fat areas. I'm seeing improvement, but I've got a long way to go to see more results. I'm older (58), but seriously don't look my age, I look much younger and I'd like to keep it that way! : )
December 12, 2016
hello I am planning on having a tummy tuck and some lipo with Dr. Campbell..I am a little nervous as I have never beeon out of the country and I will be alone..Im 40 and I want to know how to prepare for surgery...
and advice?/ thank you
Jessy :)
and advice?/ thank you
Jessy :)
UPDATED FROM MsFeb
1 month pre
What to eat pre-surgery?
I want to recover as soon as possible, as I have to fly back w 30 hour travel time, from Colombia to Melbourne, Australia and then straight back to work.
Any tips on what to eat to hurry my recovery along as much as I can much appreciated :)
Any tips on what to eat to hurry my recovery along as much as I can much appreciated :)
Replies (7)
January 28, 2015
right after surgery when your digestive tract is sluggish is important - I was normal in 4 days post op by eating:
coconut water + small coconut milk can + 1 c. fresh pinapple in a blender = 2 smoothies = 1 breakfast and 1 for brunch
seafood proteins with big salad and EVOO lunch
raw veggies (tomatos, bell peppers, carrots) and a cold yogurt soup (like dill, cucumber, pesto to flavor the watered down yogurt) for dinner
as much distilled water as you can drink, and licorice tea. Best wishes.
January 29, 2015
Thank u for the reply & tips! I will be a 30 hour journey away from home & will miss blending and juicing but will stock up on juices and fresh produce. I've never had yoghurt soup but totally forgot to write yoghurt in my list so thanks for the reminder. Take care :)
January 29, 2015
you may be able to get a very inexpensive blender at the local store. Also, perhaps you can pack a small battery powered mixer for your smoothies? Be sure to get B vitamins in you too! Omega 3 and Mg help with reducing swelling and getting your digestion back on track in a day or so. Best wishes, I know you must be so excited. I'll keep in touch.
January 30, 2015
Thanks hun - yeh I guess I will do that! I would miss juicing and I imagine CO will have lots of beautiful tropical fruit I will pre-shop for as I can't really meal prep properly and assume I won't be eating solids a while.
ATM I'm taking multi + 5 vitamin D as I was deficient + calcium + krill oil but I've toned down as I'm not sure whether to take stuff whilst awaiting surgery so just take the vitamin D from time to time.
Also I found out what my bday present is next week.
My day starts w yellow fever vaccination needles for Colombia hehe
I will def hit u up on more food ideas closer to the time, & might try n get a cheap blender here over the weekend. I can take 2 x 23kg suitcases haha so weight won't be a problem as I'm only taking a few clothes and will just take a wheelie suitcase.
January 31, 2015
owch. needles lol. Colombia - you should be able to see if a delivery service is available. Ceviche...yum! for lunch perhaps? Just stay away from the avocado. At least you will have fresh banana and mango and papaya to smoothie with! Do you have a nursing service? I can't imagine doing what you are doing! You are so brave going to Columbia, but be sure to get out pre surgery and see the sites. :)
February 1, 2015
Omgomg so my bf fell off his bike a couple weeks ago and his arm is in a sling & he can't go to work... So I just booked his flight to Colombia. Got my nurse haha :) maybe not so much mango (sugar) but bring on the ceviche yum yum!
UPDATED FROM MsFeb
1 month pre
35 days to go & nerves re flying to Colombia
So I travel a fair bit (32 countries so far, majority alone) but a bit nervous about:
1. Travelling to Colombia. Although I have Colombian friends and well familiar with the culture, the Australian government has travel warnings issued re kidnappings! & an Argentinian friend was also talking about the high percentage of foreigner kidnappings in South America during a catch up this week.
I still want to do some sight seeing pre-surgery so thankfully Premium Care put me in touch with a travel agent (that I would trust more so than 1 I picked randomly - none of my friends are not from that part of Colombia)!
2. The wait.
The wait is killing me. 2.30am and I'm awake thinking of and planning my trip / pre-surgery list to fasten recovery.
I am a very spontaneous person. I booked my $2000+ flights overnight lol and put down my deposit. Unfortunately not super rich (all on my credit card haha), just super impatient once I make up my mind :)
Here's to waiting out another 35 days... :)
1. Travelling to Colombia. Although I have Colombian friends and well familiar with the culture, the Australian government has travel warnings issued re kidnappings! & an Argentinian friend was also talking about the high percentage of foreigner kidnappings in South America during a catch up this week.
I still want to do some sight seeing pre-surgery so thankfully Premium Care put me in touch with a travel agent (that I would trust more so than 1 I picked randomly - none of my friends are not from that part of Colombia)!
2. The wait.
The wait is killing me. 2.30am and I'm awake thinking of and planning my trip / pre-surgery list to fasten recovery.
I am a very spontaneous person. I booked my $2000+ flights overnight lol and put down my deposit. Unfortunately not super rich (all on my credit card haha), just super impatient once I make up my mind :)
Here's to waiting out another 35 days... :)
Definitely keep us posted on the weight loss and what areas you end up doing. Â So just to make sure I understand- you are scheduled with doctor Campbell and plan to have surgery with him but you went for a consult with Dr. Granot so you could have a conversation about the surgery? Â Or are you thinking about switching to Dr. Granot? Â
Okay that is what I thought but I just wanted to check! Â Thanks for clarifying about that and about the weight loss. Â 39 days will fly by :)
Ha ha well hopefully the days start going faster for you! Â At least you have plenty of time to get your supplies together.
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