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39, 2 Kids, Super Fit and ALWAYS Heavy Thighs ... - Dallas tx
UPDATED FROM sls5516
2 months post
8 weeks out! Smart lips on thighs and flanks
WORTH IT$4,700
So here's the good:
My thighs don't touch anymore....
My love handles after 2 kids are much much smaller....
Clothes fit WAY better
I don't feel like I need to wear heels with shorts!
The cons:
My flanks are still a little numb/ sore....
One of my outer things has a couple lumpy spots ( it looks better and the lumps are small but they're there)
There's a little uneven-ness but nothing too drastic where people would notice much
Would I do it again? Absolutely. I wish I knew then what I knew now about recovery... And I wish I had done it years ago! ( it's probably better that I waited until after kids though)
My thighs don't touch anymore....
My love handles after 2 kids are much much smaller....
Clothes fit WAY better
I don't feel like I need to wear heels with shorts!
The cons:
My flanks are still a little numb/ sore....
One of my outer things has a couple lumpy spots ( it looks better and the lumps are small but they're there)
There's a little uneven-ness but nothing too drastic where people would notice much
Would I do it again? Absolutely. I wish I knew then what I knew now about recovery... And I wish I had done it years ago! ( it's probably better that I waited until after kids though)
UPDATED FROM sls5516
1 month post
6 weeks post inner outer thighs and flanks
Super happy :) a little lumpiness on outer thigh but was told that's normal and time and massage will help, so that's what I'll do. Looks so much better in a bikini and SO much better in my clothes and shorts. Flanks are still sore that takes a while apparently. Will post some pics in clothes but took a few today...????????
Replies (2)
K
May 23, 2015
Wow, you looked awesome before but now you look fantastic! Good for you for treating yourself especially when you work so hard to stay looking and feeling great! Thanks for sharing it helps us all! Congrats!
S
May 23, 2015
Thx.... I mean, I work my ASS off in the gym and eating right. I waited 39 years to fix the spots genetics had working against me! I hope it all heals smoothly now !
M
May 24, 2015
Dear sls5516: I am worried about you. I think your expectations of your body and how it should look DO show that you may have BDD. (Body Dysmorphic Disorder.) After your surgery, you DO definitely look good; but you may be obsessed with (your) MAJOR subjective perceptions of (quite actual MINOR) body imperfections. I am one who has suffered from BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) for the last 50 years; I know that the relief and happiness about weight loss and body mass changes DO get more strict/restrictive over time. Happy you are happy now. Be aware your body judgement and dissatisfaction may grow/worsen, and continue into your advancing years. Please seek help if your unhappiness with your appearance (IN ANY WAY) continues over time. XO The woman who has 'been there.' HUGS!
S
May 24, 2015
I appreciate your attempt at criticizing constructively... But this site is for people who are seeking cosmetic surgery. COSMETIC. Meaning it's a site FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT HAPPY WITH HOW THEY LOOK. So to troll people's reviews, which could very helpful to others, and criticize them or tell they have 'disorders'... Is completely inappropriate and a bit obnoxious. If you've 'been there' you'd know that no matter how in shape or healthy you are there are some things that procedures on this site can help a person with. A crooked nose. Stretched tummy after baby. Lots of things that aren't 'disorders'... Do us all a favor and worry about yourself instead of criticizing others which is the OPPOSITE of what this site is for. Ps ending your message with ' HUGS!' Just adds passive aggressive to your judgmental comments. This site is for reviews for COSMETIC SURGERY.... If you want to judge why people are getting these surgeries find somewhere else to complain.
M
K
May 25, 2015
I think it sounds like you really were trying to give advice from a place of experience not judgement. You have to realize for whatever reason she could have always been in shape and for some reason we all have an area that we fixate on at some point and when you work so hard to try to manage and overcome an issue no matter how small it seems to others, it can come off as obsessive to others. It seems she has really worked hard her whole life to stay healthy and that to no means can she change what she feels doesn't feel right on her. It really is important to do things that make you feel better and we all certainly do deserve that. At any point it is hard to approach someone and not seem like there is judgement when they were doing something important for themselves. I just wanted to say I understand where you both are coming from and try to take the positive from this. You both handled it well and said your peace. This is a wonderful site and I truly appreciate anyone having the courage to photograph and document their journey in order to help others. Take care and thanks again!
S
May 25, 2015
That's just it. This site was so helpful as I've never had cosmetic surgery... I can't even stand IV's- and it helped me when considering this. When you're xs on top your whole life but the bottom is out of proportion due to genetics these procedure are a Godsend. Do to throw out the term 'disorder'... Even if you think your being helpful... Is reckless. I am so thankful this site exists. I NEVER would have had the courage to do this procedure and now 6 weeks out I couldn't be happier I did.
