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SmartLipo Surgery Coming Up Soon (04/02/2010)

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I had my consultation on 03/23/2010 and my surgery...

marie77April 2, 2010
WORTH IT$5,800

I had my consultation on 03/23/2010 and my surgery date is set for 04/02/2010. And i'm so nervous, i'm hearing mixed reviews from people some is both positive and negative. I always had a problem with my weight especially my stomach. By having this done with help boost my confidence and i will continue with my diet plan. Hopefully everything will work out. I will post before and after photos and updates soon to come.

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Dr. Emmanuel Asare

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kathy169
April 1, 2010
good luck hope u get the results that you hoping for and maybe you can give the name of you're doctor. :) keep posting.
marie77
April 2, 2010

Thank you so much. The Dr. I'm seeing is {edited}

Edited by Sharon: We've added your doctor's info to the review. Thanks!
kathy169
April 2, 2010
i had a consultation with him about 2 years ago at the cross island plaza location. they gave me good vibe and everything they showed me around and where i was gonna get the procedure done it was really clean but he was charging me $6000 just for the abdomen, i foumnd it to be a little to much.
marie77
April 2, 2010
they charged me 5800 and that was cheapest that i found. Believe me i was doing my leg work not only a decent price but a good dr. I've heard good reviews about him, i'm getting the procedure done today so hopefully it will turn out good.
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Today is the day, i'm getting my surgery done. I...

marie77April 2, 2010

Today is the day, i'm getting my surgery done. I hope everything will work out for the best.

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Sharon at RealSelf
April 2, 2010
Good luck! Hope everything goes well for you.
sdiane
April 3, 2010
Please keep posting i go in for my surgery 04/09/10 i'm scared and nervous, with all the mix reveiws on this site i'm think about pulling out becuase i would truly hate to pay all that money and not get any results.
nienie
April 5, 2010
I was worried too... I just went through it on 4/2. It's well worth it, don't pull out. I'm not going to lie, it is an uncomfortable experience and sometimes you'll feel a little pinching inside, but it doesn't last long. You'll get use to it. I just updated my profile with pics... but for some reason it's taking a while to show the updated profile. But there you can see the difference on me in just 2 days. Don't get discouraged!
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progers37
April 4, 2010
I go in for my procedure on Monday 4/5/10.. I am so excited about this. I have total confidence in my surgeon. I am having the flanks, inner and outter thighs, the bottom part of my abdomen and my knees done. I am expecting pain but praying it won't be so bad. I have already had a tummy tuck and dealt with that pain so praying this will be a piece of cake. I hope your procedure went well and hope to see where you post again that it all was worth it.
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 04/04/2010Thanks for the support everyone.....

marie77April 4, 2010

 04/04/2010

Thanks for the support everyone.. Ok here is the low down of my surgery. First i'm glad i made it out in one piece.  I was giving an anxiety pill, another pill to prevent excessive bruising and the doctor shot me with demerol.  I was feeling a little woosy than i was giving the local anthesia in theareas in the stomach and underneath my breast.  When I became numb the doctor starting scrapping the fat i had my eyes close thru it all i peeked once in a while but when i seen the tools he was using i couldnt watch.  After all the scrapping and using the laser i started feeling everything he was doing.  They say you not suppose to feel "Pain" Well i did, It was the most uncomfortable feeling i had in my life.  After a fews hours went by ( my surgery took close to 5 hours) The doctor gave me another shot of demerol. After he was done he had me stand to make sure everything was even and there wasnt anymore fat, so he went back in started scrapping more fat out.  I was in so much pain and sore i wouldnt wish the pain im in on anyone. 

Two days after my surgery im still sore and its hard for me to sit up and manuever around in bed.  Oh, i failed to mention you do have ALOT of drainage, which stopped in 24 hours.  I can say im in pain i'm taking the tylenol to stop the pain.

For now im very swollen, and sore. I do see difference in my stomach but it may still need some time to heal. Also, make sure you wear your compression garment, it help contour the area.  I will post after pics soon to come

 

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1124anon
April 4, 2010

i say you have to be prepared mentally and expect not good results right away,i am in my second week and my stomack feels like a rock, but not all over certain section,i drink plenty of water, cut back in sodium and i wear the garment,give myself invigarious massage twice a day,im still very bruised but that how cosmetic surgery is.just dont expect alot from smart lipo.

Rain76
April 5, 2010
But i dont understand the reason to drink plenty of water. The compression garment they gave me is too bulky to fit under my clothes. Do you have another option? I got a gurdle it was way too tight even for a size medium so i got a large. Still tight but a little more easy to pull up over the areas that were worked on. Should we be exercising or is it too early?
secondstart
April 8, 2010
you have to drink water and keep hydrated or your body will retain what little of it you do have/do drink. constantly flushing your system will help your body remove the excess fluids from surgery, bloody and fatty oils and fluids under your skin, and aid in skin health as your skin recovers.
nienie
April 5, 2010
I just had my surgery the same day as you. It was well worth it I thought. I've already lost 8 lbs and have no more love handles! I'm starting to swell now, but have yet to see the bruising. It's weird how everybody has a different experience. I'm looking forward to the following week and hopefully my stomach will start to tighten. I hope you have a fast recovery as well! Take care!
Rain76
April 5, 2010
I had mine on April 1st. It about 5-6 hours! I had my abs, flanks, bra area,arms,and inner thighs done! I felt the scrapping during the procedure. I had to let the doctor know that i could feel it so he could numb the area more.For a moment i even wanted to say stop i can't take it anymore. But that voice in my head reminded me of my mothers saying that beauty takes pain. ..uuughh! I was up and going places over the weekend all bandaged up. It does get aggravating. I haven't been sleeping well because i can't lay comfortably without feeling pain after a couple hours. I'm sitting @ work today still very sore and bruised in some areas. I'm only wearing spanx that go from the bra area down to the mid thigh. Can't wait to get home take the meds and relax! i don't see much at the moment just my arms look smaller. I will have to post my pics tomorrow so we can see the difference as the weeks go by. He says allow atleast two months to show. Im seriously impatient for the money i spent. But if you see drastic improvement please let me know!
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