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6 wks post TT/MR/Lipo
UPDATED FROM Reckless
6 weeks post op...feeling good. Still get very...
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6 weeks post op...feeling good. Still get very swollen at the end of the day. Had some stitches work themselves out of the incision, just now healing up.
Updated pictures
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July 31, 2011
You look amazing! I blew stitches out in four different areas and they healed up really nicely.
July 31, 2011
Hi Reckless,
I am in Saint Augustine, but had my surgery in Jacksonville too. I also had lipo of the thighs and like you I think its the worst part. If I had to do it again I wouldnt do it at the same time. I am 3 weeks po, and every time I walk it stings or hurts. Makes the TT seem mild,IMO. This heat doesnt help, so I stay indoors. Your pictures look great, I guess I have to be very patient and wait for all this swelling to go down. :)
I am in Saint Augustine, but had my surgery in Jacksonville too. I also had lipo of the thighs and like you I think its the worst part. If I had to do it again I wouldnt do it at the same time. I am 3 weeks po, and every time I walk it stings or hurts. Makes the TT seem mild,IMO. This heat doesnt help, so I stay indoors. Your pictures look great, I guess I have to be very patient and wait for all this swelling to go down. :)
July 31, 2011
It helps me to massage my thighs in the morning, works out some of the stiffness. Nothing we can do about this ridiculous heat though!
Read that you had your arms done too...how did that go? I was considering it too, but I opted to have more from my thighs removed. I think it was week 5 that my legs weren't terribly sore...
Read that you had your arms done too...how did that go? I was considering it too, but I opted to have more from my thighs removed. I think it was week 5 that my legs weren't terribly sore...
August 1, 2011
The arms feel like the thighs. Sore and swollen. Again, I wouldnt get them done at the same time if I could do it over. I got a transverse arm lift, so the scar (incision)is in the arm pit. Its a bit strange as it is constantly pulling on the skin. My doctor says it will take awhile for the swelling to go down. I keep telling myself that at least I got them all over with, but it makes the recovery process harder, because walking is an ordeal, as is moving my arms around. I try to massage my thighs, but they are numb to the touch so it feels strange. Thanks for the advice!
UPDATED FROM Reckless
I am 3.5 weeks post op, the lipo suction I think...
I am 3.5 weeks post op, the lipo suction I think did the most damage/swelling. Bruising is almost visibly gone, but I still feel terribly sore in all the areas. My tummy is looking better and better, my thighs, I know will always be big, but the shape they are taking is much more appealing!
Doc said I can lift my twins!!! One at a time of course, they're 25 lbs (1 yr), was told to use my legs more when lifting and not to jerk. Makes sense. Also got the go ahead to do light aerobics, but after walking around work all day I find I am too exhausted to go for a walk! I wish I could have taken more time off...
Well starting day of surgery:
Wt- 198 / now 185
Waist- 33/ now 32
Hips- 45/ now 44
Each thigh- 27/ now 25
Still a lot of swelling, but I think the measurements help me...I know its about the improved contours, but I still measure...
Doc said I can lift my twins!!! One at a time of course, they're 25 lbs (1 yr), was told to use my legs more when lifting and not to jerk. Makes sense. Also got the go ahead to do light aerobics, but after walking around work all day I find I am too exhausted to go for a walk! I wish I could have taken more time off...
Well starting day of surgery:
Wt- 198 / now 185
Waist- 33/ now 32
Hips- 45/ now 44
Each thigh- 27/ now 25
Still a lot of swelling, but I think the measurements help me...I know its about the improved contours, but I still measure...
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July 11, 2011
Boy do i feel you on the heat and swelling! I had surgery the day before you as well. You were looking great 1 week PO, your scar so neat and clean. Would love to see a updated photo swell and all =) Take care!
UPDATED FROM Reckless
Two weeks post op! Major question though....any...
Two weeks post op! Major question though....any ladies out there who had lipo to the flanks notice a lack of symmetry in your hips? Just hoping its the swelling going down differently and not permanent!
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July 5, 2011
Hey, you are looking great! I had my surgery only a day before you. I am noticing a big difference all the time now with how much better I feel. I dont think your right hip bulges. I think you will see everything look better and better with the weeks going by. Hope your feeling great, happy healing..:-)
July 10, 2011
Thanks! This swelling is terrible! I walk out my front door and feel like a balloon with this heat!
I read ur post, I had preeclampsia too...major swell he**! Was up to 278 when I was admitted to hospital...lost 20 lbs of water weight 2 weeks before twins were born. I feel so much better about myself now! Truly hope u have a great experience...my only advice, be patient and take it easy! Being able to look down and see a flat belly is truly worth it!