K JACKSON BOOKS
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DEAR DIARY: WHAT MY DOCTOR NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT LIPOSUCTION
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Writing this book has been a very essential part of my recovery. Except for my son, doctor, and finally, my Mom, there was no one I had chosen to confide in. Putting my own experiences down on paper gave me a chance to not only relive the experience and face the uncertainties, but to understand my motivation for doing it. Writing this book was an emotional lifeline for me and it’s been a wonderful outlet.
Also, where else could I have expressed the joy of going from a size 22 to 16 in two months? As a Baby Boomer, it's a lot harder to lose weight and inches after age 50 than it is for those in their 20s and 30s, as a lot of my peers can attest.
Since no one knew I had the surgery, this book was the one place where I could shout. This book was also written with others in mind. There may be those who felt as I did. They’ve secretly dreamed of undergoing the procedure because they were just as unhappy with certain aspects of their bodies as I was. They’ve squirreled away some money in the hopes that one day they might also take the next step. There are also those who have taken that step. I hope my words help someone else who’s alone with their thoughts and pain as I’ve been, give them a much needed mental hug, and let them know that someone else had undergone what they are considering or are now enduring. At those times, when I was most vulnerable, I kept telling myself that there would be people reading my words and saying to themselves, "This is normal. Kathyne went through this too, so I won’t worry."
Am I glad I did it?
Would I do it again?
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MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS ASKED:
How much weight did I really lose? See the "before" picture below
What's the leading misconception about liposuction? Liposuction does not get rid of cellulite and you don't lose weight, only inches.
What are the four most important questions to ask the doctor? (1) Are they members of the American Board of Plastic Surgery; (2) How many of the procedures you want have they actually done (ask to see before/after photos of other patients); (3) Where will the procedure be done - office of hospital? If at a hospital it means the doctor has met the hospital's requirements for education and training and they have no suits against them; and (4) What are the unique circumstances and results you will have as a teenager, GenXer or Baby Boomer? Each age group have their own list of consequences so it's up to you to make sure you get those answers from your doctor.
What was the most annoying thing to happen to you? Right after surgery you are placed in a body garment that you must keep on for at least 48 hours after surgery. You can't take it off for the bathroom (there's a hole in the bottom for your convenience) and not to get clean for at least 48 hours. Yuch!
What are some of the things your body endured that the doctor didn't tell you about? Draining of blood and fluids for the first 48 hours; itching, chills, leathery looking skin; bruising; and spasms. All have since clearned up and stopped.
How long did the pain really last? For four weeks after surgery the pain gradually decreased until it was no longer noticeable.
