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37 Yo. Much Needed Lipo of Upper Body

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I'm about to start this Lipo journey, I'm nervous...

BossLady724July 7, 2017

$7,650

I'm about to start this Lipo journey, I'm nervous as he'll. I just want actual results not like some of these horror stories. I'm reading that some women go in for Lipo and never achieve change. I would be devastated if that happened to me. I have faith in my surgeon and he made me feel more than comfortable at the consultation. He was my third consult and I know that I'm making the right decision... I'm 5'5" 211lbs. And solid. My stomach and arms are my biggest problem.. I will upload pics of my befores closer to the surgery date because I want to lose some weight. If anyone is a patient of doctor reish and had great results or bad, please reach out to me. I would appreciate your feedback. I'm also interested in microblading in the NYC area.. Any suggestions?? Here are some wish pics of how I wouldn't mind my stomach Looking like..

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Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 1702 Reviews

Replies (58)

July 15, 2017

Deposit paid!!!!!!!!!!

July 16, 2017

Chile u sound like, Im 5'5 and 219. Eill lose 25lbs before sx.

July 16, 2017

Yeah... I will post pics closer to the surgery date. I'm supposed to be on a diet but I'm so nervous I keep eating and I think I'm gaining weight but I'm afraid to look at the scale... I want to get to at least 199lbs before sx. I figure I will drop to 180 after sx and that is my goal weight.

July 16, 2017

Me too....I definitely wanna get to under 200lbs. Tge struggle is real, Ive been eating low carbs.

July 16, 2017

I've been eating bad... I'm hoping that I'll snap out of it but it's my nerves.... I will be going through recovery alone plus I keep reading about some of the bad surgeries ppl have had... It's really blowing mines and every time I say that I'm going to stop reading, I read more and more.....

July 25, 2017

Hey boo hate to give you bad news but don't expect eight lost after lipo. It jut doesn't happen maybe 1-2 lbs. so diet now and stay focused. Good luck

July 25, 2017

Weight

July 25, 2017

That was definitely bad news...... If 5000 cc's equals 11 lbs, why wouldn't I lose weight? I understand probably not the first day because of the tumescent fluid but as it drains.... Our procedures and bodies are different. I have more fat to get sucked out, therefore a lost in pounds...

August 5, 2017

Thanks for that info, because I just knew I was gonna lose 10lbs after the sx. I am down to 214lbs....yay! 7lbs lost in 3 weeks...not bad.

August 5, 2017

Im down to 214, its going down slowly, im doing intermediate fasting....its really works!

August 5, 2017

That's good, keep up the good work. I lost some inches. Tell me if you can see a difference..

August 5, 2017

You may be right and that sucks because I had a completely different outlook. With the more research I do, the more realistic my outlook gets so thank you for bursting my bubble. You saved me the disappointment after sx...

July 16, 2017

I wish you all the success in the world. Im doing research on ps in the states and in the dr. Im nervous as well. You both bad and good things.

July 16, 2017

Thanks..... I wish you the best of luck as well... Check out Dr. Fatima Almonte in the DR.... A few of my co workers went to her and they look great... I'm scared to travel out the states....

July 16, 2017

Thank you for the referral and I meant to say I heard both bad and good things about the dr.

July 16, 2017

It's good and bad everywhere... I'm just putting my faith in the ps I found and hoping for the best....I've been searching for a ps for awhile, been to multiple consultations and Dr. Reish seems to be the perfect fit for me.. Im just following my gut at this point plus he has hundreds of positive reviews... The before and after pics I seen in his office also helped in my decision making.

July 16, 2017

Wish you the best of luck. Make sure you have someone who will be taking care of you at all times. I just had my surgery on Thursday so I am going through the recovery process which is not fun at all but I know the results will be worth it.

July 16, 2017

Unfortunately, I will be recovering alone.. I have someone to stay with me one day after sx but that's it. I don't have close friends and family or man..... I moved to the suburbs so ppl act like I moved to another country but it's ok... I'm gonna be good... Lol... I know the struggle is going to be real but Imma Boss! Thanks for your support....

July 16, 2017

Well its tough. I couldnt do it without my Bf taking care of me. Getting me in and out of bed. I had drainage so I was leaking at times and he was able to clean the mess behind me. Its tough. Can't wait for pain/soarness to go away. I can't figure a good way to lay...its so uncomfortable. This is my 1st surgery, so Its a bit much for me. The meds make me nauseous. I have no appetite really so its also hard for me to eat before I take meds. Ugh...yes, the struggle is real. But i know its well worth it.

July 16, 2017

I can't wait until it's my turn..... Good luck on your recovery and keep me posted how everything goes.. I plan to go back to work three weeks after sx, I hope that's enough time. What kind of compression garment do u have?

July 16, 2017

When is your surgery? Not to sure about garment. Its a black one they put me in yesterday. Its shorts, comes right above my knees. I took off until the 25th. I thought that was going to be enough. I hope it is. I cant be like this much longer. This is crazy

July 16, 2017

My sx is the 28th of August.. I'm having Lipo on arms, full back and abdomen...

July 16, 2017

I had inner thighs, all back,, stomach and BBL. To be honest the booty doesnt hurt nowhere compared to stomach/back area. Once I am better I will post pics

July 16, 2017

Use a tablecloth on your bed for leakage. It saved the sheets for me.

July 16, 2017

That's a good idea. I was going to buy an air mattress and sleep downstairs in the living room.

