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Smart Lipo "Upper Abs, Lower Abs, Flank" - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM Tex Cyn
I am right around week 7 and I feel the twice...
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I am right around week 7 and I feel the twice weekly abdominal massages are helping tremendously. I have a few dimples on my lower ab and some loose skin but I am starting to see improvement in these areas. I no longer wear the compression garment while I sleep and it is just too irritating. The compression garment provided with my surgery causes a lot of skin irritations so I am pretty much only wearing Spanx during the day. The material is just so much more comfortable. I still feel the burning sensation at times and experience slight discomfort during massages. I only experience swelling occasionally but that has almost completely subsided as well. I can really see great definition in my flanks but I still have "hard" areas on each side of my flanks in identical positions and she is working on them with each massage. I am starting to feel better about my decision to have this surgery but it has been discouraging up until now with the dimples and loose skin. I am taking pictures regularly and will try to remember to upload the pictures soon.
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UPDATED FROM Tex Cyn
WOW....had my first abdominal massage yesterday...
WOW....had my first abdominal massage yesterday and it was very painful and I had more than normal swelling that evening; however today I have had very little discomfort and swelling so it definitely is beneficial to get them often. I just booked 2 a week at 1/2 hour for now. The burning feeling during the massage is just too difficult to endure for an entire hour at this point in my recovery.
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July 30, 2011
I have a question...is your skin smooth or do you feel bumps under your skin. Under my skin I feel lumps & bumps & I wanted to know if it's normal.
July 30, 2011
well...because of that horrible burning sensation when I put pressure on my abs...I don't feel them much but as for the appearance...YES...I have lumps and bumps and I was told by my doctor this is VERY normal. The majority of lumps for me is in the lower abs (where I had the most fat). However, getting 2 massages per week have greatly improved the bumps and lumps but I occasionally ask the lady doing the massages what she feels so she can tell if she feels improvement. It is right at 23 days for me and I am just now starting to see improvement. it was very difficult for me to look at my abs until now because they were very ugly with the lumps and saggy skin (it almost made me cry how bad it looked). But I am working out again and my flanks are starting to look really good. I will post an updated picture this weekend.
July 30, 2011
Thank you for the info, I had read that it was normal, but never talked with anyone that experienced the same thing. So thanks!
UPDATED FROM Tex Cyn
DAY 7: my post op was today...gained a pound but...
DAY 7: my post op was today...gained a pound but I had just eaten lunch so maybe that was it. Got my new compression garment and I cant believe how tight this thing is but somehow I got into it. I like this garment much better because it is without the zipper and hooks. I am experiencing a bit of an itch and rash on my flanks which then nurse said treat with lotrimin and/or benedryl cream.
I was not happy when the nurse told me that people who are slender to begin with...experience swelling much worse and for much longer than heavier people.
I have just not felt well this week probably from not being able to fully sleep on my stomach all through the night and get a good nights rest (going to the restroom multiple times thru the night) and it is catching up with me. I am just dragging through the day with a struggle finding energy...almost mimicking depression.
I was not happy when the nurse told me that people who are slender to begin with...experience swelling much worse and for much longer than heavier people.
I have just not felt well this week probably from not being able to fully sleep on my stomach all through the night and get a good nights rest (going to the restroom multiple times thru the night) and it is catching up with me. I am just dragging through the day with a struggle finding energy...almost mimicking depression.
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July 15, 2011
Hi! I had my surgery on the 7th & 10th. You are so right about the compression garment with the zippers; ouch on the side incisions! What I ended up doing was putting on a thin t-shirt on before putting on my compression garment & this has helped alot!
I am swollen & I feel hot to the touch in the areas I had my work done.
I am suppose to go back on the 25th of July for my inner & outer thighs, but I think I'm holding off until I heal a bit more, so I'm looking at end of August perhaps September. But not 100% sure on my decision, just hate being sore & swollen!
I am swollen & I feel hot to the touch in the areas I had my work done.
I am suppose to go back on the 25th of July for my inner & outer thighs, but I think I'm holding off until I heal a bit more, so I'm looking at end of August perhaps September. But not 100% sure on my decision, just hate being sore & swollen!
July 15, 2011
Oh wow...I would have to wait too. I agree about this swelling being a lot to handle. I wish I would have thought to put a tshirt on with my last garment....no way ANY THING (barely me) is fitting under this new garment (LOL)....Good luck on your past and future procedures!!!
July 15, 2011
Hi! I had my surgery on the 7th & 10th. You are so right about the compression garment with the zippers; ouch on the side incisions! What I ended up doing was putting on a thin t-shirt on before putting on my compression garment & this has helped alot!
I am swollen & I feel hot to the touch in the areas I had my work done.
I am suppose to go back on the 25th of July for my inner & outer thighs, but I think I'm holding off until I heal a bit more, so I'm looking at end of August perhaps September. But not 100% sure on my decision, just hate being sore & swollen!
I am swollen & I feel hot to the touch in the areas I had my work done.
I am suppose to go back on the 25th of July for my inner & outer thighs, but I think I'm holding off until I heal a bit more, so I'm looking at end of August perhaps September. But not 100% sure on my decision, just hate being sore & swollen!
July 16, 2011
Thanks! Good luck to you! You look great by the way.
July 19, 2011
thanks...I must strongly recommend you get those massages as soon as possible. I really cannot believe how much they have reduced the swelling, pain and soreness (except for the day you get them...it sucks LOL)...but I have felt so good since I got mine last Saturday that I am scheduling 1/2 hour abdominal massages a couple of times a week because I am ready to start back to my boot camp. If it continues to diminish the swelling, soreness and pain as much as my first one...I will be very happy!!!!
July 16, 2011
What a difference time makes! Everyday I am feeling better & the compassion garment is a must! I put a very thin t-shirt underneath it as the side zippers were rubbing into my side incisions...ouch!
My Phase 2 undergarment was just ordered & that does not have side zippers.
I scheduled by next surgery, inner & out thighs...cannot wait! I'm having that done later this summer to give myself time to heal.
My Phase 2 undergarment was just ordered & that does not have side zippers.
I scheduled by next surgery, inner & out thighs...cannot wait! I'm having that done later this summer to give myself time to heal.
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Hi y'all I'm shaneka. So 4,000 is the lowest price right..that's a lot and do they have payment plans?