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Pleased, So Far, but Still a Ways to Go - Dallas, TX
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I have finally added photos from my second surgery...
Tenderbrown74May 7, 2012
WORTH IT$7,000
I have finally added photos from my second surgery. I didn't take any before the first surgery in May 2011, but I didn't forget this time. I go for my 3-month checkup tomorrow and I must say, I'm very pleased with the results so far. As usual, I look good in the morning, but during the mid-day, that swelling rears its ugly head. LOL! There still quite a bit of itching (especially around the knees), and with pressure, there is still soreness in around the knees and outer thigh area. But again, I'm very pleased so far, and am happy that my thighs are beginning to fit more comfortably in my jeans.
UPDATED FROM Tenderbrown74
Well, tomorrow, I get my outer thighs/hips and my...
Tenderbrown74February 2, 2012
Well, tomorrow, I get my outer thighs/hips and my knees done. This time, I remembered to take the "before" pictures, which I will post later. I think I mentioned in a previous post that my hips appeared larger after my waist was done last year (though most people said they don't see it, but hey, we're always our own worst critics. LOL). At any rate, we'll see if there will be a major difference after the surgery. I'll be back in a couple of days with an update (I'll likely be too tired after surgery tomorrow).
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Well, this is month 5 and I haven't seen any...
Tenderbrown74October 22, 2011
Well, this is month 5 and I haven't seen any further results since months 2-3. At about 3.5 months, I went for my 3-month check-up and my Dr. said since I had the hysterectomy, it will delay my final results by a month or 2. While I have seen results in my abdomen (except for the skin-tightening--the jury is still out on that), my thighs haven't changed much. Although I'm mildly satisfied with the results, I'm not certain it was worth what I paid. (I haven't posted any pics because the Dr.'s office couldn't email the before pics and I didn't take any on my own. Therefore, you all won't see anything to compare it to).
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October 23, 2011
I am with you - I am at 5 months for my abs and, while I can see that the "pooch" is gone, I am still wearing the same size pants and still have the same measurements. I am still numb along my waist. I had the abs/waist done in May and the thighs/hips done in June. My mom-in-law passed away 3 days after my second surgery and we flew to her funeral - the flight made me really swollen and they told me it would delay my results by a month or two. I am starting Smooth Shapes next week (I think it must be like your Vibrosuction?) as they say it will help, but I am not holding my breath at this point...Fingers crossed for both of us! :)
October 28, 2011
Robinette, first, I want to extend my condolences for the passing of your mother-in-law. Now, regarding my surgery, certain parts of my waist are still numb as well (it's slowly getting better, but I didn't think I'd still be numb after 5 months). Like you, my pooch is gone, but the skin-tightening they claim I'd get has yet to be seen, and my stomach isn't as flat as I'd like it to be. I will have my outer thighs/hips done after my 6-month mark, but I'm considering having traditional lipo for that area, instead of the Smartlipo. I did lots of research on Smartlipo, but not much research on traditional lipo (though I heard they no longer use that large cannula). Overall, how satisfied are you with your thighs, and have you seen a major difference? I'm really wondering if I'll get better results by doing traditional lipo, instead of spending money on Smartlipo again, and not being completely satisfied.
October 28, 2011
Hi Tender, Thank you for your condolences (lung cancer - please everyone - DON'T SMOKE, it is a horrible way to go!! OK, off my soapbox...) RE my thighs, I am happy with them so far (4 months post-op). They told me the thighs take the longest time of all the surgical places to get final results but I could see that the saddlebags were gone from Day One. I can tell the difference in them in my jeans/pants, too. Funny thing is - I measured everything before surgery (abs, thighs, etc) so that I could watch myself shrink and here I am, still measuring EXACTLY the same. Go figure. Not sure about traditional lipo - I didn't research it either because I heard it had a longer recovery time plus you usually have general anesthesia instead of just taking "happy pills". I am posting new photos this morning on my Smart Lipo review if you want to take a look. I took some for the Smooth Shapes review I'll be doing (I am starting that today).
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