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Liposuction of Stomach, Flanks, Hips, Inner Thigh (front & back) & Chin - New York
UPDATED FROM rebecca762
3 months post
Finally... an update with photos!
WORTH IT$13,000
Its not a before/after side by side comparison but I promise to do that... eventually...
Took the new bod out to the Caribbean (just got back, still tan :) and yep, it was ah-may-zing. Felt a confidence I haven't felt since 25. I am not holding my stomach in.
Before: 132lbs (sluggish, little to no exercise, salts and sweets all the time)
After Surgery: 124lbs and rest/recovery with proper nutrition
Now: 118lbs (proper nutrition and adding 3x/week exercise - two weeks so far)
I anticipate my weight will go up as I continue to exercise, to account for the growing amounts of muscle in relation to decreasing amounts of fat. This has changed my life so much! Before it happened I wanted to be a success story, not just gain it all back in a year. And so far I have really stuck to my guns in terms of proper nutrition and exercise. KNOCK ON WOOD that I will continue this.
So happy and positive about everything now, it's really amazing how eating fruit and veg (large helpings, multiple times daily) fills you up and truly fills the spot where potato chips used to be. Now If i crave something it's usually a hand full of blueberries. It sounds annoying and preachy but it is actually true for me.
Only one life to live and I mean to continue this. A little reflection - could I have done it without the lipo? Possibly, and some folks can and do. But for me, it's the investment I have to protect. Can't let it get back to the place it was. And if that's what keeps me moving forward and in the right direction than that's what was right for me.
This website also has been great. In addition to Dr. follow ups it gave me an additional bolster of support especially through those first crucial days and weeks. Hope to give a proper before and after photo but in the meantime here is an idea of how it turned out! xoxo to the gals who posted comments earlier, it was very supportive of you and thanks so much!
Took the new bod out to the Caribbean (just got back, still tan :) and yep, it was ah-may-zing. Felt a confidence I haven't felt since 25. I am not holding my stomach in.
Before: 132lbs (sluggish, little to no exercise, salts and sweets all the time)
After Surgery: 124lbs and rest/recovery with proper nutrition
Now: 118lbs (proper nutrition and adding 3x/week exercise - two weeks so far)
I anticipate my weight will go up as I continue to exercise, to account for the growing amounts of muscle in relation to decreasing amounts of fat. This has changed my life so much! Before it happened I wanted to be a success story, not just gain it all back in a year. And so far I have really stuck to my guns in terms of proper nutrition and exercise. KNOCK ON WOOD that I will continue this.
So happy and positive about everything now, it's really amazing how eating fruit and veg (large helpings, multiple times daily) fills you up and truly fills the spot where potato chips used to be. Now If i crave something it's usually a hand full of blueberries. It sounds annoying and preachy but it is actually true for me.
Only one life to live and I mean to continue this. A little reflection - could I have done it without the lipo? Possibly, and some folks can and do. But for me, it's the investment I have to protect. Can't let it get back to the place it was. And if that's what keeps me moving forward and in the right direction than that's what was right for me.
This website also has been great. In addition to Dr. follow ups it gave me an additional bolster of support especially through those first crucial days and weeks. Hope to give a proper before and after photo but in the meantime here is an idea of how it turned out! xoxo to the gals who posted comments earlier, it was very supportive of you and thanks so much!
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UPDATED FROM rebecca762
16 days post
Cold Water at night and a Dr. follow up
The last three nights I have been craving large amounts of cold water at night, and the last three days have been the best in regards to progress made, less pain, etc. I'm not sure if correlation = causation but I'm going to continue it. Even if it means i have to pee 7 times between 9pm and noon.
I'm doing really well at this point. The only times I am bothered are:
1. Getting up after laying down or sitting for a while (guess that means I should be moving around more and not such a lazybones)
2. Random pain after siting/laying so long in any position except on my back with legs straight out
3. Bending too far over / forgetting to be careful and twisting/reaching too far
I see the healing happening though! My body is looking so much better. The compression garment no longer suffocates me, it just compresses me, meaning swelling is going down. I wear spanx during the day. So glad I left myself 2 weeks to heal though. Would NOT have been happy working during this time.
So I saw the Dr. yesterday and he was very pleased! I am glad he is as pleased as I am!! All bandages/stitches were removed (painless due to numbness so that's good). Then I was able to walk around, eat a meal, and I didn't feel tired or stiff after these activities, either yesterday or today. So that means I can do more in a day and maybe? heal faster.
One thing I will recommend - Drinking all this water may be great for me but I can tell I crave salt. I had a soup yesterday and it was so satisfying! So don't be afraid to eat soup and get those minerals.
I've posted some photos taken at the 1 week mark. You can already see the difference, especially in my stomach/midsection.
