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49 Years Old; Upper and Lower Abs Plus Pubic - Roseville, CA
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Always been active - athletic build and lost...
Sandy_03May 29, 2014
WORTH IT$4,300
Always been active - athletic build and lost weight last year - almost 30 pounds. Had 2 c-sections with my kids and my tum looked distorted for years. Since the weight loss (I'm 5'6" and 155 now) I still have the ugly bubbly tummy. So I decided to do something about it. I thought I needed a TT but the doc said no way and he could "even out" and flatten my belly. He also suggested the pubic area because he said I would really notice it afterward and I wouldn't like it. Do for an extra 500 I figured he'd know best.
I'm humiliated by the (before) photos. I had no idea it looked so bad! But I'll share them since every post I've read has made so much difference with pics.
My surgery was great - no real pain. I had a cg for 4 days until the zipper broke and went in for a replacement which ended up WAY too small but I didn't fully realize that until the 6th night. I had to remove it and wore a girdle with my foam padding until my appt on the Tuesday. It was a holiday weekend so there wasn't much I could do. I was freaking out though.
Anywho it's 9 days today and I'm not seeing fab results like I thought I would. The first day I did but now I'm hoping it's swelling. He only got out 700cc's which isn't very much based on the other posts so I'm worried. He swore to me he "got it all and didn't think he'd even get this much". Hmmm
I saw a diff on day 8 which is interesting then I feel I reverted back. I'm still wearing the spanx type with foam. Foam can be removed tomorrow. So if anyone has had the same experience please let me know. I'm down right now, afraid this is "it". I have no patience (lol obviously) but still worried. This was a lot of money and I couldn't afford to do the "waist" but doc said due to my athletic shape there might not be much of a diff if he did it. I'm beginning to wonder.
All I want is to wear a two piece. The rest of my bod I can deal with. I run and work out so I'm pretty toned (for me).
The staff was great and I LOVED the doc. Just not sure if my body is going to respond for me. I'm totally swollen, started massage, put arnica gel on and take the tablets. I have been walking 3 miles/day since day 4 post op. Could I be gaining weight?! lol
Posting day 8 which was my best day so far. I'm on day 9.
Happy to answer any questions. God knows I've done my share of stalking the site!
I'm humiliated by the (before) photos. I had no idea it looked so bad! But I'll share them since every post I've read has made so much difference with pics.
My surgery was great - no real pain. I had a cg for 4 days until the zipper broke and went in for a replacement which ended up WAY too small but I didn't fully realize that until the 6th night. I had to remove it and wore a girdle with my foam padding until my appt on the Tuesday. It was a holiday weekend so there wasn't much I could do. I was freaking out though.
Anywho it's 9 days today and I'm not seeing fab results like I thought I would. The first day I did but now I'm hoping it's swelling. He only got out 700cc's which isn't very much based on the other posts so I'm worried. He swore to me he "got it all and didn't think he'd even get this much". Hmmm
I saw a diff on day 8 which is interesting then I feel I reverted back. I'm still wearing the spanx type with foam. Foam can be removed tomorrow. So if anyone has had the same experience please let me know. I'm down right now, afraid this is "it". I have no patience (lol obviously) but still worried. This was a lot of money and I couldn't afford to do the "waist" but doc said due to my athletic shape there might not be much of a diff if he did it. I'm beginning to wonder.
All I want is to wear a two piece. The rest of my bod I can deal with. I run and work out so I'm pretty toned (for me).
The staff was great and I LOVED the doc. Just not sure if my body is going to respond for me. I'm totally swollen, started massage, put arnica gel on and take the tablets. I have been walking 3 miles/day since day 4 post op. Could I be gaining weight?! lol
Posting day 8 which was my best day so far. I'm on day 9.
Happy to answer any questions. God knows I've done my share of stalking the site!
Replies (13)
May 31, 2014
may i ask where you had your lipo done and what doctor you used? thanks
May 31, 2014
Well I was hesitant because I don't want to appear as tho I've had a negative experience because I loved the Dr. He is absolutely certified to do this and has a couple offices in Ca. I feel confident it was the right doc. :-)
June 1, 2014
i don't think your review is negative at all and think you are having awesome results...i'm going to elite body sculpture next week and was hoping maybe you saw dr rollins also, because i think you are looking great so early in
June 2, 2014
if you used dr rollins i have to wonder why on earth i'm being charged 10,000 for the tiny area i'm having done???? you paid less than half of that. am i getting the shaft? hmmmmm
June 2, 2014
I was kind of wondering the same thing but although I went to dr Rollins? Dr Rossi (his partner) did mine. Maybe that's why? I also think it could be the location. Bev hills is extremely expensive and dr Rollins is somewhat of a "celebrity" ps? I didn't even know that until I went to the office here so needless to say I felt quite confident with the dr. Having said that, don't stress about the money. You've already committed and you're going to look great. Maybe it's more when you have so little? I mean you look so good. Your procedure will take an hour or less I'm sure!! Keep me posted!!
