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Post-Operation- San Diego, CA

UPDATED FROM hartin1022
3 days post

Today I purchased a Magic Bullet... I will be...

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hartin1022
WORTH IT$6,840
Today I purchased a Magic Bullet... I will be taking my dieting seriously. Can't wait to get my body back right! No bruising still, slight swelling but nothing I can't handle.

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Charles Sarosy, MD

Charles Sarosy, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

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January 13, 2013
OMy only 2.5 days until surgery ...wow. Love to se your photos soon.
February 6, 2013
How are you doing now??
UPDATED FROM hartin1022
1 day post

Its been 48 hrs since my procedure and I can...

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Its been 48 hrs since my procedure and I can honestly say I feel pretty decent. It is a pain just to stand up and lay down but once I'm up , I'm ok. I got to take a shower today and I was pretty excited about that... after taking the compression garment off I felt a little lightheaded so I just leaned up against the shower wall and let the water run down. I've been walking around my apartment to keep blood circulating and then Laying right back down. I had a Brazilian butt lift also and that's where the discomfort lies. I have no doubt ill be able to retutn to work on Monday... only suggested a week off. I am starting to itch a bit but I know that's the scars trying to heal. Will keep you updated and post pictures when I am 5 days post op.

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January 8, 2013
Hello Yes yes people always say why would you want to get anything done? Its dangerous. You are fine the way you are and then when you get something done they are jealous and wont discuss it...like my best friend. Good for you. I am having lipo done in 7 days in Cancun. Here now and I am nervous but I had a face lift 8 months ago and that was major surgery. I am here for you for support and we can talk about about bruises and swelling LOL
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January 8, 2013
Thank you so much. Right now I feel as if someone beat me up badly. I'm a little uncomfortable but that's the best way to describe it. Feel free to ask me any questions. This is a great forum which has helped me with making my decision. Good luck, 7 days are going to fly by.
January 8, 2013
Will you be posting before and after?
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January 8, 2013
Yes I will. I took before pictures yesterday... I get to take a shower today, thank God, and will post 2nd day pictures. Just had my procedure done 24 hrs ago. .. I'm curious as to what is under this compression garment lol.
January 8, 2013
Not sure if you had lipo before? Sit down taking the garment off for the first time as you get quite dizzy and I almost passed and got sick. Its the rush of blood. Do you have open incisions? I leaked a lot for 2 days then it stopped and everything healed up.
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January 8, 2013
Hey hartin...glad to hear ur doing well...u will feel blah for a bit..BUT it does get better...first shower feels awesome...lol...Happy Healing hun :) Keep us posted....drink lots of water and just CHILL OUT.... :)
UPDATED FROM hartin1022
Day of treatment

Today was my big day. I had my Vaser Liposuction...

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Today was my big day. I had my Vaser Liposuction done!!! I feel good... a little sore to get up and down but I'm ok. I can already see a difference wearing my compression garment. I took a ton of before pictures this morning. Surgery was at 730 and I was in the car going home at 1230.

When I arrived at the doctor's, I was greeted by a nice nurse named Heidi. Heidi informed me to go to the bathroom and urinate to make sure I wasn't pregnant and then change into the operation underwear, booties, hair cap, and this brown robe I wish I could've kept lol.

When I got back into the room, Heidi took my vitals and engaged in conversation. She made me feel comfortable... we happened to be originally from the same hometown. We went over anesthesia options and they decided it would be best if I went under general... I was a bit disappointed due to everything I've read about but I knew I was in good hands.

Dr. Sarosy came in next, marked me up with a black marker and took before pictures. He walked out again to go get prepared.

Heidi asked me where I wanted to go on vacation. I thought this was funny but I answered Hawaii. I was then escorted to the operating room, removed my robe and was placed under warm blankets. The nurse, surgical tech, and the anesthesiologist started strapping me down to the table, gave me an IV, and said we were going to Hawaii.....

Next thing I know I was waking up in the recovery room and my husband was there to pick me up. Happiest moment!!!

I'm wearing my compression garment and I'm eager to see what's going on underneath it lol.

Will update soon.

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