This is long but hopefully helpful. I had 360 lipo and my arms done yesterday afternoon, not to be said as a scare tactic, only an honest opinion of my individual experience, but it was a 1/10 experience. My nurse was amazing as well as the other staff. However, my Dr. stereotypically had zero bedside manner. I'm allergic to nearly every pain class medication (he made me feel real bad about that, like a nuisance), so he gave me tramadol. NONE of the medications they gave me pre-op had any impact on me. I was fully awake and oriented during the procedure, felt everything, and not all the areas he worked on were numbed. I have an extremely high threshold for pain and a strong mental health state, but this was very painful. About halfway through the numbing process, I started crying and silently cried the rest of the time. Thank goodness i had an eye mask on to hide it, and the nurse gave me a stress ball to squeeze the crap out of. I was white knuckles, legs and head shaking from the pain. I didn't feel like I could advocate for myself with the dr to address the pain bc he'd already made comments about me "needing to stop tensing up bc he can't work." Rude, 0 empathy. I fully understand and realize this was an elective surgery, but patient care and comfort should still come 1st. I was draining, almost gushing and still am, especially from lower ab and arms, flying thru the pads. Be on the safe side and buy more than you think you'll need. As soon as I stood up from the table the nurse had to immediately change out my pads because I gushed thru them (we're talking soaked the compression garmet, fast draining on the floor and down my leg). I walked into the recovery room and gushed thru the dressings again. The nurse suggested i put my underwear on over the compression garment to help hold everything in, gushed thru those too. I was able to ring them out over the trash. I was in that room charging pads out for maybe 3 minutes. Finally stopped enough, but I left with a wet garment and clothes. Not good. The numbing wore off about 30 mins post procedure (not great as most ppl reported it taking hours). I immediately took extra strength Tylenol and had a protein smoothie. I had a terrible migraine, and by the time I got home, I could take another tramadol, 50mg. That and the Tylenol did nothing (Tylenol has never worked for my body). I was up walking, sitting, laying for hoooours because the pain was wild. I slept 3 hours, terrible for recovery. The feeling of your body being shredded, very accurate. My insides certainly felt like the laser melted more than my fat but actually burned my skin. The areas that weren't numb during the procedure were especially painful. I changed my pads every 45 mins, and they were soaked. Most times, I just stood over the potty pads and let my body free drain bc it was just so much. I saw no noticeable differences afterward (which i wasn't expecting to). My body was extremely swollen and bruised and painful to touch. I'm also a very strong-willed and independent person, you WILL need someone to assist you post-op. At least for a few hours. My support person stayed from appointment drop off until around midnight, 11 hours. They're coming to check on me later and assist with showering (they'll take care of garment cleaning while I wash up, as well as help restuff my dressings into the garment--thats very much a challenge when done solo. I also have 10 incisions in not the most comfortable/convenient locations. I would only recommend this to someone who can physically and mentally handle a lot of pain. If you're even the slightest bit uncomfortable for any reason, know your patient rights and advocate for yourself. The nurses and dr assigned to you are not the ones you have to go with. I should have requested a different surgeon based on my pre-op appointment experience but didn't because he was the top ranked plastic surgeon buy colleagues and patients in D.C. (he recently moved to Buffalo where I had my work done). I can't say I regret my experience and won't come to a reflective decision until 6 months out, but I wouldn't recommend anyone do it. This is your life, your journey, and your decision. Only do things like this for yourself. Take the time to think about it and educate yourself. I went the sonobello route because it was the least invasive. At this time, I would have rather risked getting put completely under for the procedure or have perhaps not done it at all if the risk of that was too great. I don't regret getting lipo, I just wish the experience of the process was different. Time to go change my pads again 🙃
@Millennialma3 ай бұрын
I am so sorry for your experience you have had . As you have said the pain is definitely no joke . I hope you will be satisfied with your results in 6 months . Take care❤️
@Parisbr313 ай бұрын
Goodness I hope you have a speedy recovery the both of you
@tv-213 ай бұрын
Oh no. I will just work put then omg. I'm scared
@Twistedbytika2 ай бұрын
Sheesh that sound so terrible, I hope you get good results. How’s your recover going?
