Since about 1996 I have disliked my thighs.
Now, I haven’t stopped talking to them but over the years we have not got on.
I’m a size 12/14 depending on fabric – not fat but not thin. I have tried lots & lots of treatments over the years to get rid of stubborn fat but it’s finally got to a stage when I either have to face up to the fact that my thighs are not my friend or I need to do something permanent.
So with that in mind I took myself off to Transform and MYA
to see what surgery if any was open to me and also the cost.
My initial meetings with both clinics were led by Patient Care Co-ordinator's (PC) these are the ladies that will guide you during your cosmetic surgery query right to the end results if you decide to proceed. Before I went in I knew that 2 possible options were open to me traditional liposuction or Vaser liposelection.
After meeting with both PC's I felt that MYA was more ‘me’ & that Vaser surgery was what I wanted as the skin tightens during the surgery and there is less down time.
Decision made!
So I took the next step and booked a consultation with the surgeon who luckily had one spare slot the following week over in Bristol.
Now, I haven’t stopped talking to them but over the years we have not got on.
I’m a size 12/14 depending on fabric – not fat but not thin. I have tried lots & lots of treatments over the years to get rid of stubborn fat but it’s finally got to a stage when I either have to face up to the fact that my thighs are not my friend or I need to do something permanent.
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| My Nemesis |
My initial meetings with both clinics were led by Patient Care Co-ordinator's (PC) these are the ladies that will guide you during your cosmetic surgery query right to the end results if you decide to proceed. Before I went in I knew that 2 possible options were open to me traditional liposuction or Vaser liposelection.
After meeting with both PC's I felt that MYA was more ‘me’ & that Vaser surgery was what I wanted as the skin tightens during the surgery and there is less down time.
Decision made!
So I took the next step and booked a consultation with the surgeon who luckily had one spare slot the following week over in Bristol.
Arriving at the Bristol clinic I was excited to meet Dr Max
Marcellino as MYA give you a print out on your surgeon. Reading up on Dr Marcellino I felt really confident as he had loads of great reviews online.
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| MYA give you lots of docs to read |
At my consult I virtually bursting through the door of the consult room - I couldn't wait to drop my pants and show Dr Marcellino my problem area and in just under 5 minutes my meeting was over.
5 minutes?
Yep, honey that was all that was needed.
Dr Marcellino was lovely & super quick. He looked at the area but recommended that I see Dr Joffily the Brazilian surgeon instead who would be in Bristol in just under 2 weeks.
Upon hearing his recommendation I was immediately panicked
and worried. Not because of Dr Joffilly but concerned that maybe my thighs were
soooo huge nothing could be done or that this was a ‘sign’.5 minutes?
Yep, honey that was all that was needed.
Dr Marcellino was lovely & super quick. He looked at the area but recommended that I see Dr Joffily the Brazilian surgeon instead who would be in Bristol in just under 2 weeks.
I booked the appointment to see Dr Jofilly but after a few days I cancelled it. I was just so worried that I would be wasting both our time but after speaking to Sarah (my PC) she forwarded some pics to Dr Joffilly to get his opinion.
Not too long after sending the pictures over to Dr Joffily, Sarah got back to me and said that Dr Jofilly could do the Vaser Surgery and the appointment was set back up.
So off I headed back to t’internet to research everything I could about Dr Joffilly and Vaser.... man this is beginning to feel like stalking!
Next time... Part 2: Meeting Dr Joffily
*To effectively blog my journey will be serialized
73 comments
I can't wait to hear more about your journey and find out how you get along with the vaser surgery x
ReplyDeleteCheers Rhian, there's much more to come in the next few weeks.
DeleteLooking forward to reading more on your journey. This was a great read x
ReplyDeleteThank you Stella I'm looking forward to sharing all the details.
DeleteI am interested to see how you get along with this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dannii its going to be an interesting journey
DeleteInteresting journey you are heading to, Don't know much about surgical procedures but sound you are decided to go for it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've decided it's just a case of what happens next.... :)
DeleteI am sure it will all be good and this reminds me of the time when my wife then went for liposuction and I saw a jar full of those very thing you wanna get rid of. Stay safe and good luck!
ReplyDeleteWow, your wife went in for surgery as well? It's great that surgery is around to help us if we need it.
DeleteOh wow it will be interesting to read all about your journey. Good luck. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, all the juicy and not so juicy bits will follow in the next few weeks.
DeleteResearch is so important when it comes to surgery! Looking forward to reading how you get on with Dr Joffilly :)
ReplyDeleteRosie | www.rosieromance.com
Man, I feel that I have literally read everything on surgery and still I know nothing!
DeleteOh I will be following this keenly - I HATE my thighs, even when they were super toned they rub together when I walk and chafe in the heat. It's horrible. Good luck with your endeavour! H x
ReplyDeleteYes, I know what you mean. I have had super skinny legs (back in the day) but there was always that little bit of rubbing. Grrr
DeleteI wonder what was the reason why the first doctor referred you to another surgeon. I don't think your thighs are that big, at least from the picture you look perfectly normal. Before giving up and going under surgery (I know I would never go voluntary), have you tried high intensive training? I have started it a month ago and I can already see results. It is very hard, but it is worth it.
ReplyDeleteInitially I was worried but it was nothing sinister. Dr Joffily is one of the best Brazilian plastic surgeons over here so Dr Marcellino was just recommending the right man for the job.
