Four More Days! Houston, TX

I had my consult this past Saturday and met the doctor! Dr. Chang was very nice and informative! But, I was soooo nervous my BP was all over the place! It started out as 91/61...how am I alive??!! Then 145/90...then she took it manually... 155/90!! It never fails that EVERY TIME I see a doctor for ANYTHING, my BP goes haywire but still, a little alarming considering I have no medical issues but, changes are going to made to my diet, for surety, and I'm going to really try to calm myself beforehand!! I don't need him to stop sucking that fat!! But, I'm sure the Xanax will take care of that; probably knock me out!! Anyway, I was concerned that I didn't need the "waist" done but once he started with the consult and showing me what actually defined the waist, I was in agreement! And yes, the waist is totally different than the upper/lower abs them self! Received all my instructions on prescriptions, clothes to wear, things I'll need afterwards, etc., ready to go!! Nervous but ready!

I've been reading about "Smart Lipo" for a while now. I wanted something a little less invasive as far as surgery goes so I thought this would be best for me! I have three grown children, newly single, and definitely in need of a fresh start so I called, had the financial consult, paid, and scheduled the procedure! I've always been the "big boned" girl and honestly, never had issues losing weight until the last few years! I walk everyday (for exercise) and watch what I eat but, it seems I can't get that flat stomach I'm looking for! I've been saying that if I could get the flat midsection, I'd keep everything else!! So I've been reading reviews and looking at YouTube videos and most seem to have good results! I'm scheduled for my consult with the doctor and I do have a few concerns though. I did see where some, and although they were mostly men, had lumpy skin afterwards and also, a female had unevenness in her back?! I guess the laser didn't get that specific spot?! IDK but, I'm praying I don't need corrective surgery later! I'm scheduled with Dr. Chang at Sono Bello in Houston, Texas and in my research, it seems he's very well qualified! lol! Thank you Jesus!! The pictures posted are 2 weeks pre procedure. I'm actually started to walk a little more and do a detox hoping I'll have the results I want!

Well, it's been almost two months and things seem to be slowing down. The doc said I should be seeing results all the way up until a year?!! Interesting, and of course, I have no choice but to wait and see! Anyway, my stomach is starting to get that smooshy real tummy feel again! This may sound crazy but, I actually like that hard tight feel I had after surgery! There are some lumps but I was told that this is normal and just as I had concern about them, they started to do what they told me they were going to do, smooth out! I still have some numbness and hardness in the center of my tummy. My belly button has taken on so many shapes...sad, happy, and confused! Wonder what it'll look like at the end of this process..lol!! The entry points still have some sensitivity and every now and again, I get these little "nerve shocks" as I call them. They last for a few seconds and they do not hurt but they get my attention!! I did not get a 2nd stage garment until now, only because I now feel I want the "extra" hold. I've been wearing spanx and they keep me smoothed out but I tried to do some jumping Jacks and I felt like my belly was going to fall off my body...not enough support for exercising! I ordered Fajas and should receive this week so I'll update once I get some wear out of it. Just an observation but, It seems when I take a really hot shower ny stomach feels tighter and again, don't know if there's a correlation but... I must say, I am still very happy with my decision in having Smart Lipo altgough, I wish I would have had sime of the fat transferred to my butt!! I mentioned in another post that it definitely was not a weight loss solution but a body sculpting solution and, yes, I still feel that way. The day of the procedure is was 203 and today, I'm 195!! I've said before that I love my curves and all I ever wanted was to have a flat midsection. It didn't have to be toned, just flat and that I would keep all the thickness. Yeah, my body is making me stick to that thought!! It's sooo freaking hard to drop this weight! I go to the gym 3-4 times a week and I changed my eating habits but, this weight is being stubborn. I only want to get down to around 180 but it's been a struggle and honestly, I think it's my hormones! I am getting up there!!