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Tumescent Lipo- Inner/outer Thighs and Waist, Back, and Hips - Tampa, FL
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Hello everyone. This site has been so encouraging....
scaredbutexcitedMay 23, 2016
Hello everyone. This site has been so encouraging. I want to say thank you to EVERYONE for sharing your stories, and pictures, and giving honest feedback. I've wanted this procedure most of my life. I've tried diet and exercise, including personal trainers. I've never felt confident about my body. Specifically my Thunder Thighs. I've had them, as long as I can remember. I'm not super heavy based on the opinions of my friends. But I don't like my thighs. They are so disproportionate with the rest of my body. My mother has the identical issue. But she loves her thighs. I see girls with thigh gaps, and I wonder wonder that would feel like. My thighs have ALWAYS touched each other. When I walk my thighs are constantly saying, pardon me, excuse me :)
I don't wear shorts, they accentuate my legs entirely too much.
So I've recently decided to dive in, and move beyond my fear. I know it seems silly, it sounds silly as Im typing this. But there is a large part of me that's frozen. I know that I'm not being my true self, because of my body image issue.
On June 2nd I'm having time tumescent lipo on my inner, outer, thighs, and tumescent lipo my back, waist and hips June 3rd. I'm VERY nervous, and VERY excited at the same time. I've saved for this procedure, paying in full. I've never purchased anything so expensive for myself. But I feel like there is no better time than now. I'm 38, no children, 5'2.
Dr. Su with ArtisticLipo in Tampa will be performing the procedure. The staff was amazing during my consultation. The Dr. came in and spent almost an hour talking to me about my options and what would give me the best results. He sketched an imagine of what my results might look like. He also said I will have a small thigh gap. I can't even believe that!
I'm really excited to see how things will turn out. I'm not excited about waiting 6 months to really see the final results. Not excited about all of the swelling stories I've read, but at least I know that's something to anticipate.
Again, thank you for all of your stories. It's really given me the push I needed to get this procedure done!
Replies (14)
May 30, 2016
Girl I think you have a great shape! But, you are doing this for yourself so I wish you the best of luck. I am taking the plunge in August and I am really excited as well. I will certainly follow your journey
May 31, 2016
Thank you!! I can't wait. Not looking forward to the pain, but definitely looking forward to seeing some improvements! What are you having done?
June 4, 2016
You are going to love your results! I had my flanks (Waist), Upper and Lower Abdomen and my upper back (Bra Roll) done last year. I am so pleased with my results. I see that you were having the procedure today so I know that you are going to be out of it for a bit. Make sure that you drink your water AND KEEP YOUR COMPRESSION GARMENT ON LIKE YOUR SURGEON TOLD YOU. It will help with the swelling and also the contouring that will be taking place. Also, I would suggest getting at least #3 Lymphatic Drainage Massages. Talk to your Surgeon about it. It will help get rid of the soreness faster and the hard spots that you will have. Don't panic! You are going to be just fine! Also, do not pay attention to the scale! You are filled with the Tumescent Solution and that is one of the reasons for the Compression Garment. It takes time. At least 3-6 months for you to start really seeing how things are going to be. #GodBless
June 4, 2016
Thanks for the info and words of encouragement. Much needed during this time. My waist, hips, and back procedure has been rescheduled until 6/24. I was in too much pain from the thigh procedure to have anything else done today. I'm day 1 post op full inner and outer thigh. Thank you!
June 5, 2016
Oh my! I pray that you are feeling a little better today. Please keep us informed how things are going. I am having my inner thighs done within the month too.
June 6, 2016
Good luck with your procedure. I had full inner and outer thighs. It's been a lot of pain for me. I'm still not walking normally. But I wish you a much faster recovery time! I just keep telling myself it will be worth it, in the end.
June 8, 2016
I came back to work on Monday. But I could no go back in Tuesday. I was still in too much pain. I had to take yesterday off. I'm back to work today. But I'm mostly at a desk, because I can't get around very well. My inner thigh is where I'm experiencing the most and swelling. I have a follow up on 6/16, and I've pushed back my 2nd procedure until July 13th.
The office suggested that I try Arnica for bruising (which has not been so bad) and Bromelian for swelling.
I know it's just going to take some time. Tomorrow will be 1 week, since the procedure. I just never imagined it would be this painful.
June 8, 2016
Lord have mercy! I can imagine what you are going thru! For me, I had all those areas done and I did NOT take anything for 3 days. I wanted to make sure that IF something went wrong, I could find out a.s.a.p without having to wait until the stuff wore off. I only took Aleve and it actually was good enough for me. This will be my 3rd procedure so I am actually a pro at it. LOL #Joking
Thanks for the update and the well wishes. I am looking forward to getting over with and be one the road to recovery. Please keep the updates coming. They really prepare and inform others on what they will be experiencing. #GodBless
Thanks for the update and the well wishes. I am looking forward to getting over with and be one the road to recovery. Please keep the updates coming. They really prepare and inform others on what they will be experiencing. #GodBless
UPDATED FROM scaredbutexcited
8 days pre
1 week 1 day prior to inner/outer thigh lipo. 1 week 2 days prior to back, hips, and waist procedure
scaredbutexcitedMay 24, 2016
Replies (15)
May 31, 2016
Good luck to you this week
June 1, 2016
Tomorrow is your big day -- good luck!
June 1, 2016
Thank you! The doctors office just called, to give me my instructions for tomorrow morning.
June 3, 2016
Hi who did your procedure?
