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Pushing 45 and Hate the Stubborn Fat! - New York, NY

Name: Pushing 45 and Hate the Stubborn Fat! - New York, NY
Item: Anthony Maffei, MD
Author: NyGirl45

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A little nervous but want you all to know I found...

NyGirl45March 2, 2015

$5,000

A little nervous but want you all to know I found great comfort in reading your posts. I'm scheduled for my abdomen in just about 3 weeks. Then two weeks after April 10th my inner and outer thighs. Has anyone had the procedures done separately like the Dr. Wants to? Please any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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Anthony Maffei, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

5.0 | 16 Reviews

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Replies (18)

krisjones

March 23, 2015

I just had procedure done yesterday. Had them done together. Only had a small area on my stomach and did inner & outer thighs. I think having the two done at separate times is better. I'm wearing a full compression garment and there's a lot of drainage. Best of luck!

NyGirl45

March 23, 2015

Thank you .... Hope your feeling well

krisjones

March 24, 2015

Yes feeling so much better but still sore. Its day 3.. Definitely worth it. I can see drastic improvement will cellulite & stubborn fat areas :)

NyGirl45

March 25, 2015

Glad to hear... ! I go tomorrow, getting excited. I'll keep you posted.

krisjones

March 25, 2015

Let me know. Dont worry you will be fine :)

jp808

March 28, 2015

good luck!

jp808

March 28, 2015

i have mine on april 7... :-)

NyGirl45

March 28, 2015

Day 2 post op stomach.. Feeling much better then yesterday! I heard the thighs were more painful then the stomach? A little nervous about that. I go in 2 weeks. Have you been massaging your stomach? Not sure when I should start... How are you feeling???

sxzylady

March 31, 2015

I did my inner thighs flanks anterior thighs knees n abdomen in one day. Think it was better that way. For me because you have to wear garment full body anyway. Cost effective for room and I was u see General Anastestia so that would have been extra to do twice I'm healing nicely almost five weeks in. But wish u the best of luck.

NyGirl45

April 1, 2015

9 days to go Before my thighs! Wishing I had them done together now! I'll keep you posted.

sxzylady

March 31, 2015

Thighs definitely more painful especially up by groin but not insane. Stomach really was t bad shockingly

NyGirl45

April 1, 2015

9 days to go before I get my thighs done. Wishing now I had it all done together! I'll keep you posted.. Thanks!

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21 days pre

Homeopathic remedies?

NyGirl45March 4, 2015

I heard that there are homeopathic remedies that may speed up recovery? Has anyone tried them?

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J at RS

March 5, 2015

Arnica tabs and bromelein pills are pretty popular. They are suppose to help speed recovery. You start taking them a couple weeks before surgery and continue to take them post-operatively. Some doctors think they work and others don't. I personally did both when I had eyelid surgery and thought they seemed to help. You can buy them online or at any health food store like Whole Foods.

NyGirl45

March 7, 2015

Thank you for your feedback, I suppose it can't hurt. I'll look for the ones you mentioned.

J at RS

March 8, 2015

No prob- keep us posted on your procedure!

NyGirl45

March 9, 2015

Will do! 3 weeks to go. I'm going to take some before pics this week

J at RS

March 10, 2015

Sounds good! Here are some good resources that you can check out while you wait for your surgery date:

http://www.realself.com/forum/liposuction-glossary...

sxzylady

March 31, 2015

Arinica for bruiding and swelling. I bought the gel And rubbed on hard spots and it feels good. Also dr wrote me a script for Voltarin which they Also Have in a gel form but pill better twice day helped amazing w thigh swelling. It's antiinflammatory.

sxzylady

March 31, 2015

Also starting using lecithin granule not pull form. You put teaspoon a day in any drink. No funky taste. It helps with nerves circulation and emulsifier for fat so pushes out the junk from lymph nodes after surgery. It's been working amazing for me

NyGirl45

April 1, 2015

Thank you for the tips!!

curiousgirl310

April 1, 2015

arnica gel

curiousgirl310

April 1, 2015

vitamin e promptes healing and reduces scars too

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4 days pre