31 Yrs, 190 Lbs, 5' 4", Female, Mother of 2 - Sono Bello Laser Lipo

It finally has happened! I have scheduled my smart/laser lipo procedure at Sono Bello in San Diego, CA with Dr. Rakhesh Guttikonda. The support and customer service I've received thus far is tremendous. I signed up for four areas, all centered around my midsection where I have the most troubles. The expectations that I've reviewed with the coordinator are for Dr. G to remove all of the excess fat from my middle. She confirmed that all the fat I can grab will be removed.

The reviews on this site from different areas of the country are terrifying in some cases. There is a voice in the back of my mind that warns me about these reviews, but I realize that everyone is different. I remain optimistic and look forward to new confidence in my body.

Let's see what happens, friends!

The morning of surgery, heres where my gut was at...

First let me tell you about yesterday. It started off with me going into the office and meeting Nurse Tia who is hilarious, yet so gentle at the same time. She made me so at-ease. I couldn't have asked for a better nurse. Then Dr. G came in when I was ready and started his work. He is truly a master; he took his time and made sure I was comfortable the entire time.

For me, while I was in the procedure, I was very coherent and able to carry a conversation. I was cold, shook a little, and had burning, poking, pains at times. It was nothing that I couldn't handle. It could be expected given the circumstances of going through a procedure.

1st Day After : Holy [RS bleep] I am sore! I'm not sugar coating it kids, it hurts at times. But if you get up and move it helps with the healing process and that's what matters so I can get back to being with my children. I have no idea what my body looks like yet. I'll post an update after my shower.