June 2, 2014
yeah...i figured he would be really expensive, especially with all of the media he has gotten lately. i'm stoked that i get to use him, and know if anyone can give me a great result he sure as heck should be able to. i won't have a computer while i'm out there, so i will have to update when i finally get home..like monday the 16th..i will def let you know how it went...i'm hoping he will be done with me within an hour and i will be able to go back to the hotel and sleep for awhile....don't get to do much of that here at home...( : (new puppy)
June 2, 2014
Remind me which day your going? Yes I would be stoked too! Will you have any help? You'll need help getting the garment back on after your first shower. A new puppy how fun (but yeah a lot of work)!
June 3, 2014
i leave next monday morning..from florida to LA, the surgery is wednesday morning..then i fly back sunday morning..my mom is going with ( : the trip home should be interesting...ha!
June 3, 2014
On the trip home please do not lift or carry anything that weighs more than 5-10 #'s. Ask ur Dr what and how he recommends u handling the trip. I stayed for 10 days and I had my sister ship everything except bare essentials to my home. I had a 2 1/2 hr flight and it was not bad at all. The best of luck to u.
UPDATED FROM Sandy_03
11 days post
Day 11
Sandy_03May 31, 2014
Hi there - quick update. In still swollen and large lumps which I'm massaging out. I must retain fluid pretty easily. I don't see a big change since last pic but I can say that I notice a diff in my clothes and when I lie down. :-) I'm hopeful this is just normal swelling.
I still have pain. Especially when I sit in the same spot for a while. It feels like a bad sunburn at this point so not terrible.
Thanks for reading. :-)
I still have pain. Especially when I sit in the same spot for a while. It feels like a bad sunburn at this point so not terrible.
Thanks for reading. :-)
Replies (2)
June 1, 2014
Have you cut back on your salt intake since the procedure? I ask because you say you are retaining fluids :).
June 1, 2014
Thanks for the comment. Yes I've def cut down on salt intake. Trying pretty much everything and no big results yet. But I think it's slowly going down. I'll post a front view from this morning. Lots of hardness around my belly button which is really sticking out.
UPDATED FROM Sandy_03
12 days post
Day 12 pic
Sandy_03June 1, 2014
I'm noticing the front view seems to look better. I'm still swollen and very hard lumps. Massaging and arnica on a regular basis. Pain is there - more of a burning feeling. And I'm hot in that area all night sleeping.
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June 1, 2014
Hi, I had those old lumps also. Mine started developing between 2-4 weeks and they were stubborn burgers. At about 2-2 1/2 months I bought an electric massager with changeable heads and started massaging with cocoa butter for 10-15 minutes 2-3 Times a day. I am almost five months out and I would say the have diminished by about 90%. This morning I was swollen for some reason and they were more apparent. I have had the CG back on today. I would say that it just takes some of us a while longer. Hang in there and good luck.
June 1, 2014
Thanks! What are the bumps made of? Fluid? Scar tissue? Appreciate your comment.
June 2, 2014
It is my understanding that it can be caused by different reasons. I believe mine was either fluid that did not drain nor absorbed by the body. Also more aggressive liposuction by ur Dr. Scar tissue is also a possibility but I would think that would be a little further down the road. I would definitely contact the Dr and let him know and possible make an appointment for him to c it. I regret not being more proactive, it could have maybe saved me a lot of massage time.
June 2, 2014
Thanks. When I saw him last week he said to massage and they will eventually go away (with or without massage) and said they don't even take pics until the 3 month mark so he said I have a long way to go. I'm just obsessing. Totally obsessing. I want results now! :-)
We do have a couple of people who ended up lumpy and bumpy in the early stages, with some later improvement. I think it's pretty normal. FTA2014 and ColoradoMaiden are our RealFriends and are great with helpful advice/anecdotes. ColoradoMaiden had some lumpiness. Flattummywanted has also had that issue, though I think her lipo was aggressive. It looks really good despite the lumps :).
Here is a Q&A with the doctors about this kind of thing.