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Almost 40 with Three Kids - Not Happy with What I See in the Mirror.
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I am 40 next year and had been thinking for...
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I am 40 next year and had been thinking for sometime about having surgery on my stomach and waist to try and regain some of the shape I had pre children. My body had recovered relatively well after my first two children were born, but the third pregnancy had left my midriff out of shape regardless of how much time I spent in the gym (which probably needs more than the two hours a week I spend!).
My cousin, who is the same age, felt similarly about her body and so had Vaser surgery with Dr Joffily.
Her results were fantastic, and so I decided to go with her to her next consultation and discuss having similar surgery.
Dr Joffily thought I should have my stomach, waist, flanks and back bra line reduced with Vaser. He suggested I should also have my inner thighs treated also, but with three young children to look after, I didn’t want to be incapacitated by having too much done and unable to get on with things.
He didn’t think I would need a tummy tuck after as my skin was in fairly good condition and Vaser tightens skin also.
I settled on having my stomach, waist and flanks vasered.
He is a quiet man, so you have to ask lots of questions - but I already knew most things via my cousin. Anyone else meeting him I would suggest writing down your questions before hand.
I found his assistant, Zaida, very friendly and helpful. She called several times after the meeting to go through everything, informing me of the post surgical suits I would have to buy and wear, the massages I would need to pay for to ensure the best results (at last 10 at £75 a time) and the tablets I would be on before and after to control bruising and pain.
I am booked in for the surgery on Sunday 29th April in the morning at The Harley Health Village in London.
I’m nervous about the general anaesthetic and how I will cope with the pain whilst running around after the kids, but less so about the results as I’ve seen the amazing job he’s done first hand. Fingers crossed I get the same results - although I know nothing is guaranteed.
My husband is not happy about me having this procedure and has tried to talk me out of it. He thinks it’s unlike me to do something selfish like this, but after our last family holiday where I didn’t want to wear a bikini, I had decided that was the last time I’d feel like that.
I’ve attached some pre-op pics (apologies to the squeamish!) and will update after surgery with how it went and my progress.
Feel free to ask questions.
Wish me luck ????
My cousin, who is the same age, felt similarly about her body and so had Vaser surgery with Dr Joffily.
Her results were fantastic, and so I decided to go with her to her next consultation and discuss having similar surgery.
Dr Joffily thought I should have my stomach, waist, flanks and back bra line reduced with Vaser. He suggested I should also have my inner thighs treated also, but with three young children to look after, I didn’t want to be incapacitated by having too much done and unable to get on with things.
He didn’t think I would need a tummy tuck after as my skin was in fairly good condition and Vaser tightens skin also.
I settled on having my stomach, waist and flanks vasered.
He is a quiet man, so you have to ask lots of questions - but I already knew most things via my cousin. Anyone else meeting him I would suggest writing down your questions before hand.
I found his assistant, Zaida, very friendly and helpful. She called several times after the meeting to go through everything, informing me of the post surgical suits I would have to buy and wear, the massages I would need to pay for to ensure the best results (at last 10 at £75 a time) and the tablets I would be on before and after to control bruising and pain.
I am booked in for the surgery on Sunday 29th April in the morning at The Harley Health Village in London.
I’m nervous about the general anaesthetic and how I will cope with the pain whilst running around after the kids, but less so about the results as I’ve seen the amazing job he’s done first hand. Fingers crossed I get the same results - although I know nothing is guaranteed.
My husband is not happy about me having this procedure and has tried to talk me out of it. He thinks it’s unlike me to do something selfish like this, but after our last family holiday where I didn’t want to wear a bikini, I had decided that was the last time I’d feel like that.
I’ve attached some pre-op pics (apologies to the squeamish!) and will update after surgery with how it went and my progress.
Feel free to ask questions.
Wish me luck ????
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UPDATED FROM Cinderly
1 day post
1 day post op
I was absolutely terrified traveling up on my own yesterday morning to Harley Street for my Vaser.
The nurses were very caring and reassuring, as was the anestheologist.
Dr Joffily came in to mark me up ready for surgery and tried to put my mind at rest.
When I woke up I was only in a little pain and my husband was already there to pick me up, although it was some time before I felt with it enough to sit up. And as soon as I did I couldn’t stop being sick. Not sure if it was the meds.
