Women who have had liposuction: are you glad you did?
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tracybear86 wrote: »My friend's mom died after having lipo because she threw a clot. Probably not common but it does happen. I only throw this out there because most people read the risks and complications but don't think it will ever happen to them (human nature). You have to do your own risk/reward ratio and decide if it's worth it.
I've read that the risk is about 1/5000 in the States and less in Europe (where I am) because they are stricter on certain rules here. If you were born in 86 I'm a little younger than you, I'd be much lower risk than someone our mom's age for complications - but of course, it is always possible.3 -
people are going to give you their opinion whether it's on topic or not. Make the decision that is right for you, and smile and nod at the stuff that doesn't apply to what you asked. It's the internet, you will go crazy trying to reply to every know it all that has something to say on what you're doing - don't stress over them.7
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etherealanwar wrote: »Personally I would only use it as a last resort, AFTER reaching a normal bmi weight. Seems like a lazy route to me but you do you.
I will, thanks. Again, and I should probably get a megaphone, anyone who wants to have a general conversation about the pros and cons of liposuction is totally free to start their own thread. That's not the topic of this thread, and I would really appreciate if people could try to stay on topic. If liposuction isn't something you've had or considered, you're totally entitled to your opinion on that but it's really not what I'm looking for here. Thanks.
Well this is a public forum so you cannot pick and choose who replies to your thread so trying to is pointless. I also wanted to clarify that I don't think there is anything wrong with lipo but I *personally* believe it should be a last resort because its not worth the possible complications if you can achieve your goal naturally.10 -
I could be wrong but I don’t think one lipo procedure can take out 5 lbs of fat - that’s a pretty big volume of fat.8
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Jennloella wrote: »people are going to give you their opinion whether it's on topic or not. Make the decision that is right for you, and smile and nod at the stuff that doesn't apply to what you asked. It's the internet, you will go crazy trying to reply to every know it all that has something to say on what you're doing - don't stress over them.
You're right. It's just so frustrating
I've specifically decided not to ask a bunch of my friends for their opinions on this because I want to make up my own mind, I just thought it would be helpful to hear some first-hand experiences like yours, and I've been watching some YouTube videos too.
It is pretty cool that everyone who replied so far who has done it had a positive experience.1 -
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FireOpalCO wrote: »
was going to say the same thing - she chose not to pay attention to that one!! remember she only wants to hear what she wants to hear :-)19 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »FireOpalCO wrote: »
was going to say the same thing - she chose not to pay attention to that one!! remember she only wants to hear what she wants to hear :-)
doesn't count as it wasn't the person who had lipo and then died who responded...32 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »FireOpalCO wrote: »
was going to say the same thing - she chose not to pay attention to that one!! remember she only wants to hear what she wants to hear :-)
I am paying attention to people's firsthand experiences, because that's what I sought here. Someone talking about their uncle's wife's sister or friend's mom is quite different. I would be interested to hear from women, or men, who have had complications (ideally not from beyond the grave because that would be kind of freaky) in terms of what went wrong, how it was remedied, long-term impact.
I did acknowledge that post, not by rationalising it, but by making it clear that I understand the risks of the surgery. A risk of 1/5000 is one I am willing to accept. I'm pretty sure there's a 1/5000 risk that I'll get knocked down by a bus on any given day.19 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »FireOpalCO wrote: »
was going to say the same thing - she chose not to pay attention to that one!! remember she only wants to hear what she wants to hear :-)
I am paying attention to people's firsthand experiences, because that's what I sought here. Someone talking about their uncle's wife's sister or friend's mom is quite different. I would be interested to hear from women, or men, who have had complications (ideally not from beyond the grave because that would be kind of freaky) in terms of what went wrong, how it was remedied, long-term impact.
I did acknowledge that post, not by rationalising it, but by making it clear that I understand the risks of the surgery. A risk of 1/5000 is one I am willing to accept. I'm pretty sure there's a 1/5000 risk that I'll get knocked down by a bus on any given day.
but how can you ever get first hand experiences from people who are dead?26 -
You're technically right, in that my BMI is 25.7, and it should be below 25. Losing that 5lb would put me within the healthy range, but as I've said, I don't think it would dramatically impact my stomach area.
It probably/might not. You'd still be on the heavier side of BMI, and on the heavier side, you're not going to have those washboard abs/slimmer abs that you're thinking of.
Before going down the lipo path, consider either recomping, once you get to a normal weight, or striving for the *middle* of the BMI scale, maybe between 21 and 22.7 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »Muscleflex79 wrote: »FireOpalCO wrote: »
was going to say the same thing - she chose not to pay attention to that one!! remember she only wants to hear what she wants to hear :-)
I am paying attention to people's firsthand experiences, because that's what I sought here. Someone talking about their uncle's wife's sister or friend's mom is quite different. I would be interested to hear from women, or men, who have had complications (ideally not from beyond the grave because that would be kind of freaky) in terms of what went wrong, how it was remedied, long-term impact.
I did acknowledge that post, not by rationalising it, but by making it clear that I understand the risks of the surgery. A risk of 1/5000 is one I am willing to accept. I'm pretty sure there's a 1/5000 risk that I'll get knocked down by a bus on any given day.
but how can you ever get first hand experiences from people who are dead?
Do you have anything at all to say on the topic? Feel free to just move on with your day and forget this thread exists.
