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Smart Lipo on Saddlebags. Piece O' Cake!

UPDATED FROM amy joy

Day #27 - 32it is official......

amy joyApril 26, 2009
WORTH IT$4,050

day #27 - 32

it is official....MY BRUISING IS GONE!!!  yay!  the last week has been great.  i put on a pair of pants that i have always really liked, but they never fit quite right.  they always kinda tugged and pulled in the butt and hip area.  anyway, i put them on and they fit perfectly!!  ya-hoo!  my mom thinks i look skinny and narrow, and my hubby thinks i have a much smoother (very natural looking) shape.  i've also received skinny comments from some of my other friends!  i've been doing yard work, walking my hill, etc., etc., etc.!!!  lovin' my smart lipo results.  can't wait to start my endermologie.  that'll be the icing on the cake.  happy spring everyone!  looking forward to your comments!  :0)  

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John Lundeby, MD, FACS, FAACS

John Lundeby, MD, FACS, FAACS

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mcdor7
April 26, 2009
amy, you have been so great. i dont have photos, the dr did take before and will be taking after so i will see if i can get some. How do you tighten the skin area around the saddle bag section?
amy joy
April 26, 2009
i don't believe the skin around the saddle bag section of my legs needs tightening. from what i understand, the lazer took care of that as the fat was being dissolved. my doctor has offered me an endermologie package...this is supposed to speed the healing and help w/ any swelling and/or lumps and bumps. i guess it works wonders for your circulation. this may also help tighten the skin surrounding the smart lipo area. hope that answers your question. happy day.
jlynn76
April 27, 2009
OK...So I am almost 6 weeks. No change. Swelling/bruising still there. been dieting, eating right and gained 6 pounds since the big day. I have a consultation at my 13 week mark. I am REALLY hoping for a miracle at this point. Anyone experiencing this???? Really feel threw my money out the window.
amy joy
April 28, 2009
you have to remember that the average person takes 3-6 months to heal. don't lose hope...you may just have to wait a lil' longer to see the results that you were hoping for. if you are 6 lbs up, that is probably due to the swelling. r u drinking tons of water? are you using arnica tablets and gel? do you have before and after photos? if so, compare them to eachother...you WILL start to see a difference. hope to hear from you soon.
jBo
April 29, 2009
I just entered my 5th week and still no results. Your posts are encouraging, but I wonder why I also did not see results right away. I;m scheduled for a follow-up visit with my doctor in 2 weeks and hope he will have some answers for me. Thanks for all your wonderful comments!
redlady
April 28, 2009
Efcaz, I know this mite not mean much to you. I had a C-Section 2 1/2 yrs ago and I am now just starting to lose the rest of the water I retained and also just starting to feel my body go back to normal. It goes to show that some people do heal differently, so you are all going to have to give it, if anything, a good year.
Efcaz
April 29, 2009
redlady- thanks for your words of encouragement...have no choice but to wait, hope, and do anything that's supposed to help. Glad you're now close to healed.
UPDATED FROM amy joy

Day # 23, 24, 25, and 26 - hello loyal...

amy joyApril 20, 2009

Day # 23, 24, 25, and 26 - hello loyal readers!  i am going to start combining my days, because i am running out of things to write about.  i have to say that my bruising is 99.9% gone.  i feel wonderful!  i continue to drink lots of water and exercise.  i am also still wearing spanx at night (unless they are in the wash).  i have had a few people mention that i look skinny and/or narrow.  my sister thinks my hips have taken on a different look all together.  i am very happy w/ my results so far, and look forward to having my knees done next fall.  i feel great!  smart lipo really never slowed me down at all.  i have a wonderful doctor and all of the gals at the med spa have been perfect!  be back soon...thanks for all of your questions and comments! 

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(unregistered guest)
April 20, 2009
Great write-up/report on SmartLipo! Thank you. Your procedure looks great. Best wishes...
amy joy
April 20, 2009
thank you ucmbnko! good luck on your procedure if you decide to do so! smilez!!!
(unregistered guest)
April 20, 2009
i'm thinking of Smartlipo also and was reading your post. I am confused as your diary posts are dated March/April 09 but the comments are from late 2008 and january 2008. When did you have the smartlipo? Thanks!
amy joy
April 21, 2009
i had my procedure in march, but became a registered real self user in january...hope that makes sense.
redlady
April 24, 2009
I was wondering Amy if you can share with me your doctor contact information. I am starting a good healthy eating/exercise routine, but would like to have their information handy should i need any procedure done in the future. Thank you for your updates. Melinda
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Sharon at RealSelf
April 24, 2009
Hi redlady, If you click on the doctor's name (located above the review - you must be signed in to view) you'll be taken to his profile page with contact info.
mcdor7
April 24, 2009
Hi Amy! We had our procedures pretty close (yours seemed wayyy smoother but I am doing much better) I was wondering do any parts of your legs feel like you were scraped on the concrete?
amy joy
April 25, 2009
i have a few numb spots...very minor. i did have a little bit of a tearing sensation a few weeks ago...very brief. i don't feel the "scraped on the concrete" sensation though. glad you are doing better. do you have before and after photos?
UPDATED FROM amy joy

Day #19 - i got up this morning at 6 and did my 2...

amy joyApril 16, 2009

day #19 - i got up this morning at 6 and did my 2 mile walk!  i feel great!  bruising is almost gone!  i volunteered at my daughter's school, did some reading, and then some decorating around the house.  i'm healing quickly!  things are going great!  i feel a lil' bit of tenderness when i don't have my garment on.....nothing to complain about.  all is well!

day #20 - ya-hoo!  today was my 2 week check-up!  i brought my mom in w/ me.  she had a consultation and decided to do the smart lipo on her arms!  she's excited!  the doc is so happy w/ my results!  he is very impressed w/ how quickly i am healing!  i had new pics taken.  i'll have my hubby scan them so i can add them soon.  i'm so happy i did smart lipo!  i'm thinkin' about doing inner thighs and knees in the fall.  i'll be sure to keep you all updated!

day #21 - oh my gosh, i am so tired!  i spent 12 hrs yesterday, and another 4 hrs today, re-designing a home decor store....my legs are so sore (not because of smart lipo, but because i was bending and lifting, and squating, etc.).  i'm just so impressed that i was able to put in so many hrs. w/o any problems w/ the smartlipo areas!  i'm so excited for my mom's procedure....looking forward to my next one too!  I LOVE SMART LIPO!!!

day #22 - i walked my 2+ miles today and didn't wear my garment.  i thought it would be a lil' uncomfortable, but i did just fine!  usually i wear it for the extra support, but i decided to give it a try w/o it.  i'm still wearing it (spanx) at night.   things are going great.  my bruising is super light, and i don't even notice the lil' incisions...i actually have to look for them.  happy spring!         

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