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Very nervous but feel comfortable with Dr. Dubin In Newport Beach. He was referred to me by a friend. I will post before and afters and report in on pain and after care. I am currently 47 years old and a size 12 and workout a lot. I have always had flanks even when I'm thinner along with back fat. I used to be able to lose my stomach weight but that's not budging lately either. I'm expecting some substantial pain.

I go in tomorrow and am nervous but I really trust Dr. Dubin and his staff. Not sure if I will be able to post tomorrow but will try. I'm going to stay at Recovery Retreat for 2 nights when I'm done since I am having this procedure along with a breast lift, new smaller ultra high profile implants and the breast pocket closure. Will keep you posted.

I may have completely freaked myself out on how much pian there was going to be but for me it was mostly discomfort from the swelling as I had my abdominals, back and flanks done. I don't know how much was sucked out yet. I will find out today and report in after my post opp visit. There is a lot of oozing but that's normal and swelling. I have not been unwrapped to see bruising but I'm certain it must be significant. My breast lift would be causing me very little but he had to close my breast pocket to put in smaller implants and even that is manageable. Best way to manage is to sleep in a recliner or hospital bed and continue with pain meds. I'm happy that I have an after care house that I am at. I am managing pain with Percocet and Valium and using ambien to sleep. Will post again later after I know how much fat was sucked out. Also don't freak out if your bigger when you get out of the surgery. Your just swollen.