I'm doing really well at this point. The only times I am bothered are:
1. Getting up after laying down or sitting for a while (guess that means I should be moving around more and not such a lazybones)
2. Random pain after siting/laying so long in any position except on my back with legs straight out
3. Bending too far over / forgetting to be careful and twisting/reaching too far
I see the healing happening though! My body is looking so much better. The compression garment no longer suffocates me, it just compresses me, meaning swelling is going down. I wear spanx during the day. So glad I left myself 2 weeks to heal though. Would NOT have been happy working during this time.
So I saw the Dr. yesterday and he was very pleased! I am glad he is as pleased as I am!! All bandages/stitches were removed (painless due to numbness so that's good). Then I was able to walk around, eat a meal, and I didn't feel tired or stiff after these activities, either yesterday or today. So that means I can do more in a day and maybe? heal faster.
One thing I will recommend - Drinking all this water may be great for me but I can tell I crave salt. I had a soup yesterday and it was so satisfying! So don't be afraid to eat soup and get those minerals.
I've posted some photos taken at the 1 week mark. You can already see the difference, especially in my stomach/midsection.
Replies (5)
September 8, 2014
Hi Rebecca,
I was just curious, you had several areas done at the same time. Would you say that one or two of the areas hurt more than the others? I'm sure whatever part of your body you needed to move hurt the most at that moment, but I'm wondering if you noticed that a particular area hurt more.
I am really hoping to go back to work after just one week. I am the office manager for our company, so I am able to take it pretty easy if I need to, although I do get up and down a lot. I'm not telling any of our employees that I am having this done, so I have to figure out a story as to why I am moving slow. I predict a little car accident, or food poisoning is in my future. :)
Thanks for any input. You're pictures and comments are encouraging.
September 8, 2014
Your pictures, not you're pictures. Gosh I dislike when people do that. I'm a bit embarrassed. :P
September 8, 2014
Hello! I will give you all the details...
1 - chin/neck area: hurt hardly at all. minimum pain/soreness/stiffness was noticeable ever, at most a 1/10 hurt
2- groin (one on each side, in bikini area crease where it meets your leg where the inner, at most a 1/10 hurtthigh cannula went): didn't even know it happened. 0% hurt
3 - under the butt (2 "holes" under each butt cheek): hardly felt anything, at most a 1/10 hurt
4 - stomach (thru the bellybutton and in from the sides): this hurt a lot the first week - getting from a laying down to sit position (& back again) was the hardest part of the first couple of days. Now, 2 weeks later pain is not an issue, except I'm still a bit "slow" to do these things. Won't lie, it felt like a 10/10 the first 2 days, which is why i medicated myself the first few days (and I usually don't ever take any medicine ever).
5 - flanks backside (in from the sides and the sacral dimple): this hurt a lot the first couple of days too, and through the first week I was padding my backrest with pillows and blankets. Even now it feels good to have a pillow or blanket there, supporting the arch of my back from the dreaded bad posture. 6/10 pain the first few days. Now it's mostly gone but still tender, and getting up and down is a careful process.
6 - sides (outer hip flank): these surprisingly hurt. I didn't think this area would hurt at all but it did. 7/10 the first few days.
In conclusion, unless you're laying down and then getting up every few minutes it shouldn't be a problem. You're not going to have to use your abs. I'm with you on the food poisoning (it will explain your need for large amounts of water and going to the bathroom more often than usual too :) Maybe bring a small soft pillow or two - one to sit on and one to lean back on? Especially since you're doing your back
I still haven't laid on my sides for more than 4 minutes at a time. They hurt the most at this point 2 weeks out when pressure is put on them. I haven't tried to lay on my belly but I see no reason to. Fortunately, it doesn't really affect walking, sitting or standing since it's my sides. But I can't sleep on my side at the moment.
I hope this has been helpful and not too long. Hopefully the knees won't hurt and you can remain "anonymous" at the office.
Oh - maybe you could tell them a sports injury/sprain or back sprain. That would be a good too. Then you might even get away with wearing sneakers to work. It would explain the stiffness. Just say you tried a new yoga class or something and overdid it.
September 8, 2014
I had nice pretty paragraphs but the website took all that away. Sorry it's so hard to read.
September 9, 2014
Thank you so much for this. It's nice to hear that there may be some areas I have done that I won't even notice. My dr tells me that liposuction isn't nearly as painful as the tummy tuck, so I feel like I can handle this. I admit, that surgery kicked my butt, but almost a year later I can say it was 100% worth it. I had lipo of my hips at that time, and like you, couldn't lay on my sides. It took a couple months, maybe longer, before I felt ok doing it. I hope you keep healing so well and get the results you hoped for.
September 9, 2014
You must be super excited :) I know I could hardly wait!! I'll keep you posted and I'm looking forward to your posts if you choose to share them. Good to know the laying-on-sides thing is a normal thing to take a while to do.
