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A Little Nervous - King Of Prussia, PA

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Ok, I have been talking about getting my stomach...

wannabecomfy
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Ok, I have been talking about getting my stomach area done for a a couple of years now. I wanted the liposuction and tummy tuck but I am afraid of the invasive surgery and recovery time. So I heard about SmartLipo and thought, ok, this I can do. I am scheduled for the 26th of this month. I started ready reviews and so many people are saying it was a waste. Can someone hear telling me differently.

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Michael A. Giuffrida, MD - Account Suspended

Michael A. Giuffrida, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM wannabecomfy
2 days pre

I will have my procedure on just two days. I am...

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I will have my procedure on just two days. I am getting a little anxious and nervous. I went to post op last Saturday, and there was a woman there who just had the procedure done around July. She was not happy, be wise she needed to get a tummy tuck afterwards. Is this common, or does it matter now much of that sag you have. .

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October 24, 2012
Best of Luck to you with ur surgery...keep us posted :)
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October 25, 2012
Wannabe, how do you feel? What did your Dr say about excess skin? I had smart lipo almost four weeks ago and I am still swollen which is very common with this type of procedure. I have learn from my personal experience and others as well, that is almost mandatory to wear your compression garment 24/7 to minimize swelling. I also read reviews from others that are way ahead of me, 2, 3 months post op to have a glimpse as to what's on storage for me. This is a great site and it has help me tremendously, my only regret is not finding it earlier. God be with you tomorrow and if you can, drop a message to let us know how you doing.
October 25, 2012
One more day, good luck!!!!!! Thamk you sooooo much, Im glad I was able to inspire someone. Before I had the surgery I was so confused I didnt know what to do. Reading these post helped me to make up my mind as well and Im soooooo glad I did. I love my new body and would do it all over again if I had to. Wishing you the best.
October 25, 2012
Hi there- i too am having my procedure Friday. We can help each other with support and just being there to listen. Wishing you great results and lots of support!
October 25, 2012
Yes we can. Are you nervous. My husband just asked me how i was feeling and i told him i dont know. Which is so true. He thinks i am ready to back out and that is not the case. I have been soo busy with working today (i work from home at times) that i really didnt think about it. However, I am sure the nerves will kick in tomorrow
October 25, 2012
I am nervous, anxious and excited. Just want to get it over with and begin the healing. I think I am more worried about the healing part than the procedure. I am a very impatient person and with this you just have to wait....I figure I will probably not sleep too much tonight, but I am going to try. I wish you the best, get some rest tonight and positive thoughts!!!!
October 25, 2012
same here.. my thoughts are consumed with the outcome as well... ok.. good luck to you... get lots of rest... hoping the best for you.
UPDATED FROM wannabecomfy
1 day post

So yesterday was the procedure. The procedure...

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So yesterday was the procedure. The procedure itself was just as everyone said mild to little discomfort. The doc and nurse was very nice and talked to me entire tie whether I was coherent or not.. I had a couple of laughing moments and a couple of ouch moments. The overall experience was ok...after I got home, well tat was an entirely different story. Wow, pain settle in fast. My hubby tried changing my padding and well that did not work to well.. He is a perfectionist and I was standing too long and passed out for a couple of moments. That freaked him out more than me.. E was done for the day... However, all on all he was supportive (even though he left the house for air a coupe of ties). He couldn't take me being laid up.

So tha is the day after and while the pain has subsided a little, there is like a tinged of pain on,h side. I am hoping that the ice packs will help that.. I have not seen self after the surgery yet. I'm too nervous, Ill wait until the drainage has stopped, which should be today. So I'll try to purchase photos tomorrow. Fee.omg a little drowsy so I think is nap time again

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October 27, 2012
Hey wannabe...hope ur feeling better today...make sure to change ur padding often to avoid in infection...I would lean ova my bed when my husband did mine...take a warm cloth and clean area up a little and redress at least couple times of day depending on how much fluid is leaking...i leaked right thru my garment...but only had leaking for 24 hours. Try to get up and move around some...Happy Healing!! Cant wait to see pics..... :)