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Peter Raphael, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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19 Day post op!

I'm surviving! It's day 19 and I actually have energy today! I seem to have a good day and then am completely exhausted the next. I'm hoping that goes away soon. I kicked up the vitamins and we FINALLY have some sunshine here - fingers crossed.
My boobs are settling a bit. Still pretty swollen and I have the swelling under one arm that's no fun. I'm amazed at how quickly the bruising and swelling from lipo has calmed down. I'm faithfully wearing my compression garment..found a shorter option because it's too hot to wear a Capri length 24/7.
I went bra shopping last week and started at Soma. They said I was a 36D. I left with two bras but was dying after an hour in it. I went to Nordstrom over the weekend and had a certified fitter measure me and what a difference! She said I was right in between a 32 & 34 - I opted for the 34DD because of the swelling.nit fits like a dream..such a relief. I bought a Natori and love it. Went back for more colors and a racer back style.
I'm ready to start working out again but PS said to give it another week before I go anything strenuous and no upper body work for 6 weeks. Bummer. I feel like my arms are losing tone.
So far so good. I'm posting a couple of pics..wearing silicone tape so my nipples look a bit odd. (I think I might have over taped lol!)

Day 12 update

Feeling much better! Swelling is minimal in the mornings now. Right breast seems to be dropping a bit, right is still higher. I'm having swelling under my arms that is a bit hard and uncomfortable.
Bruising is betting better daily. I'm wearing a spanx garment when I go out but strap into the torture surgical garment at home. As much as I hate it, it holds everything in. I need the foam later as it is getting too big now. Excited about that!

BL/BA 300cc Mentor HP Lipo abdomen, flanks, inside of knees


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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
6020 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, Texas
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