@shaundathecolorguru80472 ай бұрын
I'm sorry your experience wasn't that good. I hope you are recovering well!!
@kathykruse88454 ай бұрын
I had my surgery on 6/19/24. Very sore mostly the swelling and bruising in the pubic area are bothering me. Feels super tight. Walking does help. The constipation from pain meds is no joke take the colace. I am trying to keep positive. Thank you for putting this out as it is the most real accounting I have seen. Lots of protein to promote healing. I did not have a huge amount of drainage at set a timer to alternate Tylenol ibuprofen and gabapentin. Could not handle the narcotic. Planned my surgery on a Wednesday and return to work on Monday. Hope it will happen how I plan
@Millennialma3 ай бұрын
Please let me know if you feel good enough to go back to work because I didn’t 😩
@carmenmontanez35393 ай бұрын
Why did the doctor prescribed gabapentin, are you taking it?
@nancyvgssh19483 ай бұрын
After almost 3 years my pubic area still swollen I’m ashen to wear a bathing suit cause looks so bulky 😢
@priscillaruiz75803 ай бұрын
How did you recover? Were you ready for work on monday?
@nancyvgssh19483 ай бұрын
@@priscillaruiz7580 nooooo not at all, takes over two weeks to start doing things yourself with no help from someone else that’s after drainage and pain, after two weeks you still have pain and remember if you have skin removed (like I had) takes longer to recover, Sonobello did a terrible job on me
@fashunz4less3 ай бұрын
Whew! Thanks for sharing your journey. I have been looking for a real uncut review! I think I will go back to cleansing my body because although i have a high pain tolerance, i dont have time to deal with pain. 😊❤ Best to you!!! Going watch your updated video.
@Millennialma3 ай бұрын
Oh no , the pain is no joke ! Thank you so much for the support ❤️
@estherpearman64642 ай бұрын
I’m with you Ais, I can’t do it. What do you use to detox
@damalydejesus81674 ай бұрын
omg. My surgery is on the 6-17-24 I am so scared lol. I had a Bariatric bypass Surgery last year and I lost 110 pounds in 1 year and 5 months. I really was not thinking on having this surgery but I can't with all the loose skin. I am always so scared of having pain lol, but I know everything would be ok. God First. Keep me on your prayers. I hope everything is ok with you after your surgery. Take Care.
@palagraham99434 ай бұрын
Update
@damalydejesus81674 ай бұрын
Well, i did it lol. That black underwear is so tight. My back hurts if i stay seating down for a long time. My stomach area is healing good. Feels like burning but im 5 days after surgery now, i think is normal. I did it in the Tampa, Florida one. I can really recommend that office. Omg they took a lot. I can see the huge difference now. The cost? $12,285 but they work 3 areas of my stomach and pubic area.
@Millennialma3 ай бұрын
Wishing you a speedy recovery ! The healing process isn’t easy. But it shall be worth it in the end . How are things now ?
@damalydejesus81673 ай бұрын
@@MillennialmaDay 10 today. Still sore but better than day 1 lol. My stomach is very hard and swollen. I feel that someone is stretching my stomach from north to south hahah. I am not going to have surgery on my arms or thighs, i can’t handle pain haha.
@shaundathecolorguru80472 ай бұрын
How did your procedure go?
@deloresdaye403 ай бұрын
I pray that your recovery will come along a lot better. I was going to try this, but just seeing all you're going through, I'm not sure. I'm older, and I hate pain and medicine, and I know that I will be in more pain than I want to. Your video is telling me not to go this. Praying for your healing
@Millennialma3 ай бұрын
@@deloresdaye40 thank you so much ! Yes the pain is no joke
@genacook93096 ай бұрын
Ty for sharing your journey. I too have entertained it for the last 6yrs and just frightened of the pain. Looking at you I stared to tear up. I’m much older and I guess I continue with this exercise..😂😂😂. Congrats to you baby girl. 👏🙌👏🙌
@Millennialma6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much !