June 3, 2016
I had full inner and outer lipo yesterday. I was supposed to have waist, hips, and back done today. But I could not. I'm in an excessive amount pain. I can barely move my legs to get in and out of bed. I went to the surgeon today for my follow up. Because I'm in so much pain I'm having a difficult time even caring about my results. I thought I was going to die, when I had to put on a new compression garment today. It's the type that slides up. I need to go online and see if I have any other options, for garnets that snap on, rather than slide up? The Dr, said he was very pleased with my results, one day after surgery.
June 4, 2016
You'll get through it, the pain is bad not like a heavy work out as they claim. Take your pain meds, rest and walk around as much you can. Don't let it discourage you to get the rest done
June 4, 2016
You are so right.... The pain is far greater than a boot camp workout experience. Don't know if I'll make it to work Monday. I'm trying to not be discouraged, but I guess I am a little. I lived on this app prior to my procedure, and it seems that my experience has been a little different than most, regarding the pain.
June 5, 2016
No I think a lot have horrible pain. I have had so many surgeries in my life that my dr told me this was going to be a piece of cake and to be honest this has been the worst and I have a very strong pain threshold I never take pain meds but with this one I needed it. 3 weeks later I am still sore I would say now it feels like a workout. Very tolerable but sore nonetheless. I just wanted to tell you that so you know you are not alone, you're not being a wimp this is very painful surgery. I think you should take a couple more days of work off. And don't beat yourself up
June 6, 2016
Thanks mary594. You help to make me feel less delusional about the level of pain I'm experiencing right now.
June 4, 2016
How are you doing? I had my waist, flanks, and back done yesterday by Dr. Su. He did a great job and I will have to say that the pain set in a few hours after I got home, especially if I moved. I found lying on by back is best. Once the pain medicine kicked in and I stayed on top of the pain medicine I was fine. Are you taking your pain med every 4 hours?
June 4, 2016
Unfortunately I'm still in a lot of pain. I had my full inner and outer thighs done Thursday June 2nd. This is not just soreness, it's pain. I can hardly walk. I went for my follow up yesterday, and I had my compression garment changed. I'm not kidding. I was in tears as we tried to take it off, and in tears when we're putting the new larger one on. After my visit yesterday, they put me on stronger pain meds Percocet. Yes, I'm now taking it every 4-6 hours. I haven't an appetite. I'm getting my waist, back, and hips done June 24th. I was supposed to have my 2nd procedure done yesterday, but that didn't happen. Too much pain.
I'm glad you are happy with your results. I'm sure you are going to look fabulous once you get everything done. My nurse Lynn has been so sweet, love her.
I've waited so many years to have my thighs done, and now that I've had the procedure, I can't get very excited about because of my pain level. I'm dreading taking this garment off, to take a shower tomorrow. Sigh....
I know it will eventually get better. It's just one of those things. I just wanted to share my experience. I know everyone handles pain differently. Everyone at the office, tells me that my 2nd procedure is a lot less invasive.
Looking forward to hearing about your thigh lipo experience. Are you having full inner, outer thigh?
June 9, 2016
Hey I'm actually getting my inner thighs done tomorrow , an opening came available and I wanted to get it over with... After reading your story I'm quite nervous. How are you feeling?
UPDATED FROM scaredbutexcited
8 days post
1 week and 1 day post-op
scaredbutexcitedJune 11, 2016
I'm walking around. But it's not cute. My thighs are still VERY sore, and they are the most swollen since I've had the procedure. My follow-up visit isn't until 6/16, but the nurse seems to think that I have nothing to worry about. Everyone heals differently. It's such a weird thing. I expected pain, just not to this degree.
It's weird having your thighs numb and in pain at the same time. My inner thigh is where I'm deriving the majority of the pain from.
These pics were taken yesterday. Today my inner thighs are MUCH more swollen than my pics from yesterday. My thighs are actually bigger now, than they were pre-lipo.
The one thing that I can clear let see that gone, even with my compression garment off, are my saddle bags are gone.
I'm not try to discourage anyone from having this procedure. I just hope my story helps someone, that might be going thru a similar experience. I've read several stories of people who did have a speedy recovery.
Replies (6)
June 16, 2016
Hi how are your thighs? Did you or do you have swelling?
June 16, 2016
Hello. Yes, my thighs have been swollen since day 3 post procedure. However on day #8, post procedure was when I noticed the most significant amount of swelling. Today makes exactly two weeks since my procedure and my thighs are still very swollen, including my ankles (I've read that's normal). I can't cross my legs. I'm still walking pretty slow. Upon standing, I feel sharp little pains throughout my thighs. Perhaps it's nerve pain. Not sure. My inner thighs are still numb and sore all at the same time. They feel like I have golf balls in each inner thigh. Because they are so swollen. I have major chub rub going on right now :)
I did have a small thigh gap, the day of my procedure, so maybe one day I'll see it again. I'm starting to become convinced that you really don't see your true results until 6 months after.
I have my two week follow up appointment today. I have a list of questions ready for Dr.Su. I'm hoping I can get a different style compression garment. Dr.Su originally told me, that he only requires his patients to wear the garment for 2 weeks. But I still need the support of the garment. I couldn't imagine not wearing the garment at this point.
So tell me about your recovery from the waist, back, and hips? I'm interested to hear how the recovery and pain has been. I'm suppose to have the same procedure done on July 13th. I'm on the fence?!? I wish I had not paid for everything at once. I just didn't expect the recovery to be this long.
And how are you inner thighs doing?
June 16, 2016
I have had the same kind of pain with my procedures. Thank you for sharing. I am 12 days out and still get really swelled if I do to much or sit with my feet down. I believe I will be happy with my results. The pain has been way worse than I had expected.
October 7, 2016
You're helping me but im now afraid. I have my stomach, back and flanks done in 2wks. Outter thigh and knees done 2 wks after that and arms done 2wks after that. Oh...boy...your post is making me nervous.
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