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Liposuction Hopeful. Jupiter, FL

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I'm a 41 year old mother to four children. I'm not...

kerij929
$5,700
I'm a 41 year old mother to four children. I'm not terribly unhealthy, and I'm not terribly motivated. So I find myself at an impasse. After my last child, who is currently five month old, I find myself sobbing every time I must put clothes on to leave the house. It's playing havoc on my self esteem

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David Rankin, MD

David Rankin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 456 Reviews
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Replies (14)

September 13, 2016
I know you see what you see when you look in the mirror but I think you look great to have had four children. I understand wanting the little "modification" but I just wanted you to know you look beautiful.
September 13, 2016
Thank you. I really do appreciate that more than you could ever imagine.
September 14, 2016
Wow your are 41 with all those kids and you look so good? Wow u will have Amazing results
September 14, 2016
I'm really hoping! Thank you!
September 14, 2016
You would! You look better that most of the people on here with one child. Omg!
September 15, 2016
You look amazing! I bet your results will be great! I am considering the same thing for myself but I have had 2 of my friends travel to Cancun for liposuction and am considering that as an option. They both have had children as well and their results look amazing.
September 16, 2016
So what would be the deciding factor in going to Cancun?
September 19, 2016
They both paid half the price that they would pay back home. They loved Cancun as well and said the hospital and care facilities are great. This is the route I believe I will be doing for myself. Dr. Victor Samano was the doctor's name that they went to.
September 19, 2016
I think you look great, but I understand if you don't like something we all have areas that we want differently. Have you tried changing your food and or a new workout program. As a mom it's hard getting big surgeries and taking care of the fam. He's a great dr but I understand the nervousness of what could go wrong. I thought I wanted that to but I found a program that worked for me and reshaped me. Good luck if u have any questions feel free to ask!!
September 19, 2016
So why are u on this website?
September 16, 2016
I had lipo 5 weeks ago on my arms, flanks, and axillae. I didn't have very much to remove. But am very picky now and I know what I want.
September 23, 2016
You don't even need it your body is beautiful u look 20 or smth! Good luck babe
September 23, 2016
Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM kerij929
27 days pre

A few days after booking my appointment

kerij929
I've emailed Lauren, the surgical assistant, daily so far. I'm scared, nervous, excited. Hoping I'm going to look perfect and so fearful I'll be the case that goes horribly wrong. I forgot to mention, when I went in for my consult, I told him I would like my inner and outer thighs done, so he kneels in front of me(????) and asks me to spread my legs, and as I do, he just grabs a handful of my fatty thigh! HAHAHAHA, oh good grief! All for the greater good, right? Oh boy! I've wanted this for a while now and at this point since booking my appointment, I've had nightmares about the worst case scenarios. I'm sure this is completely normal, but I would really like it to stop!

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September 14, 2016
I think it's completely normal to get nervous. I have been following Dr. Rankins work on Real Self for over a year and know I will use him to get a TT once I'm ready. My OB/GYN recommended him and a friend of mine also used him for her surgery. I think your in good hands. Can't wait to see your results. Oh...by the way... there was someone on this site that said they wished his office supplied better postoperative compression garments, so you might want to look into another option..just in case. From my research, I know people are happy with one that starts with an "M"..forgot the name of the company...but I'm sure if you search the boards for compression garments, people will give you the brand names they like
September 14, 2016
That's great! Thank you so much!
September 15, 2016
I got my inner thighs done. They are the most "achy" but I lost 4 inches on each. You will do fabulously!!
September 15, 2016
How did you look right after and how happy are you now? Was the bruising terribly bad?
September 15, 2016
They looked fabulous and still do. They get stiff if I sit too long but I walk and it is better. They are bruised but not too bad. Friday will be two weeks and I am coming along.
September 15, 2016
That's amazing! So glad you are doing so well!
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September 15, 2016
Nerves are perfectly normal! Welcome to your journey!
September 15, 2016
Thank you! I really enjoyed reading about yours!
September 16, 2016
Good Luck! I'm going to see Dr Rankin in November for a TT. I too had a co worker that had great results with him.
September 16, 2016
Eek?? Really? How was her recovery and did she have any issues throughout? Was the garment comfortable for her?
September 16, 2016
Well she had a mommy makeover so hers was a lot more extensive. I remember her saying she took a month off from work. Like most she says after a TT the cg was more comfortable on then off.
January 23, 2017
So humbling!
UPDATED FROM kerij929
26 days pre

Reading reading reading

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Does anyone have any thoughts on exercising and trying to get in better shape to help aid in recovery? Also, any tips and or things you wish you had known before surgery?

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September 16, 2016
My doctor told me to exercise about a week after surgery. I wish I had asked my doctor how many cc's will he remove from me
September 16, 2016
Ahh! Yes, thank you for that. I would assume they would tell, so I'll make a point to write that down.
September 16, 2016
Ask about a specialty massage too after lipo
September 16, 2016
Ok! I read about these lymphatic massages. I was wondering if the offices offer them.
September 16, 2016
I don' t think they do lymphatic massage. You would have to see a specialist for that. You and I have similar bodies. I'm 5'4" with weight fluctuating between 108 to 120. Just an FYI...I'm no expert, but I had CoolSculpting done about a year ago on my stomach and love handles. Coolsculpting ...it melts away fat. My results were excellent for 5 months and then once I started to eat normally, the fat then went to my thighs (ugg). I do hear that it happens with liposuction, too. When the fat returns it returns to another body part. That being said when fat dissolves there is loose skin so then I had extra skin and no fat for awhile (until I gained weight). So now when my weight goes down, it happens. So the big picture is, once the fat goes away, then you might need to get a tuck after that.