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I've exhausted all my attempts to be rid of this...
WORTH IT$7,500
I've exhausted all my attempts to be rid of this Post Meno weight, so I'm doing Tumescent Lipo on flanks, abs, & saddlebags, yes, let's call them what they are folks!!! I never had a problem w/ weight until I hit 50, my matabolism is at a snails pace!! I have always exercised & belong to a fitness club, I go 4-5 times a week. So underneath this lovely fat there's got to be some muscle hiding!! I have 2 children but never had trouble taking the weight off. In fact I was way too thin then. But as you can see it's not the case now. I have been following all your wonderful stories, and I'm pretty well informed...but I don't know if it's good or bad. But it's important to not walk into this blindly. I know it will not be a walk in the park & maybe a little harder considering my age. But I'm healthy & I've already had 2 consultations. I like Dr. Sasoon, he's very informative and really listened to my conserns. He spent a lot of time with me. He has very nice reviews. I will continue to drop in when I am closer to my date of Feb. 5 2015.
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January 4, 2015
I'll be 60 2 days before your SX and I'm thinking about this too. Thanks for sharing your journey and good luck!
January 4, 2015
Do you find it strange too that there aren't many of us older generations on this site doing Lipo? Because it is so commen with us woman during and after menopause we have a hard time getting the weight off. I hate that thick waist, I need help. I know it won't take it all off, they can only take just so much out. But I will admit that I need a push in the right direction. So it's an investment to me, so now I have to learn to keep it off.
January 4, 2015
I agree! Seems like the appropriate solution when our fat starts redistributing itself where we don't want it. Until meno even when I gained weight I never had a belly, it was always evenly distributed, but now if I lose anymore weight my legs, breasts and face will get too thin :/
January 5, 2015
Sounds like you're really getting the weight down!! My face is pretty full, I had fat transfer 5 yrs. ago. It's not cheap but it's your own fat. I had hollows under the eyes. And he softened my chin. So I'm as set as I'm going to be in the face. I was pretty swallon and bruised from that. But I didnt want to do fillers. It hard getting old when your a woman. I still care how I look, I think we all do.
January 13, 2015
You had fat transfer to your face? I had some done several years ago and ended up with fat pockets in the chin area. He explained to me that the fat had migrated. I think it would be great but afraid to do it because I do not want lumps all over my face. Did ur Dr mention that might be a problem.
February 6, 2015
Yes, when I had my six I was always looking at photos and worrying that I was not measuring up. I think it just put a lot of mental strain on me. I have never com paired myself to others so I have no idea why I did after lipo, I guess it was just my insecurity at the time.
February 7, 2015
I had fat "grafting" to the face. He was the best Dr. In NYC. I had hollows under the eyes forever after 40. Dr. Sydney Coleman in Tribecca NY. When it's grafted nothing moves, no lumps what so ever. I brought in photos of myself from age 21 to 40. Very interesting teqnique. And very expensive!!!
February 7, 2015
I think I may have found the perfect Dr here in Tempe, Az. He is also big on have pictures of me when I was younger. Again he is not cheap. I hesitated in making appointment since the name of his practiced sounded like a chain. If it is or was they got one hell of a good Dr in Dr Burgmeire.
February 8, 2015
35K....but that's NYC. Hollows under eyes, furrow bridge of nose, softened jaw..was turning squarish..just thinning out, my chin was nice before age, my mouth was turning a little down, he filled to give me more of a pout. Google fat grafting on face, do your research. I'm sure you'll find an expert in that field in AZ for much less than NYC. Did you google Sydney Coleman TriBeCa Ny? Just to see his work. It's very interesting.
January 5, 2015
Hi, I just turned 57 and had lipo of abdomen and flanks on 11/24/14. I know how you feel; I have never been overweight, but at meno, around 2 1/2 yrs ago, I started gaining at a rapid pace...gained 20 lbs in that time. around my middle. It has been a slow process of recovery. Tomorrow will be 6 wks post op. I am still swollen in the lower abdomen area and upper flanks are numb and sore, but I can see a difference. I have chosen not to buy new pants yet; I just move the button over...and I have had to move one button tighter twice now, so I feel I am progressing. It is nothing like photos I see of the younger ladies, but a noticeable difference. I wear cg most of the day or most of the night, but PS said I could ease off after another 2 weeks to what I would want. Good luck to you; I do think it has been worth it to me.
January 5, 2015
Hi SherriC nice to have someone close to my age that has actually had Lipo also!!!!!! So how are you doing? Is the swelling going down and are you still bruised at 6 weeks post Lipo? Are you going to do a review?? I really love this site, it's helped me so much to take the plunge, so I just had to pay it forward. I don't like posting my photos, but wth!!! Everyone else is. If you have photos of before & after I would love to see them. I think at only 6 weeks you have still got a couple of months to go before actual results. So I think we have to be patient. It's funny you said, you didn't want to buy smaller pants yet, because yesterday I did. 3 pairs from Chicos. I got a size 1. I have been taking a 1.5 or a 2. Or in real sizes a big old fat size 12!!!! I felt like I should prepare myself, actually commit myself & buy a smaller sz. Two of them I can pull up because they're those skinny jeans with no snaps or zipper in the front!!
