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Liposuction of Abdomen:Flanks:Back with General Anesthesia-Michigan (34, 5'7, no kids)
UPDATED FROM Bebe_dee
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Bebe_deeJune 29, 2015
WORTH IT$3,900
Well today is my day that i have seen others talk about on Realself...its the day where I am not feeling too sure about my surgery decision -___- My body is doing weird things the last couple of days. I have some weird bulges and hard marks...and today my back looks mad weird IDK it could just be my mind but i am not feeling cute today AT ALL blah. I haven't tried on regular clothes (I have been wearing yoga pants) so i don't know how my body has changed. I was really confident about being bikini ready but today not so much. Also I started my Adipex today so far so good...I am feeling a little wired but nothing too bad. I feel like I drank coffee with a double shot not shaky...but just really hype. Hopefully this mini emotional hump will pass soon its kinda...actually really annoying. I just want to be happy with my body and not be over here second guessing my decision that I was once so sure about. Anyway here are some pics. I had some people ask about my foam so here is a picture of the packaging it came in. This foam is super expensive like $900 my doctor gave me 4 pieces of it. They do come in handy my only complaint is the adhesive on one side irritates my skin and rubs off. So I have rubbed all of the adhesive off (think about when you were a kid and put glue on your hand and rolled it in a ball...I am not the only one that did that am I?) after doing that I haven't had any problems. I have seen other foam on Ebay and Amazon a lot cheaper...named lip foam. Also my garment is by Design Veronique (zippered torso brief) both the foam and the garment were provided by my doctor who performed the surgery. i am looking for someone in Georgia to do a massage for me...I had my surgery done in Michigan because of the great referral to Dr. Wolf but I don't live there...if anyone knows of a place I would love a recommendation. Hope this answers some questions. Happy Monday Real Self Family xoxo
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UPDATED FROM Bebe_dee
14 days post
2 weeks already?!
Bebe_deeJune 26, 2015
I had my surgery 2 weeks ago!! Time goes by crazy fast and I am finally seeing some results especially in my back. I am still hard in areas and puffy but the pain and discomfort I had a couple of days ago is gone thankfully. The foam I am using really helps minimize the dents and marks in my skin so I am going to continue using it (my doctor gave me a fresh batch at my last follow up) and I am hoping that it will cut down my healing some and I will be bikini ready by the 22nd of July for my trip :)...I honestly miss the gym and I hate the gym but I am ready to get up and mobile. Also I am having my doctor prescribe Adipex to assist me with my weight loss goals. I guess I will do more research on this site to see if anyone has had any results. Also thank you to everyone that comments and offers support! I really appreciate it. Happy healing Real Selfers! :)
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June 27, 2015
Im from Michigan :-) Im going to have my doctor give me adipex too. Great minds think alike. What is the foam and where can I get it from. When shoul I use it. I have drain pumps and I cant wait until they are GONE. Ughh
June 27, 2015
Yes! I am so excited about trying the Adipex I am going to get it when I go back to Georgia from my Primary Doctor...The foam from my doctor is super expensive I checked when I didn't know he was going to give it to me its called Topifoam. I saw some other foam called Lipofoam on Ebay and Amazon. I tell you it makes a world of difference when I look at myself without my garment. It smooths me out and removes a lot of the lines from the garment. Boo to drains...when you get them out look into the foam or maybe ask your doctor they may be able to get you a cheaper option. Happy healing to you
June 28, 2015
Hi Hun! U look awesome! My surgery is in 2weeks and I'm soon nervous. What kind of compression garment are you using and where can I get it from?
June 28, 2015
Hi! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. My compression garment was provided by my doctor it is the Design Veronique zippered torso brief. They do have a website http://www.designveronique.com. Hope this helps :)
June 28, 2015
Looking good! Can you give more info on the foam you're using please? Maybe a pic or description at least. I think I should try to get some of this.
June 28, 2015
Ok I just read where you posted about it for someone else... Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
June 28, 2015
Aww you're welcome!! If I can be of anymore help let me know :) and thank you!!
June 30, 2015
Awesome ! They took off a lot of mine but I still have swollenness hoping it goes away.
July 1, 2015
Yes the swelling comes and goes at least with me...I notice it after eating, walking around a lot and surprisingly after the shower...ready for that to slow on down lol
July 1, 2015
Im already working and I feel the same it comes and goes. I still have horrible bruising and I seem to be getting more not less. I take of stiches on Monday
July 2, 2015
Today was rough. I am thinking it has a lot to do with my drive back home from Michigan. Sitting in the car for 10+ hours in no joke especially after having surgery 2 weeks ago. I hope you feel better soon
UPDATED FROM Bebe_dee
10 days post
10 days post Swollen Pics
Bebe_deeJune 22, 2015
Here are a couple of pics I am super swollen and you can see that in the pics. I know this is a part of the healing process but I am ready to get over this hump for sure.
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June 24, 2015
Are you getting lymphatic drainage massage? Its great to get some as per my doctor but I am a massage therapist and do believe it will be a great thing to do for all the retention. I hope I come out how I want I hate my back fat. My belly hangs a little in the front now so I hope I dont have to much extra skin hanging after from the fat taken out.
June 24, 2015
I keep hearing about the massages...I am thinking about getting one. I went to the Doctor today and my seeking has gone down a lot. I got my surgery out of town so when I get back to Georgia I am definitely going to look into the massage. Thank you!
June 24, 2015
Also how many days did you take off?
June 25, 2015
Your healing looks great! I wish mine was going as nicely as yours. How is your swelling today? The swelling part for me has been the worst.
June 25, 2015
Thank you...I feel like this has been a roller coaster ride for sure. My swelling has gone down A LOT...but it comes back lol. I put my foam back in my garment because I was getting marks all over my skin and my doctor wasn't too happy about that. I agree the swelling is horrible and so uncomfortable. Hope you feel better today!!
July 1, 2015
I did 4 massages already went pretty good but im not sure how necessary they are honestly.
July 2, 2015
Did you feel better or notice any changes at all with swelling? I have these lumps and I am hoping the massage helps
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i would love to hear your story and see your pictures.
iam also at a stage where iam questioning my surgery choices..