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Liposuction on my Stomach, Inner Thighs, and Whole Back - Sugar Land, TX

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Let me start by saying thank you for choosing my...

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Brandnewme13
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Let me start by saying thank you for choosing my story to read. I am 25yrs old I have 3 kids 8,6 & 4 each were delivered by C-Section. I've always been around 135lbs until my last child! After I had her everything went down hill, I started working, not caring what I ate and stopped exercising. I am currently weighing 163lbs and been at that weight for the past 2 years. I have always wanted a TT and I finally got the courage to go to a PS. I've actually gone to a few and finally decided on Dr Atun. I found him on Realself thanks to a Girl names Rachel. I had my consultation last Friday and it went like this: I waited about 10mins in the waiting room I was so excited to be there! The nurse came and got me and took me to the room and the Dr came in and started asking what all I wanted done. Well at that time I wanted a TT with lipo and a breast augmentation(in figured why not Get everything done at once). He started to look at the nurse and they both looked at me like I was Crazy! He stared grabbing on my stomach and said a TT was not needed and neither was a BA since I am a 38D. I was almost heart broken until he went into details about liposuction and how much fat he can remove and how my flat tummy will make my boobs look the size they are. Right now my stomach pokes out so far it over powers my boobs! I left the office feeling pretty good knowing I was going to get the results I wanted with out have to get that huge cut from a TT! I went home home started doing me research and reading more stories and knew this is what I wanted! My only problem is the Dr is a hour and a half away from me so I would have to book a hotel since I have to follow up with him the next day and with My Christmas vacation coming up I needed to book my surgery date ASAP! I called the Dr today and his nurse Mary answered all of my 50 questions I forgot to ask during my consultation lol! She gave me a discount since I was getting a Hotel and paying cash for the surgery! The best part is he is doing my surgery on Friday which he never does because he is closed on Saturdays and he wants his patients to follow up the next day! But lucky me his is going to come in on Saturday just for me! He is so sweet and such a normal man not like the other PS I've met who seemed to only be about making money!!! I have been a nervous wreck for the past 2 Days and I've barely eat anything and I can hardly sleep! I'm excited but then I think about being but to sleep and the recovery scares me! My surgery is in 16 more days!!!

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Victor J. Atun, MD

Victor J. Atun, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 6, 2012
Hi.... So happy for you. Are you still getting lipo on your inner thighs?
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December 7, 2012
Yes and Thank you! I'm a nervous wreck! I've lost 2pounds since Sunday!
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December 7, 2012
Ria please give me any advise you have as far as things to do or buy before surgery. the dr is giving me one compression garment but he said to buy another. Do you recommend a certain brand? What about any creams? Clothing? Or food for after the surgery? Thanks
December 7, 2012
Hi... I didn't have liposuction yet. I had a tummy tuck and breast lift 10 weeks ago. I am now booked for inner and outer thigh lipo on feb 11. Tummy tuck and breast lift went well. A harder recovery than I thought. My friend just had lipo and was up and out if the house in 2 days. I am actually nervous about the results of lipo more than the tummy tuck. ESP leg lipo!
December 9, 2012
Hi Brandnewme, I had a tummy tuck 7 years ago and I love it. Be prepared for a sexier waiste line. Some of the things you will experience after surgery is numbness in your abdomen for years. It will feel so funny when something or someone touches it. You will not be able to lay on your stomach for months because your muscle will be tight. I had to sleep in a fetal position on my side for a long time but you will have a sexy waisteline. You will not be able to twist for a while. I recommend taking two weeks off after sugery. I went back about 10 days later but couldn't quite stand straight up. I'm having vaser lypo on my inner thighs and knees next Friday and then fat transferred to my buttocks. I've purchased chicken broth for the first days, chicken soup, bottled water and juice. My Dr also recommended buying black towels for the trip home after surgery for leakage through the incisions and then some bed pads and black towels for your bed a night. I also brought as a recommendation from this discussion forum thin maxi pads to place over the incisions also. I also brought a black joggin outfit that fits loosely to wear home. I know I typed a lot. Hope this helps. Keep us posted on your surgery.
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12 days pre

Hey everyone thanks for all y'alls help and I...

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Brandnewme13
Hey everyone thanks for all y'alls help and I can't say it enough how much I love RealSelf! I have 12 days until surgery! I'm have been reading non stop on lipo and learn more and more. I ordered a CG for phrase 2 and Arnica Gel. I read on here that the Arnica gel works really good and I went To GNC and the reviews said the same. Great for swelling, bruising, and pain. I will be going shopping soon to buy a warm up to go home in since the only clothes I have are tight fitted. I need help on what else to buy. Some people recommend cretin foods and shakes. I wish there was a checklist on everything I need. I am worried because I am staying in a Hotel the night of my surgery and we all know the needing is white and I don't want to ruine it! Please give me any suggestion you may have!! Thanks in advance :) happy healing!

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12 days pre

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December 12, 2012
Hi, I just had Liposuction of my upper and lower abdomen, bra roll, flanks and hip area, I am two days post op and I feel great other then a little tenderness, I was prescribed tylenol 3's which help, I was out of surgery in recovery in no time, I was put under general as I had UAL liposuction, and was up and walking within an hour after my surgery. You can check out my pics so far, although the results aren't close to 100 percent yet there is a huge difference. Hope your surgery goes well, and good luck :)
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December 14, 2012
Thank you! I hope I am like you! That's the main thing I am scared about is the post op! I'm having my surgery so close to Christmas and will be on vacation for 2 weeks. I really want to be able to do small things with them. For 2 days you look great! As far as the pain medication I am allergic to codeine so I'm not sure yet what he is going to prescribe. Happy healing!
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December 14, 2012
To be honest the pain is not too bad, I barely take my Tylenol 3's, you could probably do extra strength Tylenol. I have an 18 month old son, and I have no problems, its just hard going from sitting to standing and vice versa. The day of my surgery I cooked dinner, just didn't lift my son into his crib etc as I have stitches in. I have had no problem doing much, I think my 3rd day was the worst so far, but it'll only go up from there. I am sure everything will be great, try not to be too nervous :)
December 12, 2012
Thought I was looking in the mirror. Our bodies are similar. Can't wait to see ou results. My surgery on 12/14.
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December 14, 2012
Good luck on your journey
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December 14, 2012
Thanks
December 19, 2012
Take care. Keep us posted. Excited for you. I am having it done Jan 15 so will be interested what tips and recovery you have. I did buy a plastic sheet to cover the hotel sheets as I have to stay there.Arnica tablets and gel work wonder on bruising. Plus Emu oil heals at a cellular level after lipo. Dont exercise too soon as you will just swell and relax , walk , lemon juice and lots of water and protein.
December 19, 2012
Hope all went well