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Vaser- Unexpected Recovery - Tampa, FL
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I just had vaser done 6 days ago. I went in for a...
KaylaHannaMay 31, 2011
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I just had vaser done 6 days ago. I went in for a consultation for smartlipo, but the dr decided to do vaser instead. i thought i read that vaser had less swelling/bruising but after surgery i have found dr's who say the opposite. I was under the impression that most people go back to work 2-3 days post op. I know everyone heals differnt but , i think that just seems like such a stretch. I took off 3 days plus the holiday weekend, which gave me 6 1/2 days to recovery enough to work all day, so i thought i planned it well.
Boy was i wrong!Day 4 & 5 was horrible! I couldnt sit stand or lie down without weeping or moaning. I can honestly say it has been the worse pain i have ever felt in my life. And i have massive migraines on a monthly basis since i was 18, so i consider myself to have a decent tolerence for pain. I also had the shakes uncontrolably at times where i felt at any moment i could pass out.The garment was so uncomfortable. I became almost lathargic at times. I took my temp & it was 101.2. I called the nurse.she said she didnt think it was an infection & maybe my garment was too small. she suggested i buy spanx and precribed predisone.My only concern with the spanx is, will this effect my skin tightening?
Well it been alittle over 24 hours since ive started the steroid and changed garments and i can say i am still in pain but i can certainly feel a difference andi no longer have a fever. although i was supossed to return to work tomorrow and will have to extend my time off because i still cant sit nor walk for any decent amount of time. hopefully one more day will do it.
I can say they i do see a big differnce in my love handles which i am very pleased about, but right now my stomach looks worse that before, its thinner but very lumpy & hard,abit saggy, but this was to be expected. time will tell
i plan to keep you posted with updates & pics.
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June 6, 2011
Same sympthoms I had!! But believe me, this is the 3rd week after my vaser lipo and I feel a little unconfortable with itching but the results I'm starting to notice are worthwhile.
Regards from Mexico City
If you want to share photos I'll be glad.
June 7, 2011
Hi Adrian- i havent taken any more pics since day 4,but i definately need to. To be honest, i look worse than day 4. My stomach is sooo bloated looking. I can say the external bruises are pretty much all gone thanks to Arnica gel. Boy is that a life saver! I will never be without that in my household. Its awesome.You cant tell in my pics but my bruises were really dark & bad in some areas. Its weird ,they were mainly on my butt- which my bathing suit covered. Anyhow- do you still have alot of hard spots? my stomach is so deformed:( i want to get a lyphatic drainage massage to see if that helps. Any suggestions? have you started excersizing?
June 7, 2011
Be patient! The final results you'll start to see after 3 months.
I'm taking lymphatic drainage massages and they really help but the first session is very painfull, so bear this on mind. All synthoms you have are totally normal and sometimes I'm sure you think "OMG what I've done" !! after second week, the pain will decrease considerably. I only complain of the vest when I sleep but the doctor says that I need to use it at least 4 weeks, then 2 weeks only at night.
I'm taking lymphatic drainage massages and they really help but the first session is very painfull, so bear this on mind. All synthoms you have are totally normal and sometimes I'm sure you think "OMG what I've done" !! after second week, the pain will decrease considerably. I only complain of the vest when I sleep but the doctor says that I need to use it at least 4 weeks, then 2 weeks only at night.
June 8, 2011
I go for my first massage tomorrow. How many havw you had so far & when did you start? I was contemplating endermlogie, but it is so costly. I thought id try the econimical way first,which stillcan add up at $60 a pop! do you have pics?
June 8, 2011
I had Vaser done 4 weeks ago. I can honestly say I agree with Adrian...I was thinking what have I done...my stomach looked worse than before but as the weeks have gone by it is looking better and better. I had my 1 month evaluation yesterday and my doctor told me not to wear my garment any longer but to start wearing spanx 12 hours a day. I haven't posted any pictures yet but I will. I promise you Kayla that it will continue to get better. My doctor said I am still swollen in some areas and I am still experiencing some numbness in the center of my belly, but my belly is really flat despite the swelling. I still swell when I over exert myself so my workout routine isn't at all where it was before the surgery. I have started back this week with cardio. I am not 100% yet but I am feeling well with some slight tenderness due to the swelling. I didn't do any of the lymphatic massages my doctor showed me how to do them myself and also i bought some skin tightning lotion and i use this as i massage my belly.
