Friday January 31st, 2003
So…. I had liposuction yesterday and I video taped the whole procedure. I wanted you to be able to see how this is done.
Why did I get lipo? Well this is my second time on the table. I initially had lipo done about 2 years ago because of a small amount of fat that just would not ‘burn off’. I tried everything and I ended up doing so much cardio AND eating so many xenadrine that I started looking a bit unhealthy. (Ask Roger how I looked at the Arnold in 2000…. I looked really thin)
This fatty deposit was right at my navel and no matter how lean my abs were…. that damn fat remained. It was left over from many years of being overweight and I was very self conscious about it.
This little bit of fat hindered any gains I could have made because every time I started to gain a little weight (even good weight) that area started to swell and I was back on the treadmill twice a day.
As you can see from the video, lipo is a pretty brutal procedure. We were all talking and joking around but there were many times I was taking small, short breaths. It really helped to know the surgeon personally and to have worked with him previously. I knew a little more of what to expect.
I am pretty sore today but a lot better than I anticipated. I should be back in the gym in no time!
My diet is still going great! I am eating 5-6 meals and keeping my weight up while my body fat is dropping (hehe… I don’t mean at the liposuction clinic either… :-)
I am still visibly leaning up with very little cardio.
Videos
Here are the video clips from yesterday’s adventure. The procedure was about 45 minutes in length but the video was edited to about 5 minutes. The files are in Windows Media format and you will need at least version 7 to view them. You may also want to be using a fast connection such as a cable modem or DSL.
The surgeon is Dr. Steven Carp and the procedure was done at his office. If you would like more info about Dr. Carp, you can visit his website (created by yours truly) www.carpcosmetic.com
Lastly, I want to mention that this is not my best moment on video ;-) My stomach is bloated full of the epinephrine/lidocaine solution. This… combined with the gut beating… well… you get the picture :-)
• Please be aware, the video is of a surgical procedure and may be considered graphic by some audiences.
Click each image below to start the video segment
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Video One Dr. Carp is injecting the epinephrine / lidocaine solution. I felt a lot of pressure but no pain. |
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Video Two Dr. Carp is using a cannulae to remove fat |
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Video Three We are just about done |