Getting to the banging body - Lilburn, GA

1/25/13- This was the day I was scheduled for my second procedure on my upper/lower abs, flanks, bra roll, and etc. The appointment was at 3 pm and I arrived with my aunt about 30mins early. The wait to go up for surgery was not long at all. I was there all of 5 mins before Nurse Lee came to get me to prep. When I went in for this procedure I really didn't have no expectations, the surgery lasted about 5 1/2 hrs and I don't know the total of cc's that was removed, but I will be updating this information once I find out. Dr. Boutte' is truly in the right field, if you are nervous she ensures you that eveything is going to be okay and of course it does. On the way home I can't remember most of the ride, but I do know that the compression garment had me to the faint or pass out stage we had to remove it. The nurse called to check on me and stated I had to put it back on, so I did, but it is not comfortable at all.

The photos that are added is whole body shots of what I wanted work done on as a whole, so please excuse the photos is not a pretty sight, but it shows the problem areas. To see my arm results please revert to that blog and I will be updated the abs periodically as well. Thanks for all your support during this journey.

1/29/13- Okay, it has officially been 4 days post-op and here are my measurements pre-op:

R Arm- 16 1/2 in.

L Arm- 16 in.

Bust- 40 in.

Waist- 38 in.

Hips- 48 1/2 in.

I will be updating these measurements as things progress. Okay, let's talk about how I feel about the abs Smartlipo, i'm unsure if its worth it yet because i'm still dealing with the pain of getting up, bending, and sitting for long periods of times. I can see the immediate change in my waist and stomach; however, it looks wrinkled, lumpy, bumpy, and a little deformed if you ask me. The worse thing about this procedure to me is the girdle with the boning in it. Due to the brusing in my rib area the boning is a constant reminder of the pain I not to long ago endured. I went back to work today with it on and had to leave at noon because I couldn't even think straight. And, yes I took it off at work and my hubby to me by Bali Hanes and I bought a High-waisted similiar panty without the boning in it and it has done well so far. I also, order the High & Sleek panty from spanx everyone is raving about. I did get a chance to speak to Nurse Lee and she said that the boning is what supports you and that I can use some type of padding such as guaze along the boning lining for comfortability. I told her I couldn't even think straight in that thing at all. I have read alot of reviews on here and no one seem to give you the in between of these procedures, it is not a pretty sight or a good feeling, although I know time is on my side, I just wish that I could skip this part. I have been still taking antibotics, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C from time-to-time I have also had to take my pain meds. UUUUUUgggghhh I will be glad when this to shall past. I will post pics of my stomach without the bandages, but I must let you know that my son took these photos and got my panty liner; however, it is clean. So, please excuse this part of the picture. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Until next time you guys good luck on your progress.........

1/31/13- I must say that today has been by far the best day after my ab procedure. My husband has truly put me up on something that has made me feel so much better. I was able to sit and get up without assistance, and even though I am still very swollen, have lumps, and sore, today I was able to endure. I also missed a 1wk follow-up this morning from over sleeping; however I was able to reschedule for tomorrow at 10am. I think that my garment will change tomorrow, but let me tell you what I have done. I did by the high-waisted panty from Bali Hanes; however, being that MN is coming it was a hassle pulling it up and down, I was literally spending 10 to 15mins in the bathroom every time I went. It was exhausting. So, today I put on a compression cami with the binder around my waist and some panties. Boy, this felt like heaven. I didn't know that I would feel this way about wearing underwear, but I do. Anyways I just wanted to update you guys on my progress as I feel like there is something to tell that may be useful........