June 10, 2011
I guess it becomes discouraging because my results are not actually getting better, they seem to be slowly getting worse? i wish my stomach / flanks were as flat as they were in my day 4 pics! you said as the weeks have gone by its looking better & better. did that happen AFTER week 2? Did you look good after surgery , but then get worse before you got better? Can you describe your garment(s)? I think i just havent found the right one. I have tried a few.
June 10, 2011
KaylaHanna....
I am so sorry to hear that :0( have you been back to your dr. and told him your concerns?
Actually my results right after weren't the best...I was really regretting getting the procedure done. I was so swollen i couldn't see any difference actually i was bigger! My dr. gave me a garment and I wore that 4 weeks and Tuesday at my 1 month checkup he told me not to wear that and I have so hi waste power line spanx that I am wearing 12 hrs a day. Are you still really swollen? My dr. said i am still really swollen and my result will only get better. How long has it been since you had yours done again? I can't recall?
I am so sorry to hear that :0( have you been back to your dr. and told him your concerns?
Actually my results right after weren't the best...I was really regretting getting the procedure done. I was so swollen i couldn't see any difference actually i was bigger! My dr. gave me a garment and I wore that 4 weeks and Tuesday at my 1 month checkup he told me not to wear that and I have so hi waste power line spanx that I am wearing 12 hrs a day. Are you still really swollen? My dr. said i am still really swollen and my result will only get better. How long has it been since you had yours done again? I can't recall?
June 10, 2011
yes, i am really swollen and more lumpy. Its day 15 now. im not shocked that i am swollen beause swelling isto be expected, maybe i should be shocked that i wsnt this swollen 4 days post op? im just waiting for things to get better, and wondering when will it stop getting worse. my next dr apt isin 2weeks. This worst feeling is getting up in the morning. im so stiff,i feel like ive been shot in my lower back every morning. once i get moving (after ice) i feel better. i really thing if i find theright garmentit'll makea difference. is your full body? zip up? can you tell me make& model of theone your dr gav
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June 10, 2011
Kaylahanna....
I was very very stiff EVERY morning as well and my lower back was so sore! I spoke with my dr and told him my concerns and he let me come in 4 or 5 times between my appts lol All the stiffness is gone now and no lower back pain so those problems are normal....they lied about the recovery process. I thought i would be off 3 days I was off a week! My garment looks like a swimsuit that zips on the side with hooks and he has velcro at the crotch to go to the bathroom. The brand is Sculptures there is a phone # 1 800-330-6300 I think this is the model # not sure .......Sc- 25 po#10-1336.
Hope this helps!
I was very very stiff EVERY morning as well and my lower back was so sore! I spoke with my dr and told him my concerns and he let me come in 4 or 5 times between my appts lol All the stiffness is gone now and no lower back pain so those problems are normal....they lied about the recovery process. I thought i would be off 3 days I was off a week! My garment looks like a swimsuit that zips on the side with hooks and he has velcro at the crotch to go to the bathroom. The brand is Sculptures there is a phone # 1 800-330-6300 I think this is the model # not sure .......Sc- 25 po#10-1336.
Hope this helps!
February 15, 2013
If you are still looking for good massage, I was going for 10 microcurrent tx and she also would do various facials with enzymes and glycolic all for $80. (many charge well over $100) She also does massage as well so if you are interested, I can give you her name over on 4th St. near 275 in St. Pete. Just send me a private message and I'll look up her name and phone.
June 9, 2011
Tiffany ...
It sounds good you can massage by your self!! Is it dificult? I paid around 200 usd for 5 sessions, today is my 4 session. I'm on my 3 week post operation and I feel better every day. My abs still itches but I think It's normal. As you, my Doctor told me that I need to use the garmet 4 weeks but I think I'm used to wearing it ;). I promise during nxt weekend I'll take pics and I'll posted them next monday .... I only can say that my stomach starts to look flat. I never was fat but you know my "michelin" never gone with diet or exercise.
It sounds good you can massage by your self!! Is it dificult? I paid around 200 usd for 5 sessions, today is my 4 session. I'm on my 3 week post operation and I feel better every day. My abs still itches but I think It's normal. As you, my Doctor told me that I need to use the garmet 4 weeks but I think I'm used to wearing it ;). I promise during nxt weekend I'll take pics and I'll posted them next monday .... I only can say that my stomach starts to look flat. I never was fat but you know my "michelin" never gone with diet or exercise.