There was blood everywhere. I felt like a human sieve. They had already put me in my garment and sponge, but they had to wrap me in plastic sheeting so I could get in the car! It was not a pleasant journey home.
I was sick all night and most of today. I contacted his assistant and she said it was likely to be the painkillers, so I should stop and just take paracetamol and ibuprofen.
I took my garment off for a minute to wipe up some of the blood and change into clean ones. I am terribly swollen but can see shape forming.
Hoping I’ll start feeling a bit better tomorrow.
The nurses were very caring and reassuring, as was the anestheologist.
Dr Joffily came in to mark me up ready for surgery and tried to put my mind at rest.
When I woke up I was only in a little pain and my husband was already there to pick me up, although it was some time before I felt with it enough to sit up. And as soon as I did I couldn’t stop being sick. Not sure if it was the meds.
There was blood everywhere. I felt like a human sieve. They had already put me in my garment and sponge, but they had to wrap me in plastic sheeting so I could get in the car! It was not a pleasant journey home.
I was sick all night and most of today. I contacted his assistant and she said it was likely to be the painkillers, so I should stop and just take paracetamol and ibuprofen.
I took my garment off for a minute to wipe up some of the blood and change into clean ones. I am terribly swollen but can see shape forming.
Hoping I’ll start feeling a bit better tomorrow.
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UPDATED FROM Cinderly
2 days post
2 days post op
I’m still extremely swollen and very sore, but when I took off my garments today I could definitely see an improvement from yesterday. I was quite shocked how much of a change there has been as I’m still in terrible pain and swollen.
Starting to feel the pain and sickness since I had it, may actually be worth it!
I have my first massage booked in for tomorrow and I’m dreading it as I can’t bare to be touched. My cousin said in was extremely painful, but that she felt better one it was done. Will let you know how it goes x
Starting to feel the pain and sickness since I had it, may actually be worth it!
I have my first massage booked in for tomorrow and I’m dreading it as I can’t bare to be touched. My cousin said in was extremely painful, but that she felt better one it was done. Will let you know how it goes x
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May 2, 2018
Wow you look great i can definitely see an improvement .....
I am going to Turkey in May to have vaser we share simiar physiques im having my stomach, waist and flanks, I'm reading lots of comments on realself i am now getting so nervous and scared and now part of me is dreading it i know its not going to be a ride in the park but im so scared due to the sickness and pain and reading the faint and dizziness spells .
Please keep us updated om your journey i wish you all the best
Natalie
I am going to Turkey in May to have vaser we share simiar physiques im having my stomach, waist and flanks, I'm reading lots of comments on realself i am now getting so nervous and scared and now part of me is dreading it i know its not going to be a ride in the park but im so scared due to the sickness and pain and reading the faint and dizziness spells .
Please keep us updated om your journey i wish you all the best
Natalie
May 2, 2018
Hi Natalie,
If you prepare yourself mentally for the blood and pain it’s easier to deal with. When people call it ‘lunchtime lipo’ it gives a false illusion that it’s plain sailing, which it definitely isn’t!
I’m sure you’ll be absolutely thrilled with the results once the hard bit is over.
Let me know how you get on too x
If you prepare yourself mentally for the blood and pain it’s easier to deal with. When people call it ‘lunchtime lipo’ it gives a false illusion that it’s plain sailing, which it definitely isn’t!
I’m sure you’ll be absolutely thrilled with the results once the hard bit is over.
Let me know how you get on too x
May 3, 2018
Oh boy.. You did it.. :-) You look great! Thanks for posting, this makes me really want to do mine now. but I can't stop worrying, that the doctor will take too much and I will end up ripply..
The countdown is on. My surgery is scheduled for the 15th. Yikes.. I keep looking up the breast fat transfer option but again nervous that I will end up with larger saggy breasts. lol.. You look fabulous.. Keep up the progress pictures.
The countdown is on. My surgery is scheduled for the 15th. Yikes.. I keep looking up the breast fat transfer option but again nervous that I will end up with larger saggy breasts. lol.. You look fabulous.. Keep up the progress pictures.
No I go in on Sunday morning so will update on how it went!
Cindy