No Amount of Running Will Help Me Lose This Fat Gut.

Hi there, things are going well. I am quite a bit sore, but hoping tomorrow is better. From what I can tell, Dr. Solomon gave me exactly what I wanted. I can tell that I actually have a waist again! I will post another update with pictures in a bit.

Do you know the amount of CC.s he was able to get out? Im looking forward to seeing your pictures!

He took out 3500 CCs, which is 3.5 liters. I think they took out a lot. Let's hope my body reflects the change well.

My doctor said he can take out about 800CCs which doesn't seem very much to me at all...Thats concerning because Im afraid I wont be pleased with the results..Were you kept awake? I will be and thats a little terrifying to me as well..

800 CCs is a lot. 1 liter of fat is approximately 6lbs of fat. But you shouldn't be looking at this as weight loss. I wasn't worried about losing weight, I just hated how my shape morphed in to a square. I wanted my nice tummy back, and my waist. The limit of fat that can be removed in the US, while a person is awake, under local anesthesia is 5000 CCs. If you are in the hospital for the procedure, and under general anesthesia they can take out more. Are you sure your doctor didn't say 8000? What area are you having done?

Yes I'm sure it's 800ccs. I replied earlier but I'm not seeing my response. I'll try sending this again.

Ok now I see my comment. I'm getting my belly done only. I'm actually fine everywhere else. My belly has always been the issue and no matter what I do I can't lose it. I'm being kept awake which terrifies me. The surgeon said it's safer and it helps keep the costs down. He said most people tolerate the procedure well. I hope I'm among the "most". So do you think I'll see a big improvement with the 800cc? I'm a little worried about excess skin too.

It depends on how big you are. I hate to put it that way.... I'm not a small person, so 800 CCs would not really make a difference on my body. If it's just your stomach, then I can absolutely see that amount making a difference. I was awake, but they give you so much sedative.... I literally woke myself up snoring in the middle of the procedure. I had to ask my husband if he walked me to the car afterwards. So, you're awake, but you probably won't remember much. If I were you, I would ask your doctor what they give for sedation.

My belly is big...like rolls big...I am 5ft7 and weigh about 170...How long did the actual procedure take for you?

My procedure is scheduled for next Tuesday-April 24! Nervous more about being awake for the procedure however the procedure is paid for (4500) so there's no turning back now.

So you were kept awake?

I was super nervous as well, but my doctor sedated me so well that I didn't even know what was going on! The only thing I remember is snoring myself awake during the procedure, and then the nurses standing me up when it was over. I don't remember getting dressed, or driving home. I just remember waking up in my bed. It was pretty awesome, and I will add that I think it was totally worth it. Being uncomfortable for 5 or so days to get rid of all that fat?? Yes please! Make sure you have Arnica, Bromelian and Tumeric. Those really helped with the swelling and bruising. I bruise very easily and I started taking these supplements about a week before surgery with great results. An ice pack will help as well. Start your lymphatic massages a dew says after surgery, it helps so much. I didn't start them until over a week after, but I wished I had. The worst part for me were the flanks. They stay tender for a while. Wear very loose clothes. I also took about a week and a half off of work so I could recover at home properly. Good luck to you. I hope it goes smooth (which it should, there is no reason why it wouldn't), and that you recovery quickly. Keep me up to date!

Thank you. I'm a little nervous so I loved reading this post. I'll update once I am back home next Wednesday!

2100 cc's sounds much more appropriate. I had 3500 cc's sucked out...lol. When the nurses stood me up off the operating table a lot of fluid poured out of me and on to the pad I was standing on. The only incisions that he stitched were the incisions on the top half of my body. The ones right above my butt, and the ones on my pubic area were left open so I could drain. Every doctor does it differently. Make sure you drink plenty of water. The swelling will cause soreness for sure. I still swell pretty bad at the end of each day and it feels tender. Did he say you can start massaging yourself? Do you have any pain, and is some one able to help you? It's much easier to just lay in bed. Make sure you relax, so you don't swell as much. Remember, the first 3 days are the worst, but you will be so happy when you see your new form taking shape. Congrats!

I changed the padding today and it's actually just 2 small incisions-one each just obive each thigh. Both have a stitch that will dissolve. He didn't say when I can massage. I have had very little pain. A little yesterday which was cured with extra strength Tylenol. Absolutely no pain today. Yes my partner is looking after me. I have been up a little today. I actually feel very ok. He wants me to return on Friday for a quick follow up. i am so relieved to have felt relatively no pain. I was freaking out about being kept awake but it really was a pain free procedure for me. I have been in bed since getting home yesterday mostly. I'm taking a few trips downstairs but then up in bed again. I guess I won't worry about leakage because both incisions are stitched. I am wearing this god awful compression gArnent and I have to wear it for 3 weeks. I return to work next Monday so I'm hoping it won't be noticeable. I get to take a shower tomorrow! That's exciting. Ah the little things we take for granted!

Just wondering how you are doing today. I was happy to hear that you weren't experiencing much pain, during or after, your procedure. I am still swelling every day, at the end of the day. The mornings are much better. I started wearing a waist clincher and it has been helping with the swelling way more than my compression garment was. As a bonus, it helped me sits up straighter too!

Hi, I'm doing really well. I went back to work today. I have some bruising and loads of swelling but I can definitely see a smaller waist already. I am wearing the compressive garment they gave me and I'm also wearing spanx when I can no longer tolerate the garment. I'm so anxious to see my final result. How are you doing? When do you think we will see our end results? My bruises are all yellow now so they are fading.

I'm doing very well. I swell at the end of everyday, but that is expected. My doctor says that it could take up to 6 months for the final results to show. I have been very impatient though because of the edema in my lower belly. I hate that the pooch is there, even after lipo. Right after the surgery, the pooch was gone. I look fine with my clothes on, but I cannot wear a bathing suit with this pooch jutting out from my body. That's the only issue I am unhappy about :(