READY for Smartlipo! - Colts Neck, NJ

Hi, my name is Debbie. I'm a 42 years old, 5'2½" tall and my weight fluctuates between 135-140 lbs. I have been wanting to get lipo for a LONG LONG time. Even though, I used to be MUCH thinner when I was younger, I ALWAYS had chunky hips, rear and thighs.
Over a short 3 year period after giving birth to my only child, I gained 40 pounds and those areas got MUCH worse. I had joined a gym and RELIGIOUSLY went every single day for 2 years and saw NO results (Personal trainer was baffled!) When I turned 40, I spent a LOT of money going to a Nutritionist. I combined that with working out 3-4x/week, and after 4 grueling months, I only lost 15 pounds and STILL those "saddle bags" and pudgy hips stayed in tact. I gained all that weight back over the past 2 years and I pretty much have given up.
I feel liposuction is the ONLY way I'll ever rid myself of these pesky fat deposit areas. I know, because of my age, I will not ever be a "bikini model" by any means. I just want to look better in my clothes and feel more comfortable.
I am getting lipo done on my inner & outer thighs, hips and my lower abdomen. I am anxious, nervous and excited all at once!! I am also getting Ultherapy done on my face which I will be reviewing separately.
Pictures coming soon :)

Had my smartlipo done yesterday. Dr wound up doing my flanks, lower abs, hips, inner & outer thighs. He removed 2200cc's. The procedure itself was uncomfortable at times, but not unbearable.
After the procedure was done, I felt extremely sick and lightheaded. My doctor stayed with me and monitored me for hours before sending me home with my husband. He is a really kind doctor and is genuinely concerned for my well being. He called my husband twice after we got home and again this morning to check up on me.
When I got home, I went right to sleep. My husband woke me every few hours to drink, take my meds and go to the bathroom. I had seepage from a few if the wounds and was pretty wet when I got up. I slept on towels on top of puppy "pee pads" wrapped in an old bed sheet so I wouldn't damage my bed.
I am in considerable pain today, I can't get comfortable in any position. I don't want up kept taking the pain pills, but feel like I have to.
I almost fainted this morning when I first got up to go to the bathroom. After I ate I felt a little better, but when I got up again to change my clothes, I almost passed out again.
Now, I've been laying in bed, and just getting up to go to the bathroom with help from my husband.
I'm hoping to feel better by Monday. I'll update again then.

4 Days post op - Still not feeling 100% that's for sure. The bruising is BAD. The pain is not as bad, but still there. Tylenol does the trick for a few hours, but it's wreaking havoc on my digestive system causing terrible stomach cramping today.
Went to the Dr yesterday and he said I look good, but that's HIS opinion! LOL! I can definitely see a change, but it's hard to tell exactly because of the swelling. They took all my bandaids off and said the holes are all closed already. Then, he put new foam contour pads on me and the same horrible garment :( Said I have to stay in it until Friday, then I can switch to a different garment for the following few weeks. I'm peeling the pads off tonight to shower again. I hope I can get them all back on in place, if I can't, I'm going without them. They are REALLY annoying to deal with! I will update with pictures after my one week follow up on Friday.