December 1, 2014
You ladies are sooooooo funny!!!!!!! I have to do the same thing, make up some stupid story!!!! Lol there is one girl I told but she's interested too in it. She's a nurse & very sweet. But I don't tell anyone anything...people are so judgmental. They'll go out & spend money, big money on designer clothes, lavish meals out, tons of trips and meanwhile they need serious help with big bags under their eyes or some huge hook nose, big bellies etc. But we have to stay quiet, because of what will they think of us!!!!!!!!!!! Sometimes we just need a little help in the plastics department. I'm having 2 areas done, because I don't want to be put under general anesthesia. But anyway, it's about self improvement, I wish people wouldn't be so judgmental. Good luck to both of you.
September 10, 2014
Wow! Thanks for your post. You look wonderful. I plan on doing lipo this winter in New York city.
September 11, 2014
Cool, thanks for your note. I would recommend Dr. Sherman 100%. If you email him through his web form, someone will get back to you in a day or two http://www.drsherwyn.com/sherwyn.htm
I saw him today for my 2nd week post op and both he and I are thrilled with the results. I have 0 lumps or bumps, only minor swelling and bruising, and I am perfectly symmetrical. The "lines" of my body are so much better even already. I will post more pics as soon as I'm able :) If you have any qs don't hesitate to ask!
September 12, 2014
Congrats and thanks for posting! I have a similar body type as yours and am going in for liposuction on Oct 1 for the exact same places as you. Your pictures give me a great gauge for how I hope to look.
September 19, 2014
Thanks for your note and good luck on Oct 1! I know how excited I was before :) I hope to post more pictures but have been slacking off, but I will post more! Also I keep working out (moderately) and thus swelling back up heehee. But I am very happy I did it and you will be too!
November 6, 2014
Thanks! All went well for my procedure and I have lost over 55" already in one month! :-) I'm back to running four miles a day and am super happy with everything! I posted some pics on my review too.
November 6, 2014
Your before and after looks great! You will be turning some heads if you go to the beach :D You really went for it also and your overall body looks really fantastic.
UPDATED FROM rebecca762
13 days post
Day 7 and getting much better
Yes I think I've put the worst days behind me. That is the short version.
If you want the excruciating details of my progress read on... I remember sleeping on my side for a few minutes last night (1st time since surgery!), and even doing a little side-stretching with my hips in the side-sleep position and my shoulders flat on the bed. And even though I was half asleep I was still awake/anal enough to also do the other side before returning to my back. I woke up hungry, and only had a tiny self-pep talk before heaving myself out of bed. It wasn't bad or painful. Not like past days. I went to the kitchen and made myself a little breakfast.
I remember the garment being looser than other times last night when I laid down to sleep, but when I woke up it was tight again. Not sure how the whole fluid accumulation thing works.
To avoid boring you, I probably won't post again except for milestones and Dr. appts, and of course for those after pics I did all of this for. Baah.
If you want the excruciating details of my progress read on... I remember sleeping on my side for a few minutes last night (1st time since surgery!), and even doing a little side-stretching with my hips in the side-sleep position and my shoulders flat on the bed. And even though I was half asleep I was still awake/anal enough to also do the other side before returning to my back. I woke up hungry, and only had a tiny self-pep talk before heaving myself out of bed. It wasn't bad or painful. Not like past days. I went to the kitchen and made myself a little breakfast.
I remember the garment being looser than other times last night when I laid down to sleep, but when I woke up it was tight again. Not sure how the whole fluid accumulation thing works.
To avoid boring you, I probably won't post again except for milestones and Dr. appts, and of course for those after pics I did all of this for. Baah.
Replies (5)
September 2, 2014
Glad you are starting to feel better. Your updates aren't boring at all! We all love hearing how everything is going :)
September 3, 2014
Hello. Thank you for the posting. Please show us some more pics. :)
I hope your improvement is going well.
September 3, 2014
Glad to hear your story, i want to have my upper and lower abs, flank, inner and outer thighs and arms. I had my upper abs and flanks done 5 days ago and have had very little pain; have not needed any pain pills. About 3 liters were taken. I am in a compression garment and scheduled to have my lower abs and flanks done in 2weeks. Did you have all your areas done at one setting?
September 3, 2014
Yes CQ, mine were all in one setting. I am surprised but glad that you have little pain. Did you "go under" (general anesthesia) ? Also were your wounds left open to drain or were they stitched shut? (only if you don't mind telling) I am curious to know if that affects the pain outcome. A friend had lipo last year but it was "lazer lipo" and just stomach, she had pain during, maybe because it was local anesthesia (she was awake) but healed without hardly any discomfort (her wounds were left open to drain). I wish you luck in 2 weeks.
September 3, 2014
Wow, that may be the way to go. I'm probably a bigger wuss than most though. Thanks for sharing.
September 3, 2014
You look great in all your photos. Really good. I hope I can feel the same about my lipo like you do.
September 3, 2014
to everyone thanks for the comments, it really makes it easier knowing you're not going it alone! I took some after pics and as soon as I can I will post them.
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