DeleteHope your surgery goes well if you end up going ahead with it! Ps: your thighs really don't look that big, but I get it in a sense that we all have the one thing that we are annoyed with about ourselves. Wish you all the best on your journey!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you. I guess they are 'normal' sized I just have a problem area which unfortunately is close to the top of my thighs that is really the main issue.
DeleteI know a few women that have had liposuction, I can't say it made a huge difference in the long run. Hopefully it will be better for you.
ReplyDeleteThe slightest difference is all I am seeking, but once anyone has liposuction it is all down to maintenance. Some people think they can eat everything and not work out but that's not the way it works.
DeleteReally interested to see how you get along with this! Sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteI think cosmetic surgery is one of those things that is always interesting even if we know we wouldn't do it ourselves :)
DeleteI would be interested in reading how you got on. Would love to see before and after pics
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa, I'm aiming to take as much pictures throughout the journey.
DeleteI'm rellly interested to see how you find this treatment. I've had a look at it online but don't know anything in terms of a persons experience. x
ReplyDeleteI've read and seen lots of things about liposuction - good and bad so it's going to be an interesting few weeks.
DeleteAwesome post. I hope to see more about your treatment. What an exciting journey!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it has been really interesting and I can't wait to share the highs and lows with everyone.
DeleteYour brave, good luck wth this. Hope it works out for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I have loads of updates planned.
DeleteOOh you have totally caught my attention with this post, I cannot wait to read more x
ReplyDeleteI've written a lot of posts in my time but I think these will be my favorite.
DeleteI cant wait to read more about this! Good luck x
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing how you get on - I've never given my thighs a second thought but I have a friend who will never ever wear anything that draws attention to hers (They seem fine to me!)
ReplyDeleteThe thighs are such a funny thing - I think for me it's the only part of my body that makes me glum..when I think about them. Otherwise I just go about my everyday life.
Deletethis is an interesting behind the scenes peek, I don't know much about this area, so I will be loking forward to hearing your next steps!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support.
DeleteSeems like a great journey I would like to follow! Looking forward new posts.
ReplyDeleteMan I cannot wait to post them.
DeleteI am looking forward to hearing how you get on.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a interesting journey.
DeleteWhat a brilliant post, I can't wait to follow the journey and see how it all goes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandi, I'll be updating real soon.
DeleteSurgery is such a big step, but it looks like you have put in careful consideration and research into the procedure. So good luck and all the best.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christopher, I've researched loads but even with research there is still the unexplained. Fingers crossed.
DeleteI've had my nemesis, it's my belly. No matter what I do, I can't get rid of the fat in that area. Even when I was little and skiny, I used to have a huge belly - that's how I saw it at the time. Well, I've never come to complete peace with my body, but surgery is a huge step for me. I am too scared to even consider it! I can't wait to see how things worked out for you. Good luck and all the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rodanthi, it is a huge step and like your belly there are just certain area's that just won't shift.
DeleteI get why you cancelled your appointment. I probably would have done the same thing. I hope it goes well and am anxious to hear about it!
ReplyDeleteHi Alison, 2nd post is now live...
DeleteYou have to follow your heart and make the changes that will make you happy. Don't let anxiety get to you, you have obviously put a lot of thought into this decision and I'm sure your doctor will do an incredible job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I must admit that before it crossed my mind I never thought about it once but once the idea stuck I researched everything I could.
DeleteLooking forward to hearing more about your journey X
ReplyDeleteMiss Kitty Kaos - Adventures Of A Riot Grrrl
Lots and lots more to come Kitty.
DeleteGood luck on your journey! Can't wait to see the results
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm looking forward to the results as well.
DeleteYou are BRAVE, and this is a very interesting journey I cant wait till the next part. Good look with your surgery
ReplyDeleteoh I don't know about brave,but I know elective surgery has it risks but I'm willing to take a gamble.
DeleteAw sorry to hear about your relationship with your thighs but I hope that your vaser surgery helps you feel more confident. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha. My relationship with them just needs a little therapy - I think we're working it out!
DeleteFirst off, I don't think your thighs are too big. I was a figure skater and had huge thighs for many years. It made it challenging to fit some pieces of clothing. Exercise is amazing at sculpting your body.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I can't wait to hear more about this process and outcome. :)
Thank you, I think they are a little bit but the real issue is right up the top which is hard to show.
DeleteYou sound to be brave women and I can completely understand all your excitement. Wish u best in all and hope everything goes well :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hope everything goes well as well.
DeleteOh gosh, I can totally understand your nervousness. Surgery, in general, is nothing to be taken lightly. Any surgery carries risks. I do hope all goes well as your story continues.
ReplyDeleteSurgery is something else... read up loads so I'm hoping I'm prepared.
DeleteI may not be able to relate to your concern, but I liked how you write-- you're a good story teller! You've got me hanging in there and made me look forward to what will happen next.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm really looking forward to sharing my journey with people.
DeleteWow!! I've always been scared of vaser or liposuction or anything rrlated to surgery hehe...hope everything turns out well and looking forward to what's next in this journey of yours
ReplyDeleteThanks, surgery can be scary but sometimes its worth taking a risk
DeleteNever heard of Vaser before so will be interested to hear more about this treatment!
ReplyDeleteVaser is one of those things that is still unheard of... I here to spread the word... and get thinner thighs!
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