Obviously, I can't get first-hand experiences from dead people. Thankfully, I know that dying from liposuction is very rare. Without context (was the woman a smoker? how old was she? was she significantly more overweight than I am? who was her doctor?) the fact that someone's friend's mom died after the surgery is just a sad anecdote that doesn't hold much resonance for my situation. All surgeries pose some risk - the fact that I'm young, healthy and a non-smoker would put me at the lower end of an already relatively low-risk situation.23 -
Perhaps you were joking, if not, please know that mental health therapists are not paid to say nice things to their clients. They are paid for the mental health therapy that they provide. They assist you in gaining understanding of yourself, to help you move forward in life. This does not preclude potentially nice things being said.18
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MaggieGirl135 wrote: »Perhaps you were joking, if not, please know that mental health therapists are not paid to say nice things to their clients. They are paid for the mental health therapy that they provide. They assist you in gaining understanding of yourself, to help you move forward in life. This does not preclude potentially nice things being said.
Yes, I was joking about that!8 -
I personally did not have lipo, but a coworker of mine did years ago. She ended up regaining, but in strange places. Not to be unkind, but because most of the weight came unto her back it gave a very hunched appearance. She never really got the hang of maintaining weight loss (she's big fan of quick-fix "detox" diets), so I've watched her yoyo for about 5 years with a very unfortunate new shape and declining health. Obviously this does not happen to everyone, but it's not the first time I've seen it happen to someone.10
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I'm honestly just not that interested in people's personal opinion's on lipo or my weight.
If there's anyone who has been through it, I'd love to hear from them. Otherwise, I have a PT, a doctor, a therapist and various other people who are better qualified to give me advice.
I think the point people are trying to make is - just because you need to lose 5 lbs to get into the healthy BMI range, doesn't mean you only have to lose 5 lbs to get to the best weight for you. That's why BMI is a range. I'm 5'4 and I felt like a blimp at the upper limit of the healthy BMI range for my height. I'm currently right in the middle and still think I might try to lose another 5 lbs.
The thing with lipo or any surgery is there is no guarantee you'll like how you look when it's done, and there are always the possibility of complications. So perhaps first lose another 5 or 10 lbs and then make your decision. The midsection is often the last place people lose. I can say when I went from 130 to 125 is when I saw the obvious difference in my stomach. You don't always lose weight from all over. It would just be a shame if you paid for a procedure with risks when the next 5 lbs might be the 5 lbs that make a difference.
Whatever you decide, good luck!
People are really keen to give me answers to questions I didn't ask! As I said above, I have a doctor, a therapist and a personal trainer who are all much better placed than anyone here to give me general advice on weightloss and body image. That's why I'm specifically asking for advice from women who have gone through lipo for their first-hand experiences, which is what I'm much more interested in.
And what do your doc and therapist say when you tell them you want lipo?2 -
I personally did not have lipo, but a coworker of mine did years ago. She ended up regaining, but in strange places. Not to be unkind, but because most of the weight came unto her back it gave a very hunched appearance.
I have heard a couple of people say this and it's a concern I plan to talk to the surgeon about. I've also heard other people say "It came back, but spread out over my whole body instead of just my arms, so I'm happy because I always hated how they looked"1 -
collectingblues wrote: »I'm honestly just not that interested in people's personal opinion's on lipo or my weight.
If there's anyone who has been through it, I'd love to hear from them. Otherwise, I have a PT, a doctor, a therapist and various other people who are better qualified to give me advice.
I think the point people are trying to make is - just because you need to lose 5 lbs to get into the healthy BMI range, doesn't mean you only have to lose 5 lbs to get to the best weight for you. That's why BMI is a range. I'm 5'4 and I felt like a blimp at the upper limit of the healthy BMI range for my height. I'm currently right in the middle and still think I might try to lose another 5 lbs.
The thing with lipo or any surgery is there is no guarantee you'll like how you look when it's done, and there are always the possibility of complications. So perhaps first lose another 5 or 10 lbs and then make your decision. The midsection is often the last place people lose. I can say when I went from 130 to 125 is when I saw the obvious difference in my stomach. You don't always lose weight from all over. It would just be a shame if you paid for a procedure with risks when the next 5 lbs might be the 5 lbs that make a difference.
Whatever you decide, good luck!
People are really keen to give me answers to questions I didn't ask! As I said above, I have a doctor, a therapist and a personal trainer who are all much better placed than anyone here to give me general advice on weightloss and body image. That's why I'm specifically asking for advice from women who have gone through lipo for their first-hand experiences, which is what I'm much more interested in.
And what do your doc and therapist say when you tell them you want lipo?
Asked and answered!2 -
It can be frustrating when people chime i with stuff you didn't for so I understand that and I am about to dot hat, but not in a malicious way. I saw someone mention coolsculpting. I wouldn't recommend that. A friend of mine had it done and while it worked for a little bit they told her after the last appointment "just continue to watch your weight because any fat you put on will go directly to the abdomen (what they worked on)." Sure enough she got hurt at work and gained a few pounds while she wasn't able to be active and every pound she gained she said went right to the areas they worked on.
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You're technically right, in that my BMI is 25.7, and it should be below 25. Losing that 5lb would put me within the healthy range, but as I've said, I don't think it would dramatically impact my stomach area.
How do you know that...5 Lbs for me is the difference between a flat stomach and no love handles to a bit of a belly and love handles. The difference at 180 vs 185 is pretty significant for me where my midsection is concerned.8
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