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24 Years Old, 1 Child, Having Vaser Hi def with DR BASSI at Selston, Nottingham, UK
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Hello!! Firstly it would be rude not to finally...
MrsgivenMay 8, 2014
WORTH IT$3,000
Hello!! Firstly it would be rude not to finally introduce myself after around 2 years of stalking the vaser section every week hehe!!! Where to begin....
Well, my name is Rachel, I'm 24 years old and a mother to a beautiful, albeit cheeky, 2 year old little girl. I'll start from the beginning!!
Why Vaser?
I had been severely overweight my entire life. From around age 7 I was always a good 3 stone heavier than other children. I was a lazy child, I enjoyed sport but felt my weight got in the way so took a backseat due to very low confidence and bullying. This only added to my weight gain. By 18 I was finishing school and preparing to go to university. I knew I would be making new friends and could start a new fresh start with a new me, so I started my weight loss journey. From March 2009 to October 2009 I lost 5 stone, I weighed 240lb and dropped down to 165lb. I must add I am 5"11 so anything below 180 is a good healthy weight for me and my bmi. I was a new person, I had boys hounding me constantly and everyone wanting to know me, I'd never experienced that kind of attention in my life. Who knew what I was hiding for years beneath all that fat. In July during my transformation, I met my future husband. I maintained the weight loss for 3 years. Until..... Little miss 9lb7oz arrived. Pregnancy does wonderful things to our bodies. AND ALSO HORRIFIC ONES!!!! I had a tough pregnancy with a lot of complications and health issues, she arrived and I was 4 stone heavier. After her birth we realised there was something wrong with me. I was fainting daily, people were blaming post pregnancy and anxiety etc but we knew there was more. No doctor was able to help for almost a year following her birth and I had put on another stone since the 4 from pregnancy. Finally a year later I was diagnosed with a kidney disease affecting my immune system. Kidneys are primarily influenced by blood pressure which is affected by weight. So I knew to stop my kidneys from getting any worse I must keep myself fit and healthy. I began my journey again.
Last year I lost 5 stone and I was back at my pre pregnancy weight. Love my size and feel great..... Except I have a horrible mummy belly that will not go. I exercise DAILY, HIT every morning for 30 mins 7 days a week... I'm a gym bunny, addicted to the buzz. A lot of people say oh yeah I love to work out, and they work out maybe 3 days a week... Not me.. I religiously stick at it every day!!! Yet there has been zero change in my stomach. So.... What was I supposed to do. I have my wedding coming up next August 2015 and want to b trying on my bridal dresses thinking wow I can pull this off. I have worked so hard my entire life to be at a good weight that I feel THIS is my treat to myself. After years of torture growing up and then saying a big screw you to everyone this is my final showdown.
And so... To vaser. A tummy tuck was never an option for me, for one, I have an active two year old, yes I don't work I'm at home with her BUT with recovery etc I couldn't entertain the thought. So.. Other options.
I had heard of Vaser around two years ago when the magazines started publishing the hype with celebs. I did a bit of research and at the time wanted it when I was 5 stone heavier. But after thinking a while I thought no, I will reach my goal weight and then look at getting it done to enhance and contour my own results.
I stalked this site and reviews and pictures for the past two years looking at the best surgeons and doctors in the UK.
Going ahead with it.
February I decided it was time, my kidneys were in brilliant shape, I had lost all the weight I needed to and was getting my abs into the best condition in preparation for the surgery.
I had two consultations. Firstly I contacted The Private Clinic. I met with their patient coordinator who was lovely and very informative, but informed me to meet with one of their surgeons I would have to travel down to London and then have the procedure in Birmingham. Also the procedure would cost £4000, without sedation.
In my head I had budgeted around 3000 as I knew I had MLD massages and garments and care to pay after that initial fee so 4000 was a little extreme. I came home a little deflated and sat down and remembered I originally the last two years had also been stalking Selston Cosmetic Clinic's blog thoroughly but always felt disheartened knowing they were in Nottingham, 2 and a half hours drive away. This never seemed logical when I thought about massages etc and aftercare and was so disPpointed as I adored Dr Bassi's work. I loved his ethic behind vaser and he and right hand woman Mags are very result driven. Completing a procedure a day seemed right for me, knowing the would take time over me rather than being in a production line.
So, I sat down with my partner and we researched after care and logistically how we would do it and it was easy! I found a woman specially trained in vaser MLD massage and she is extremely experienced in this area and only 20 minutes away and would come to my house for home visits each day following my procedure.
