“Just had lipo....now what do i do?”
Liposuction: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I had lipo done earlier today on my stomach, in and outer theighs, and love handle area, and I am very curious on what I should do now, and what i should not do now? I ate for dinner a salad with some soy protien, as I am a vegan. I want to know if I should walk only in the home, or can I start to go out after day 3? I have some errands to do, and need them done within the next few weeks.
Are there certain foods that I should stay away from? Eat more often? Also, I want to begin the lemon cleanse diet, but I do not know when is a good time. Can I start as early as next week? I was told from my doctor to wear the compression garment for 20 days. What should I do in the mean time? How can i avoid my skin from getting saggy? I am 30 years old. I did this so that I can have a smoother shape.
PLease tell me what I can do to have a speedy recovery and a great result. Since I just had it done today (a tuesday), I still do not know how my results are...I am swollen and feel some pain. I return to my doctor friday morning.
Updated on Jun 18, 2009:
18 June, 09
So I am almost 2 weeks after lipo(9 June) and I am still swollen, but a lil less. Also, I am in much less pain and am able to walk more, although I do not over do it. I am not very bruised and I started to get Lymphatic Drainage massages. So far I have had 2 sessions and this might be helping, even though I think I look the same. Does anyone know if there is a limit to massages that we can have per week? I wanted to have it done at least 4 times per week. I am wearing the garment all the time, and was wondering if there is a second garment that we should be wearing after a month or 2 after the lipo procedure. I still do not know how I look, since I have not stood up without the garment on. My clothes do not fit me, and am wearing baggy sweats and tights, since none of my jeans go up my legs. I just want this swelling to go down, but I know I need to be patient.
Does anyone know if there is another method to try to swell down?
Thank you.
Updated on Jun 19, 2009:
Jun 19, 2009Comments and replies (19)
47 posts
17 Jun 2009
i had abdominal liposuction on june 12th, 2009. my doctor instructed me to move around in moderation, and within the first three weeks, take your surgical garmet off as little as you possibly can, because wearing it will aide the swelling down to acheive the results you want. you also want to watch your diet because that also has an impact on your final results, and ofcourse, who wants to stuff themselves while wearing this garmet? its almost torture to have a double cheeseburger lol...anyhow, thats my two cents :)
117 posts
17 Jun 2009
I am still wearing my garment 7 weeks post op. My doc recommends wearing it for at least 3 months. It is really not that bad once you get used to it. You should have some mild activity. I went back to work 3 days post-op and was back in the gym with some cardio at about 2 weeks post-op and Body Pump at 3 weeks post-op. As far as diet, I seem to have less of an appetite, maybe it is because my body knows I put it through this invasive procedure, but I have not really had any desire to have junk food. I have always been a healthy eater. Don't under eat though or you will start to have deficiency issues.
7 posts
19 Jun 2009
19 June, 09 Today I had my stiches taken out. I am still swollen and my body looks the same. My sides of my theighs still have the bumpiness that was there before. My doctor said that I am still swollen and need to wait because it is too soon, and that I am will still swell down for some months more. My stomach has no bruises, but my theighs are very bruised. I am super nervous, thinking that my theighs and belly area will stay the way it was. Has this happened to anyone ?
47 posts
20 Jun 2009
i hope you took before pictures like i did...that way, you can compare and see the difference. so far, i didnt see any difference either, but i took pictures before and after and compared, and now i see the difference...so far, that is. its only been a week and a day since my surgery. i hope it continues to improve...a lot. if you have a webcam, then start taking picutres of your areas every week, maybe that will help you see the changes more clearly...
47 posts
21 Jun 2009
CD lipo, yea, actually, its been a week and two days since my surgery, and thanks to my pictures, i really notice more of a change. my stomach has gone down a lot. i guess its probably like watching a child grow. u dont notice the exact day the limbs strecthed and grew out, but one day u see the difference and no in the back of ur mind that it had to had happened some time or another...did that make sense? lol :)
9 posts
26 Jun 2009
I saw a difference immediately (the doctor let me see) and it persists. I use the garments 24/7 still (told to do so for 10-14 days then go to waking hours for 1-2 weeks). Secondary garments advised included spanx undergarments til 4-6 wks postop. I have minimal bruising (had full stomach and flank/love handles), but some swelling, well controlled with garments. Garments are very annoying tho. As for activity, we were told no activity that causes persistent pain to the area. No heavy lifting and workouts for at least a week. My husband had some extra work so he has to wait more like 2-3 wks. The compression garments are designed to help regain your skin turger, but the final outcome will depend on your inital skin laxity and thinness. At 30, I suspect your skin has a good chance of recovery with faithful use of the compression garments. as for diet, we were recommended to drink lots of water to flush the area and get rid of the toxins. there weren't any stringent diet requirements otherwise, but I'd personally avoid a salty diet (increased water retention). HTH, S
47 posts
3 Jul 2009
i went back to work within three weeks and my stomach swelled up and started itching really bad the second day. i had to stay out again. i was told (and did my research) that the itching is a result of my body healing, and as far as the swelling, im probably over-exerting myself too much. im going to stay out another week and then take it from there. how are the rest of u doing with ur recovery?
117 posts
4 Jul 2009
Are you serious, 3 weeks off work? What do you do? My work is physical and I was back in 3 days, had to be since am self employed. Heck I only took 3 weeks off when I gave birth to my son. Itching can be a sign of healing, just seems odd that you had to be off work a total of 4 weeks. I am doing great. Will post some picks again at 12 weeks, I am soooooooo very happy. Will address 2 small issues with my doc at my next follow-up in December, but am very pleased with my results.
47 posts
5 Jul 2009
well i work retail management in a very trendy brasilian clothing store, and typically wear tall heels. im sure thats what did it, because walking in heels will work the stomach muscles, and i think thats why my stomach blew up...
117 posts
6 Jul 2009
oh yeah, if you are on your feet all day, the swelling would be difficult to deal with for sure. I don't think the heels had so much to do with it as being on your feet all day. I don't envy anyone that has to wear heels all the time. They sure do pull off an outfit, but being a chiropractor, I also know they destroy your back and feet. Hope things are going better for you now.