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I do have a waist now :)
UPDATED FROM barrigona
Today I am 24 days post op. I feel better thank...
barrigonaAugust 25, 2012
WORTH IT$5,500
Today I am 24 days post op. I feel better thank God. I am less swollen and my bruises are gone!! I'm not gonna lie and say that I am perfectly ok. No, I am still sore, have tenderness in my lower abdomen and at night the skin of the treated areas becomes very sensitive. Last night I went to a dinner with my husband and I could not wait to get home and rest because My abdomen felt so sore..maybe it was because I was wearing pants for the first time I dont know... However,, I am starting to see my results and I like them!!
I got my new compression garment for the second stage this week, and it is VERY tight... The PA told me to wear it during the day and at night I could wear a spanx or similar. So I got one from Leonisa that is seamless and will use that at night. I am very concerned about the marks the previous garment left on my left side where the zipper is. The zipper would not keep straight and a bump formed on my left love handle eventhough I tried to avoid it by putting a maxi pad and later a folded face towel between the garment and my skin. I massage that area twice a day and since I bought 12 additional sessions of ultrasound and massage, the therapist lady also massages that area a lot... Hopefully it will help.
Another concern I have is that after reading other peoples experiences with fat transfer to buttocks, all of them have been recommended to sleep on their belly. However, my dr did not tell me anything and I slept on my back since the day of the surgery... Until I read that and starting to sleep on my belly (about 4 days ago... So 3 weeks sleeping on my back... ) I hope this wont have as a consequence that less fat stays permanently in my buttocks, because I like what I see now...
I have a trip planned to Europe in 2 weeks with my husband, my dr said it is ok... But I am kind of afraid because I dont feel completely fine... But God willing, I will feel ok by that time... :) I will let you know...
I got my new compression garment for the second stage this week, and it is VERY tight... The PA told me to wear it during the day and at night I could wear a spanx or similar. So I got one from Leonisa that is seamless and will use that at night. I am very concerned about the marks the previous garment left on my left side where the zipper is. The zipper would not keep straight and a bump formed on my left love handle eventhough I tried to avoid it by putting a maxi pad and later a folded face towel between the garment and my skin. I massage that area twice a day and since I bought 12 additional sessions of ultrasound and massage, the therapist lady also massages that area a lot... Hopefully it will help.
Another concern I have is that after reading other peoples experiences with fat transfer to buttocks, all of them have been recommended to sleep on their belly. However, my dr did not tell me anything and I slept on my back since the day of the surgery... Until I read that and starting to sleep on my belly (about 4 days ago... So 3 weeks sleeping on my back... ) I hope this wont have as a consequence that less fat stays permanently in my buttocks, because I like what I see now...
I have a trip planned to Europe in 2 weeks with my husband, my dr said it is ok... But I am kind of afraid because I dont feel completely fine... But God willing, I will feel ok by that time... :) I will let you know...
UPDATED FROM barrigona
Oh, I just realized I never mentioned how much fat...
barrigonaAugust 25, 2012
Oh, I just realized I never mentioned how much fat they took out... My dr told me he took out 2 liters of fat... And was able to tranfer to my butt 400 cc to each side ... Just for information... I like to read that info in other peoples reviews..
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hrtb84
August 31, 2012
Thanks for the reply! I heard about pineapples because of the Bromelain. So boiling it works best? I'll be sure to add that to my list of things to prepare with. I'm so glad you feel better... the pain is scary to me! I'm glad the sedation knocked you out. Hoping to have the same effect! Keep healing and enjoy Europe with your husband!
UPDATED FROM barrigona
Hello... Its day number 11 after my procedure. I...
barrigonaAugust 11, 2012
Hello... Its day number 11 after my procedure. I am feeling better, almost no pain except when bending over, etc... I do worry about the swelling... I am still VERY swollen and no signs of getting better.. But my dr said it is normal and that it should get better at about 4 weeks and on... My clothes still do not fit because of how swollen I am... However I can see a slightly hourglass figure and my belly is getting flat... So I am excited about how my final results will be...
I continue with the lymphatic drainage, still 2 more sessions to go...
I will update in one week... Hopefully with more good news...
I continue with the lymphatic drainage, still 2 more sessions to go...
I will update in one week... Hopefully with more good news...
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August 23, 2012
Hi Barrigona, Thanks for the great review. How are you feeling now? Are you still getting pains when you bend over? I hope you're seeing some good results! I am going for mine in less than a month and I'm nervous/excited. Did the actual procedure hurt? I too am getting IV sedation and not really sure how aware I will be during the surgery. What was it like for you? Were you aware or asleep for most of it?
August 25, 2012
Hi hrtb84, thanks for your comment. I'm 24 days post op and I feel better thank God. I am still swollen and sore mainly at night, but better than before. During the procedure I slept the whole time, and I think it was better because I would have freaked out staying awake. The doctor just told me I'm giving you a shot of your favorite drink as he put something in the IV... Thats all I remember... I did not have bad effects from the anestesia... And from what I can see my results are good, my belly is flat and I actually see a hour glass shape!! I encourage you to do it. If you would have asked me 2 weeks ago, I would have told you that the pain is horrible, but that is temporary and I now think it was worthy... Good luck in your procedure. And dont forget the pineapple water, it really helped me a lot :)
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