Does anybody who's had liposuction have any input on how many dress sizes one goes down after the procedure?  It says you only lose about 6 pounds, but does it make a significant difference? Any information is appreciated...thanks.
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There is only a certain amount of fat that a Dr. will remove at a time. It is not intended as the answer to weight-loss. People must be careful about the foods they eat and exercise in a healthy fashion. \nDepending on where the liposuction is done on the body, the patient will be required to wear an compression garment for approximately 6 weeks. This helps to control the swelling associated with liposuction, and also helps the skin to maintain its elasticity. Lipo isn't an instant fix..you WILL have swelling and it can last for months.\nIf you are seriously considering liposuction, be sure to select a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has done hundreds of liposuction procedures. One should never go to an E.N.T. Specialist although some Dr.'s are performing plastic surgery when in fact, it isn't their field of specialty. Stay with the Specialist. He/She has trained and perfected that area of medicine.
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There is no way a plastic surgeon will do this.  Normally when lipo is done it isn't used to "lose weight."  It is done to "shape" the body. No insurance company will ever pay for lipo...it is cosmetic...gastric bypass on the other hand, is done because the persons life is in danger and they will die if the surgery is not done....
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I'm sorry to hear that you had to go back for revisions!  I had a reduction two weeks ago, so I'm not sure how my scars will turn out yet.  However, they are hardly noticeable at this point and they don't "stick up" at all, meaning to say that they are fairly smooth.  So I'm pretty sure they are going to turn out well, considering how great they look right now.  I can see how you'd have more pain this time around, as they were tearing through that original scar tissue and remodeling it, so to speak.  I hope that your corrective surgery turned out well and that you'll be much happier with them now.
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I just had a c-section myself 3.5 months ago. I've always been tiny and slim until now. I can't seem to lose those last 10 or 15 pounds which are mostly hanging around my belly. I wish I knew the perfect answer but all I can say is crunches and patience.
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I had Gastric Banding - Something else you might want to look into....when I first started my journey my gyno said Bypass but after I talked to my general doctor he gave me information on the gastric banding.  It is not as drastic as the bypass but you still get and see the results - It is a personal decision that you need to make and discuss with your doctors.  Yes www.obesityhelp.com is a great site for research and peoples stories of success - don't get me wrong there are some people that this is not successful for them or to the worst extreme they do die.  But this is how I looked at it - I am slowly dieing being 400lbs right now - at least I am trying to make myself better.  Talk it over with your doctors, family and others who have had it done.  Most doctors now will have seminars.  Good Luck!  By the way - I am down 60 lbs and able to walk not just to my car anymore - but I can walk up to a couple of miles.
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My friend had one last February.  For a few weeks she was really sore, and couldn't really do anything.\n\nShe looks fabulous now, she has always had a weight problem but only weighs one pound more than when she had the op.  It has encouraged her not to put any more weight on as she would look silly fat everywhere else with a super slim tum.\n\nLook to the future, in a few weeks you will feel and look fantastic.
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From an ER nurse, and someone that has suffered with this as well (lost 60lbs after having 2 babies 360 days appart), once you loose the weight, you can have the fat sucked out, but what about the left over skin?  I had a tummy tuck and that was the only option for me - lots of flab.  My surgeon was great!  I trusted him 100%!  Food for thought.
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Depending upon the weight-loss...  yes, your appearance will change.  This is obvious, for the most part.  As far as your attractiveness...?  Well, a lot of that has to do with your own level of self-confidence.  When I lost weight, I found people approaching me right and left...  people that I had never thought I'd have a chance with.  It didn't take long for me to realize that this was mainly cause I felt good about myself, and this, in turn, was reflected in my outward appearance.  It's amazing how beautiful a person can look with a smile on their face and a twinkle in the eye.  :)
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Up until the 50's, there was no such thing as a size 0. Marilyn Monroe was a modern size 10 and is still considered to be one of the most beautiful women of all times. During the French Revolution, the ideal standard of beauty was considered to be a size 20.I think that as the standard of beauty changes, so do women's self image.Meeting someone elses standards has never been a priority for me.Me personally, i feel it depends on the individuals body type. I'm of average height, but i have a large bone structure (Damn my German heritage!)and put on muscle very easily.At 170 pounds, I'm a size 10, believe it or not.I can also bench 150 and leg press over 300 lbs. I was once very sick and lost 20 pounds (chicken pox) and i looked unhealthly, even though by weight standards i was considered "normal".I think the "perfect size" is the weight at which one feels and looks their best and completely dependant on the individual.I'm at what i call my fighting weight, and my doctor assures me i'm in good shape.So as society is concerned, I know I'll never be the toothpick ideal, but that still doesn't stop 3 of my last ex-bf's from trying to get back together with me!
