46 Yrs. Old FINALLY Getting Lipo on Abs! - Richardson, TX

I was always thin but after having 2 kids, cancer, a hysterectomy, and losing 18 pounds I still can't get rid of my belly! I exercise 5 days a week doing cardio and some weights, I belly dance on the weekends for 2 hours and I watch what I eat but nothing is working. As I get older it is only getting worse. So, after wanting to do this since 2008 when I first had a consult with another doctor I finally decided to bite the bullet and have lipo on my abs.
I chose Dr. Gregory Roberts because he is double-board certified and he is close to my house. Plus, he was having a special on Slim Lipo so my cost was a lot less than what I posted at top, but that's the regular price. I first emailed them with questions and Kristi wrote back right away. We emailed back and forth several times (my preferred method of communication) before I went for my consult. When I went for my consult I first spoke with Kristi who went over my medical records and the forms I filled out. She then looked at my stomach and my chin (which I decided to wait on since he said I just have a little pocket of fat) and took my vitals. Dr. Roberts then came in and checked me over. He said that when I was pregnant my muscles pushed out way forward and they have not retracted. This is so true, I gained all my weight, 38 pounds for each baby, in the front so it looked like I was carrying basket balls. Bottom line....he said I will only have a reduction of about 50%. I appreciated his honesty which was another reason why I went with him. I'm getting my lower and mid abs done, sides and back could use some extra help but I can live with those areas. I can't wait till Friday!

I have all my needed supplies...I hope. I bought a Marena Stage 1 compression garment, started taking Pre and Post Surgery Vitamins and Supplements from Make Me Heal, ordered my scripts, bought antibiotic cleanser and cream, bought pads to absorb fluid/blood and stocked up on some easy to eat foods. I also made a simple chart to help me keep track of my meds and fluids.

Friday was my pre-op day and the whole process lasted about an hour. It took me 15 minutes to read and sign all the instructions and consent papers. I then met with Kristi who took my Before photos and then went over some medical questions and took my blood pressure. Dr. Roberts then came in and did a mini examination and looked at my abdomen again. I asked him a couple of questions before I left to finish paying off my bill. The process was smooth and efficient.