@tv-213 ай бұрын
Go keto or carnivore. Thank me later
@shaundathecolorguru80472 ай бұрын
It took my years and I decided to do it for my birthday and I'm glad I did. Even with me eating right and exercising that loose sagging skin wasn't going anywhere 😢 best decision I made, I feel and looks better. I also look real and not made up like the other plastic surgery procedures but to each it's own. GL with your journey 😊
@rottielove20122 ай бұрын
I looked at this video and almost changed my mind. Glad I didn't bc my surgery went so good, there was hardly any bleeding
@Millennialma2 ай бұрын
@@rottielove2012 congrats 🎉 I love that for you ! Wait until you are done healing and shopping for new clothes !
@natashahayes48135 ай бұрын
Hey, I just came across your channel and I just got my procedure last week with Sono Bello in Jacksonville. I definitely agree with you about the pain and walking helps. I hope you’re doing better and loving your results.
@Millennialma5 ай бұрын
Thank you ! Wishing you a speedy recovery and I hope you love your results as well !
@carlaheadley1125 ай бұрын
What about the level of pain once you are getting it done I don’t see much people talking about the actual process
@natashahayes48135 ай бұрын
@@carlaheadley112 My experience while getting it done wasn’t too bad. I could feel some of the liposuction but not the rest. The recovery is a whole different story. Everyone has different pain thresholds but for me, it was rough.
@Millennialma5 ай бұрын
@@carlaheadley112 hey girl . I didn’t feel a thing . You shouldn’t feel anything during the procedure. I was in and out of sleep during the procedure.
@constancecolburn64475 ай бұрын
I’m getting mine the beginning of June. It’s the afterwards and going back to work that’s tripping me out.
@Heyyy-Della8 ай бұрын
Just came across your channel hope your recovery goes well. I thought about getting 360 but chickend out 😂😂😂😂😂
@Millennialma8 ай бұрын
Welcome! What made you chicken out ?
@genacook93096 ай бұрын
Same..😂😂😂 The pain I just can’t..😭😭
@khadijahw80172 ай бұрын
I appreciate this video i went for my consultation last week. Waiting for them to get back to me about lowering the pricing im nervous but just turned 35 and am thinking sbout the future! Hope you are enjoying your results 💕
@Millennialma2 ай бұрын
@@khadijahw8017 yes I am loving my results but good luck to you as well !
@ceecee6981Ай бұрын
I just had it. 08/19/24. I have no pain. I take some pain meds at night. Because I feel sore then and to hel medicine sleep. But I am so glad I did it. I am so sorry you had so much pain. I guess my tolerance for pain is high. Well, I just wanted to share my experience. Everyone is different. Just know that.Bye!❤
@lorissprankles6556Ай бұрын
That's Wonderful!! I'm hoping 4 the same!!!
@shaundathecolorguru80472 ай бұрын
I think everyone's experience and every sonobello is different. My experience was good from beginning up my second procedure. The only thing I wished I had done was got the tummy tuck first instead of just liposuction. I like the fact that they have a satisfaction/guarantee policy!! I look nice and you can see a big difference but I do still have my baby pouch 😂 is much smaller but I still have the excess skin. I'm over it and I just want it gone even though everyone is like it's fine, but I'm doing this for me!! My first procedure was on a Tuesday and I was back in the salon working on a Friday. I haven't really gotten 100% back to exercising because now I have a small meniscal tear on my left leg so I have to take it easy. My tuck is scheduled for August 14th so I'm thinking about posting about my overall experience. Also they gave me stronger meds (percocets) for pain and I only took 3 or 4 of them. I guess I have a high tolerance for pain. Best of luck with your recovery 😊
@Millennialma2 ай бұрын
@@shaundathecolorguru8047 thank you ! I’m definitely loving my results as well ! Good luck on your next surgery !
@shaundathecolorguru80472 ай бұрын
@@Millennialma thank you!
