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I've had these "saddlebags" or "side butts" as my...
I've had these "saddlebags" or "side butts" as my friends endearingly call them since I hit puberty. Even when I weighed 85 pounds (I'm 5'2 and pretty petite overall) these babies persisted.
I learned how to dress around them and tried to find confidence within myself as many people have suggested. But only I knew I could never wear a bikini or a regular pair of pants ever. I always had to look for that skater dress or an a-line skirt to cover it up.
At 24, I had this wild idea that I should get a liposuction. Everyone that I shared this idea with shunned it somewhat and judged me for being vain. Hell, I'm a feminist myself who wants women to be more than just objectification of their bodies. I really struggled with this idea of body modification till my husband came along. One day we went to the mall and I tried on several pairs of pants for work which resulted in an episode of me turning into a Debbie downer since nothing fit over my saddlebags. My husband said, if it really bothers you that much, why don't you just get it removed. He just said in such a calm and laidback manner, it finally occurred to me that it was my struggle alone and had nothing to do with a feminist agenda. I decided I was going to go for it. After numerous interviews and boat load of online reviews, I decided to go with Dr. Markmann.
I had my surgery two days ago and stayed over night at the hospital since it was my first time going under general anesthesia. I'm now wearing a compression garment that I can't take off till my first post op visit on Tuesday. I have mild pain and didn't need to take any meds for it so far other than the oxy they gave me right after the surgery.
Although I haven't seen my actual post surgery shape yet, I can tell from compression garment that I don't have any side butts anymore. Will update more in the actual procedure and results after my Tuesday visit. Till then, I'll continue healing :)
I learned how to dress around them and tried to find confidence within myself as many people have suggested. But only I knew I could never wear a bikini or a regular pair of pants ever. I always had to look for that skater dress or an a-line skirt to cover it up.
At 24, I had this wild idea that I should get a liposuction. Everyone that I shared this idea with shunned it somewhat and judged me for being vain. Hell, I'm a feminist myself who wants women to be more than just objectification of their bodies. I really struggled with this idea of body modification till my husband came along. One day we went to the mall and I tried on several pairs of pants for work which resulted in an episode of me turning into a Debbie downer since nothing fit over my saddlebags. My husband said, if it really bothers you that much, why don't you just get it removed. He just said in such a calm and laidback manner, it finally occurred to me that it was my struggle alone and had nothing to do with a feminist agenda. I decided I was going to go for it. After numerous interviews and boat load of online reviews, I decided to go with Dr. Markmann.
I had my surgery two days ago and stayed over night at the hospital since it was my first time going under general anesthesia. I'm now wearing a compression garment that I can't take off till my first post op visit on Tuesday. I have mild pain and didn't need to take any meds for it so far other than the oxy they gave me right after the surgery.
Although I haven't seen my actual post surgery shape yet, I can tell from compression garment that I don't have any side butts anymore. Will update more in the actual procedure and results after my Tuesday visit. Till then, I'll continue healing :)
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
9171 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland
Dr. Markmann is extremely patient and cares greatly for his patients. He is very easy to talk to about your body image issues. He gives you a realistic expectation and won't let you linger in sales pitches alone. I haven't seen my post op results yet, so will update this review once I have more to share. But so far, he's been great!