So now to book a consultation. I emailed selston and I'd recieved a call back within 2 days and had an appt at the end of the week. I travelled down and met with Dr Bassi. He is a charming Doctor and I really noticed how confident he is with his work, pride is essential in this business. We talked it through and he tried to show me his blog when I interrupted to let him know I'm possibly his biggest follower! Seen every post from 4 years now! He marked me up and showed me what I could achieve. It's difficult to understand but he clearly knew himself exactly what he could get and seemed really enthusiastic and almost in his element when talking about it which made me very confident. Despite a big weight loss and having a large baby he said I had excellent skin laxity so should tighten well once more following vaser.
On to price. He quoted me 3000 on the button for med def.... I had always wanted medium definition as simple vaser wasn't enough sculpting for me and hi def was too much in terms of recovery, so med def seemed the best option. Contouring without recovery. Now, it must be said that Dr Bassi is clearly less than other surgeons but his price does not reflect his skill, his skill is still far superior than other surgeons quoting double that, but they are london prices in swanky clinics. You arrive at Selston and it is a village surgery, a little dated but with the latest technologies. You aren't staying here for a holiday so who cares if the decor is slightly out of touch, you must remember a lot of these cosmetic surgeries lure you in with their fancy suites and offices,then feel it is acceptable to charge a ridiculous amount. Please, be kind and aware of this. Do not let this put you off.
I was out the door within 15 mins after hearing all I needed to, and within two days I had rung the surgery with a request to book in. Mags herself called me a week later and secured my requested date. I always wanted the bank holiday in May as it means my partner will be around to look after me and take the baby away from me the following first two days. So I was booked in and ready to rock and roll on Saturday 24th May.
It is now nearly two weeks until I'm due to have my procedure done, I booked this 10 weeks ago and it hs been a long wait!!
I finally have all my vaser box ready to go. This box has everything I could possibly need!! I will take a photo and list the items if it helps anyone else.
I hope this wasn't too long but I know how much others reviews have helped me over the last two years I want my own to inspire others. Toodles!!!!
Well, my name is Rachel, I'm 24 years old and a mother to a beautiful, albeit cheeky, 2 year old little girl. I'll start from the beginning!!
Why Vaser?
I had been severely overweight my entire life. From around age 7 I was always a good 3 stone heavier than other children. I was a lazy child, I enjoyed sport but felt my weight got in the way so took a backseat due to very low confidence and bullying. This only added to my weight gain. By 18 I was finishing school and preparing to go to university. I knew I would be making new friends and could start a new fresh start with a new me, so I started my weight loss journey. From March 2009 to October 2009 I lost 5 stone, I weighed 240lb and dropped down to 165lb. I must add I am 5"11 so anything below 180 is a good healthy weight for me and my bmi. I was a new person, I had boys hounding me constantly and everyone wanting to know me, I'd never experienced that kind of attention in my life. Who knew what I was hiding for years beneath all that fat. In July during my transformation, I met my future husband. I maintained the weight loss for 3 years. Until..... Little miss 9lb7oz arrived. Pregnancy does wonderful things to our bodies. AND ALSO HORRIFIC ONES!!!! I had a tough pregnancy with a lot of complications and health issues, she arrived and I was 4 stone heavier. After her birth we realised there was something wrong with me. I was fainting daily, people were blaming post pregnancy and anxiety etc but we knew there was more. No doctor was able to help for almost a year following her birth and I had put on another stone since the 4 from pregnancy. Finally a year later I was diagnosed with a kidney disease affecting my immune system. Kidneys are primarily influenced by blood pressure which is affected by weight. So I knew to stop my kidneys from getting any worse I must keep myself fit and healthy. I began my journey again.
Last year I lost 5 stone and I was back at my pre pregnancy weight. Love my size and feel great..... Except I have a horrible mummy belly that will not go. I exercise DAILY, HIT every morning for 30 mins 7 days a week... I'm a gym bunny, addicted to the buzz. A lot of people say oh yeah I love to work out, and they work out maybe 3 days a week... Not me.. I religiously stick at it every day!!! Yet there has been zero change in my stomach. So.... What was I supposed to do. I have my wedding coming up next August 2015 and want to b trying on my bridal dresses thinking wow I can pull this off. I have worked so hard my entire life to be at a good weight that I feel THIS is my treat to myself. After years of torture growing up and then saying a big screw you to everyone this is my final showdown.
And so... To vaser. A tummy tuck was never an option for me, for one, I have an active two year old, yes I don't work I'm at home with her BUT with recovery etc I couldn't entertain the thought. So.. Other options.
I had heard of Vaser around two years ago when the magazines started publishing the hype with celebs. I did a bit of research and at the time wanted it when I was 5 stone heavier. But after thinking a while I thought no, I will reach my goal weight and then look at getting it done to enhance and contour my own results.
