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1 Month!
I have been very much enjoying my new look. My clothes fit great, didn't quite loose a full size but jeans that were tight with a roll over the top are now comfortable and loose in the waist. It feels like I missed out on... practically my whole life being self conscious and worried about my weight and now I can just be... me. So cliche, I know but it is true! I attended a dear friend's wedding this weekend and wore styles of dress I have NEVER been able to wear (pictured). It is absolutely amazing to try on a dress you never would have dared before and it look good (although admittedly it seems it will take some time to get used to being comfortable in more form fitting styles!)
There has been a noticeable amount of skin tightening in the last week, more than I seem to have noticed in the weeks before. I have a little tenderness in my lower abdomen but nothing to write home about, I still sleep on my stomach quite comfortably. A little tingling here and there (I assume this is the nerve endings reconnecting?) but again, nothing noteworthy.
I feel a little guilty going on about how wonderful my experience has been because I know from my own research on the site this is certainly not the case for all. Some of the frustrations and dismay I read from individuals almost deterred me. It is a significant investment to come out on the other side without the expected return. I just wish every one would be content with their outcome.
I will take some photos to show the healing this weekend!
Doing great!
Day 14 & Day 1
Regarding healing of the previous procedure, it has been progressing nicely. I have had two lymphatic massages and I do believe they have helped tremendously. I also soaked in an Epsom bath last night (3 cups dissolved into my big garden tub). My bruises improved dramatically and today has been the least swollen I have been. I don't know if the progress is attributed to the massage or the bath so I will continue both just to be sure I am covered. :)
Provider Review
Dr. Friedmann is a new addition to the stellar team of Westlake Dermatology practitioners. I made sure to do my research and was impressed by his list of fellowships, clinical trials and publications (I think I even read he has written several text book chapters which I thought neat). I also liked the fact that he is the Clinical Research Director of the Westlake Clinical Research Center. I felt confident to be in the hands of someone with an interest in innovation and advancement in their particular area of medicine (I work in the medical industry and have learned, to my dismay, this to not always be the case). I was SO nervous I almost made myself ill. I have never had surgery, hate shots, can be a baby when it comes to pain and was a bit weirded out by remaining awake during the procedure while foreign metal object punctures my skin and pokes around my insides. Thanks to Dr. Friedmann and the rest of the Staff, the experience was well above my worst nightmares. In fact, it was as pleasant as such a thing can be. He was kind and communicative during the procedure which really put me at ease and helped with any of the occasional discomfort. I am already making a list of additional services I would like to schedule with him in the future including laser tattoo removal and some minor skin care treatments.