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Time For a Change - Flanks & Upper and Lower Abdominal - O'Fallon, MO
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After a lot of research, I've decided to give this...
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After a lot of research, I've decided to give this a shot and see if it'll work for me.
Stats: 5'3, 31 years old, 155lb
I have lost about 40lb this year. I workout about 6 days a week (over two hours) but still, i have the most disgusting body shape ever. I am still continuously losing about 2lb a week so i think this will aid me during my loss. I've never had any kids and with a body like this, it's too embarrassing for many things. I read the downtime is about a couple of week before i can hit the gym again so this is mainly why i've opted for this procedure. I've been really thin in the past (104lb) but even then, my shape is the same as it currently is so i know weight loss alone wont aid me.
My initial consultation with my Dr was yesterday and at the time, i decided to only get my inner thighs and flanks. My pre-op in next week though and i'm going to see how much it will cost for outter thighs and upper/lower abdominal as well since by the photos, it really looks horrid!
So far i love the Dr's office, the staff and the Dr of course!
Stats: 5'3, 31 years old, 155lb
I have lost about 40lb this year. I workout about 6 days a week (over two hours) but still, i have the most disgusting body shape ever. I am still continuously losing about 2lb a week so i think this will aid me during my loss. I've never had any kids and with a body like this, it's too embarrassing for many things. I read the downtime is about a couple of week before i can hit the gym again so this is mainly why i've opted for this procedure. I've been really thin in the past (104lb) but even then, my shape is the same as it currently is so i know weight loss alone wont aid me.
My initial consultation with my Dr was yesterday and at the time, i decided to only get my inner thighs and flanks. My pre-op in next week though and i'm going to see how much it will cost for outter thighs and upper/lower abdominal as well since by the photos, it really looks horrid!
So far i love the Dr's office, the staff and the Dr of course!
Replies (8)
September 29, 2013
Hey! Well done for making the decision to go for it - I am 11 days post and have no regrets! What I would say to you tho is if you get your flanks done without getting your u/l abs done too - your tummy will probably look bigger as a result. I got upper/lower abs, flanks, arms and inner thighs done and although I'm v happy with my new shape - I am much more of a pear shape now. What I'm trying to say is that areas that were not big before now seem big due to the areas I've had done. Just a bit of food for thought as u probs only want to do one sitting of lipo! As to exercising, I will give it at least 4 weeks as I'm not comfortable even walking yet without my garments, it still feels a bit wobbly and don't want to make my recovery time longer.
Let us know how you go tho and ask lots of questions :) good luck!!!!
October 1, 2013
Thanks for your response, Miffy! Your was one of the last reviews i read on here before i was convinced i'm going to go ahead with it! Thank you so much for the photos. I hope you'll be able to post some more progress photos! I dont think you have a pear shape to you whatsoever!
October 3, 2013
Yay, glad you're doing it - hopefully u will recover pretty easily too! Glad u have found my reviews and pics helpful - I think I read every one out there before my surgery! Have you been advised to take arnica pills for 2 weeks prior and vit c to help minimise bruising?
October 1, 2013
Having my upper and lower abs surgery the same day as you! I haven't started my review yet. But, please keep us posted.
October 1, 2013
Yay! We're surgery twinsies! Hopefully you'll start your review soon! Only about two weeks to go! :D
October 1, 2013
u will look great! I had mine done about 9 months ago and last week had to do a revision. I just hope u don't have to do that. it is rough going through it once and such a pain having to go through it again. I am debating doing my thighs now actually. oh watch out tho, I have gone up one cup size since the first time. I wonder if that happens very often too.
UPDATED FROM VegaIce
13 days pre
Change of Plan - Flanks, Lower & Upper Abdominal area
Today was my 2 week pre-op. As suggested by Miffy, i did mention the abdominal area. My Dr. said he wont work on too many areas at one time and so we worked it out to go with flanks, upper and lower abdominal area. I can then come back two weeks later for my cottage cheese thighs. This would give me 3 weeks to recover before i go on a trip to London to see my bf.
I'm not sure if i should hold off on the thighs until after the trip. Any suggestions? I dont want to look bruised or swollen or be in pain but i really want to get my thighs done pretty badly as well! :/
I'm not sure if i should hold off on the thighs until after the trip. Any suggestions? I dont want to look bruised or swollen or be in pain but i really want to get my thighs done pretty badly as well! :/
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October 3, 2013
I think flanks is supposed to be the most sensitive area to get done - my inner thighs haven't been bad at all, but I didn't have too much fat removed from them, but I think the inner/outer thigh is supposed to be the worst area for bruising. Do start taking arnica pills now, take them often and buy some arnica cream for post procedure too. Id personally be cautious about travelling for so long even after 3 weeks recovery. Also after care is so important, ie massages 3 times per day which can take upto 30 mins if your dedicated! but I know I'm impatient so would want everything done before hand. If u can wait, I probably would, but you never know, u might be a v fast healer! :)
October 3, 2013
Thank you for all your help and tips! They didn't mention anything about Arnica pills or cream. I see i can get them over the counter. I was given Vitamin K (4 pills a day), Ativan and Keflex. Does it hurt to do the massage? 30 mins a day, per spot, seems too much! I guess i'm going to put my thighs on hold for now. 6 weeks for the rest of my body should be good enough to travel, i hope!
October 3, 2013
Yeah, arnica is a great product to use to minimise bruising, and yeah, def over counter stuff - I managed to get the cream in a supermarket too :) vit c aids in healing, and also helps prevent sickness - if u get sick u can't have surgery as your body needs all it's immune system to focus on healing :) Re massage - it takes me 30 mins to do my whole body. The lymph nodes are really important to massage as they are the things that flush out toxins and move the fluid - less massage = more risk of lumps and bumps. ask a reputable massage therapist/nurse your ps where your nodes are - think top of stomach? abd also top of each thigh nr pelvis and under your arms, but find out :) i have gradually been massaging more aggressively at the lumps as the pain goes, so no it doesn't hurt. Also, great news on thighs! And yes - damn bodies i agree!!! You will look great! And I'm kinda glad you have decided to wait til after your trip, I think you will appreciate your decision when you're on that big iron bird :)
October 3, 2013
Also, I haven't seen your thighs, but if you do have a fair bit of cellulite, lipo can make it worse, so just try to speak to as many people as possible before making the decision. Don't mean to put a negative side to it, just wouldn't want you to regret anything. Did your ps warn you about that?
October 3, 2013
He doesnt think i have cellulite but i think the fat looks like cottage cheese still! :/ It's all wobbly like jelly! gross. Being so active, i thought those would be the first things to disappear. Damn body
UPDATED FROM VegaIce
2 days pre
Two days to go!
I can't wait!! He said i can get my thighs done two weeks post op but i'm going to see if i can get it done next week. It is driving me crazy. I want it all done together and i've rather one recover than two.
I also just realized, i have bra rolls. :/
I also just realized, i have bra rolls. :/
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October 15, 2013
Hi I want to do lipo in india any leads also how long is the recovery
Thanksc
Wow, your dedication to workout time is impressive!! Congrats on your continued weight loss - proud of you!!
Let us know if you decide to add those other areas, or if the cost puts the kibosh on it.