January 6, 2015
I have no bruising; that was gone around 2 weeks. Just some numbness and soreness at the same time in flanks and lower abdomen. I did not take pre-op photos; just too embarassed of my look. I weighed in at 167 and am now around 162. My PS said there are many ladies our age doing this; they just don't tell anyone :) We are of the old school of not telling all our business to everyone! :) I just wanted to look better in clothes and I think that has worked. This site has helped me so much to know if things going on are "normal" . If I ever get up courage, I will post a photo.....
January 6, 2015
I'm so glad to hear from you. And I do understand about posting photos, did you see mine?? Ha ha, what a chubby!!! I weigh 170 right now because of holidays. But I've been a steady 169 for 2 years!! I am 5' 6". I have one friend I told, she's is a dear, and she is the only one I will be telling, besides my husband, he will be my nurse. Any of the other women I know would probably " run with it"!! If you know what I mean. I am so glad to hear that their are other woman closer to our age getting this done.
I am so glad to hear you are doing well. Keep me posted & Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!
January 6, 2015
Correction in previous post: their are/ is there are. It's hard to proof read with this little box we have to type in.
January 13, 2015
Sherrie, do not get discouraged. It just takes some of us a little longer. There were times I wanted to just throw in the towel and forget it, I was reading some of the reviews that had the procedure and seen immediate results and there I was as a lump. Hang in there.
January 18, 2015
You are right, ColoradoMaiden....it takes us a little longer. It will be 8 wks tomorrow for me postop. No one has mentioned any change in my look, but I have always worn less form fitting clothes. I now think I need to buy new pants....they are baggy :).....definitely an improvement in my look and my view of myself. And that is what it really is about...giving us confidence in our new stage of life. So ladies...I say "go for it!" I am still numb and sore at same time on flanks and lower abdomen...little lumpy there...but I think it is slowly getting better. The good news is it doesn't look like too much loose skin. I just don't know if I could do a Tummy Tuck.
January 5, 2015
You will see above that I have posted an amount of $7,500, that my Plastic surgeons fee only. That is for flanks, abs and saddle bags. But I also have a fee for the Hospital of $1,500. The annestisioligists fee which will be anywhere from $1500. to $ 2,000. all depending on how long procedure is. Then besides the Hospital fee, there is the Operating Room fee of $1,500. I will update total fee when procedure is done.
January 18, 2015
Actually I misquoted the above Imformation on my fees. There is only one fee of $1,500. for the Hospital/Operating Room. And then what ever the annestisioligists fee will be depending on how long the procedure is.
February 6, 2015
I did mine under local but believe me there were some scary moments. When my sister said she took my pulse twice during the first night since I was so unresponsive it really scared me because I remembered none of it. I really believe that I was on theverge of being overdosed. I am very sensitive to medications, a high pain level but sensitive to drugs. A funny combination I guess. JJust make ur PS aware of these things so precautions r taken. Good luck.
January 6, 2015
Hi Im 60 and scheduled to get tickle lipo in feb any advice not a big person 5'5 and i weight 155 but have that bulge that I hat upper and lower so decided to do it. I felt I was to old so I am glad to see others my age doing it. any advice?
January 6, 2015
Good for you, maybe this was a good idea to post my journey, I am now feeling better about my age & doing this sort of thing!! You are at a nice weight for 60!!! Of all the woman that need this, it's us post menopausal woman, where are matabs are so slow and we lose this definition in our waists!! The only advise I can give is to keep reading real self, everyone of their post has helped me understand what stages I will be going through. I even watched a video on the procedure itself..I just googled tumescent Lipo video. I have heard of the "tickle Lio". I had my first consultation with a PS, he was going to use that procedure. I didn't go with him because his ratings weren't good at all. It doesn't mean the tickle isn't good though. I think it really doesn't matter what Lipo you go with, it's all about the PS and how many he's done!! And of course if he Board Certified Plastic Sergeon!!! I wish good luck. As you know mine is in Feb. also.
January 6, 2015
Thanks for your response, so you are doing regular lipo not tickle? do you know if there is much difference in the two? can't find two much info on the tickle. I was scheduled for January and I chickened out after the sent me all the pre-op info, it kind of scared me a little. I kept doing research and talked with the doctor and they assured me that all the risk had to be put in just in case but they have not had a problem in 20 years. So I am trusting God that its true! Anyway I got a good price doing upper and lower abs and flanks, might do arms later. Going with De Zelko in Wisc. By the way has anyone used him, not many reviews. Thanks for your info will keep you posted.
