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Different than expected

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My surgery is April, 19th while in the doctors...

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DollfaceszApril 2, 2013
WORTH IT$3,000

My surgery is April, 19th while in the doctors consultation he tried to tell me about the regular lipo and said I would not be completely happy with my results but that it would change the way my stomach looks by a lot. Its not that he was trying to talk me out of the procedure he just wanted to make me happy which in turn made me nervous! NOW, being the OCD freak that I am I looked all over the internet about smartlipo and the results and how everyone liked it. I am 5'8 and weigh 185 pounds I wear a size 10 pants. I am not concerned with losing the weight but more the loss of inches. I can not find someone's review that says whether or not they lost inches. I am only having my stomach done, upper and lower. I do not want to spend all this money on something that is not even going to help. I am in the Army, and I only get one week to recover before PT starts again. Someone please help me before I make a mistake!

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James E. Murphy, MD, FACS

James E. Murphy, MD, FACS

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RSMember1661
April 3, 2013
I noticed the same thing (not many posts about loss of inches). That's why I'm making sure to log the loss of inches on my page. I had my entire abdomen SmartLipo'd 2 weeks ago today. Night before the procedure my waist was 39 inches and my hips were 44. Seven days later my waist was 35 and hips were still 44. 14 days later (today), my waist is 33 and hips are 43. My doctor said i'll be swollen for 4 months, so i'm very happy that this loss of inches is in the swelling phase. Can't wait to see the inches lost when the swelling goes down. Good Luck!
RSMember1661
April 3, 2013
Oh! And you will be very swollen for the first week, probably the first two. I wouldn't suggest having this done before pt, because you might be too sore and swollen to do what you need to do to pass. Also, the compression girdle is very limiting. Don't get me wrong, the results are fantastic and everybody is different. But the swelling part is pretty much the same.
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Dollfacesz
April 3, 2013
I will be have at least three weeks from the day of my surgery to be able to so light PT. Thank you for sharing! That makes me feel so much better I am 36-31-43 and my goal is I shrink two inches from my waist. I am worried I won't see anything, but then I'm like how would you not? *wipes forehead* you made me feel so much better!
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Dollfacesz
April 3, 2013
Thankfully I got some more time off, I am using all my leave days and deployment savings for myself for once. I hope this is worth it!
Modestmommy2
April 20, 2013
Have you tried the It Works detoxing body wraps..? I lost 5 inches around my stomach using those, and they are really affordable and good for your body.. A full treatment is 4 wraps and they are only $25 each
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DubbyDee
April 5, 2013
Hey Doll Make sure u find someone that does the massages u need, get at least 2 and see if it works for u.. U should post pics that way u help out all the other ppl that r scared and nervous too. Yea I agree with extramuffins don't do it to close to ur PT. Good Luck with everything hun..
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Dollfacesz
April 5, 2013
Will my doctor suggest one, or do I need to find one on my own?
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DubbyDee
April 5, 2013
No thats fine if ur Dr already knows someone and if u dont like them, have a back up just incase. :) i found suzzane on my own and i love her.
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Dollfacesz
April 5, 2013
How much was it? & what should I look for? What's it's called lol
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DubbyDee
April 5, 2013
Its lymphatic massages is for post lipo. Its on one of my updates.. try to get a package so its cheaper. They can run from 60-80$
UPDATED FROM Dollfacesz
8 days post

Alright so after reading all These reviews about...

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DollfaceszApril 27, 2013
Alright so after reading all These reviews about how much it hurts and how unbearable it was I have to say I didn't see any truth in it. There were some slight spots like around my belly button and my rib cage area that I was like ehhhh stop but his nurse gave me another pain pill and it went away. I am about 24 hours out and I took some pain pills last night but this morning I'm ok and don't really need them just ate some Advil and I'm laying in bed. I will post some pictures and keep everyone updated.

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UPDATED FROM Dollfacesz
8 days post

Oh and also my surgery was pushed back until the...

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DollfaceszApril 27, 2013
Oh and also my surgery was pushed back until the 26th part were done the 19th and some yesterday. So far so good.

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