So Far So Good, No Regrets

First I have to say I'm amazed at what the surgeon was able to remove via lipo. The chunky saddlebags are no more. There was so much fat on my rear and thighs...
I knew i would have some issues with skin not completely shrinking, but I was hoping for a better, smoother outcome. My one butt cheek did drop from the banana roll lipo, but there was so much fat to remove from that area. The weight of my bottom is causing the rolls to return. Even if I had asked for a lower body lift I would have needed the lipo. So I'm now looking at it as I need to move on to the second step to a better behind. It was unrealistic for me to hope that one procedure would fix my rear. That being said, I'm still grateful for being a little closer to a better bottom. I just want to wear a bathing suit when I take my kids to the beach and not feel so icky.
I'm going to follow up in 2 weeks. I'm going to ask about thigh lift from the groin incision as well as wedge excision and more fat transfer to fill in the dents. Amazing what swelling covers up after sx!
I am a little disappointed about my tummy. It's still got the awful lumps. I had a mommy pouch from my two sections but my tummy was smooth. Now it's still getting swollen, which makes the irregularities and lumps look awful. Hoping for more improvement but also going to ask for revision/touch up.
Still no regrets.

I'm 15 weeks post liposuction and fat transfer to butt. Some days I'm happy, other days I'm upset with the results I'm seeing so far. No doubt there is a huge difference, for that I'm thrilled. I was hoping one surgery and 10k would be all that was necessary to get my backside in at least ok condition. But, I am now coming to terms with the fact that more sx will be needed. I'm eating healthy and started running instead of just stationary bike, and continuing my strength training that I've always done. I do need to cut out sugar again, I only have it in my coffee but I'm going to try to go without.

Butt dropped on one side, and tiny banana rolls are there from the weight of my big booty. The skin retracted a lot, but not enough, so I'm hoping my surgeon will do a thigh lift. If I lift the skin close in the groin area it helps the inside thigh look smoother as well as the back of my thigh. Its uncomfortable and itchy where the skin folds over. But at least the huge chunk of fat is gone.

My tummy is a bit concerning as well. Still lumpy. I am still swelling up and that's when it looks really bad. I will have that addressed as soon as possible. I had a mommy pouch after my c-sections, it's nice to not have that but I want my smooth tummy back. I didn't want the tummy tuck. Hopefully the surgeon can take care of the few lumps that bother me.

Not looking for perfection. 40 years old, 2 kids, and weight fluctuation I accept that I won't have my 30 year old body again. Overall no regrets, just praying that the areas of concern can be improved. I dont care what the cost is. I've come to far and have already invested so much. I wish I had done this even 5 years ago, maybe would have had better skin quality and better results.

Fingers crossed!

18 days post op. I havent wanted to take pics or really take a good look at myself. I don't want to get discouraged. But today I decided it was time, so I took off garment and took a good look in the mirror.
I know that the lumps on my tummy will go away, and I like how flat my tummy will be once I've fully healed and start working out again. No sagging skin so I'm happy. Perhaps I'll consider a mini tuck in a few years, but I'm leaving my stomach alone for now.
I do see a huge difference in my bottom, but...not enough. I suppose with the amount of nasty fat that was on my butt and back of legs I should just be happy with how good it looks so far. But I was hoping for a nicer shaped booty. That's the one thing I've dreamed of having, a nice butt. The heavier, chubbier side looks wayyyy better. I am happy there isn't so much sagging skin, I was really afraid of that. But butt cheeks don't have that nice shape they should. I thought the fat transferred would have been more noticable. There are two dents on one hip that i will want fixed for sure. I spent all the money I had, so am little bummed out that I'm not going to be 100% satisfied. I'll start saving up, and at my next appointment with my surgeon I'll talk about what he will do to smooth it out and round it out a bit. I'm thinking more fat transfer? I'm going to start doing my research now.
Overall I do see a difference so I have to be happy. I haven't worked out in weeks so I feel really flabby too. Work in progress.