January 6, 2015
I am always concerned about money myself but I went with the Dr. that had the best review, plus I genuinly liked the man, when I spoke to him. He listened to me, advised me. Told me what to expect as far as results. The one other Dr. I spoke to, his reviews were not as good, no complaints, just the ratings weren't as high. Another thing I didn't like about him was..he was so disorganized when it came to showing me some of his Lipo photos. Also his assistant had Lipo done by him, and it was done maybe 10 mo. ago, she was still quite big and covering up with a long sweater to her knees!! Red flag!!!! :) I think it's all about how confident you are with this PS, did he seem informative? Did he present you with some photos of his work? Did he spend a good amount of time with you? I had to spend $500.00 on my consultation, but it will be applied to my total cost. Am I scared of this...sometimes I can say no, then like today, I can say I am. I seen my regular Dr. & told the nurse and she said: Your Brave!!! But actually she was very kind and wanted to know more. Years ago they were using these big rods to do this, I watched a video, it's much smaller now.
Bottom line you have to be confident in your Dr. But I hope I don't chicken out...you never know. Today is a Yikes!!!!!!! I'm scared day.
UPDATED FROM Inspector Cruso 59
18 days pre
So Jan. 15 th. I had my PRE-OP APPOINTMENT!!!
So I am getting closer, things are moving along well. I got measured for compression garmet and a binder. I requested 2 compression garments. This time I had my husband come in on the visit. I know he's worried and I just think he should know a little more about it and meet my Doctor. Dr. Sassoon is a very easy man to talk to and he listens, it's never a rush-rush thing. This is my 3 rd visit, actually the last before the surgery. My husband liked the man also. His PA is always there with him. She's very informative also. He is going to also do a little fat deposit on the back of my neck also, it's very minor but I see it in my profile!! It's bugs me, fat has the weirdest places to deposit itself. I see my older sister has it also. My son has it now.
My PS is almost paid in full, now I just got to pre-pay Hospital in 2 weeks, the annestisioligists will probably need a deposit also in 2 weeks!! It's not cheap and i know its not going to be a quick fix, it's just a nudge in the right direction!!!
I was given all my Imformation Booklet on what to expect as the procedure begins also the RISKS!!! They will give you that no matter what your having done even if it's not elective sugery. It's scary, I will admit. I'm to bring my prescriptions that I had filled because I have to take the antibiotic right before the procedure and the anti-nausea. I've been under General annestisia before but I have never had any nausea!! I just hope don't this time either!!!! The booklet mentions a lot of different things, like to double up on a multivitamin, and then to stop all vitimins 10 days before, they don't want you thinning out your blood, risk of bleeding. They even mention having the BLUES a couple of days after, and it's a common reaction from the annestisia. There are a lot of informative things in the booklet.
I have to have a pre surgical with the Hospital I'm having it done. Ekg's etc. Then after that, I follow up with my Primary Dr. where he will give me another physical and take blood for testing. So I'm going to rap this up and I will catch you later Real Self family.
My PS is almost paid in full, now I just got to pre-pay Hospital in 2 weeks, the annestisioligists will probably need a deposit also in 2 weeks!! It's not cheap and i know its not going to be a quick fix, it's just a nudge in the right direction!!!
I was given all my Imformation Booklet on what to expect as the procedure begins also the RISKS!!! They will give you that no matter what your having done even if it's not elective sugery. It's scary, I will admit. I'm to bring my prescriptions that I had filled because I have to take the antibiotic right before the procedure and the anti-nausea. I've been under General annestisia before but I have never had any nausea!! I just hope don't this time either!!!! The booklet mentions a lot of different things, like to double up on a multivitamin, and then to stop all vitimins 10 days before, they don't want you thinning out your blood, risk of bleeding. They even mention having the BLUES a couple of days after, and it's a common reaction from the annestisia. There are a lot of informative things in the booklet.
I have to have a pre surgical with the Hospital I'm having it done. Ekg's etc. Then after that, I follow up with my Primary Dr. where he will give me another physical and take blood for testing. So I'm going to rap this up and I will catch you later Real Self family.
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January 18, 2015
Thank you for the update, question are you doing tickle lipo?
January 18, 2015
lifeisgood: no I am doing Tumescent Lipo. But I have heard of Tickle Lipo, the 1st. PS I saw was going to do Tickle. I haven't researched it because I was pretty sure I needed to see another PS. I didn't think he was the PS for me. I wanted one with good reviews, he didn't have many reviews. I wanted a Doctor who had a lot of experience in what ever Lipo they used. There are a few differant types of Liposuctions and they are all good, what is important is the "Surgeon" doing the Lipo.
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January 23, 2015
U really don't look bad. Jmo. Your doing gr8 at 60!. But do what makes you feel comfortable.
January 24, 2015
Thank you that makes me feel very nice. But it's something I think that will push me in the right direction. Post menopause, it is almost impossible to lose weight. It use to be so easy before age 50, I could lose 3 lbs. in one day, just by eating small portions. If I try this now, it just doesn't budge. I am going to be going through an awful lot, I'm getting closer to my date and I am pretty scared.
January 24, 2015
Deep breaths and prayer if that works for you. Does for me. Hard work or pain will bring good things your way. Good luck. Look forward to your results. I want my lower abs and flanks done.
January 25, 2015
Go for it!!!!!! We're all here on this site to help each other!!!!
Definitely keep us posted on everything!