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Only Two Weeks from Today!!! - Durham, NC- updated- Patience is not my strong point!!!

UPDATED FROM iamgonnadoit
24 days post

Well, here I am about 19 days in and I am getting...

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Well, here I am about 19 days in and I am getting discouraged. My doctor is awesome and he said everything right to keep me positive, but I am just down and feeling like I am never going to see any difference. I am not posting pics because I am just as swollen as I was before the procedure. My doctor did tell me last week that he did expect this because when he did the procedure he was very aggressive and that he had removed alot. He told me that there is nothing wrong with me, but that it will take me much longer to see results. Logically this sounds great, but emotionally I am not handling it well.
There was not any fluid left in there- maybe small pockets. He wants to wait it out and watch things carefully. I will probably have to wear this CG longer than most- but if it means good results, it will be worth it. I am sorry that I have not posted much lately or any pics but I am just in a funk.

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Hey there iamgonnadoit...Im soo sorry ur feeling so bummed out...BUT I do know how u feel...I felt the same way...I am 8 wks post op today and still swelling and some lumps...remember...its a very traumatic experience for ur body and the healing time is way longer than we ever thought...stay positive..I am also still in my stage 2 garment...I feel better in it especially when exercising...I am still tender too...u gotta stay postive...and trust me...I DO KNOW HOW U FEEL HUN!!!! Did ur doc say if ur not happy at end of time period that he would do a re-do? I made sure I asked. It would suck to do it again...but if im not happy at end of 6 months u bet ur A** he will redo...I already spend so much between the procedure and all the garments, meds, lotions, etc. Keep me posted or feel free to personal msg me if u ever wanna talk...I AM HERE!!!!
Thank you Sharon- I appreciate the kind words. I am starting to get some feeling back in my upper abs, little twinges of feeling. I just have to keep telling myself it is going to take some time. They did say that in the event I am not happy that they would definitely work with me until I am, customer satisfation is the important thing. I just started my walking and could not go very far without being uncomfortable. I will try a walking DVD I have this afternoon and see if that is better. I will keep you posted. Thanks again!
Terri...what kind of lipo did u have again??
Smart Lipo upper and lower abs
My girlfriend had the same procedure done and it has been about three weeks. She got the big three, upper lower and back and she still has fluid and she still sore and she is still swollen. When I read your post it seems like you two are the same. She is very unhappy and is blaming me for this procedure because I talked her into it. You see we both did it, however I heal and shrunk immediately. No drainage, I exploded on the 11th day after my procedure but has gone down each and every single day since that point. Everything that the doctor told us would happen worked in my favor but not in hers. I am not getting worried. Is she going to see the results anytime soon? Please let me know. We get married in 4 weeks and I am afraid she will not see the results by the then. Please let me know how you are feeling?
Hi there- I have finally started to see the results. It just started this weekend, so it took a good 3+ weeks. It will get better. I am seeing the doctor on Wed and will post his thoughts. Tell her to hang in there, it takes time especially if the doctor was as aggressive as mine was. He did tell me to take 3 ibuprofen 3 times a day for two days and to drink excessive amounts of water! That has worked or maybe my healing time was coincendental- regardless, I say hang in there- the results will come. Mine are slowly but they are starting to show. Once I talk to him I will post pics because now I feel like I can see some progress.
it will come, mine too a bit to show as well. Like Iamgonnadoit, I saw a significant difference around my third week. I am still swollen a little, however, I am seeing results. Also again, as I said before, try the lymphatic massage if she can. That helped me a lot, especially with the swelling. it does take time and as the provider says, everyone will heal differently. try the massage most definitely. Good luck and happy healing..
Hey iamgonnadoit....its been a while since we chatted...how are u doing? I hope ur feeling more postive now...remember we r on a journey and its a bit longer than we all expected..lol...2 months post op for me and DEF see changes...slow but happening...I look forward to my Jan 7th doc appt to see what he says and to also see how much of change from then to now...I am still dealing with some lumps and swelling now above my belly button area...STAY WELL and keep in touch hun :)
Hey how are you doing???
UPDATED FROM iamgonnadoit
20 days post

Ok- here we are 2 weeks later. I am recovering...

Ok- here we are 2 weeks later. I am recovering nicely. A bit uncomfortable still. Going back in today for a follow-up to see if the fluid issues I was having last week have resolved themselves. Let me just say, wearing this CG will definitely let you know it if you eat even a bite too much! That will teach me!!! :0). I promise to post pics soon, I wanted the fluid to be gone before I do though. I am still swollen and certainly not anywhere near where I want to be. I am going to ask the doc today if he thinks I am healing as he expected and what are the realistic expectations I should have. Thanksgiving is a week away! A very small turkey day for me. No overeating this year that is a promise. Well ladies - take care and happy healing! Pics soon, I promise.

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Hey gonnadoit...glad to hear ur doing better!! Keep us posted after doc's...it will get better...promise....talk to u soon :)
UPDATED FROM iamgonnadoit
13 days post

Today was my 1 week post op appointment. Doctor...

Today was my 1 week post op appointment. Doctor said upper abs were healing well, but was very concerned because I had some fluid in my lower abs. It seems I am a quick healer and my incisions closed before they could drain completely. I have to go back in the am for more draining. This explains the pressure and pain I have felt in just my lower abs.. and why I was soooooo uncomfortable. All in all he is very happy with everything so far and wants me to continue to wear my CG, drink lots of water and watch the salt intake. For the most part I am happy with what I see so far. After this fluid is out, I will post pics. Take care and Happy Healing to all!

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Good luck and happy healings to you!!!.
cmon hun....we need pic's....lol....lets c how ur doing....hope all is well.... :)
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