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So i actually started considering Lipo after i put...

So i actually started considering Lipo after i put on a huge amount of weight after being underweight most of my life, i had put on weight due to medication, thereafter i started being called names just because of putting on weight by people who were not used to seeing me "bigger", however i didnt become so big where they had to actually pick on me, because my BMI: my weight vs height was normal, but i started gyming really hard and continued dancing nevertheless, and have been losing the weight, but there are some stubborn areas which refuses to go down, i have been losing the cm's, i had changed my whole eating lifestyle which helped me lose the kg's as well and thereafter i considered doing traditional lipo, but this was quoted at R40000-abdomen + R15000-arms, i then went on to do more research and came across Laser Lipo - what attracted me about this was the "tightening of skin" as well, whereas with traditional lipo, the doc said it should happen naturally. I've decided to go with Laser Lipo, and this is costing me R38000 for my abdomen, love handles, inner thighs and arms. I am excited about the procedure, but i'm also so nervous about the results,
Like the swelling - if its noticeably visible? How long will it last?
How long before i can start gyming and dancing again?
How are lumps caused and can it be avoided?
I'm not very afraid of pain, but i am worried about side effects later on when i do start dancing again - will there be anything to worry about?
i'm also afraid of the inner thighs procedure as i noticed someone on this website ended up with lumps and a difference in the size of her thighs - and she went to the same doc that i am going to......
Has any1 been to any docs in Johannesburg or Durban that would be good to go to for this procedure?
I will put my journey up.....as i've read so many other journeys that has helped me and i'm hoping mine will help others also.
I have put pics up, will put more from my procedure day and thereafter.
Wish me luck!! :)

3 Days before I leave for my procedure.....

Been having dreams about what i'm going to be looking like after the procedure, am so excited but nervous at the same time......hope the results are as per my dreams, i'm being optimistic about it and cant wait for Tuesday........
My current weight is 67.4kg
My body fat weight percentage keeps fluctuating between 14% and 33% which is so weird (between weeks), currently its 33% - i wonder if this will change after the procedure
My height is 1.66m
My measurements are currently:
Waist: 78cm
Navel area: 92cm
Muffin top: 95cm
Thigh: 64.3cm
Arm: 27.5cm

Hoping all these measurements will change after the procedure.....
Still not sure whether to go with 4 areas or 5.......the 4 would be upper abdomen, lower abdomen, love handles and arms........the ones i'm not sure about is bra line and inner thighs and if i do a 5th area, then which one to do between thighs and bra line.
I want to get maximum results, hence i'm thinking twice about doing too many areas.
Hmmm.......have til monday to decide!!!!

Just 1 more day left........

So today i'm packing for my trip, not sure exactly what to carry.....carrying just loose fitting clothes, nerves are getting worse, as well as the anticipation!!!!

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