Pre-op review liposuction, again!

Hello again, It has been almost 4 years since my last surgery and I’m not happy to say I find myself here again. Is not all bad news, I had a few hospital visits and I was put on steroids for a while so I gained some weight. A year ago I did a diet plan and changed my life. I lost 30lbs! Now it’s time to sculpt my new body and I am exited!

My last doctor left some fat in my body and told me he couldn’t take out more because he “ran out of time”. Anyway I am older a wiser now! I’m going to what seems like a fantastic doctor at HZ Plastic Surgery.
I went for a consult to see if I needed a tummy tuck. Dr. Z was so nice. When he saw my body he smiled and said, “ma’am all you need is a little liposuction. I don’t see any reason for a tummy tuck.”

He told me that though I was working out and in good shape, he could assist me with the pouch I had and give me a sexier waistline. He had me at waistline!
I had seen his work and loved how meticulous he seemed with making sure his tummy tuck patients had beautiful belly buttons. Apparently he was into architecture before this so I figured he would take pride is shaping my body nicely.

I was still on the fence about doing this again but what sealed the deal was when I called a few days later to ask a question to the nurse. The doctor himself took my call! He was patient and answered every single one of my MANY questions. That was it! The deal was done. Now I’m scheduled for my liposuction on my back roll, flanks, upper and lower abdomen.

The patient coordinator is so very kind and is always and I mean always willing to help you. So far so good. I have surgery this weekend! I will keep you guys posted.

I didn’t surgery on Saturday March 9 and I must say it was a whole lot different from my last time around with another doctor.
Let me just declare the last time I did surgery I was under general anesthesia so I went in and woke up not having a clue what transpired.....
this time around y doctor and I decided to do the local anesthesia.
Here’s my day of operation:

- I got there a few minutes late because I insisted on driving with the patch I had gotten from the pharmacy to our behind my ear. Needless to say I was a bit off kilter and passed my exit! Therefore making me almost 30 minutes late yikes!
- wen I got there Francis, always looking so beautiful greeted with a smile and walked us into the pre-op room. She provided the materials for me to wear (a disposable panty, disposable braish thing, compression socks, some warm Blue colored socks and a comfortable robe.

- once I put that on it was time to do the markings. Doctor Z came in a calmly went over my areas and drew large and small circles around my areas that he planned to work on. He is very meticulous and I LOVED that. I felt save like I was in good ands.

- After that it was time for my meds. I took all my oral medications to calm me down and she also inserted the needle for my I.V. Then it was time wait, and wait some more for the meds to kick in. Once it did. I had to say goodbye to the person I brought with me.

-once in the operating theater, Francis scrubbed my belly, flanks and bra roll area. Then lay me on the “table” I’m or sure if it’s called that or. Weird shaped bed, but hey I laid on it. They gave me more meds.

- Dr. Z came in talked to me for a it and told me getting the anesthesia in these areas would cause some discomfort.... people!!! When doctors say that, it mean it’s on a hurt! Though he did his best to try to minimize the “discomfort” I wont lie to you that process hurt!!!!! Why? Because he had to stick the needle in what felt like every inch of every area to numb it. Truth is once you’re on that table it pretty much makes no sense to stop . So you just have to bear it. After what felt like 20 minutes of sticking and pushing by this huge needle. All my areas were nice and numb! Yay! ????

- was in and out of consciousness so I have no real recollection of anything. I just remember waking to seeing him really working are on my hip and waist.
My sister said he was sweating from all the work he had to do on me.

- poor guy, apparently my lay doctor didn’t do a good job because in addition to me having thick skin, he has a HUGE amount of scared tissue to get through before he could star my liposuction!!! Ouch! He didn’t say anything bad about my last doctor but I cold see he wasn’t pleased with what he was seeing underneath my skin.

- the next thing I know I’m barley standing and my nurse is telling me to wake up and doing her best to keep me standing.

- I was wheeled out to the car in a wheelchair. I don’t remember the drive home or getting in the house. I remembered laying in bed and opened my eye to see my boyfriend standing there holding my hand.

- I have been loopy for about 40 hours now so this is the first time I’m able to write about my experience. It day 1 (I count the op day as zero) and I and in pain with much stiffness. I need help to go to bathroom as I can’t walk upright on my own. I need help for EVERYTHING! I don’t want to move an inch because I am so sore!!!! Anyone who said this does hurt is lying ???? Do yourself a favor and take 4 days off work before you something as drastic as vaser liposuction on multiple areas. I can’t lay down on anywhere because I did my whole midsection and upper back md some of my hips. You will get through it, just make sure you have someone to help you for a few days.

- according to my sister (I was too loopy to be told this) Dr. Z said I’m going to look ???? AMAZING ????????????
I will power through this discomfort. I’m still draining lots of fluid. I had to wear a undershirt then a belly wrap with a board on the front, my garment or faja and adult pads by the brand TENA . Have to wear this for 4 days without showering (eeewwwwww) But he says it’s the best way to get all the fluids and minimize swelling. This is about to be a LONG 4 days for a clean freak like me.

I will update you come Day 4. Take care ladies!

Left another review on the surgeon I also anted to do one here because staff at HZ Plastic Surgery is second to none! I did lipo before about 3 years before I decided to do it again.
Frances is the NICEST person you will ever meet! The front desk ladies are also so warm and kind. I enjoyed my consultation and the pre-op experience. Dr. Z ring so very to me also pushed my decision to go with the facility. 
I was treated so well throughout my surgery. Though mine was way tougher for him because I had so much scar tissue that he Had to fight through. My sister said he was sweaty when he came out because of how are he had to be working. He stuck through it and NEVER made me feel like a burden or a number. 
When I came to Frances as right there with her beautiful smile ????. It was god to see a kind face after going through surgery. They are my sister instructions and sent m home. 
I couldn’t bathe???? for 4 days! OMG that was the most difficult thing I had to do! You lol stink and by day 3 you will be mad at The world ???? but come Day 4 when you me that bath ???? The feeling of relief is so good .
I just had my bath, put on my arnica cream, took all my pills and are going to sleep. Make sure you have help for at least 5days because you will need it! 
I did liposuction in 4 areas; upper and lower abdomen, bra roll, and side flanks. 
I also went with two garments. One is currently soaking and the other is on me. It’s expensive but the convenience is worth it. I’m very excited for my follow up the weekend. If yo are on the fence I say jump feet first into this facility. They won’t let o down and Dr.z has hands ???? of the Gods!!! He is meticulous and very detailed. He takes his time with you and take real pride in his work. He wants the best results for all is clients and will be honest with you . 
Try them out! You won’t regret it! They are amazing!