June 10, 2011
Adrian,
I had my first massage yesterday & as much as it was uncomfortable, i really feel like it will be a big help. i have so many large hard /lumpy spots & my therapist really seemed to know her stuff!She specializes in myofascial massage. Ive never heard of it, but as she explained why this was what i needed it toally made sense. it has to do with the connective tissue that is hardening as the body is trying to heal.Its used aloy in sports medicine (for injuries,etc) I found a link that explains it a little if your curious.
http://www.bodymovessportsmassage.com/questions.html
I had my first massage yesterday & as much as it was uncomfortable, i really feel like it will be a big help. i have so many large hard /lumpy spots & my therapist really seemed to know her stuff!She specializes in myofascial massage. Ive never heard of it, but as she explained why this was what i needed it toally made sense. it has to do with the connective tissue that is hardening as the body is trying to heal.Its used aloy in sports medicine (for injuries,etc) I found a link that explains it a little if your curious.
http://www.bodymovessportsmassage.com/questions.html
June 9, 2011
Adrian....
It isn't hard at all. just stroke your belly from right to left and up and down towards the belly button. you can add a little pressure as much as you are comfortable with. I use the palmer's tightning lotion and to massage and i finish with the arnica. I have started to wear my spanks hi waste panty 12 hrs a day and I tell you it felt so strange being without my garment.....lol much cooler I tell you Alabama heat is outrageous right now lol. I wasn't big either I weighed 129 at 5'6 and i work out 3-4 days a week but I have ALWAYS had a little pooch that i hated and I can finally say it is flat but like i said my belly still swells from over exursion from time to time.I can't wait to see the final result!
It isn't hard at all. just stroke your belly from right to left and up and down towards the belly button. you can add a little pressure as much as you are comfortable with. I use the palmer's tightning lotion and to massage and i finish with the arnica. I have started to wear my spanks hi waste panty 12 hrs a day and I tell you it felt so strange being without my garment.....lol much cooler I tell you Alabama heat is outrageous right now lol. I wasn't big either I weighed 129 at 5'6 and i work out 3-4 days a week but I have ALWAYS had a little pooch that i hated and I can finally say it is flat but like i said my belly still swells from over exursion from time to time.I can't wait to see the final result!
June 9, 2011
Promise I'll send pics :) It's good to share this xperience. If you want add me via skype. adrian.rosas1
UPDATED FROM KaylaHanna
REVISED SURGERY 1/4/12- So as the months went on...
KaylaHannaJanuary 7, 2012
REVISED SURGERY 1/4/12- So as the months went on after my surgery in May, i continnued to see the end result. One flank was noticeably larger then the other, and there were pockets of fat on my stomach & around my belly button. I was thinner, but it was to me, unexpectable. As i stated before, my day '4' picture looked pretty good, but oddly, it continued to get worse? i beleivei follwed a good regimen after as well. I ate healthy, got a membership to a gym nd stayed away from carbonated drinks, and limited breads, pastas, etc.
At my 3 month check up, the dr gave me 3 ultrasound treatments for free to see if that would help even my lumpiness. it didnt help..one bit. So they agreed to do a revision. I was not looking forward to it as my last experience was not the best, but i also didnt wnat to leave my stomach/flanks so uneven, especially when i spent money for the opposite. But this was to be done by the Mmost experience Dr they had. Dr.Robert Miles. He had explained to me that he trains other surgeons on technique for smart lipo/vaser.
To be honest, surgery this time around was 10xs more painful then the 1st time.My husband said he had to walk out of the waiting room because he heard me yell in agony so much. I asked the dr why it was so much more painful & he explained it was going to be bc he had to work through my scar tissue from the previous surgery. I was so releived when it was over!
Which takes me to today 1/7/12, 72 hours after surgery. I can honestly say that this recovery thus far has been much more tolerable. I think what also helps is i have a differnt compression garment that is so much more convienent when it comes to the dressing changes. I would recommend this garment to Anyone getting this surgery. This made me & my husbands life much easier the lat couple of days. Before i would get so lightheaded and nausiated & shake when we would change them, but with this one, i can exactly lie down when he is changng them. Its also very confortable and not think material. I was surprised it was a stage 1 bc the material feels more of a spanx.
This is the one:
http://marenagroup.com/garmentstore/product/tabid/199/p-34-1st-stage-suit-with-suspenders-and-short-legs.aspx
Well i wish i had a before picture, but i didnt take one. i will post after pics soon though. Hopefully, i will conntinue to see improvement this time.
