Finally Have the Guts to Do It

For as long as I can remember I've been chubby and have had this gross fat roll on my tummy. It has always made me feel disgusting in any clothes that are remotely form fitting. In high school I gained a lot of weight due to medical issues and depression. I was able to lose most of the weight in college but the tummy roll is now very prominent and still have relentless fat that never budges in other spots. I eat healthy and do some exercise but even at my lowest weight I still have the same shape, just smaller. I have been doing a ton of research on so many different procedures and only felt comfortable moving forward with Lipo. I'm sure I will still have some loose skin but I'm not ready to "lop" anything off yet (tummy tuck, etc). I recently found this site and it has given my enough inspiration to book a consult for expert advice. I'm looking forward to not hating my shape/body, which has been a lifelong problem.

I have my date set for next Thursday. I decided to go to Dr. Azizad at N2U Aesthetics for liposuction. He was the first in California to offer power-assisted liposuction (PAL). The cannula is very small and uses some type of vibration technique that allows for more precise removal of fat. I feel like this is important for my tummy problem.
While I do have some concerns that he is not a board certified plastic surgeon, his years of experience and his before/after photos make me comfortable with moving forward. Additionally, I work in a medical office and his patients have nothing but good things to say about him, supported by yelp reviews (both under Dr. Azizad and n2uaethetics).
The office was new and clean, very calming and the staff were all kind. I especially liked Carol who was very informative and helpful with some questions while I was waiting for the doctor. Dr. Azizad was gentle and made me feel very comfortable. We addressed the my concerns and he mentioned a few spots, upon my request for his input, upper arms and inner thighs that would be better for a more balanced appearance.
He said the procedure could be done in the office under local anesthetic. Since down time is not something I have the luxury of, I was very pleased to hear that we could do the procedure on Thursday and I could be back to work on Monday. They are also providing me with the initial compression garments. Carol gave me her cell number if I have any questions, which I thought was above and beyond.
So officially booked for next week: Lipo on upper and lower abdomen, upper and lower back, inner thigh and upper arm. I'm anxious and excited at the same time!

I'm scared and excited and nervous and anxious and everything that's probably normal at this point. Today Carol told me to start the antibiotics. My appointment is at 1:30 tomorrow, so she told me to have a light breakfast and some light protein for lunch. Also, wear comfy clothes and prepare to have plastic on the bed because when I get home I'm going to be leaking fluid. From everyone's reviews I was expecting this. Hope I get some sleep tonight!