T
May 26, 2015
T
May 26, 2015
great job sls5516. I was where you were at over a year ago when I was getting up the courage to do cosmetic surgery! Congrats! You did it and you look great. I'm happy for you and applaud your efforts to be informed and knowledgeable!
S
May 26, 2015
Thanks tweaky787!! I was trying to be super objective there but to come on THIS site and use the word 'disorder' on someone's review?? Not ok. For Pete's sake.
UPDATED FROM sls5516
21 days post
3 weeks PO smart lipo thighs and flanks!!
Here's my 2 cents. I totally see a difference! But there is swelling. On my flanks especially. Bruising juuuust about gone. Dr told me today not to weigh myself till 6-8 week mark. Would the swelling cause that much gain? My shape looks SO much better... Do I try a water pill?
I also advise anyone looking to do this to buy arnica gel and tabs, get lymphatic massages after, and prepare to be SORE. Like painful hard to walk sore. The first week is tough.... But if you want this I say go for it :) will add more pics soon...
I also advise anyone looking to do this to buy arnica gel and tabs, get lymphatic massages after, and prepare to be SORE. Like painful hard to walk sore. The first week is tough.... But if you want this I say go for it :) will add more pics soon...
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I
May 1, 2015
You look great. I'm having my procedure tomorrow and starting to freak. I just don't want to die!!! I know,,,,crazy thoughts are going through my head right now. I am definitely ready to have my "problem" areas taken care of. I like seeing the updates from others so I know this is going to be worth it! Thanks!
S
May 1, 2015
It will be worth it- just let yourself be excited nervous :) have someone ready to help for at least a week and know it will be slow going at first but they have the technology so I say we should all let ourselves try it if makes is feel better :)
J
May 1, 2015
Congrats, dear! Yes, the swelling DOES cause gain weight (3-5lbs)
Just like you, i was so sick of hearing "What? You're gonna get your thighs done. You don't need this!". I've let the thought of getting my thighs done haunt me since i was a teenager. I'm so glad that i did it without telling anyone (even my husband. Thank God! He was away on business). It's your LIFE, do WTF makes you happy, hun!
S
May 1, 2015
Thank you!!! The nerve of that guy who commented... It's MY decision. I didn't tel anyone either as they'd say I'm nuts... My thighs have always been bleh and 15 years of squats salads and cardio didn't touch it. I just wish I'd done it sooner :) though I hope I can get back on the scale in a few weeks it feels odd not watching that. Tempted to take a water pill to help?
J
May 1, 2015
Squats did make my thighs BIGGER. Weird?!? Yes, i'm gonna take a water pill next week.
J
May 1, 2015
Actually i took one when i just got discharged from the hospital (day 3). It helped.
S
May 1, 2015
Yes! Squats did that to me too. Ugh right? Ok I'm going to get awRer pull tomorrow? Any tips?
S
J
May 4, 2015
I'm gonna get my outer thighs done and breast implant removal next month. Lol. Nothing can stop women from getting what they want.
S
May 4, 2015
Have you ever had a revision? I'm happy at this point but in a year or something if it's not the way I want I'm curious....
J
May 18, 2015
Nope, but i've been thinking about getting a touch-up. BTW, i stopped wearing compression garment.
S
May 18, 2015
I'm almost 6 weeks now- will post pics this week. How is the recovery? I don't know what to think about touch ups... They say it changes over 6-12 months so I'm not sure when it will look 'most healed'. My flanks are still sore but only when touched or if I run. Thighs are healing nicely but still minor bruising that almost looks like shadows.
J
May 22, 2015
You got your flanks, inner & outer thighs done, didn't you? Well, I don't think you need to get touch ups. I got back to the gym, did some squats, sit-ups, running (at my 3 weeks post-op). My recovery was pretty fast since i got my inner thighs done only. I feel a little lumpy but my surgeon said that's totally normal. So never mind! Ughhhh!!! I wish i had gotten my outer thighs and flanks done along with my inner thighs lipo. The thought of getting through a general anesthesia, a recovery,...bothers me a little bit. Did you take water pill?
S
May 23, 2015
I took a couple water pills at 4 weeks. Totally helped. I have a little lumpiness too so hopefully that will go away with massage. The General anasthesia wasn't bad I just couldn't take any pain pills so the 3 sets of incisions though small got to me that first week. I'm super happy I did it. It looks so much better when I'm in a bikini and I'm even happier in my clothes... I had to go down a size in shorts and that NEVER happens:) my flanks still feel sore though apparently those take a loooong time to heal.
I
May 1, 2015
Got through it! At home….still dopey on drugs, but doing okay. I can't wait to see the difference after I take the CG off! Thanks for all the info and encouragement!
S
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