My pre op pics... will be fixed by Dr. Lista soon

[fishy]

Thanks to the support I have received on this board, I will be getting my surgery done next week by Dr. Lista.

Hopefully I will be able to give you all feedback on Lista, PAL and puffy nipples.

When I am warm, my nipples tend to puff out more than they are in the pictures.

These are my pre op pics:


http://server5.pictiger.com/img/5927/picture-hosting/before.php

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/5928/picture-hosting/before--02912.php

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/5929/picture-hosting/before--02913.php

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/5930/picture-hosting/before--02914.php

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/5931/picture-hosting/before--02915.php

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/5932/picture-hosting/before--02917.php

[brownman]

whats it gonna cost ya

[fishy]

It cost me CAD$5000 plus GST.

okay, i am 4 days post op with Lista.

The op was easy, and very well handled by Lista and his team.

As for my results..... Well, I don’t believe he has adequately addressed my puffy nipples. One side is about 70% better, and the other is only 30% better. I still feel like i will not be comfortable taking off my shirt in public!

Other than that, everything has gone smoothly.

[fishy]

looking at my pre op pics makes me feel that maybe i am being a little harsh. i will post more pictures soon.

[brownman]

waiting on photo

[fishy]

I thought i would wait another week, as i am still bruised and swollen. It wouldnt be fair to judge yet?

[Grandpa Bambu]

I thought i would wait another week, as i am still bruised and swollen. It wouldnt be fair to judge yet?

Dude.... ya gotta give it a good 3 months before passing judgement. Possibly up to a year to see 'final' results.

John.

[Raven]

Fishy, I sent you a PM Bro.

Curious as to what the garment/vest looks like?
Is this something that you can conceal under a shirt?

Reason I ask is that I am also going for a lipo operation with Lista soon and need to know (to conceal the vest while at work etc)

Oh, one more thing, how long did he ask you to wear it for?

Thanks,  

[brownman]

just wanna knwo what to expect fish each passing day
Can u do a photo with the vest too to see what to expect/plan my wardrobe accordingly

[fishy]

It is now day 8 since the op.

Lista informed me that I need to wear the vest for 6 weeks. In my opinion, the vest is more painful/uncomfortable than the actual procedure. You can wear a vest under it for more comfort. (But I don’t think a vest helps too much!)

The good news: the vest is very thin and stretchy. It is sleeveless, and has a thin zipper on the front. It is very easy to conceal, and I have already been out with friends twice, and there is no way anyone could notice. It actually made me look thinner, so I told my fiends that I am on a diet (which is not a lie, as I have already lost 7lbs since the op).

To re-iterate, concealing the vest/procedure is easy, and should not concern you. You shouldnt need to dress any different than usual.

Do yourself a favour and spend one or two days in bed, and you will soon be back to your old self!

The bad news: I find the vest very uncomfortable! I feel itchy and tender in places where the vest puts pressure. My nipples are also very tender from the vest (I assume, as they feel better when I shower).

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/79825/picture-hosting/vest-02930.php

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/79826/picture-hosting/vest-02932.php

http://server5.pictiger.com/img/79827/picture-hosting/vest-02934.php

About the big day: Lista and his team were great. I was worried about going under, as I had no idea what to expect. One the day I was directed to a consult room, and the nurse, Lista and the anesthetists came to see me. I was then direct to change, and was led into surgery. I was told to lie down, and they inserted a drip (felt like a small pinch, nothing bad). The last thing I remember was them saying “we will now give you oxygen to relax”. Boy did I relax. I had a pleasant dream and woke up in recovery feeling very happy. I made a few jokes with the nurse, and within 30minutes I was on my way home. I would say that I had very little to no pain. I stopped using the prescribed painkillers after 24 hours, as they just made me light headed, and I wasn’t in pain anyway.

I hope this information helps you guys?

Good luck.

[Shattered_Nyte]

Its releaving to me that there was allmost no pain.Makes me feel more of wanting to get the operation.

[fishy]

the pain for me is a non-issue.

It is more "uncomfortable" than I would say "pain". (tender to the touch).

[Raven]

Thanks for the update Fish... You know, you're the only one on here, as far as I know, who has posted the Lista experience. So thank you for that.  

Looking forward to seeing your results.
Sounds like your happy thus far, which is great news.
Keep your chin up while on the road to recovery!!

[MRD]

Nice to hear that the procedure went well with Dr. Lista.
I'm planning to get mine done with him in the future also.  

[MRD]

Post some pictures please when you can