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Upper/Lower Abs and Back (Bra Roll)
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4 days post
Day 4 post op and I am starting to see my body...
GettingConfidenceBackSeptember 18, 2012
$3,600
Day 4 post op and I am starting to see my body start to change. My swelling is slowly starting to go down. I have been drinking tons of water and per my doctor not eating too much salt and wearing my garment 24/7 (except when I shower). I haven't had any problem with my compression garment until yesterday, Yesterday was my first day back to work, I ended up only working a half a day because I felt very uncomfortable in my chair with my garment on. I pick up my new garment next week at my first post op appt on Tuesday. The only thing that I noticed that was not mentioned by other people is, well for me diarrhea and constipation. The first day after the surgery I had diarrhea, which my doctor told me was normal. After that I have been constipated. the doctor told me to continue to drink a lot of water to help with it. I may have to get a stool softner. Sorry for the gross out, just thought that some people may want to know that this may be something to look for after the surgery. I posted some day 4 pics.
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1 day post
Well I had my surgery yesterday. I was semi sleep...
GettingConfidenceBackSeptember 15, 2012
Well I had my surgery yesterday. I was semi sleep during it. It was not painful, but during some of it, I felt a little discomfort. After the surgery, I didnt feel hardly any pain at all. I came home and went straight to sleep. By the time I had woken up, I realize that I had been asleep for 6 hours. The pain had definitely come. I could not get out the bed and had to have my friend help me out of it. Once I was up and walking around, I was fine. When I sat down, and tried to get up, it was hard for me to get back up.
As for my results, honestly, I can't tell much of a difference. My stomach looks a little flatter, but there is still some bulge. Probably from the swelling. My back still kind of has a roll, which kinda made me sad when looking at it last night. I will post pictures today. I'm hoping that it is due to the swelling too. So far I cannot really give a good comment on my results until the swelling goes down I guess, because I don't see much of a change.
As for my results, honestly, I can't tell much of a difference. My stomach looks a little flatter, but there is still some bulge. Probably from the swelling. My back still kind of has a roll, which kinda made me sad when looking at it last night. I will post pictures today. I'm hoping that it is due to the swelling too. So far I cannot really give a good comment on my results until the swelling goes down I guess, because I don't see much of a change.
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UPDATED FROM GettingConfidenceBack
1 day post
Just posted some pics…I don't know if its jus...
GettingConfidenceBackSeptember 15, 2012
Just posted some pics…I don't know if its jus me, but shouldn't my back rolls at least look like they been touched or feel swollen? I can actually grab my back roll and still jiggle it and feel no pain. I literally cried this morning because I feel that my surgery was in vain and that nothing changed. I'm going to call the doctor today just to ask questions. I really want to be patient for my results, but I honestly feel like my back roll will still be a problem for me.
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September 15, 2012
Hi there...I am sure your results will come...I would DEF give it some time..but I know how ur feeling and I would feel the same way. I am having Vaser Lipo in about 2 1/2 wks and so scared about results. What made u semi-sleep...was it the pills they gave u prior to procedure...I really want to be some what out of it....think GOOD thoughts and give some time to heal...are u still draining??
September 15, 2012
Yea, i'm def going to give it sometime for the swelling to go down. I guess I expected to see some kind of change even with the swelling. I kinda gave myself a pep talk this morning to just wait until the swelling is down before I can make a determination on my results.
The pills that they gave me made me sleepy and kinda out of it. They gave me 2 vicodin, 2 xanax, a pill for nausea, and another pill that I can't remember, I think it may it have been my antibiotic. It made me feel almost drunk, if I can think of something to compare it to and I'm no drinker. Although I was out of it during my surgery, I could still feel when they were poking me and telling me to roll over, etc. And it didn't hurt, the most pain I felt was comparable to getting a shot or something.
I am no longer draining though. I changed my bandages last night before going to bed and when I checked this morning, besides the bandage I put over my belly button, none of them had drainage. My belly button hasn't drained today since I changed it this morning.
The pills that they gave me made me sleepy and kinda out of it. They gave me 2 vicodin, 2 xanax, a pill for nausea, and another pill that I can't remember, I think it may it have been my antibiotic. It made me feel almost drunk, if I can think of something to compare it to and I'm no drinker. Although I was out of it during my surgery, I could still feel when they were poking me and telling me to roll over, etc. And it didn't hurt, the most pain I felt was comparable to getting a shot or something.
I am no longer draining though. I changed my bandages last night before going to bed and when I checked this morning, besides the bandage I put over my belly button, none of them had drainage. My belly button hasn't drained today since I changed it this morning.
September 15, 2012
Hey! So happy for you. I am about 3 weeks post op. I know the feeling. The swelling will make it seem like there is no change. But try putting on some clothes like 4 days after you will see the change. I know I have dropped one dress size. I am not as swollen, but still kinda numb in some areas. I use cocoa butter belly cream and arnica cream to massage my belly twice a day. Some days I feel really good and I feel my stomach looks flat. Other days I feel the total opposite. But overall it was worth it. One more tip. Use neosporin on your incision points. It will help it heal faster and less likely to leave a mark. Also I can't stress this enough. Wear your compression garment 24 hours a day except when in the shower. I sleep in mine and wear it all day. I have two. So if one is in the wash, I have one to wear. You will be fine. I tried working out last week, but I felt my body was not ready. So will attempt again this week. Take care.
September 15, 2012
Thanks Belladonna Atlanta, that definitely makes me feel better. I'm gonna wear my compression garment 24/7. I also just ordered another and am waiting for it to arrive. I will also buy some neosporin, thanks for the tip! I have a business trip to take Thursday of this week, so I hope I am feeling better enough to travel by then.
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