Smartlipo
I am a 50 year old woman who was an intercollegiate athlete in my time. I was strong, lean, and had a great body. Then came the kids, the career, and the lack of time to exercise. Before I knew it, my body was covered in unwanted fat. I wouldn’t wear a bathing suit and I would layer my clothing. I can’t tell you the last time that I wore a belt. I was wearing control top panties and squeeze me in bras. My sisters were all 200 pounds plus, so I could blame my weight on genetics.
But my weight got in the way of my self esteem. I wouldn’t get naked in front of my husband. I felt uncomfortable making love during the daylight. I became nauseous when I looked at my body in front of the mirror. I would not go to swimming parties, get a massage or go to my high school reunions because I hated my physical body.
So I went out on a limb and visited Dr. Gregory. I shared my story with her and was scared because I thought people would find out that I had liposuction. I did not want anyone to know that I was choosing to loose inches and weight by having a procedure done. I am extremely personal about this life choice and was not willing to let ANYONE know of my decision to change my body with this course of action.
Dr. Gregory’s team ensured me of their confidentiality. My first procedure was liposuction on my stomach. I had this procedure performed on a Thursday afternoon and had NO PAIN. I never took my pain medication and returned to my highly physical job on Monday. Despite the pads that I had to tape over my portals, it was a piece of cake.
A month later, I returned to have my back and shoulders liposuctioned. This however, was uncomfortable, but not painful. I only took 2 pain pills and returned to my vigorous work 3 days later. My liposuction has been a motivating factor to help me exercise more. I have religiously used my elliptical rider and now I am exercising for over an hour everyday. The liposuction provided me with the motivation I needed to increase my devotion to exercise and diet. I am paying attention to my life choices now more than ever. I believe that Dr. Gregory and her staff, who is precious and brilliant, have given me a new start on my life.
I feel good about myself. I have lost 8 pounds. I have scheduled a trip to St. Martin and I can’t wait to get in a bathing suit because I look good. Thanks Dr. Gregory for helping me start a new chapter in my life. I feel good and I am making better choices in terms of my diet, exercise, and self talk. I look in the mirror… and you know what, I feel confident about my body. |