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5 Days Post Lipo - Flanks, Abs, Inner/Outer Thighs, Inner Knees - Beverly Hills, CA

Hi Kate,

Can you tell me exactly what I should be taking (Arnica cream and/or tablets / Bromelain)?

I didn't start wearing compression garments till day 4! My doctor said he doesn't like putting post op lipo patients in garments pre day 4 because of damage they can do to the skin, so I am still very swollen. I was also not told to get arnica or anything other than my painkillers, and my bruison is horrible. It seems like doctors all have different ideas regarding recovery and general post surgical practices. I will look into the arnica etc- very disappointed that I didn't start doing this immediately. Thank you Kate!

Hi and thanks for your comment! Until Saturday I felt like I was making steady improvement, which wa why I thought I could go out for new years eve... Bad idea. I wore very high heels and "danced" or was up on my feet for 4 hrs, and since then I've seen my condition deteriorate. My knees down my calves and even my ankles and feet are unbelievably swollen and so bruised- I really must have done damage. I definitely set my recovery back. It is much more painful to walk today, ten days post op than it was 8 days post op. I didn't want to miss out on celebrating the new year, but I'm definitely paying fir my poor choice. The only medications I'm taking are anti-inflammatories- what my doctor recommended. I'm also icing my knees untermittently.