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Trying to Reshape Body After Losing 100lbs Through Diet & Exercise

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I've always had larger hips and outer/inner thighs...

momto308
$6,500
I've always had larger hips and outer/inner thighs. I'm only 5'2" so I've been very self conscious about carrying my weight in this area. I lost 100 pounds on my own through diet and exercise and have had 3 kids (one c-section). Through all this, my body has just lost its shape even though it's gotten smaller.
I made my lipo appt (abs, flanks, inner/outer thighs) for March 26th and I won't lie, I'm very nervous. Only procedure I've ever had was the emergency c-section and that recovery was horrific. I'm scared of the pain afterwards but know it will be worth it. Maybe I'm just trying to imagine the worst possible pain I could endure so that it will seem only a little painful compared to what I've imagined LOL. I'll try to post pre-op pictures soon.

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Charles A. Wallace, MD

Charles A. Wallace, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 9, 2014
Good luck!
March 9, 2014
Thank You!
March 9, 2014
Thank you!
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March 9, 2014
Good luck. The pain is not nearly as bad as u r expecting. I just hope that after losing that much weight that a tummy tuck may b better because of loss skin. Good luck on your procedure.
March 9, 2014
Thanks so much for the positive feedback! Because it took me so long to lose the weight, I didn't have much loose skin (even the dr. couldn't believe it LOL). But, I'm hoping I won't get loose skin after the procedure, is that what the compression garment helps with?
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March 10, 2014
It is my understanding that garment does help that along with helping to heal everything back together after the fat removal. Plus it may help the build up of fluid.
March 23, 2014
Good luck on your procedure! I am 3 days post op lipo on flanks, abs and outter thighs... Pain is not bad at all, its just sore and uncomfortable!!! The compression garment is what most bothers me, more than the pain of the surgery... The CG helps with swelling and also helping skin reattach to new shape... Good luck again!!!
March 25, 2014
Thanks! Tomorrow is the day!
UPDATED FROM momto308
15 days pre

2 weeks to go!! Before Pic (front)

momto308
Excited But Still Nervous About My Upcoming Surgery.

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March 13, 2014
Congrats and good luck
March 14, 2014
Thank You!
UPDATED FROM momto308
7 days pre

Pre op Appt. 1 week to go!

momto308
I'm Excited About My UpcominG Lipo In One Week From Tomorrow! Just Trying To Stay Realistic & Know This Is Not An End All Solution But A Big Stepping Stone To Achieving The Figure I've Always Wanted. I've Worked So Hard To Get To This PoinT & Lose The Weight, But My Body Has Lost It's Shape & I'm Ready To Get It Looking Good. I Had The Dr Draw On Me As You Can See Where He'll Be Removing Fat. These Pics Make Me Want To Cry, But It's A Starting Point To A New & Improved Me :)!

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March 21, 2014
You body looks just like mine! I am in the process of scheduling a breast reduction and lipo now that I am finished having kids (2 daughters, 1 via c-section). I had lipo in my breasts once before and the recovery was a piece of cake, so I know this won't be so bad. I chose lipo over a tummy tuck due to the recovery & pain aspect. I look forward to your next post & pics. Good luck & hope you are healing great!
March 21, 2014
Hi! I also chose lipo over a TT due to the pain aspect! My procedure is 5 days away and I'll definitely post updates and pics afterwards :)