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I'm about 6 weeks post-op. I do notice that my...
I'm about 6 weeks post-op. I do notice that my clothes fit more loose around my midsection, which is good. There is still swelling in my abdomen and flanks (a little less at the flanks), but I do notice that the swelling is slowly decreasing. The incision sites are healing, too; I just hope that the discolouration will fade more with time.
All of my pain is gone and there's just a patch of skin that's still numb, but from what I've read on here, that's normal. I was able to resume intense cardio workouts at week 4, which was nice after 4 weeks off.
All of my pain is gone and there's just a patch of skin that's still numb, but from what I've read on here, that's normal. I was able to resume intense cardio workouts at week 4, which was nice after 4 weeks off.
Today I had my 2 week post-op visit with the...
Today I had my 2 week post-op visit with the doctor and nurse and the summary is that everything is normal. I'm actually 2 days shy of a full 2 weeks.
The swelling is totally normal, and the doctor said I could get rid of the compression garment now. There are several hard spots under the skin. Doctor said this was normal scar tissue and would resolve itself over the next month or so.
Apparently the roll in my upper garment is most likely due to swelling and the line probably from the top of the compression garment. The doctor confirmed that he worked on that area, though not as much (I'm guessing in order to blend the treated to non-treated areas).
From the sounds of the visit, it's not unusual for people to be about the same size (sometimes bigger) as pre-op due to swelling at 2 weeks post-op.
Most of my pain is gone. My lower abdomen is tight and continues to be slightly tender. I'm not taking any meds for pain at this point. I'm looking forward to the reduction in swelling in the near future.
The swelling is totally normal, and the doctor said I could get rid of the compression garment now. There are several hard spots under the skin. Doctor said this was normal scar tissue and would resolve itself over the next month or so.
Apparently the roll in my upper garment is most likely due to swelling and the line probably from the top of the compression garment. The doctor confirmed that he worked on that area, though not as much (I'm guessing in order to blend the treated to non-treated areas).
From the sounds of the visit, it's not unusual for people to be about the same size (sometimes bigger) as pre-op due to swelling at 2 weeks post-op.
Most of my pain is gone. My lower abdomen is tight and continues to be slightly tender. I'm not taking any meds for pain at this point. I'm looking forward to the reduction in swelling in the near future.
Merry Christmas! I forgot to mention before...
Merry Christmas!
I forgot to mention before that there was approximately 2,000cc of fat removed that floated to the top of the canisters (maybe a little more because there was some fat disbursed in the lipo fluid).
I'm about 10 days post-op right now and the pain has mostly gone. It's getting a lot more comfortable getting in/out of the car, and I can bend over a lot easier now.
Swelling is still going strong as far as I can tell - in my lower abdomen and flanks. The area of my upper abdomen (above the belly button) looks and feels quite a bit fatty still, and I am unsure whether this is due to swelling or not (I really really hope it's swelling). I was quite loopy when the doctor drew in the lines, but I do remember him suctioning the area. I just hope that he spent enough time in that area and the fat roll in my upper abdomen area is really just swelling. I will confirm with the doctor at my follow-up appointment next week.
I am still wearing the compression garment at my midsection... I only notice it being uncomfortable when I wake up in the morning, like it's way too tight. However, during the day and when I go to bed, it is fine and I actually prefer having the garment on because of the swelling on my flanks/sides.
I've noticed some hard lumps in my flanks which are still a slightly tender when I touch it. My lower abdomen is also quite hard and still numb at the surface (while the nerves re-attach).
Bruising: I still have visible bruises on my right side, but the color is fading away gradually everyday.
I really can't wait for the swelling to subside. Currently, I'm unable to fully button my jeans (just the top button). I'm continuing to take the arnica montana 30x tablets under the tongue, as well as massaging a muscle therapy gel with arnica over the treated areas.
I forgot to mention before that there was approximately 2,000cc of fat removed that floated to the top of the canisters (maybe a little more because there was some fat disbursed in the lipo fluid).
I'm about 10 days post-op right now and the pain has mostly gone. It's getting a lot more comfortable getting in/out of the car, and I can bend over a lot easier now.
Swelling is still going strong as far as I can tell - in my lower abdomen and flanks. The area of my upper abdomen (above the belly button) looks and feels quite a bit fatty still, and I am unsure whether this is due to swelling or not (I really really hope it's swelling). I was quite loopy when the doctor drew in the lines, but I do remember him suctioning the area. I just hope that he spent enough time in that area and the fat roll in my upper abdomen area is really just swelling. I will confirm with the doctor at my follow-up appointment next week.
I am still wearing the compression garment at my midsection... I only notice it being uncomfortable when I wake up in the morning, like it's way too tight. However, during the day and when I go to bed, it is fine and I actually prefer having the garment on because of the swelling on my flanks/sides.
I've noticed some hard lumps in my flanks which are still a slightly tender when I touch it. My lower abdomen is also quite hard and still numb at the surface (while the nerves re-attach).
Bruising: I still have visible bruises on my right side, but the color is fading away gradually everyday.
I really can't wait for the swelling to subside. Currently, I'm unable to fully button my jeans (just the top button). I'm continuing to take the arnica montana 30x tablets under the tongue, as well as massaging a muscle therapy gel with arnica over the treated areas.
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The doctor is pretty experienced and he and his staff are good at promptly answering all of my questions (on the day I email them). I would recommend at least doing a consult with them. I can't speak for the final result yet.