I stalked this site and reviews and pictures for the past two years looking at the best surgeons and doctors in the UK.
Going ahead with it.
February I decided it was time, my kidneys were in brilliant shape, I had lost all the weight I needed to and was getting my abs into the best condition in preparation for the surgery.
I had two consultations. Firstly I contacted The Private Clinic. I met with their patient coordinator who was lovely and very informative, but informed me to meet with one of their surgeons I would have to travel down to London and then have the procedure in Birmingham. Also the procedure would cost £4000, without sedation.
In my head I had budgeted around 3000 as I knew I had MLD massages and garments and care to pay after that initial fee so 4000 was a little extreme. I came home a little deflated and sat down and remembered I originally the last two years had also been stalking Selston Cosmetic Clinic's blog thoroughly but always felt disheartened knowing they were in Nottingham, 2 and a half hours drive away. This never seemed logical when I thought about massages etc and aftercare and was so disPpointed as I adored Dr Bassi's work. I loved his ethic behind vaser and he and right hand woman Mags are very result driven. Completing a procedure a day seemed right for me, knowing the would take time over me rather than being in a production line.
So, I sat down with my partner and we researched after care and logistically how we would do it and it was easy! I found a woman specially trained in vaser MLD massage and she is extremely experienced in this area and only 20 minutes away and would come to my house for home visits each day following my procedure.
So now to book a consultation. I emailed selston and I'd recieved a call back within 2 days and had an appt at the end of the week. I travelled down and met with Dr Bassi. He is a charming Doctor and I really noticed how confident he is with his work, pride is essential in this business. We talked it through and he tried to show me his blog when I interrupted to let him know I'm possibly his biggest follower! Seen every post from 4 years now! He marked me up and showed me what I could achieve. It's difficult to understand but he clearly knew himself exactly what he could get and seemed really enthusiastic and almost in his element when talking about it which made me very confident. Despite a big weight loss and having a large baby he said I had excellent skin laxity so should tighten well once more following vaser.
On to price. He quoted me 3000 on the button for med def.... I had always wanted medium definition as simple vaser wasn't enough sculpting for me and hi def was too much in terms of recovery, so med def seemed the best option. Contouring without recovery. Now, it must be said that Dr Bassi is clearly less than other surgeons but his price does not reflect his skill, his skill is still far superior than other surgeons quoting double that, but they are london prices in swanky clinics. You arrive at Selston and it is a village surgery, a little dated but with the latest technologies. You aren't staying here for a holiday so who cares if the decor is slightly out of touch, you must remember a lot of these cosmetic surgeries lure you in with their fancy suites and offices,then feel it is acceptable to charge a ridiculous amount. Please, be kind and aware of this. Do not let this put you off.
I was out the door within 15 mins after hearing all I needed to, and within two days I had rung the surgery with a request to book in. Mags herself called me a week later and secured my requested date. I always wanted the bank holiday in May as it means my partner will be around to look after me and take the baby away from me the following first two days. So I was booked in and ready to rock and roll on Saturday 24th May.
It is now nearly two weeks until I'm due to have my procedure done, I booked this 10 weeks ago and it hs been a long wait!!
I finally have all my vaser box ready to go. This box has everything I could possibly need!! I will take a photo and list the items if it helps anyone else.
I hope this wasn't too long but I know how much others reviews have helped me over the last two years I want my own to inspire others. Toodles!!!!
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Replies (3)
March 12, 2015
Hi. You look AMAZING! Love your results. I read somewhere about your own massage machine. Does that mean you didn't get the professional massages done? I know they cost a lot... So I wouldn't mind saving all if I can get my hubby or a machine to do them for me, lol
UPDATED FROM Mrsgiven
13 days pre
My BIG vaser box!
MrsgivenMay 10, 2014
Ok. When I had been researching over the last two years I always kept a list of people's recommendations for after care and post op products needed. Luckily for me my doctor has provided me with a huge document of everything about the procedure and outlined everything I may possibly need. However this is everything I have right now for anyone it may help.
Ok we have.
8 boxes of Boogs stay dry maxi pads.. My doctor uses 4 boxes to make almost like a top out of these to go under garment so 8 boxes seems a lot but needed for first few days.
Waterproof bed pads. These are like leakage mats. I have about 20 of them as my MLD therapist is using these to roll up and place in my garment to add shape etc and prevent creases in garment leaving marks.
I have a 10cm probe ultrasonic massager and gel. This is for home massage. This was recommended by my MLD therapist who told me the right size and hz needed.
