Tumescent Power Assisted Liposuction of the Abdomen, Flanks and Inner Thigh - Sugarland, TX

I decided to get liposuction after successfully losing 50 lbs last summer, then inadvertently gaining it all back. The initial weight loss seemed so easy, it took no effort. However after I gained it all back, no amount of eating healthy, or working out would get the pounds back off. All of my life I've battled with my weight, and this summer I reached my peak of 235 lbs. I am 5'8 and 23 years old. I dieted, I worked out and every time I made a little progress, it piled right back on. I started reading on realself.com and decided it was time to make a change. The first doctor I talked to advised me that a tummy tuck was the only option for me. I don't have kids yet, and I do NOT want a tummy tuck scar. I waited a while, lost a little more weight then found Dr. Horndeski. I went in for my initial consultation on August 15. Dr. Horndeski and his staff were very knowledgeable and the wait time was minimal. The doctor did seem a little rushed and as if he has taken a high dose of caffeine that morning. He was able to get me scheduled for the following day. I had my brother drive me to the appointment, since I needed a caretaker for the first 24 hours. Little brothers are terrible at calming fears. I was scared, nervous and had no idea what to expect. I was asked to arrive 2.5 hours early to the surgery center, but his first surgery lasted longer than he expected. The wait was exceptionally long and the longer I sat in the waiting room the more I wanted to back out. I doubted myself seriously, and even after the procedure has been completed, I'm still unsure if I made the right decision.

The procedure seemed to go by very fast. The doctor marked off the areas to lipsuction, which was my abdomen, flanks and inner thighs. I wanted some of my back fat removed as well, but the main focus was on my belly. The doctor wanted to do lipo on my breast as well because im a natural 36DDD, as a part of his patented "ultimate lift" but that would require me coming back to him for a $9,000 procedure in 3 months, so I decided not to do so. Not sure if this was some sneaky attempt at an upsell, or a genuine concern but I went in for belly fat and that's what I wanted to focus on. I wa sleep on the operating table before they could get the mask on my face. They told me the IV would hurt, but I didn't feel it. Next thing I knew, they were waking me up on a gurney in the post op room and rushing me out the door. I think I would have preferred a surgery center that allowed the patient to recoup a little before sending them on their way. They gave me two Vicodin and I was out the door.

I am writing this two days post op. I had a lot of draining on my left leg and I am extremely sore all over. The receptionist advised me prior to the procedure it would feel like I had just done a really intense work out, and I would say that's an accurate description. It is a little difficult getting in and out of the bed. When I got home for surgery the only reason I got up was to use the restroom almost every two hours. I went in for my follow up on day 2 and they say everything went well. All in all they took off 11 lbs. Not sure how many cc's, but I do hope the result will be pleasing. My mom says she can already see that I'm thinner. The compression garment isnt too uncomfortable. I wear one that extends from under my bust to below my knee. I'm afraid to take it off, but I will tomorrow to shower and wash my garment.

I will try to keep this as up to date as possible. I will include my before photos. Have not gotten around to taking after photos yet. One thing I wish I would have known in advance is that it takes almost 6 months before full results are visible. With liposuction you're pretty much paying for being able to skip the gym. Personally, once I heal a little more I will start working out again to ensure I am getting the most results.