Finally Doing This (40 No Children) Belly/Flanks/Inner-Outer Thighs

The procedure was just over four weeks ago and the pictures show my progress. I am still sore at times and lumpy. I massage my belly constantly because it makes it feel so much better. I even use a heated seed pad that you throw in the micro and then lay on your belly and I highly recommend it after the first week. It softens the hard spots and I use a body oil to massage it out after heating it. Works wonders. I have also had three lymph massages since the procedure which helped with the drainage process. I have some pretty hard lumps that make me nervous frankly because I can't tell if they're going away and with all the massaging I would have thought they would reduce by now. The doc saw me last week and said I'm at a really good place in recovery since it was only four weeks ago. I have also done one Velashape appointment on my inner thighs and I do see a little difference in the skin quality from it. I have the lump on the right thigh still but its not as bad now that the swelling is subsiding. I will need a touch up on the inner thighs. I think he's a great doctor but I just don't see much difference in the thighs and I think its because the fat is in the back of the inner thigh and he didn't flip me over during the procedure. He said he'd be able to access that area from the front but based on where the incision is, I don't see how thats possible. He said removing that fat will help make the dent in my thigh look smaller and that I should wait three months before I do it. I'm ok with that. Until then, I have two more Velashape appointments to do. I am looking into Cellfina of the cellulite on my butt. I figured it would be good to get this done sooner than later since everything will be settled by next spring. I also feel like the flanks are better than before but could have been even better if he had flipped me over. I don't know. Would love some feedback so please write comments.

So, I went to the gym yesterday. It was my second attempt and it was tough. I had to leave after 30 minutes. My belly felt soooooo tight I couldn't focus. The tissue is still recuperating and I need to be patient but the sensation was so distracting. My first time at gym went better because I only did arms but getting on the eliptical yesterday was tough. I thought it would be ok because there's no impact and no jiggling on that machine but it was a different set of problems.
Happy with my belly but the flanks and thighs are bumpy still. I don't see it making much improvement. I will be trying the Velashape in two weeks to hopefully smooth it out. My lymph massage yesterday was more intense than the first but it was good. Broke up a lot of bumps I think. Have to remind myself its only been 11 days so I need to lighten up and wait for the gym and wait for the bumps to smooth out.

I'm feeling really good and that's partly due to post-op care. If you want some advice (and I needed a lot before I did this) get mineral salt (or Epsom) for baths and lavender oil (which is a muscle relaxer. My doctor didn't really give me details on how to take car of myself post op because, with time, the lumps work themselves out but be ready for lumps approximately 7 days post op. Its just hardened tissue and they will become more noticeable as swelling subsides so you do have to manage them. I have a daily treatment of taking a mineral bath (no sooner than 7 days post op due to incision points) which relaxes everything. I massage while in the bath and then when I get out I take the band aids off and relax on my bed for 20 minutes while the incisions get some air. I take the lavender oil and press into the lumps (right now I have three) and this allows them to loosen up. Its a huge help especially if you want smooth/even results. I redo the lavender oil before sleep, throw the garment back on and go to sleep. When I wake up I do see a difference and I feel the baths and oil are a huge help. Hope this helps. Take care of yourself through this. It is a trauma to the body so make sure you heal yourself. You deserve it.
I will post pics in a couple weeks. Taking a picture break but I must say, I'm super happy with my shape.