July 16, 2017

Oh ya for sure....the OP surgery center sent me home with the blanket from there so I laid that on my bed and bleed on that. Plus I got old sheets that Ive been using too.

August 5, 2017

How are things going with your recovery? Are you happy?

August 5, 2017

Ya so far as for my figure and stomach im happy. Still swollen so can't wait for it to be all gone to see final results. I ended up taking like 2 weeks off and a few days. When I try to go back to work I was just so sore and I couldn't really sit for too long and then my back started hurting. Im still soar, stomach and back area. Bareable but still bothersome. Just want to be back to my normal self already. I do wish my botty was a bit bigger. I didn't want anything big I'm very petite and I had a flat ass, like an ironing board lol, i do wish it had more of a pop and xufd but Dr says full results dont come in for 3-6months. But whatever I do got I'll tell you it's way more than what I've ever had. So still a waiting game, but love how i look in clothes.

August 5, 2017

That's great you are feeling your results. But now I'm getting scared. I have 3 weeks off of work and I hope its long enough. I'm in law enforcement so I need to be good otherwise when I go back to work I'm going to be light duty behind a desk but that's even tough at my job because its a lot of walking around opening doors, answering phones, sitting and standing. Its fast pace and Idk if my body can handle it especially for 8 to 17 hrs a day, 5 days a week.

August 5, 2017

I think 3 weeks you should be ok. Everyone recovers differently and hopefully you will recover more quicker than I am. Thursday made 3 weeks post op for me. Also I did my inner thighs so I got alot done.
Its not pain I feel, its just soarness all around abdoman and back which sucks. I really look foward to hearing about your journey.

July 16, 2017

I feel alone but i see that im not. Bosslady Im waiting to hear back from Dr. Almonte. Thank you again. I need some travel buddies but it wont be until Feb 2018.

August 5, 2017

Hi, did you hear back from Dra. Almonte?

UPDATED FROM BossLady724

1 month pre

1month pre op pics

BossLady724July 16, 2017

Hopefully I will lose some weight before sx.

Replies (15)

July 18, 2017

Chile we in the same boat, you got this!!!

July 20, 2017

Thanks.... Can't wait girl... I finally started my diet yesterday... I gained some weight, so I'm 213 now... My goal is to lose at least 14lbs by August 28.

July 21, 2017

U will be fine, start juicing replacing 1 or 2 meals. U alreadt got a butt so your doctor wont have to do much. Im living through u, so make me proud! Lol

July 21, 2017

Thanks.. I really appreciate your feedback because I'm lacking emotional support from my family. I haven't really told anyone, I just don't want to here no negative ish,this forum is very helpful to me.

July 24, 2017

Congrats on you making this decision for yourself! You will lose the weight it was hard for me.to.lose 10 lbs but I did it. It will be hard but it's worth it! I promise

July 24, 2017

Thank you..... I love your results, u look amazing...

July 24, 2017

Thank you so much! I'm in the gym everyday! What I love the most is that know I don't mind going at all! It's motivation to know that if I invest an hour into my self and eat a little better than I can maintain my body! And GIRL! When you can wear EVERYTHING In your closet! It's like the Heavens have opened up and the body Angels are singing sweet praises! LOL!!

July 24, 2017

Yasssss!!!!!!! That's exactly what I want for myself, being able to wear anything and give it life! I also think after sx I will be motivated to workout to protect my investment.

July 24, 2017

I promise you...you will be! This is a true lifestyle change and once you're Fine...you will NEVER want to go back

August 13, 2017

I'm 199lbs today but next week is my cruise and the week after that is my sx.... I'm afraid that one week on a cruise is going to undo all the weight that I lost preparing for this sx.. I'm ready to cancel the cruise....

October 19, 2017

I swear hi I ho I felt. My closet is new now

October 19, 2017

Lol yeah... I'm going to wait until spring to reinvent my closet

July 24, 2017

I weighed myself this morning and was devastated, I am 221 lbs. I have to be at least 200 lbs to be at a BMI of 34. I am doing a cleanse today and all week I will be eating fish and veggies. I have to gain some type of self control....smh. I went walking this morning as well, me and my sister r doing walk away the pounds, its on youtube u should check it out.

July 24, 2017

You can do it.... 20 lbs by December is doable. To get you jump started, have you thought about trying phentermine. You just have to stop taking it 2 wks before sx.

July 26, 2017

I tried that before abd it had my heart pumping fast....im gonna see wgere I am by September 1st....then I may have to tale drastic measures.....lol

UPDATED FROM BossLady724

27 days pre

Diet Ugh!!!!!!!

BossLady724July 31, 2017

I'm down 9 pounds... Haven't started exercising yet... If I can find the energy after work, I will start... Its so hard.....

Replies (6)

August 1, 2017

9 lbs is great! Im only down 3lbs...im at 217. That makes u 202, chile u almost there!

August 13, 2017

I now realize that my wish pics are unrealistic for me...

August 29, 2017

Hey officerdiva... How is your journey coming along? I did it yesterday. I can't say that I'm flat yet because I'm really swollen, bigger than when I went in.

August 1, 2017

I'm actually 204 because I went up to 213 before I started my diet.its hard because I really don't know how to eat healthy.

August 5, 2017

Okay whats ur weight now? And remember no supplements ow bec u r very close to ur surgery date.

August 5, 2017

Well the scale said 208 today. Smh. Idk how I gained 4 lbs in a day. I guess its water weight because I'm about to have my period. The doctor said all supplements must be stopped 2wks before surgery. I've been taking folic acid and vitamin C.

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