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43 Yrs Old, Hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's - MN

UPDATED FROM MinnesotanMama
5 months post

Follow-Up Appointment

WORTH IT$13,266
Had my final follow-up appointment. Dr. Hoffman will fix the dark scar on my hip in the fall when I won't be getting any sun exposure that might darken it. He said some scars just won't lighten. I cannot recommend him enough. He's such a great doctor with a wonderful team around him.

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James A. Hoffman, MD

James A. Hoffman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Spent two hours in initial (free) consult. He showed me several before and after pictures from his thick book of pictures that match my body type. I have a good friend who is very pleased with his work who recommended me see him. 2/26/16 This man is a highly skilled, wonderful surgeon! He is a gem! I love his wife who works with him too! They're both very down to earth, not what I expected from a plastic surgeon, but so warm & welcoming. Dr. H will take all the time needed to answer all questions thoroughly, even drawing pictures to explain and writing references of names, links, etc. as appropriate. I couldn't be happier with his team. Karen, his nurse is also wonderful and answers all questions confidently. She is very sweet and personable. She's worked with many surgeons in the area before and knows her stuff. She knows Dr. H is the best around too, having seen the rest how they work. He is a perfectionist, which is what is needed in this field if you want good results.

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Oh no..does this mean we will no longer see any more updates??? Nooooo..lol. It was a pleasure to follow you. I actually look back at your posts to read up on what to expect and use your updates to help me.
I'm so glad to hear. Blessings on your recovery.
You look amazing and healthy, just beautiful. Keep up the good work. I hope you feel as great as you look!
You look amazing!! I'm thinking about picking the same doctor. How much did he charge per area? And was it easy and fast to schedule an appointment or was it months away?
It was a few weeks to schedule. Great doctor. Can't say enough good about him & Nica & his nurse. I don't know how much per area but the total was $13K I believe, but I think $5K was for the overnight. I need to post 1 year pics soon. Still the same size though. Size 6-8 now. Was size 13-15. He took off 20 lbs. and it's stayed off. Losing 20 lbs from surgery is like losing at least double that without surgery. It's strange & wonderful!
How have you kept it off? I gained mine back and had to do a revision.
Oh no! I'm sorry! I have been very vigilant in recording everything I eat in MyFitnessPal. I keep calorie goal at 1350 but usually average around 1500 with exercise, which is usually just walking 20-60 minutes 3X a week. Usually 20 lately with my schedule. It is SO hard these past several weeks though to not eat during these last dragging cold months of cabin fever winter!
Thanks for the feedback! I've noticed that I stay on track MUCH better when I log in with MyFitnessPal. I need to stop with the caramel macchiatos and start with the daily exercise, especially during this brief stretch of summer we're having :) I was disappointed not to see Karen during my recent procedure, but she is recovering from having the liposuction done herself!
Yes those sugary drinks will do it! Try liquid stevia in your coffee from Trader Joe's. Good for Karen! She's going to look amazing!
Thanks for the tip and your well-updated, thorough review. You were key in my decision to go with Dr. Hoffman (twice!) and I'm hoping I will see results like yours if I have the discipline to eat properly :)
You can do it!!!
I don't know where my comment went, but I basically was thanking you for mentioning the side effect of hemorrhoids. Nobody warned me about that, but it happened after both of my procedures, and was a pretty rough experience. I'm glad to hear this may be normal as a side affect of liposuction.
Glad it helped. :)
Have u kept it off or had any issues with weight coming on in odd areas
UPDATED FROM MinnesotanMama
4 months post

Holy Crap!

Doing some spring cleaning and came across my doctor's photos of me before surgery. Holy crap! It's amazing the difference! I hope I NEVER get that fat again!! It seems like ages ago already and it's only been 4 months. Wow.

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Amazing results x
Thank you. And thank Dr. Hoffman! :)
Wow..so inspirational. Looking great!!!!!
this is incredible and you haven't even hit the six month mark yet!!! congratulations, for real!
Thank you. What happens at six months?

Stunning results! Thank you so much for being so diligent about posting your progress -- you're an inspiration! 

You're welcome. My pleasure.
Wow love your results. Would love to know more about your transformation. I am getting ready to book my first appointment for a total body transformation. Did you meet with anyone else in the Mpls area and how did you land on Dr. H as your Dr.?
I did not meet with anyone else. I researched for hours on end online before making my final decision. I looked at thousands of pictures. Dr. Hoffman came highly recommended by a friend after I was already leaning strongly toward him. Another lady doc was my 2nd choice in Woodbury but her pictures had too "box-y" results, not enough curves. Fasching was another choice, but he didn't have enough photos of my body type and I didn't see the drastic results I was looking for. Dr. Hoffman had the best results in his photos of all I looked through for my body type.
UPDATED FROM MinnesotanMama
4 months post

Pics & Update

I promised to post pics and it's been awhile. Fully recovered except once in awhile I still notice numbness around my sides and back. I might get a prickly feeling at any of the entry points from the cannula also on occasion. I've been walking/jogging now and have good energy. Weight is consistently right around 157 lbs. Size small to medium tops. Pants range anywhere from 6-12 depending on brand. 12's are pretty loose but for comfy days they work. Dresses are size small to medium. I'm not perfect, don't have a Barbie body but I'm very pleased with my results still. My skin is a bit saggy underneath my clothes around my tummy and inner thighs but I don't mind. It's so much better than before!!! My arms near armpits do have cellulite looking areas that are slightly noticeable with sleeveless tops and there's a weird spot on the back of my right arm I notice where the cannula must've entered. I can't get a pic of it by myself- sorry. I do have dark marks/spots on my outer and inner thighs from the cannula you can see in pics that may be permanent, but again it doesn't bother me because I don't wear bikinis in public and no one looks inside my thighs! Ha! Except my husband and he loves me anyway. :-P I kinda like the reminder anyway of where I came from. :) Here's measurements from 5/23 but they're pretty much the same now: 5/23/16 155.2 lbs. Under breasts 32 Nipples 39 Neck 13 Hips 37 Waist 31 Belly button 34 Waist below BB 37 Arms R- 12.25 L-12.25 Thighs 39 R-22.5/ L-23.5 Calf 15 each Before measurements: 2/6/16 Under breasts 33.5 Nipples 39.5 Neck 13.5 Hips 43.5 Belly button 39.25 Waist below BB 43.5 Arms R-14.5 L-14.25 Thighs 44. R-26 / L-25.75 Calf 15.5 each Love you all and blessings on your journeys. Message me with any questions. I'm happy to answer. ;)

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You look awesome. Your arms are incredible!!! Girl everything looks great. Cocoa Butter is great for clearing up scars. Anyway..I am so glad you posted these pics to help motivate all of us. It looks natural and healthy. Thank you so much for your updates!!!!
Thanks for the compliment and tip about cocoa butter. I wonder if Shea butter works just as well since I have a tub of it.
No prob. Not sure if Shea has the lightening effect that cocoa butter has..hmmm that would have to be googled..hee hee...but I just know from young we always used cocoa butter on scars as well as sun burns..little tricks from the island. Hee hee.
Ok. I will google! Didn't know about the lightening effects of cocoa butter. Interesting. Thanks!
Amazing transformation, especially with the inches lost! I'm so happy for you :)
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