@valariefluker40607 ай бұрын
I just had my revision done from SONOBELLO last week .. I’m in Raleigh NC . This time I was fully awake some pain but not as much . I had the back bra rolls waist and upper abs redone. I totally understand how you feeling girl ..
@Millennialma7 ай бұрын
That pain was no joke right! Are you happy with your results?
@valariefluker40607 ай бұрын
@@Millennialma yes I am this far .. it was my second time so the pain wasn’t to bad but I’m just thankful I got with the doc I wanted .. to me SONOBELLO is about finding that right surgeon that knows the body of a women and curvature. I very happy .. just sick of these lipo foams 🙄
@Millennialma7 ай бұрын
@@valariefluker4060 good! Yes , finding the right surgeon is key. & I am sick of wearing the garment myself lol 😂
@brittanytaylor88476 ай бұрын
I am going to Raleigh Saturday for my procedure!! Who did yours?
@valariefluker40606 ай бұрын
@@brittanytaylor8847 Dr.jones ! Amazing
@robynmoxham4255Күн бұрын
Can’t wait to see your results. ❤ Would you feel comfortable sharing how much the cost was? 😊
@michellesamuels64037 ай бұрын
Wishing you well on your recovery! Please provide all of the details such as cost, bmi requirements, does this include muscle repair etc. I been considering it for a while now.
@Millennialma7 ай бұрын
Thanks girl ! I got you on the next one 😉
@cheysanders35934 ай бұрын
I just went for my consult last week. They weighed me, but didn't really mention a BMI. I am looking at the same procedures that Jaz did and I was quoted about $16k, and not covered by insurance. My understanding is that muscles aren't repaired, just fat and skin removal.
@jevonim8 ай бұрын
I hope you like your results. I was gonna pick sonobello but I didn’t for good reason. I went to Miami instead.
@Millennialma8 ай бұрын
How was it in Miami???I am loving the results. I went with them because I liked that I didn't have to be put asleep lol But they were good to me!
@luzlopez7768 ай бұрын
They don't put you asleep probably because of the liability
@melissac22305 ай бұрын
Why didn’t you go with sono? I’m looking at sono and a doctor in Miami.
@geraldinecarigaba92054 ай бұрын
I want to do it but I can’t move my left arm due to stroke and I’m worried about how to put the paja 😅but I’m tired of my excess skin
@angelanicole90698 ай бұрын
Girl where’s the results!! Glad you made it through!
@Millennialma8 ай бұрын
Its's coming on the next video this weekend !
@tammybellamy-dj4oj4 ай бұрын
Wow. Ty for sharing. Thinking about getting rid of excess skin post gastric sleeve
@patriciastarchia471219 күн бұрын
I went to Sono Bella yesterday for a consultation - and the price was ridiculously high for laser lipo on my upper, lower abdomen and waist, along with abex . I also went to a plastic surgeon for a consultation on a tummy tuck and the price was way cheaper than Sono Bella’s laser lipo. I decided to go with the tummy tuck with the plastic surgeon instead. Scheduling it for Dec 2024
@kays.661910 күн бұрын
Do you mind sharing the costs they quoted you?
@lorissprankles6556Ай бұрын
I'm gearing up 4 my sonobello ABX. Super informative!!
@Tay.rarebreed8 ай бұрын
Hey how much was it. I want a tummy tuck so bad 😩
@Millennialma8 ай бұрын
the tummy tuck itself was about 5-6k . The lipo was an additional cost.
@luzlopez7768 ай бұрын
You were better off going to a plastic surgeon in a hospital setting
@l14wolfs3 ай бұрын
I hope you are doing well with your procedure. I am scheduled July 3,2024 for the upper, lower abs, waist, outer thighs and abex removal. Total Cost $17,231.21 at Tyson's Corner Mclean Va. Do you have any advice before the procedure? I am having a hard time getting in 200 grams of protein in a day and a gallon of water. They said to buy a wrap style dress but I can not find a true wrap dress. Everything is sewed together to look like a wrap dress. Not sure what I should wear day of procedure. I live 4 hours away from where the procedure is to take place. Any advice?
