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My initial review for the procedure after surgery...

beautifulmee89
WORTH IT$6,000
My initial review for the procedure after surgery the pain was terrible. I had several areas done upper and lower abdominal ,flanks,upper and lower back, inner thighs and my arms. I was pain more on my sides and back then any other area but the pain was real.

My surgery was at 8 I arrived at the dr office at 7 took pictures went over the areas i was getting done then was taking in the back to get all cleaned up for my procedure. which was a little after 8 o'clock. I woke up in recovery around 1:30 and went straight back to my hotel room. The ride back to the hotel was so uncomfortable I kept telling my boyfriend it hurts it hurts once we got back to the hotel trying to lie down was very difficult i couldn't find a comfortable position to save my life. I finally went to sleep around 5 o'clock after taking cat naps for the past 2 in a half hours the meds finally started to kick in and i was able to relax.

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Daniel Careaga, MD

Daniel Careaga, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 15, 2014
Whew!  Rest and recover for now.  I hope you're doing better already than you were when you wrote this!  Are you in a garment now, and if so, what kind?  And were you supposed to be awake for the procedure or asleep?  I hope you post pictures!

Happy healing!
May 15, 2014
Hi yes I'm in a garment it's a full body suit Covering my arms all the way down to the top of my thighs. This compression garment I brought from a store called Catherine in Miami lakes because the garment I received from my PS was so uncomfortable. I had 2 separate garments one for my arms and one for my body. And yes I'm doing so much better now no more pain just a little sore thanks for asking. And my PS did put me to sleep so I was asleep for the entire procedure.
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May 15, 2014
First of all, your panties are hilarious!  Love it!  Second, I'm so glad to hear you're doing better :D.  Also, thank you for the pictures!  It looks like you're swollen but it's super obvious they've carved out a beautiful curvy shape for you.  I cannot wait to see how you look when you're all healed up!!
February 18, 2016
How long did it take you to go back to work?
UPDATED FROM beautifulmee89
5 days post

pictures

beautifulmee89
Here are some before and after pictures sorry I'm just uploading them

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UPDATED FROM beautifulmee89
7 days post

A week since my procedure

beautifulmee89
Hey guys I'm just updating you its been a week since I had my surgery yayyyyyy I'm pretty much going back to my normal routine now I'm back at work I'm a back driving Well I can't really bend down but everything I'm good. My body is still sore but there is no pain it kinda feels like I worked out to hard really but none the less I'm fine. Still wearing my garment 24/7 eating a lot less and drinking more water. I haven't gone to the bathroom (bowel movement) since Monday I haven't started taking the stool softer I'm sure once I take one it'll help tremendously. I'll post more pictures later tonight once I get off work TTYL

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May 16, 2014
Great results already.
May 19, 2014
Thank you I hope to see more with the healing process although I'm not getting the massages like I want to I hope it doesn't alter my results in any way
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May 19, 2014
Have you considered purchasing your own fans held massager? That's what I did. With that, you can massage yourself more frequently at home rather than having to wait till your next appointment :-)
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May 19, 2014
These stupid phones and spell-chk. I meant to say, Hand-held Massager ... :-)
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May 19, 2014
I just giggled, I knew what u meant.
May 20, 2014
I have one I brought one from walmart I just don't use it it came with all these different heads so I'll try some tonight
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May 20, 2014
Let us know how ur massaging goes. It did wonders for me. This morning I had to keep pulling up my pajama bottoms that I have been wearing, this evening I put on a different pair of pajamas and am having the same problem. Massaging and time work wonders.
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May 17, 2014
You're gonna be so much more comfortable once you go to the bathroom, LOL!  I remember after my op, it was night and day.  And I only went three days without going, and ate almost nothing those days.
May 17, 2014
Great results
May 18, 2014
Thank you still hoping to see more lol I wanna be summer time fine!!! Thank you again
December 6, 2015
you looking good seriously