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Added more pics! Concerned about my "HUMP" lol!

UPDATED FROM Bigbootyjojo23
13 days post

Hi ladies, Im 13 days PO today and feeling pretty...

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Hi ladies, Im 13 days PO today and feeling pretty good. Swelling is a big fat B*tCh but overall, im good! I noticed today that I have a "hump" on my right side next to my waist. I dont know if it is just swelling or could it be fluid built up. It is hard and tender so it might be swelling but Im not sure, I need advice. And even with me sitting on my ass since day 1, I still have some roundness and projection! Also, make bromelain and arnica your best friend! I feel it has helped significantly with my swelling. Other than the "hump" near my waist, my swelling has decreased about 30% since last week. Oh yea, I took out my drains on PO day 10 because my hip drain wasnt draining much and my front drain was getting sucked in by my body and it was looking nasty! So far so good, and the "hump" was there before I took out the drains. Body is still sore, Im walking 95% straight and my pain level is like a 2. Please feel free to ask questions or give me advice through my private message especially and the "hump" lol!

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March 8, 2013
First off u look great!! Ur results are very natural and curvy!! I do think u should keep an eye on that hump... it does look like fluid building up. I would call a dr for advice. Good luck with the remainder of ur journey!
March 8, 2013
I was thinking that too, I've been trying to massage it and push hard on it but nuthin happened...if it doesn't change by sunday, ima go to the ER and see what they say! Thanks!
March 8, 2013
I had humps like that on each side of my waist... to help with them i massage them withmy heated massager, it helps break up the hardness...
March 8, 2013
thanks! ima have to get one of those this weekend, hope it helps me:-)
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March 8, 2013
She really dont give big butts so prepare to go to another doc but her sculpting is amazing...im waiting till im 6 wks to post. Overall she did a great job on me but wish my butt would have been bigger..
March 8, 2013
Good luck with your continued journey girl! Im done for now, my butt is fine for now I might get a Breast Augmentation in the near future, then thats it for me! I hate being in pain lol!
March 10, 2013
U look great!!
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March 18, 2013
In reference to the hump: Are you wearing your compression garment? If not, you need to continue to wear it up until the 6th week. It is very helpful....I learned the hard way. At almost 3 months I get small lumps like that depending on how I sit or how tight my jeans are around my waist from wearing a belt. Something is causing that.
UPDATED FROM Bigbootyjojo23
12 days post

Hey Ladies, sorry it took me sooo long to post, I...

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Hey Ladies, sorry it took me sooo long to post, I haven't had much time since I got back home. My kids went crazy when I got back but I was in so much pain and discomfort from my flight I couldn't interact with them. Well I can do the day by day like most women, but I can sum up my experience alittle.

-Surgery went well, all I remember is that I went into the operating room, layed on the table, woke up for 3 mins during the surgery, went back to sleep, then woke up in recovery. All I can say is for those ladies who are getting TT with their BBL, be prepared! Having a TT feels like wearing an extra tight corset that you cant remove. And the first 4 days are the roughest! I didnt have any nausea at all which was good, but everything from my arms to ass was stiff and achy. Also, I highly recommend you staying at club medical, because they took care of me like a newborn! All of the nurses are super nice and helpful, and Marvin and Susanna are the BEST! And the food is so delicious and good, every meal I ate there was amazing!
-Getting back on track lol Dr.Cardenas did an amazing job on me. She took off 5 pounds of skin, lipo'd the heck out of my whole back, flanks, and bra rolls, and made my scar as low as possible. she did put fat in my hips and some in my butt, but not alot. She said I had a booty already so she just filled out the dents alittle. Plus I knew I wouldn't get a donk anyways because I have been sitting on my ass since day 1. When you get a TT you really cant help it. So ladies who want a donk with a TT, be prepared for a round 2 because you will be sitting alot. You might get a booty still, but it wont be a donk. I am 12 day PO now and feeling so much better...I am walking around more and my swelling went down some, but I am still in swell hell lol! Also, I took my drains out on PO day 10 because my hip drain wasnt draining much and my front drain had gotten alittle infected and my body was sucking in the stitches from the drain. My hubby had to pull out the drain like 1 1/2 inches just to cut the stitch. The drains did not hurt when they were pulled out, at least to me! My incision is healing with no problem but they are starting to itch alittle. I am still swollen but you can now see my banging shape tho lol! Even with the swelling my body look amazing! Well I gotta go for now but if you ladies have any further questions, please feel free to send me a personal message and I will answer them the best that I can. I also added a few pics and will post more when I can!

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UPDATED FROM Bigbootyjojo23
2 days post

Hi Ladies, today is my 2nd day post op and I am...

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Hi Ladies, today is my 2nd day post op and I am super stiff! The pain comes and goes but overall i am really tight from the TT! I did have some fat grafting to the hips and butt, not alot like i wanted it. I have been sitting and sleeping on my butt since day 1 so it is what it is. Overall everything looks great from wat i saw so far and i cant wait for the swelling to go down and now i see why women go through the emotional roller coaster. One day u feel fine, then the next day u have regrets. All the girls says its worth it afterwards but i just dont like this feeling so far. I do have a tiny waist now and an hour glass shape with the swelling so i know ima be good in a few weeks. I am trying to post some pics but its not letting me do it out here but i will post pics as soon as i can! keep me in your prayers ladies!

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February 25, 2013
xoxo hope you feel better soon.!!
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February 25, 2013
Stay positive it helps with the healing.
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February 25, 2013
Did she say that your skin was tight.....she did me too..
March 4, 2013
No she didnt tell me my skin was tight...
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February 25, 2013
Congrats on crossing over !! I'm praying for a speedy recovery
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February 25, 2013
God is w u Hunnie! U came back to us:) n soon u will b happy once the pain is gone:) Hunnie in my opinion if u keep sitting u will kill ur fat cells, is ur dr saying its ok to sit? Anyway Hunnie God bless u n hope u have a speedy recovery!