34, and Finally Going to Have my Legs Back! - Durham, NC

I had three pregnancies, but I only have one child. Each pregnancy was rough with the weight gain. When I finally had a full term pregnancy, I weighed over 200lbs. The worse part, is I'm only 5'4". So obesity was apparently an issue. I lost 60 on my own, but 6 years later I still have fatty thighs. I had a DaVinci hysterectomy that caused internal bleeding, and 8 weeks of bed rest, so I easily put the weight back on (not all, but most of it). I've tried everything from exercise to nonivasive laser treatment, trainers, and diet pills. I've even tried eating less than 1000 calories a day!! I am FINALLY taking a step into the world of "cosmetic surgery". Luckily I will be having the SmartLipo Triplex procedure, so I don't have to worry about actual surgery. I'll post pics along the way, but for now I'll share my before photo since my appointment is not until 2/28. I will say that meeting with Dr. Miller and his team was an eye opening experience. He was very truthful, and but very sensitive about it. He even stated that he did not feel like my knees or outer thighs needed this procedure. Right then I knew he was not in the business for the money only, he actually cared about the results for his patients. I cannot wait, and I'm hoping my healing process will go well. Fingers crossed, update on the 28th.

Here's my before photo, two weeks before surgery.

Less than an hour to go, and hopefully I can update with some pictures! Wish me luck!