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What can I do about the swelling? Still very swollen 2 weeks post op.

UPDATED FROM Jay Zem
1 month post

Hey y'all, I'm 5 weeks post op. sorry I...

JZ
Jay Zem
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Hey y'all, I'm 5 weeks post op. sorry I disappeared for awhile & I feel super bad.
I instantly out if surgery I swelled up like a balloon (big time) I'm still super swollen my doc said I'll have to wear my garment for the full 3 months. My belly button is still bleeding ugh! I just got the stitches out Monday. I like my belly button & my incision. My booty looks like its getting bigger as time passes really weird. I'm thinking it's still swollen. But like the size. My dic said its going to go down but will fluff back up.
Reason I haven't been on is bc u ladies instantly look slim w a big-o booty. I looked HUGE!!!! Still kinda do. I've been eating healthy, drinking tons if water, quit salt & on a low sodium diet. I did start drinking champaign 1-2 times a week. Swelling has gone down big time but still look like I have big love handle but will go down doc said in gonna go down a lot just takes me longer then others boo!!! I must admitt its a rough recovery!!!! After the first week & 1/2 pain is gone but still very hard to get around.

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Miguel Gallegos, MD, FACS

Miguel Gallegos, MD, FACS

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Replies (5)

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J
April 24, 2013
I guess everyone heals differently.. and for you it's taking a little longer. I'm sure everything will come together for you and hopefully soon! Keep your head up and keep us posted :)
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B
April 24, 2013
Drink arnica tea! On top of ur garment put a corset the tightest possible on top and you will see a big difference
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S
April 26, 2013
I am sorry you are going through swell Hell. Hopefully it will be over soon. I would say sharing pics during this time may have been helpful to others who might go through this in the future. Thank for updating us!
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M
June 25, 2013
Thank you for your posts! I'm really considering going with Dr. Gallegos how do you like your results and do you have any updated pics?
B
April 30, 2015
How are you two years later? Funny how these messages spring up, huh? I'm going on two weeks post op and swelled up like a balloon like you. I'm slow healing as well I guess. Hope all is well with you now. Please update us all.
UPDATED FROM Jay Zem
1 month post

5 week post op. still super swollen.

JZ
Jay Zem
5 week post op. still super swollen.

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UPDATED FROM Jay Zem
28 days post

Still very swollen. Idk y it isn't going down.

JZ
Jay Zem
Still very swollen. Idk y it isn't going down.

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IC
April 6, 2013
Gurl u soo crazy! What ur man couldn't wait!? Well Don't b mad if ur butt get flatin( damage fat cells) Just saying..
JZ
April 6, 2013
He could wait it was me who wanted to. Not to much pressure on my booty.
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G
April 7, 2013
lmao! hahah
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S
April 6, 2013
How did you? Did it hurt? were you uncomfortable? Did you have to stay in certain positions? Lol
JZ
April 6, 2013
Lol! I had such a big surgery but my body seemed to be ready well I mean I'm the one who wanted to. We did it [RS bleep] I guess you would say. I wasn't uncomfortable or in pain at all. I have a lil cramping but always have after.
JZ
April 6, 2013
TMI- I know
T
April 7, 2013
I was wondering how long one had to abstain. When I asked Yira at Dr. Yillys she said 30 days. So I'm happy to know that I may not have to wait that long to get it cracking! Lol
JZ
April 7, 2013
Haha!!! Right! I guess it's all about listening to ur body. I was ready lol.
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D
April 7, 2013
I hear you get your freak on [RS bleep] your man he already been waiting
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D
April 7, 2013
She took one for the team now ride the dick lol
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S
April 7, 2013
Do you have pics?? Having surgery in 2 weeks & would love to see your results. Especially since I'm losing weight & already feel as if I might not have enough fat.
JZ
April 7, 2013
I will take some and post tomorrow. I know I'm slacking. I'm still very very swollen. What are you getting done? I wish I wouldn't have gained so much.
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S
April 7, 2013
Just a BBL
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D
April 7, 2013
M
April 7, 2013
You are a perverted troll!
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D
April 7, 2013
Lol I just want to know I'm scared to do it I'm waiting till 8 weeks make em wait I respect her keep up jay zem
M
April 7, 2013
Thought you were a dude. Glad you're just a [RS bleep] chick....lol
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D
April 7, 2013
I'm a lady in my sx is July 20
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L
April 7, 2013
Omg u had sex! I would be scared to damage my butt especially [RS bleep] lol I know hes lovin that big 'ol booty ;)