At my 3 month check up, the dr gave me 3 ultrasound treatments for free to see if that would help even my lumpiness. it didnt help..one bit. So they agreed to do a revision. I was not looking forward to it as my last experience was not the best, but i also didnt wnat to leave my stomach/flanks so uneven, especially when i spent money for the opposite. But this was to be done by the Mmost experience Dr they had. Dr.Robert Miles. He had explained to me that he trains other surgeons on technique for smart lipo/vaser.
To be honest, surgery this time around was 10xs more painful then the 1st time.My husband said he had to walk out of the waiting room because he heard me yell in agony so much. I asked the dr why it was so much more painful & he explained it was going to be bc he had to work through my scar tissue from the previous surgery. I was so releived when it was over!
Which takes me to today 1/7/12, 72 hours after surgery. I can honestly say that this recovery thus far has been much more tolerable. I think what also helps is i have a differnt compression garment that is so much more convienent when it comes to the dressing changes. I would recommend this garment to Anyone getting this surgery. This made me & my husbands life much easier the lat couple of days. Before i would get so lightheaded and nausiated & shake when we would change them, but with this one, i can exactly lie down when he is changng them. Its also very confortable and not think material. I was surprised it was a stage 1 bc the material feels more of a spanx.
This is the one:
http://marenagroup.com/garmentstore/product/tabid/199/p-34-1st-stage-suit-with-suspenders-and-short-legs.aspx
Well i wish i had a before picture, but i didnt take one. i will post after pics soon though. Hopefully, i will conntinue to see improvement this time.
Replies (3)
February 29, 2012
I had liposuction 10 weeks ago and I am still experiencing significant swelling to each of the areas that were liposuctioned (i.e., waist, inner and outer thighs, hips, and knees). Worse is that I do not have any positive result that I paid my doctor exceedingly well to receive. My waist isn't smaller nor my any of the other areas that were treated. I did my research on finding the right surgeon but obviously I was not thorough enough in my investigation of the procedures involved nor did my surgeon fully inform my of expected outcomes. To think that I will need to have revision surgery again because this idiot physician did not perform his job well makes me furious. I can only hope that the second surgery will provide the results that I was originally assured could be accomplished.
February 15, 2013
i'm confused. Susan in Virginia...are you the same Susan below who had it done in Peru or did you go to Adora Clinic? I hope you reply and let us know if things improved after a year. Sorry about your experience. In 1995, I had a facelift and some liposuction in Costa Rica when the doctor was new and I had good results but I did go back the next year to fix where he attached my ears and he did some other complementary procedures. For the unbelievable price, I cannot complain and I would go back to Dr. Lev now but he is the same price as in the States.
February 15, 2013
KaylaHanna, Sorry you had such a difficult experience and so much pain. I had hips and stomach much like yours and had it done in Costa Rica at the same time I had a Facelift in 95 and I had this recovery center for a week after and then was well enough to go on tours and stay at the Grand Hotel and go around everywhere. Just a little black and blue so I'm really sorry to hear as I saw beautiful pictures in the Adora Clinic and I do think you look good....it's hard to see the lumps so has it resolved in the last year? The woman I was with had a much worse time because she was a smoker so PEOPLE BEWARE, TAKE NO SMOKING SERIOUS BEFORE SURGERY. It was nice that Dr. Miles did a follow up at no charge ...you said the recovery was easier but it was unclear if it solved the original problems. I just had a minor bladder surgery and couldn't believe the amount of bleeding and pain in my thighs for three days so I think people need to be aware that with removing so much fat, there is bound to be pain. Hope to hear from you and that things have improved.
UPDATED FROM KaylaHanna
3rd time's a charm?
KaylaHannaSeptember 3, 2013
Well, tomorrow morning, i am going in for another revision. i must admit i am very anxious and worried, but looking at the uneveness and divits everyday really affects me on a daily basis... So , i will be having fat grafting done to the stomach tomorrow. Fat is being removed from the uneven areas of the flanks and stomach. I am not sure that this is the right thing to do since i have already been in for a revision and there is going to be so much scar tissue... but the doctor seems to think he can make it look better. Please pray for me. This has GOT to be the last time. p.s. i have been searching for revision photos where patients have had to have fat injected in the stomach due to over agressive lipo, but i cant find ANY. If anybody can send me a linkor picture i would be greatful
You look really good and I'm sorry you've had a rough recovery but it will get better. It's almost been 2 weeks since I had vaserlipo. I had my upper and lower abs done. The first day was the hardest. I felt really bad (faint and nausea) when I removed the garmet to take my first shower after the procedure. By Saturday, I was able to go out to eat, still sore of course and medicated. I returned to work on the that following Monday. I'm much better now but my energy level is still not at 100%.