It's 15 minutes on a 10cm probe on continuous cycle on full power with 3mhz.
Waterproof sheets. These are for the car and the bed. Just simple plastic sheets.
Terry towelling mattress protector
3x 5 adhesive wound dressings
Bromelain tablets. Natural bought from holland and Barrett
Arnica gel
Arnica tablets
Paracetamol with codeine
And simple paracetamol
Cidal antibacterial soap
Kirkby grips for hair
Bobbles
Contact lens eye drops for in surgery if sleepy
Natural senna tablets for constipation
Macom abdominal insert
Now I have two garments. I originally bought the garment recommended from my doctor however as if am tall the womens girdle did not sit high enough on my ribs, same for Macom. So I finally found one that feels fantastic, double layered for extra compression and it zips to the side and comes up to my boobs perfect. This is a mariae fajas garment I bought from Jane at Bodyline garments the only UK stockist. She helped me pick the right size etc too very helpful. This is the garment I have: http://www.bodylineclothing.uk.com/index.php?nav=product_categories&product_categories_child=products&product_categories_id=1&view=21
It's a great garment I have it in black and nude. I will get a smaller one for the second stage.
I think that's it for now. If I remember anything else I will add it in! Obviously I have things like dark loose joggers for on the day and flip flops not shoes etc and to bring chocolate and surgery drinks for after surgery to raise blood sugar again.
This time in two weeks I will be in bed feeling sorry for myself BUT I will have this horrible fat GONEEEEEEEEEE. Aghhhhhh. Byeee for now chickaboo's!! X x
Ok we have.
8 boxes of Boogs stay dry maxi pads.. My doctor uses 4 boxes to make almost like a top out of these to go under garment so 8 boxes seems a lot but needed for first few days.
Waterproof bed pads. These are like leakage mats. I have about 20 of them as my MLD therapist is using these to roll up and place in my garment to add shape etc and prevent creases in garment leaving marks.
I have a 10cm probe ultrasonic massager and gel. This is for home massage. This was recommended by my MLD therapist who told me the right size and hz needed.
It's 15 minutes on a 10cm probe on continuous cycle on full power with 3mhz.
Waterproof sheets. These are for the car and the bed. Just simple plastic sheets.
Terry towelling mattress protector
3x 5 adhesive wound dressings
Bromelain tablets. Natural bought from holland and Barrett
Arnica gel
Arnica tablets
Paracetamol with codeine
And simple paracetamol
Cidal antibacterial soap
Kirkby grips for hair
Bobbles
Contact lens eye drops for in surgery if sleepy
Natural senna tablets for constipation
Macom abdominal insert
Now I have two garments. I originally bought the garment recommended from my doctor however as if am tall the womens girdle did not sit high enough on my ribs, same for Macom. So I finally found one that feels fantastic, double layered for extra compression and it zips to the side and comes up to my boobs perfect. This is a mariae fajas garment I bought from Jane at Bodyline garments the only UK stockist. She helped me pick the right size etc too very helpful. This is the garment I have: http://www.bodylineclothing.uk.com/index.php?nav=product_categories&product_categories_child=products&product_categories_id=1&view=21
It's a great garment I have it in black and nude. I will get a smaller one for the second stage.
I think that's it for now. If I remember anything else I will add it in! Obviously I have things like dark loose joggers for on the day and flip flops not shoes etc and to bring chocolate and surgery drinks for after surgery to raise blood sugar again.
This time in two weeks I will be in bed feeling sorry for myself BUT I will have this horrible fat GONEEEEEEEEEE. Aghhhhhh. Byeee for now chickaboo's!! X x
Replies (1)
May 11, 2014
Hiya! Good luck with your op! It is daunting, I'm two days after the operation and I'm still in a bit of pain, but after taking my wrappings off and looking at myself in the mirror I saw something I've never been able to achieve by 3.5 years of going to the gym 5 times a week.
Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Mrsgiven
10 days pre
To diet or not to diet...
MrsgivenMay 13, 2014
I've been healthy eating and maintaining my weight with fitness and HIIT training daily since the beginning of the year. However I do still wish to lose another 10-14lbs to be at optimum. I am worrie about losing weight post procedure, should I be dieting now over the next week to lose even 3lb before my procedure or just not worry for now and just keep exercising. I know I'll put swelling weight on and I'm not bothered about the scales as I'm still only at 20 percent body fat but weigh 175lb at 5"11. I'd like to be 165 again as before I started training I was 30 percent bidy fat but 165lb. I think I must have gained an awful lot of muscle weight for my BF percentage to be lower.
So excited for you!!