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I was maybe ten pounds over my normal weight; a...

Sundogcoyote
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I was maybe ten pounds over my normal weight; a work injury caused me to not be able to exercise for over a year and I gained a lot of belly and side fat. It bothered me a lot when my jeans began not to fit me. I researched Smart Lipo for a long time. I finally consulted with my doctor (who is actually my PCP) and he told me that I did not need it, but that if I decided to do it I would get great results.

The local anesthesia was not very painful and the rest of the procedure was pretty much painless. It was tumescent liposcuction with the use of a laser after the fat and fluid was removed. It went very well.

I was sore later, and two the second day out (today) as though I did a thousand crunches all in one day. I am wearing a compression garment for 3-6 days. Did not sleep great the first night but still had a valium, last night was better. I am walking around more today to keep the fluids moving and draining.

The incision sites seem to be closing up (the first day, one poured after, which I knew could happen and was not worried). Tomorrow should be even better.

I looked in the mirror tonight and felt excitement at how much better I felt that I looked without the pouch and bulging belly fat. Others would say I was crazy but I didn't do it for them did it for me and I feel already the results will be great. My Dr. was confident that the skin will tighten and I will look great.

All and all...not a bad experience. It is surgery though and I am sore, so one has to prepare. I could not work after this (I had it done two days ago, it is the weekend now), I would need probably at least these four days to recover and then some.

Sorry I do not have pictures of before. If I can get them I will post them, and the after!


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Amherst Laser

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I can tell my doctor is a perfectionist and this is why when consulting with him I felt confident that the outcome was as important to him as it was to me. He is kind and careful and explains everything. The staff is very friendly and I felt completely at ease. The procedure was on a discount (every month there is special) and would normally have cost $5000.00. It is a small office but like I said, my Dr. is very concerned, perfectionistic, caring, and talks about the procedure and how many he has done. He does not consider any question beneath him..has no "ego" involved.

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May 9, 2015
Liposuction will ruin your body and make you fat in abnormal ways. I would recommend you don't do it. Because even if in the short term it seems good; in the little bit longer term you will see the unavoidable biological changes (fat re-distribution; sagging skin; fat-gain) that do not have to do with "you" but with biology. There are no long term studies on this procedure. The equipment used does not have to be approved by the FDA (even tho the FDA is not so trustworthy as we all might have thought). There are better ways to take care of some extra fat rather than regret for your years to come.
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Today is day 4. I am still sore. The incision...

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Today is day 4. I am still sore. The incision sites on my sides feel like a bad sunburn if I move wrong or hit them on the chair or bed wrong. I am wearing the compression garment, taking short breaks here and there because it's uncomfortable. I am trying to walk and move around but everything has been snow and ice and rain so it's been hard to get out.
Definitely not a go-back-to-work right away thing. I tolerate pain pretty well and I just know I could not do any job part of full time: sitting at a desk, or standing (retail) or moving around, bending, reaching...forget it! Still swollen but I can have a vision of how things will look; which is great!
My Dr. said not to worry that my skin will tighten as having a sagging pouch was my biggest concern, but it will take 6 months to get full results. Right now there is a lip of sagging skin on the front. (cross fingers!)

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March 7, 2011
love to see pics. im from NH where did you go?
March 8, 2011
Hi,
I know, I should have pictures. I will try to take some but I will have to get the before ones from my doctor if I can.
I went to Amherst Laser in Amherst, MA.
March 8, 2011
Hi looked on website for special but didnt see any for lipo when did you have yours done??
March 8, 2011
The special was in February which is when I had my consult and paid for it; I was traveling as was the Dr. so we scheduled for March 3 to have it done. Their website unfortunately is the one thing I wish was better,it's not always up to date with the specials etc.
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After a year I noticed that the skin sagging...

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After a year I noticed that the skin sagging around my lower abdomen had gotten really bad; I went back to my doctor and he said it didn't look bad. And had I gained weight. I wasn't sure what that had to do with it; but I HAD gained weight, in my arms, breasts, thighs, butt, neck, anywhere fat was not before. My diet had not changed; in fact I felt I needed to eat way less.

Now at a little past a year, I consulted a plastic surgeon and she said a mini tummy tuck would cost $6000.00. (plus hospital fees) Which I can't afford. And since getting the lipo I have read about fat redistribution (do not take this lightly at all...you will not fit in your old clothes; you will not like how the fat redistributes in an unnatural way). Others have complained about actually gaining weight. And they are pooh-poohed by the 'experts'.
However more study needs to be done on this. We really do not understand very much about fat, weight gain, weight loss, etc. I had this done because I gained fat around my middle due to a work injury that prevented me from my active lifestyle. But in retrospect, sadly (very sadly) I would not have done it; I would have gone through the pain of exercising (pain from my back injury) rather than go through this. Because this is a permanent deformity; the fat redistribution and the sag of skin.
I'm sorry to say it, because I really trust my doctor. But I just think not enough is known. Maybe a very young person would have better results; however the fat redistribution, I predict, would stay with that person her whole life.

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November 14, 2014
Sundogcoyote can I ask your age? I'm going for tumescent lipo soon only on saddle bags & flanks. I am now 60 yrs. old. Worried about the loose fat after the treatment. I am about 15 lbs. overweight. I didn't want to get into the tummy area, one because of cost and because the more areas done, means an overnight stay in hospital. I can work on my abs, I have been for 2 yrs. strait now. The saddles and flanks..also known as love handles ( that I don't love) is a fat I can't lose very well. I did drop 13 lbs. and they were still there, about 4 Years ago. Post menopause put weight in the strangest places!!! Before that I never had problems with weight. I too have back issues. Bulging disk in neck and lower lumbar encroaching on a nerve. I HAVE to exercise or I'm in pain. I have to strengthen my core to support my back. Pilates is great & I do water aerobic classes. I wish you luck. If you don't have a fitness club near by. You could also by the DVDs you 'll love them. It's work, but it's a 1/2 a day at home. This morning I have an hr. long class of Pilates at my fitness club. Take care, & cheer up. Best wishes.