39 Years Old 5'10" Tumescent Liposuction Full Stomach and Flanks - New York, NY

Ever since puberty I've had a fatty lower belly that I can't get rid of no matter how much I diet and exercise. I currently weigh around 150 which is pretty good for 5'10". If I exercise a lot and eat right I can sometimes get down to 145 but that is lowest I can go without compromising my sanity. So, in February I went to see Dr Howard Sobel to get some botox and fillers. In his office he had pictures of his liposuction before and afters. I showed him and his nurse my stomach and Dr Sobel said I am a perfect candidate for lipo! At first I just wanted to do my stomach but he grabbed a handful of my upper hip area and said... why not this too? So, I thought, sure go for it.

I have no kids so have no need for muscle repair. I am a bit scared because this is going to be done under local anesthesia. All I get is a shot of demerol (muscle relaxer) and a valium. Apparently the tumescent fluid itself acts as an anesthetic. I do have a high threshold for pain and am quite stoic so think this should be just fine. I will just keep thinking about how glad I'll be a few weeks from now when my rolly belly is less prominent!

Nervous and excited for surgery today. I keep looking at my fat belly and saying goodbye to my handful of love handles. Hope the pain and money end up being worthwhile.

Almost ready to go in!!