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I'd recommend the Hollywood diet to you. For two days you drink only water and the juice they make. They say you can lose ten pounds during that time, if you continue to eat right it will stay off. I tried it and didn't have any difficulty doing it and lost about 8 pounds and it is still off. It doesn't taste bad at all. Plus, after doing it I really feel better than before I started. It is supposed to remove the toxins from your system. I really do think it works. I have more energy, I'm not as depressed and I am not as tired as I was before.\n\nSorry, I don't know anything about Trim Spa. But this is just a suggestion since you don't have much to lose.
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I had the surgery back in January and have lost 231lbs.  I would do it all over again the pain and discomfort are worth it and now that pain and discomfort are gone just a bad memory.  The cost was about 32,000 for the surgeon and 15,000 for the hospital stay.  I was only in the hospital for 3 days!  The only weird thing was that my butt hurt all the time (after I started losing weight) I asked my doctor about it and he said it was a normal complaint after surgery…lol.  Oh well, things have gone well except I caused myself to have a hernia I unloaded about 1,500lbs of cottonseed off of a trailer into the barn I also moved about 500lbs of patio stones.  It was too much too soon (only four months) I just felt so great I had to get out and go to work.  The hernia will have to be fixed but because of were its at I can wait until I have a tummy tuck in about 18 months.  I’m now working on the farm again just careful with the heavy loads.  I take vitamins (prenatal lol), B-12, and green tea extract (my own idea on the green tea).  I took potassium for several months until my lab work came back as normal so the doc took me off the potassium.  I had one side effect from the incision itself.  During the surgery the incision is very near the diaphragm so when I would stand I would get sever hic-ups which would take my breath away and usually cause me to throw up.  That lasted for about a month and a half.  My doctor said that it wasn’t too common but some patients did suffer with the hic-ups.  They gradually went away when everything healed up nicely.  I now walk a mile every day and during the summer I would swim for at least an hour each day if not more.  I have had a little hair loss (I had stopped taking my vitamins) but that’s over with (I’m taking my vitamins like a good boy).  It was worth the money, pain, and time I now have my life back.  I still have 170lbs to go but I feel great and it was worth it.  Just do your research and find a good surgeon.
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Sounds great. However, I know a friend of mine eventually had surgery for breast reductuion (shame), because it was troubling her. I think she had back aches, but I am not sure - also don't really know what size she was.
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First, one *loses* weight, not *looses* weight.  \n\nTo lose weight, go on a healthy diet and increase your exercise.  It's that easy.  You don't want to go on any fad diets or anything that could be harmful and create yo-yo dieting.  \n\nAs far as modeling, try sending your photo into some local agencies, along with your height, size in clothes and shoes, and your measurements.  Ask them to be honest with you and tell you if you lost weight, if you could be a runway model. \n\nJust about anyone can be a small town runway model.  Even those who are a little bit heavy.  But, if you want to be more than small town, then you need to be at least 5'9" and rail thin.  Meaning 120 pounds.  Be realistic and if you aren't going to grow anymore or your body type is not stickly thing, then look for another type of modeling.  There's no need to waste time chasing after jobs that you won't get when you could be going after jobs that you are perfect for.  \nGood luck to you and I hope you are able to accomplish your dreams!  : )
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I have a friend who lost 100+ pounds and her doctor had told her the way to prevent the loose skin is to lose the weight slowly and exercise.  You probably aren't going to prevent it in the lower belly area though.....that's the only place she has sagging skin....and it still doesn't look THAT bad.\n\nNicole
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hello madam, let me tell u that liposuction is some sort of procedure where there is risk to life. yeah the fat goblets can enter u r blood vessels and can block major vessels stopping blood circulation to vital organs like brain, and the person ends in disastrous death.\n\n remember there is no shortcut to success, whether it can be in life or in weight reduction,\n\nall the best
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one thing to remember about losing weight that close to your wedding, what about the alterations for your gown?  will there be time?  instead of having your heart on losing that weight, why not just concentrate on eating healthy and going for brisk walks.  it'll make you feel good about yourself, whether the weight comes off or not.  and it'll give you that glowing look for your big day.  good luck!!
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I, too, am 21 and i have lost about 20-25 pounds in apporximately six months. I've had no problem extra skin. If you want to lose 30 pounds, i wouldnt worry about excess skin. Youre young and your skin will bounce back. Especially if you lose weight in a healthy and timely manner. To avoid anykind of sagging skin, try drinking a lot of water to keep your skin hydrated so that, while you lose weight, it'll keep it's elasticity and wont sag.\nGood Luck!