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Day 18 (? I lost track): Feeling like a person again
I finally am back into a (somewhat) normal routine, and really happy about it! My bruising is almost completely gone, although I definitely still feel like I'm recovering from an accident or injury.
I worked out for the first time since surgery yesterday and it was great! It was a pretty core focused class, which I had been hoping NOT to do, but it was a lot less painful than I anticipated and I think it was helpful to get blood circulating in that area. I took my dogs on a hike the day before with no issues, so I'm happy for the sake of my sanity to be able to do more activity.
I will say that I still haven't lost any weight, so am still sitting at my post surgery high. I think part of that is that there's still a LOT of swelling going on, and I've been drinking an insane amount of water a day to try and flush out the swelling. I'm seeing some really positive changes in terms of how my clothes fit, so I'm trying not to let it get inside my head too much.
I do have a hard pocket of swelling right in my lower abdomen under my bellybutton that doesn't seem to go away. I'm getting another lymphatic massage this afternoon so hoping that helps. I also bought some massage tools off Amazon that should be coming in the next few days so I can up my at home game a bit from the tennis ball/roller massages I've been doing.
I worked out for the first time since surgery yesterday and it was great! It was a pretty core focused class, which I had been hoping NOT to do, but it was a lot less painful than I anticipated and I think it was helpful to get blood circulating in that area. I took my dogs on a hike the day before with no issues, so I'm happy for the sake of my sanity to be able to do more activity.
I will say that I still haven't lost any weight, so am still sitting at my post surgery high. I think part of that is that there's still a LOT of swelling going on, and I've been drinking an insane amount of water a day to try and flush out the swelling. I'm seeing some really positive changes in terms of how my clothes fit, so I'm trying not to let it get inside my head too much.
I do have a hard pocket of swelling right in my lower abdomen under my bellybutton that doesn't seem to go away. I'm getting another lymphatic massage this afternoon so hoping that helps. I also bought some massage tools off Amazon that should be coming in the next few days so I can up my at home game a bit from the tennis ball/roller massages I've been doing.
Day 11: Healing!
My bruises are a lot better, and I'm starting to be a lot more active and comfortable when I sleep. Really thrilled to just be a bit sore, not doubled over in pain.
I've seen reviews where people compare the feeling to DOMS, but to me it feels more like falling down a flight of stairs.
I've seen reviews where people compare the feeling to DOMS, but to me it feels more like falling down a flight of stairs.
Day 9: Progress!?!?!?
Yesterday I was still pretty swollen, but I could at least put on a pair of pants and my loosest top for an in-person work meeting.
I had my 1-week post op, where I voiced my concerns with bruising, pain, swelling, and leaking. Nurse Kathy was very patient and shared that she was 3 months out from a similar procedure. She said the 1st week was the worst, but things should improve rapidly after week 2. She also said there didn't seem to be any signs of infection or serious adverse reaction, so that was a help. She.asked if I had changed into a Stage 2 faja yet, but I told her my post op one still fit on the loosest hook.
Last night after my shower I noticed that the faja was suddenly too loose on the loosest hook, so I adjusted it to the tightest one. This morning the loosest hook was a bit loose!
I put on my stage 2 faja (bought off Amazon on Kathy's recommendation since it's less expensive than buying from AirSculpt) this morning. Although it's pretty tight, I actually feel food for the first time in days.
I've noticed a lot of my bruising has turned from horrific black/purple/red to yellow, and I can wear my regular clothes again. I also tried on some clothes from about halfway through my complete breakdown/depressive slump and was excited to see that those fit as well.
I know a lot of it is being smashed into the stage 2 faja, but I'm starting to get pretty thrilled by how I'm looking.
I genuinely didn't think I'd be writing an update like this a few days ago, and I feel really hopeful and excited for the future!
I had my 1-week post op, where I voiced my concerns with bruising, pain, swelling, and leaking. Nurse Kathy was very patient and shared that she was 3 months out from a similar procedure. She said the 1st week was the worst, but things should improve rapidly after week 2. She also said there didn't seem to be any signs of infection or serious adverse reaction, so that was a help. She.asked if I had changed into a Stage 2 faja yet, but I told her my post op one still fit on the loosest hook.
Last night after my shower I noticed that the faja was suddenly too loose on the loosest hook, so I adjusted it to the tightest one. This morning the loosest hook was a bit loose!
I put on my stage 2 faja (bought off Amazon on Kathy's recommendation since it's less expensive than buying from AirSculpt) this morning. Although it's pretty tight, I actually feel food for the first time in days.
I've noticed a lot of my bruising has turned from horrific black/purple/red to yellow, and I can wear my regular clothes again. I also tried on some clothes from about halfway through my complete breakdown/depressive slump and was excited to see that those fit as well.
I know a lot of it is being smashed into the stage 2 faja, but I'm starting to get pretty thrilled by how I'm looking.
I genuinely didn't think I'd be writing an update like this a few days ago, and I feel really hopeful and excited for the future!
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