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Struggle with Weight Loss. Hips, Circumferential Thighs, Full Abdomen. Fat Grafting Buttocks - Huntersville, NC

UPDATED FROM zombie hunter
1 year post

One year later....

ZH
zombie hunter
WORTH IT$26,000
Gained some weight not looking so hot. Back in the gym a few days a week. Finally not getting sick so much anymore. The scars take forever to heal they are just fading. I wish I would have never let myself go in the first place. Always make time for the gym or to dance.

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Joseph Hunstad, MD

Joseph Hunstad, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I5
December 3, 2015
I hear you, so easy to put that weight back on!!!! And it will go to differant places. I had my lipo last Feb. I put on 3-4 lbs. and I went from a 36D bra size to a 36DD. I just had breast reduction/lift..I'm 36C now. But I missed gym time because of recovery then got sick...with this cold/sore throat thing. But I'm back at the gym...thank goodness!!! Take care!!!!! 5 days a week I need to be at that gym!!!!! Not so bad, once you start going. I feel better mentally too!!
P
June 1, 2017
Wanted to ask you if you are still happy with your lipo after 2.5 years? Would you still say it's worth it?
UPDATED FROM zombie hunter
5 months post

2015/4/6 Check up

ZH
zombie hunter
Went back to the doctors for my check up. I have been sick and struggling with the new job, school and being sick. I have not been exercising. I started again today. As of last week I finally started feeling better. He said I need to lose back down to the weight I was last time, but he seemed happy with my progression.

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L
April 18, 2015
Your results are wonderful obvious difference from before
ZH
April 18, 2015
Thank you!! :)
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C
April 19, 2015
It looks great and very natural.
ZH
April 19, 2015
Thanks :) how are you doing?
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C
April 20, 2015
I'm okay thank you. In a bit of a messed up place re botched job yes but trying to file that somewhere else in the brain and focus on life :-). Still in my research phase for locking things down but will get there in the end. Really great butt b.t.w!
ZH
April 20, 2015
Aww thanks :) let us know when you figure things out
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LM
April 21, 2015
Hi, you look amazing! What was your before weight and height? What are u now?
ZH
April 21, 2015
5'6 1/2 195ish. Around 178 gained a bit was down lower shortly after. Trying to start exercising again
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I5
April 21, 2015
I think you look very healthy. I got a full bum and it does take up my bulk of my weight. I'd love to see 145, but boy that seems impossible. Im at 164. 5'6". And being 61 doesn't help.
JR
April 21, 2015

I think you look great- don't get too hung up on total perfection!

ZH
April 23, 2015
Thank you :)
J
April 23, 2015
I'm going to get Lipo there next month and a neck lift. I'm scared but we will see. I'm going to the newest dr. There.
J
April 23, 2015
His name is Dr. Augenstein. YOu look great! I hope I get good results too! I'm only talking off 2.5 off of work so I hope I heal fast and don't look bruised. Can you tells what hotel you user? Any suggestions on what to bring withe. I only live anout an hour away but will probably stay there a couple of days. I will stay overnight at the center. I'm going to try to do it all alone. I know yhat is crazy but I just hate gossip and am trying to avoid that drama. Also, I want to go ahead and buy the garment. I see you've used a few different kinds. What worked best for you? Thank you in advance. :)
ZH
April 25, 2015
It is very scary. I had an English guy as my anesthesia logist see if you can get him. He was much more comforting and better bedside manner as my first one. Made me feel safer. Which doctor are you having?
ZH
April 25, 2015
Sorry your second comment appeared after. I stayed at the Hilton Garden in Charlotte north. They had a shuttle that would take me back and forth and great breakfast and customer service.
ZH
April 25, 2015
2.5 days or weeks? I would say at least 2 weeks are needed for recovery enough to appear normal I think I needed a little longer. What are you having lipoed?
J
April 25, 2015
Sorry. 2.5 weeks. I'm having my stomach area as well as my love handles and back fat. I'm starting to think about backing out of it. Getting nervous.
ZH
April 25, 2015
My stomach didn't hurt at all a girl used a marble to keep her belly button from collapsing. http://showcase.designveronique.com/designveronique/shop/postsurgical/body-sculpting/zippered-garments/zippered-below-knee-molded-buttock-high-back-girdle.html was the garment I used at first it was very comfortable. I'm not sure if you will need a funnel since you are not getting your legs done. But the first few days I could not sit to pee. I would bring large bandaids, bacitracin. Flip flops because your feet may swell. Also very loose fitting clothing.
J
April 27, 2015
Thank you so much!
UPDATED FROM zombie hunter
3 months post

3 months out

ZH
zombie hunter
I missed my follow up on Monday due to the snow storm. I tried to sleep without my garment last night but it was very uncomfortable still. I'm supposed to go on my first cruise next month I am hoping I look better and my scars fade more by then. I still have a bump on my lower abdomen just over where the last tube was. My left knee still has a bump on the inside as well. I also have a swollen lymph node Just behind my left knee. Overall I'm happier I'm not so fat but I was aiming for perfection and the two bumps really bother me. I just started working out harder this week. Between the new job and school I was pretty wiped out. I hope you all are doing well.

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L
February 9, 2015
You look great embrace yourself the little flaws only you see self love is the best love
ZH
February 9, 2015
Thanks sweetie! :)
S
February 9, 2015
Girl you look amazing!! You would sooo rather have a few bumps here and there than have more fat everywhere. You have some of the best results I have seen! And your butt looks great, like a nice little round bubble butt. Don't be so hard on yourself! A cruise sounds like a fun goal to workout hard and have a fun something to look forward to! I just started doing Jillian Michaels 7 week shred dvd on top of my normal cardio, it is crazy hard but really good if you have a short goal to get in shape for.
ZH
February 9, 2015
Thanks. :)
ZH
February 9, 2015
How are you doing these days?
S
February 9, 2015
I have to agree. Your results look great! Enjoy your cruise. Its so true, only you see the flaws! Strut your stuff...you came a long way!
ZH
February 9, 2015
Thank you so much. I'm a bit scared for the cruise.
S
February 9, 2015
cruise will be so much fun! Which cruise line are you going on and to where? I love cruising! Just haven't been in a lonnnggg time! I'm doing great, finally healing up and feeling like myself again and now My next surgery is next week already! I had a baby, healed from that, had surgery, healed from that, will have another surgery and will be ready to just live life for awhile! I'm over healing!!! Haha
ZH
February 10, 2015
Norwegian getaway. It's my first time with people I only met once. It's kind of terrifying. You are so brave to go through all this especially with kids. . I can't wait to see how it goes. :)
JR
February 10, 2015

I think you look great!

ZH
February 11, 2015
Thanks Jill I really appreciate it. I think a lot is the stress of wearing a bathing suit in front of people. Scared they may notice.
JR
February 11, 2015

"Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter"

Don't sweat it!  I doubt anyone will notice and if they do they won't know what the scars are unless they have done it themselves.  Depending on your swimsuit I doubt they will really be too visible or obvious anyways.  Keeping them out of the sun is a good idea too so they don't darken.

ZH
February 12, 2015
Thanks :)
S
February 17, 2015
You look fantastic and dont worry about a few bumps. Have fun and enjoy the cruise..
ZH
February 17, 2015
Thanks :)