Mid to High Def Vaser Everywhere - London, GB

I've always been fit, healthy and lean. I've had to work hard to stay in shape, and make the right food choices to keep myself lean, but for the past couple of years I've noticed a slow weight gain, particularly around my stomach that I just couldn't seem to shift? Maybe this coincided with me stopping my high intensity workouts due to injury? Maybe it is the dreaded 'middle-aged spread'? Or maybe I am not quite as strict as I was with my diet? Whatever the cause (or causes), it started to chip away at my self-confidence, to the point I found myself more than a little interested in vaser.
A few months ago, having done a lot of research on the procedure, I booked a consultation. I wanted the 'expert's opinion' on what could and could not be achieved with my body type. I chose the most highly-regarded Vaser expert in the UK, and I based this on word-of-mouth within the industry and from doing my own research too. I told him of my areas of concern (stomach and thickening of the waist) and said I was open to his opinion on what also may need doing, as I appreciated that sometimes, you need to have other areas treated in order to get the best outcome. After all, if you're going to do this, you may as well do it properly first time around.
The consultation was very informative and after an assessment of my body shape, my lifestyle, my skin quality ( you have to be aware that the condition of your skin also has an affect on the results) and my own expectations and hopes, the doctor talked me through what he would suggest I have done, and what other areas may be an option if I wanted to add anything on. He explained that in order to shape the waist, you need to target the back, so I would need the flanks, the entire midsection, the upper back and the bra roll treating in order to get a great result. He suggested mid to high def to get me a more athletic look, without being too 'masculine'. I didn't want an etched six-pack as I have never had one despite being very fit, I just wanted the lean, defined look.
He said my quads and hamstrings were fine, but he could take a little bit off the outer thighs, and also the inner thighs and knees. I've always had fat knees so it would be great to say goodbye to them! I also had the option to add the arms too. The arms aren't as important to me, but I have been aware that the upper arms are getting a little softer and wider and perhaps more definition would make them look more shapely and leaner? He then explained the importance of the aftercare MLD massages, the compression garment, the 4D vest I would have to wear day in, day out for 4 weeks, and how patient I would need to be before I saw my end results in 3-6 months (or even longer). I've had cosmetic surgery before (A BA) but vaser seemed way more dependent on what I do after the procedure than a BA is. I went away with a lot to think about, and then came straight online to read through plenty more reviews now I had my 'battle plan'.
Within a few days I confirmed that I wanted to go ahead, and my date was sent for 5th July, I was banking on the typical British summertime being rainy and cold so that the compression garment is not so unbearably hot. In hindsight, maybe I should have planned this for Autumn so I could better cover up my surgery, as I planned on keeping it a secret from everyone. If I'm honest, one of my main worries about the whole thing is how I am going to hide the 4d vest and the compression garment for a minimum of 4 weeks whilst wearing flimsy summer clothing, but I guess we will soon find out eh?

For the past two months I've had occasional issues sleeping due to this upcoming procedure. Again, it's not so much the actual surgery itself I'm worrying about, although I won't lie, 5 hours under general is freaking me out a little. It's the aftercare, the covering up of the garment and trying to keep it hidden from people that's been making me stress out. People can be so judgemental about this kind of thing, and because I've always been fit and in shape I would have people telling me I didn't need it and 'wasn't fat' to begin with. But then Vaser isn't a solution for those wanting to lose a lot of fat. It's about sculpting and enhancing and shaping the body and targeting those areas resistant to diet and exercise... but the thought of having this conversation over and over again made me decide to keep it private.

Two days out from the surgery I found my sleeping improved (thank goodness!). However the nerves come in waves. They hit when I was packing my suitcase, when I was preparing a batch of food for the freezer so I can eat healthily during recovery, and when I'm reading a review on here where some things didn't quite go as planned!!! However the reviews on this site have been a godsend and I am so grateful to everyone who's documented their journey. This is why I'm posting myself. Maybe my review will help others?

It's the day before, I've done my last gym workout for quite some time and I'm heading down to London as I have to be at the Highgate Hospital for 5.45am tomorrow morning. I've treated myself to a luxurious hotel as I figured I could have my 'last meal' (I have to stop eating by 8pm) at the restaurant and then try and relax in my room. Maybe I will be less nervous if the hotel is nicer? ;-)

The nerves are still here, but I'm keeping myself distracted. This past week or two I've been a bit more flexible with my diet and have been having a few treats. After all, when I am recovering I won't want to eat that much (I never do after surgery) and what I do eat will need to be super-healthy and nutritious. Plus the compression garment and 4d vest will be quite snug so even if I wanted to eat a lot, I doubt I could? So now's the time to indulge a little. Funnily enough I'm not enjoying it as much as I thought I would? I guess deep down I'm a healthy girl?

Only a few people know I'm having this done...my mum and sister (& I always feel guilty that I am worrying my Mum by having this done), a friend who lives abroad and a friend who's had lipo herself. My friends are super-excited for me which is reassuring.

As for the procedure itself, I have to be up early tomorrow and at the hospital for 5.45am. My procedure starts at 8am and is around 5 hours. I trust my surgeon implicitly. That's one less thing to worry about right? He's a perfectionist and a vaser specialist so I know he will give me the best possible body. Then I am staying in for two nights. I could get away with staying for just one night, however I am away from home and figured it's easier to stay at the hospital as I will have drains in until Friday anyway. Then I will stay overnight at a hotel before heading home at the weekend.