Diary of a Liposuction Patient

Posted Wednesday, September 5, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by The Original Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Surgery Magazine

By the time I hit 38 I realized I was never going to be as thin as I was in my 20s and the bits where my body likes to store fat were getting fatter. I always had a largel stomach and as I got older it got fatter. So I decided to fight back and show my stomach who was boss - I would have that fat vacuumed out! Of course, having made the decision it took some courage to actually see a surgeon and bare the fat bits. The surgeon said all I the right things and convinced me he could vacuum away my worries. We arranged a time 2 weeks away.

My friends were all fascinated and wanted me to keep a diary so they could decide if they should follow suit. I started the diary 2 days before L Day (Liposuction Day).

L Day minus 2 - Maintaining outward calm, but underneath I'm very nervous. What if I'm scarred, lopsided or look ugly? Will I be able to cope with wearing the world's ugliest underwear night and day for six weeks? Eat huge amounts of chocolate to overcome fear. Had the "before" photos taken - how depressing! I look like the side of a house, but luckily this strengthens my resolve.

L Day minus 1 - I think I'm under control- but since I'm hyperventilating, can't concentrate and keep dropping things, I suspect I'm not.

L Day - I'm quite resigned and basically just want it to happen. Since I'm not allowed to eat the only thing I want to do is have breakfast - even though normally I wouldn't care at all. Later, after much suctioning of fat...

I'm not feeling too bad, although I suspect this is because the local anaesthetic hasn't worn off. I feel like one of those cartoon characters who get shot and blood pours out of the holes. I put my clothes on to go home and in 2 minutes they're soaked with fluid. Once the local wears off, I start to feel the pain, although it's not too bad. By the time I go to bed I feel faint and sick. Why did I do this - I must be INSANE!

Day 1 - I'm amazed at how good I feel - not faint at all and no after effects, just discomfort. My tummy is still flat but starting to bruise - strange effect with the bottom part swelling first - not a sexy look!

Day 2 - Had no sleep at all and feel terrible. Realized I took the instruction to buy tight ugly underwear too far - felt like I was being strangled. I lay awake, desperate to take off the ugly underwear but too afraid of the consequences. After buying the next size up I feel like a new woman - I can breathe again!

Day 3 - Hot tip for liposuction victims - do not let yourself get constipated, it is a whole new journey into pain. Feeling quite frustrated today because I can't walk and do things normally.

Day 4 - Went to the beach, but had to stay in my shorts and T-shirt to cover the ugly underwear. Another hot tip - have it done in winter so covering up neck-to-knee underwear isn't a problem.

Day 5 - Slept through the night for the first time and didn't need to take painkillers. I'm now a symphony in purple and yellow, as my bruises start to heal. Went for a long walk and even did some rock climbing - maybe this isn't so bad after all.

Day 6 - Not so easy to find a cocktail dress to cover the ugly underwear. Had to keep my jacket on to cover up - and nearly passed out from the heat!

Day 7 - Decided to wear trousers on a trip to Anaheim - BIG MISTAKE! By the time I reached the hotel I was desperate to take them off and startled the porter considerably. Had my first massage - not too bad but I suspect it will get worse from here on.

Day 8 - Had a great day at Disneyland but made a fatal error - went on the Batman & Robin ride. When they said it stops if you unbuckle your seat belt I thought I might be in trouble. I was very sore after that and got a seat belt mark across my stomach for my stupidity.

Day 9 - Feeling sore this morning and have a nice seat belt mark bruise. By the afternoon - no pain assisted by good food and lots of wine.

Day 10 - Not so easy doing my own massage. My stomach is hard and distended, particularly around my belly button.

Day 11 - Think I'm giving birth to a watermelon! My stomach is hard as a rock and takes forever to massage. It's quite uncomfortable sitting all day at work and by night my stomach is huge, hard and uncomfortable.

Day 12 - Feel ugly, fat and depressed and can't imagine what it will be like not to have a swollen, hard stomach. So sick of wearing the ugly underwear night and day - can't wait for the day when I regain my freedom.

8 weeks later - Claudia Schiffer eat your heart out! I have the proverbial "wash-board" stomach. I fit into all those clothes I'd grown out of and feel fabulous. The fact I feel and look so much thinner has motivated me to lose weight. I've been dieting and have lost a further 6 Ibs.

The only problem is now my legs look fat - think I'll just wait until winter and have a little fat taken off at the top!

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