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Yesterday I had smartipo (a form of laser lipo) done to my inner/outer thighs and knees. I did extensive research on it before i had it done and read people's testimonials. people describe the pain as if you have had an intense work out. It is suppose to be so painless that it is done under local anesthesia. My plastic surgeon does it under general. Ladies and gentlemen, it HURT!! at least the first 2 days does. maybe it's because of the extent of the job i had done that make it hurt a lot. It is suppose to hurt less than regular liposuction, but i can't imagine something hurting more than that. I am not trying to scare any body, but i wish i was better prepared mentally for the pain. I can't say if i regret doing it, but i don't believe i will do it again but who knows. I will keep you guys posted on my progress.

I had the same problem.. I go to ross and tj maxx and get a couple of things once in a while (I don't want to spend a lot of money on clothes until i stabilize in weight). Also, remove the clothes that don't fit!!! that will help a lot in figuring out what key items you need.

i agree with sleeve4me.. you are not a giant, you are a supermodel and the world is your runway.. strut it girl

I am so happy for you.. reading your post, i was grinning because i know exactly how you are feeling. People have made similar comments to me, saying i'm much friendlier now (i thought i was always friendly, lol)

I know how you feel, i used to dread eating, I did it because i was hungry and had to but it was painful and a chore just like you said.. it gets better I promise. I am 8 months out and i can eat without hurting and actually take pleasure in eating (don't know if that's a good thing, lol).. every day it will get better

I went salsa dancing saturday night and two great things happend to me: 1. I didn't stand in a corner, self concious about my body.. and I guess guys responded to that self confidence cause I got asked to dance all night long and I said yes to almost every dance requests (after warning them i didn't know the dance steps, lol) 2. I had the energy to dance for over 3 hours without my legs cramping up and feeling tired, when the club was closing down, I still wanted to keep on dancing

That was a great feeling.. I kept crossing my legs and then a chiropractor told me "you know you shouldn't do that" I was what I've waited a long time to be able to do that and now that i can, you telling me not to?, lol

Congrats on your weight loss.. I stalled at 170 for 2 months and then dropped to 168 and have been there for almost a month but I am buy smaller clothes. I am wearing a 12 in bottoms, the first i realized i could do that, I went to express and try on several different pants just to make sure (lol). Now I'm able to wear some 10 eventhough my weight hasn't really changed and for dresses i'm buying size 8 (a little tight but i have hope:) keep up the good work

I'm a size 10/12, I will never be a size 4 lol.. that dress is actually a size 14 but it is stretchy.. I'm 168 currently my goal weight was 154 but i don't know anymore if i should stress about it.

Since this weight loss journey began, I had a goal of what size/weight i wanted to be. My goal is 154 and to wear a size 10. All along this journey people kept telling me not to lose anymore weight (advice given unsolicitated) and calling me skinny , so i feel I can't trust their opinions.. I still identify myself as a big girl eventhough logically I know I'm not anymore. I'm wearing a size 12 but they are fitting a little loose and I can wear some 10.. my weight have remained basically unchange for 3 months now, with a recent 2 lbs loss (I am now 168) honestly my eating habits have not been great. This weekend, I took a picture of me wearing a dress and I was like oh my god I am small but remember I don't feel small.. My issue is, should I still pursue the goal weight or say enough is enough but i know people tend to gain some weight back (which I am petrified of). The last time I had lost so much weight, I regained it back plus extra before i learn how to maintain it. My emotions are up and down, one minute I'm feeling good about the weight loss, next I feel fat (because i still have the bad habits that landed me in the fatland) and then fear of regain.

thanks for the advice.. I know i shouldn't be so obsessed on a number but on how I look overall. I guess since i never really learn how to maintain my weight loss, I feel like I will start gaining again.. I will focus on working out and eating as healthy as possible and see what happen

here's to my little black dress.. i guess black do make you look slimmer, lol

Congrats on your awesome weight loss! we were sleeve around the same time but i havent reach goal yet:) .. you really look good.. best of luck to you

It has been 8 months from my surgery.. june 11 and have lost a total of 82 lbs. I currently weigh 168 and have 14 more pounds to reach my goal of 154

how much food i would be throwing away and no matter how hungry i am, food doesn't mentally satisfy me.. I see a food that look appetizing, eat a few bites, gets full and it was just okay. I love my sleeve so i have no regrets.

Thanks for posting about your cosmetic surgery journey.. I just had my boobs done 3 weeks ago (did implant with a minilift)..I am loving my silhouette so far, it's not a perky as it could be but i'm happy with my results so far. I have an appointment on friday to consult about doing either vaser lipo or smart lipo on my thighs (what i really need is a full thigh/butt lift since i have cellulite but I tend to get hypertrophic scars so i am paranoid about some of the surgeries). My friends and family is making it seem as if i want to be a "black" barbie doll, but whatever..

So for the past 2 months.. the scale have been stubborn. my weight was fluctuating between 170 and 173.. It was frustrating but I just deal with it. I was exercising, My clothes were fitting better. So Feb 1, I got on the scale (eventhough i just had breastimplant surgery a week before, which added a couple of pounds and about to start my period).. the scale read 169!!!!! I was so happy eventhough it was just a pound. for 3 days i kept weighing myself, not wanting to believe i no longer in the 170's range and it steadily read 169.. Cant wait to weigh after my cycle is over.

speaking of the devil: i'm on my period now and it's all about the hershey milk chocolate and a few days before my period starts, i want to keep eating eventhough i am full (it was like that even before i had my surgery).

I love this topic..It's amazing how similar our experiences are. I was told "you're not that big just exercise and eat right like you did before".. when i lost 20 lbs, i was told you look fine you don't need to lose anymore and that has been the refrain since then. When i was 180 my mom begged me not lose anymore. People love saying "girl you are going to blow away" "quick grab on to something there's a strong wind outside" I just laugh it off but it gets old fast. I'm a size 12 and weighs 170 so i'm not an anorexic. One sister is feeling threatened and the other one can't weight to be able to wear my clothes (they are both smaller than me). I honestly don't care about what other's opinions are about my weight, I have a goal in mind and I am feeling healthy and beautiful and that's all that matter.

thanks.. I had a doughnut lift with the implants (didn't want the extra scars i would have with the traditional lift) and i am very happy with the results so far. My breasts are not super perky but they look more natural. i can't wait to see what they look like in 3- 4 months, just in time for my birthday celebration.

pic on the left was me in july 2010 (weighing 250) and the one on the right was jan 2012 (weighing 170)

lol.. hopefully my thighs.. my sister told me my neckbones are showing too much

Great decision.. you going to love the loser's bench:)

Thanks Coops..I was sleeve in june 2011.. i still have 15 lbs to lose before i reach MY goal.. which is 154, i'm 5'6.. the surgeon suggested 130 (and i laugh in his face because i knew i would look like a crackhead)

I'm a pear shape.. i knew i was going to have loose skin around my arms but i was suprise to see it in my thighs.. i don't know what to do.. i don't want more scars but i would love to wear bathing suit without shorts