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How you know...when to let go (lipo foam posting)
Ok so I have seen lots of questions about how long to wear the lipo foam and garment. Well I responded to some and said I was going to live, breathe and possibly die in mine especially after my swollen incident. Well I have some real world knowledge for you.
Now the key to this is being in tune with your body, if you are one of those women that can be pregnant for six months or however and not know it....I won't be much help for you. Now that we have gotten through the disclaimer. I noticed in the last couple of days that my lipo foam was not really being utilized... When I wore my lipo foam before I noticed my stomach would be stuck (tight to the point where there is no room between foam and skin) to the foam when it came to removal time. I am going to try my best to articulate this well, I apologize in advance. Before the foam felt like it was keeping me from swelling (because of the amount of pressure/tightness from foam/garment against skin) as if I was swelling but only to the point that the foam would allow because of the foam compression. (if that makes sense) Well over the last couple of days I noticed that when I went to remove the foam it was simply just there. It wasn't tight my skin wasn't molded to it as usual, the foam was as if it was just sitting there. I didn't feel like it was supporting me when I wore it the next day it just seemed to make me hot because it felt like an extra layer instead of support needed, I no longer had that feeling when I took it off like omg I need it back. My stomach no longer felt like it was lacking support sort of speak. So I tested the theory and went without it a couple of hours the day before yesterday. I noticed a bit of swelling but very minimum, I placed the gament back on to be safe. Then last night I got very daring and I was trying to be sexy (uh huh, don't judge me) so I went the entire night with no lipo foam no garment in the morning I noticed no additonal swelling. So I put the garment on without the foam and I am at work posting this ad. Now don't get me wrong I am still swollen , I am just simply saying that me forgoing the foam hasn't added to the swelling. I am sure we will all have some swelling in areas for awhile but the agressive swelling stage I believe may be over for me. But my lipo foam is in my car and will remain close by in case of an emergency!!! :-)
Hope this helps...I will post some one month pics (as I will officially be a month post op in 3 days) in the next couple of days. It is just looking better and better ladies...woo hoo!
Now the key to this is being in tune with your body, if you are one of those women that can be pregnant for six months or however and not know it....I won't be much help for you. Now that we have gotten through the disclaimer. I noticed in the last couple of days that my lipo foam was not really being utilized... When I wore my lipo foam before I noticed my stomach would be stuck (tight to the point where there is no room between foam and skin) to the foam when it came to removal time. I am going to try my best to articulate this well, I apologize in advance. Before the foam felt like it was keeping me from swelling (because of the amount of pressure/tightness from foam/garment against skin) as if I was swelling but only to the point that the foam would allow because of the foam compression. (if that makes sense) Well over the last couple of days I noticed that when I went to remove the foam it was simply just there. It wasn't tight my skin wasn't molded to it as usual, the foam was as if it was just sitting there. I didn't feel like it was supporting me when I wore it the next day it just seemed to make me hot because it felt like an extra layer instead of support needed, I no longer had that feeling when I took it off like omg I need it back. My stomach no longer felt like it was lacking support sort of speak. So I tested the theory and went without it a couple of hours the day before yesterday. I noticed a bit of swelling but very minimum, I placed the gament back on to be safe. Then last night I got very daring and I was trying to be sexy (uh huh, don't judge me) so I went the entire night with no lipo foam no garment in the morning I noticed no additonal swelling. So I put the garment on without the foam and I am at work posting this ad. Now don't get me wrong I am still swollen , I am just simply saying that me forgoing the foam hasn't added to the swelling. I am sure we will all have some swelling in areas for awhile but the agressive swelling stage I believe may be over for me. But my lipo foam is in my car and will remain close by in case of an emergency!!! :-)
Hope this helps...I will post some one month pics (as I will officially be a month post op in 3 days) in the next couple of days. It is just looking better and better ladies...woo hoo!
Quick update: since I am updating from my phone
I am feeling great at about 85% I'd say I am still swollen, have some hard spots I am still massaging out, a little sore when I try to stretch (prior to work out). Outside of that I got in the pool with my lipo foam and it grew almost twice it's size. The foam is SUPER fragile when wet so be careful, which I am not so all three pads have chunks missing. I tossed mine in the dryer with some damp clothes for about fifteen minutes (all it took to dry) and it was back to its original size and durability. I have some pics o Ed the last couple weeks swollen in some less in others. I have also gone done a size in my garment to keep it tight and swelling at bay.
Sooo...I thought I would be cute and take the lipo foam out!!!
Ok so as I have explained I am a complete busy body. I decided I had enough of all the resting for an evening and decided I would go out for some drinks with my favorite GF. Well the lipo foam looks like a damn pillow under my garment, and since some surgeons and patients don't even use it. I figured I would for go it for a bit (wearing only the garmet) and hit the bar. Now let me tell you...my new waistline was POPPING in my dress. Oh yes...I was KILLING them! So after a few drinks and the night winds down (I am now in full party mode) I decide I am not going home (don't judge me!). So long story short I stayed the night with no lipo foam just the garment. Since I left to go to work straight from there I still had only the garment and no lipo foam.
At this point...I will just show the pictures...
*this morning (after wearing lipo foam everyday since Fri evening) the swelling had subsided substantially ALMOST to prior state
At this point...I will just show the pictures...
*this morning (after wearing lipo foam everyday since Fri evening) the swelling had subsided substantially ALMOST to prior state
Provider Review
Dr. Phu Do
The liposuction clinic is extremely clean and the nurse practitioner ( I think that is her title) is very thorough. I asked to see the doctor specifically during my pre-op and he was able to oblige. Nicest man with a great disposition and listened well. Aesthetic Surgery Institute 713-892-5476