1 day post
Feeling pretty good (day after)
I was up at 3am last night and wrote a long post that disappeared when I went to add pics to it. So here it goes again. The procedure started late (about 4:30) due to the Dr having an emergency at the ER. They called and asked if I could change it until Monday and I said no, so the Dr agreed to stay late and do the procedure. He decided to only do my arms and back. Hopefully I will get my stomach done tomorrow. When I arrived I was given one of each pill prescribed (vicodin, antibiotic, valium, and prednisone for swelling). I felt more calm but not at all tired or drugged up (which I was hoping for..lol). The Dr used a local anesthetic and then pumped my arm with the lidocaine solution, this was the most uncomfortable part. Not too painful, but weird. He then used a laser to eliminate the cellulite (celulaze). Then he used another laser to melt the fat and then sucked it all out. Didn't feel much, and when I did he stopped and added more lidocaine. The slight pokes of pain were bearable. He moved on to the other arm and then had me lay on my sides to do my back. The back was more uncomfortable but still bearable. The Dr was attentive and pleasant throughout. I have to say, I'm glad I didn't listen to the negative reviews about him cause he was great. When he was done he stiched my incisions with disolvable stiches to minimize chances of scarring and so that I didn't leak fluids (said body would take care of that on its own). The assistant cleaned me up, took after pics and helped me get into my garment. It was after 9pm by the time I left, and the Dr even walked my friend and I outside to the car. I felt really good, and when I got home I picked up my house before going to bed. The garment they gave me is very comfortable. I will post pics. I can already see a difference in my arms although they are swollen. I woke up this morning sore, like a bad sunburn, but the beds help. Gonna take the garment completely off for a shower tonight.
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