“Very happy with smartlipo on posterior hips”
Smart Lipo: Worth it
Cost: $3,800
Pain: Mild
Pain: Mild
Smart Lipo satisfaction: Excellent
Yesterday, my Dr did smart lipo assisted lipo on my posterior hips. Although I'm happy with my body and I know I don't NEED lipo to make me happy, I did this as a plus and am very aware it's a luxury. It doesn't make me or break me. My goal is to achieve more comfort in clothes, especially pants or bottoms as I always had to lift the waistband up since I had a muffin top. It was annoying and although I'm lean everywhere else, that area was just so stubborn.
My question now is it okay to walk around and lay down in any position? What is "over doing it"? I'm not sure I know my limits as I don't have any pain unless if I touch the operated area. Any tips will help. Thanks!
Updated on Jun 16, 2009:
Jun 13, 2009Comments and replies (7)
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28 posts
15 Jun 2009
You are very lucky to have no pain at all! It may be coming though...but hopefully not. I am out 3 weeks out and I while I experienced a little pain on day 2,3...it was never enough to warrant more than ibuprofen. I am still not back to my old self though, as it is still slightly numb and sore in spots. My dr. recommended that I wear the garment for only two weeks, and I must say that when I started to wear the garment less, I had more swelling, hardness and lumps. Anyone else had that?
8 posts
16 Jun 2009
I haven't taken any pain killers since Sunday and the operation was on Friday. I hardly feel pain, just discomfort in the operated area because of the pressure the under garment gives on the area. I notice swelling when I take it off to shower. Are you walking around? Movement will help your circulation and extra fluids to even out.
28 posts
16 Jun 2009
Yes, I am very active. My job is that of an occupational therapist working with pre schoolers. I am up/ down constantly and all over the place! I definitely don't have a sedentary job! And I am now recently back to running and the gym. The swelling isn't as bad as the lumps/ and hardness around my belly button, which looks very un-natural! I think I just need to wear the garment longer.
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3 Nov 2009
Who is your Dr. I live in San Diego and thinking of getting smartlipo. Thanks