@Millennialma3 ай бұрын
First I hope you have someone that will be helping you post surgery at least for 2-3 weeks . You may need a shower chair /walker for the first week. Have you looked on Amazon or online for your dress ? Also look on Amazon for post look must haves . I would think you will need lots of pads pillows and other miscellaneous things after surgery .
@l14wolfs3 ай бұрын
@@Millennialma I have bought 6 bags of# 7 Poise pads, bed pads, 4 Pc Bed wedge pillow, and a back leg muscle massager roller stick so far. My husband will be with me day of and day after surgery then I am on my own.
@brandedheart19333 ай бұрын
@l14wolfs hello I'm near Tyson corner do you mind telling me where you went and how your procedure went? Thank you
@priscillaruiz75803 ай бұрын
@@l14wolfs how did your surgery go? I’m planning to book soon I am Charlotte, NC
@BxbygIowАй бұрын
I’m planning on getting a tummy tuck real soon from sono bello. I live in Tulsa.
@MillennialmaАй бұрын
@@BxbygIow good luck girl !
@lisaeaker90642 ай бұрын
To anyone that reads this when you have substantial pain try 3 ibuprofen and 2 extra strength Tylenol at sane time …..best secret ever and your welcome
@Gigichew4 ай бұрын
hi! i just got surgery last friday and today is thursday night, almost 1 week post op. When does the soreness finally go away? my sides and pubic area is VERY sore. and i have a lot of sweling down there. how long did it take for you to feel a change? i almost feel regret after i saw my pubic area :(
@Millennialma4 ай бұрын
Hey ! Swelling is expected at this time . Wearing your garment at this time is extremely important. Drink lots of water and get lots of rest . The lymphatic massages will definitely help decrease your swelling . It’s took about 3-4 weeks for the pain to subside. But it does get better day by day .. hang in there !
@Gigichew4 ай бұрын
@@Millennialma okay!! Thank you!!! I’m going to Hawaii on week 5 so I’m hoping I can look at least less swollen and be in less pain lol
@jessicarosado13762 ай бұрын
@@MillennialmaI’m 8 days in and I’m still sore like heck 😢. Thanks for your comment.
@luzlopez7768 ай бұрын
That's why it's not good to get those "instant procedures" that aren't in a hospital setting
@luzlopez7768 ай бұрын
You should eat binding foods..dry toast, banana and applesauce
@stacybcarrion898Ай бұрын
How much was it
@ShellyChelle1234 ай бұрын
Was it expensive?
@Millennialma4 ай бұрын
It was affordable in my opinion
@JosephineGreen-l9q5 ай бұрын
Do people expect after a surgery there will no pain it is nothing free
@cherylsxavier29752 ай бұрын
Applesauce,bananas, rice and white neeas33
@la-di-da95443 ай бұрын
How much was your procedure?
@nancyvgssh19483 ай бұрын
I had the 360 lipo tummy tuck and my results was terrible, my belly went down only 2 inches, and my vagina still swallow and it’s been almost 3 years it’s like the fat went down to my pubic area they charged me sooo much and I didn’t get any results, they should have tell me that I had to loose weight before doing it but they didn’t have the that choice, they don’t care about people, just money!
@tziyoung248 ай бұрын
Are you getting more messages?
@Millennialma8 ай бұрын
Yes I bought a package of 10
@luzlopez7768 ай бұрын
You need to call them. Tramadol is better for headaches
@melissac22305 ай бұрын
Right, when she said they put her on tramadol my jaw dropped. That’s why she’s still in pain bc they put her on tramadol.
@VVVV-ug1pz3 ай бұрын
Exactly lol Tramadol is for the birds. I feel like ibuprofen works better than Tramadol. Tramadol is a no 🙃 Extremely weak medication 💊
@rivkafarriel33816 ай бұрын
You soo funny and beautiful
@Millennialma6 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@gaolapeaparangbasuhi91684 ай бұрын
Please after doing this you gonna make kids or what