My Stomach and Saddlebags - Lanham, MD

I decided to get liposuction because I have no issue with maintaining my current weight and being happy. What frustrated the hell out of me was sitting down and my stomach being in my lap. It was really too much for me. I felt like if I lost weight I'd lose the weight in places that I want the weight to stay....nothing ages us ladies like a bony face (that's totally my opinion). So, I decided to pay a dam good plastic surgeon to help me get closer to my ideal shape. The first PS I went to, Dr. Robert Rodriguez, near Baltimore was awesome. I loved his pictures, I felt confident in his work and his team was just as great as he was. Then I met with Dr. Banks. It was a challenge getting an appointment with her because before you can even schedule a date you are required to pay $100 deposit. The money will go towards your procedure if you decide to choose her as your PS. However, I just can't do it. I can't pay you just to interview you.... just to see if I feel comfortable with you and my body. I totally get that consultations take up doctor's time and time is money but even with that being said I can't do it. Luckily for me, though, I had seen Dr. Banks before when I was trying to get a breast reduction and as an "established" patient the fee was not applicable. The day of my appointment I arrived at the office and was told by the receptionist that Dr Banks was running a little behind, that was fine with me because I had to fill out paperwork and all that jazz. I guess they run really, really on time because the time I had to wait really wasn't bad so it was not a big deal. Dr Banks came into the room, asked me what it was I was looking for, I explained to her that I wanted all the extra fat from my stomach and the side of my hips, my saddlebags, removed however I didn't want it to be hard I still wanted to stay soft, she totally understood what I was saying. She did not go on and on about what she could do for me, she simply restated her understanding of my idea to demonstrate that we were on the same page and that was that. She showed me some pictures, took some pictures of me and asked if I had any questions or concerns. After that I was off to see Mrs. Yvonne.... I'll continue on my next posting

I know I still have to finish my story from earlier but I started this review after my procedure was done so playing catch is hard. I'm posting pics from last night which would be 4 days post op. I feel great, I'm sore around the front of my stomach mostly but no bruising. The incisions Dr. Banks made are really small. I live in my compression garment and it only gets to me sometimes, and when it does I take it off, go take a shower, and put it right back on. I've been shopping for another one bit haven't found one that I think would be firm enough for me, yet.