Women who have had liposuction: are you glad you did?
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I had lipo. My hereditary pot belly wasn't ever going to go away, regardless of how much I exercised. I also had those little fat areas on my lower back that you get after having kids - also not going away with exercise. My husband (who loves me regardless) said I looked in the mirror every morning and hated how I looked and he hated me thinking that about myself, so I should just get it done. I did and really happy with it. The belly wasn't painful at all, but the back was. I know others that didn't have pain at all. I think it just depends on the person. 3 years later, still happy every day I did it. I still exercise, etc. so the lipo was NOT a replacement for healthy living.
Thanks so much for your reply. Did you put any of the weight back on, and if so, did it come back in weird places or was it distributed fairly evenly?0 -
I didn't do it for weight loss, just body shape, so I wasn't really tracking my weight. I know I've varied in the 3 years between (gain 5-10, then lose again) and it seemed to be evenly distributed although I notice it more in my upper stomach since my lower had the lipo
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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.
I don't think you understand how a public message board works - you do not get to dictate who responds to your thread or what they have to say.57 -
I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!3 -
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.
Sometimes having people give you additional info/ideas, even if it doesn't actually help you, at least bumps up your post so more people see it. But sorry I bumped up your post unnecessarily, didn't realize it would be a problem! I would suggest asking all your professionals if they have other people they've referred for lipo who would be willing to talk to you. I've been here 4 years, I don't know that I've ever seen someone mention having lipo in a post, but maybe you'll draw out some lurkers.
I agree with this. On top of that, maybe start researching for a plastic surgeon you may want to use. Talk to them and see not only the benefits and risks, but if they have clients who have agreed to discuss their results with future patients. Just a note that any doctor that's decent will discuss the negatives and they'll be very up front about whether or not it's a good idea for you. They will give you an honest answer about the results you can expect.
And I know this isn't what you came for and you don't want to hear it, but: what's the harm in losing the five pounds to see if it gives you the look you want? If it does, you've just saved yourself the money and recovery time. If it doesn't, put the five pounds back on and go get surgery. The only thing you'll have lost is time which is time you can spend researching doctors. I'm not saying don't do it because, as we've seen even in this thread, there are people who are really happy with their results. All I'm saying, and what everyone before me is saying, maybe check out the intermediate steps before surgery in case something easier/cheaper/less invasive/whatever is just as effective.10 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »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.
I don't think you understand how a public message board works - you do not get to dictate who responds to your thread or what they have to say.
I understand perfectly. I'm politely asking you to respect my request to stay on topic.
For some reason that seems to be to do with ego, people feel the need to offer opinions I haven't asked for, and in face have specifically let you know I'm not looking for.33 -
I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!
FIVE pregnancies. You're a hero in your own right. Yes, I'm going to go for a couple of consultations before I make any decision.1 -
I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!
FIVE pregnancies. You're a hero in your own right. Yes, I'm going to go for a couple of consultations before I make any decision.
just out of interest, what have all the professionals in your life said?15 -
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.13
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TavistockToad wrote: »I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy.
If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult.
Check out before and after pics and do your research before you commit.
I don’t regret mine, but it was expensive and will still need a tummy tuck one day from massive weight loss as a teen and 5 pregnancies .
Do you girl!
FIVE pregnancies. You're a hero in your own right. Yes, I'm going to go for a couple of consultations before I make any decision.
just out of interest, what have all the professionals in your life said?
My PT is, naturally enough, against the idea. He acknowledges that it works but thinks it's a shortcut (it is, I get that and I'm okay with taking shortcuts) and that exercise and diet are better in the longterm. I agree with him on all of that and I have no intention of quitting the gym and eating pizza all day once I've got the lipo - if anything I think I would be even more motivated to eat well and exercise to maintain the results.
My therapist thinks I'm absolutely fine the way I am (but then I pay her to say nice things like that, don't I?) She doesn't tell me what to do one way or the other, she has had clients for whom it has improved their confidence but warns me that it's not a silver bullet.
I haven't talked to my GP yet, but if it gets to the point where I'm making the final decision I will. The reviews for the cosmetic surgeon I'm going for a free consultation with say he is very thorough and not at all pushy.2 -
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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