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Apologies for the lack of update! I have had a few messaged regarding the process and how I am now three years on. I want to start with the fact that it was the best decision I ever made! and my legs are perfect now... no lumps, bumps or anything!! Dr Kim works magic. Some points I would highly recommend to ensure this is to massage the area twice daily and follow the instructions of the surgeon. It hurst but you have to! It dissolves all the fat and helps to eliminate the lumps and smooth it out.
I have attached some of my recovery photos to help others understand the possible effects.. everyone reacts and recovers in different ways, I seemed to bruise an incredible amount even though I took herbal anti bruising tablets lol.. but ah well. And I should add that moving is a must as well... gently though, but for me it felt like my skin was ripping off each time I moved lol... however, in saying all of this, I would do it again over and over, because I am so pleased with the results ,... flawless!
I have attached some of my recovery photos to help others understand the possible effects.. everyone reacts and recovers in different ways, I seemed to bruise an incredible amount even though I took herbal anti bruising tablets lol.. but ah well. And I should add that moving is a must as well... gently though, but for me it felt like my skin was ripping off each time I moved lol... however, in saying all of this, I would do it again over and over, because I am so pleased with the results ,... flawless!
Dr Kim is amazing!
Always had pockets of fat on inner thighs, had this removed. Nothing fitted properly and since.. I love seeing skinny jeans and feel comfortable in my own skin! Well worth it. There was a lot of healing time but worth it
My journey and lipo wisdom so far
Ok, it has been a while since any updates as i had my surgery on July 1st. I am now almost 4 weeks post op. I have to be honest, i didn't want to post anything earlier of my step by step journey because i didn't really know what was happening to my body, and by me broadcasting the day by day journey i felt it may increase my anxiety, and possibly give you a bad impression of lipo. However, i must say i am still alive and absolutely fine! I :-)
On reflection its a funny thing because as i was reading the pre op contract thingy i signed, it stated ' You may become depressed...' i remember thinking, how on earth can getting skinnier make someone depressed! lol ... now i am able to reflect on the process of 4 weeks in recovery, i can honestly say i think that first and second week was pretty hard for me mentally. I just wasn't prepared for the weirdness that having lipo presented. The strange jelly/ swollen/ hard/lumpy/stiff/sensations that were all part of the recovery process. Even though you are told about them, i just really wasn't prepared...Each day presented different elements, ups and downs for me and some people may feel hardly any, and be able to go back to work asap however i found each change incredibly unusual- especially when i had a massive wedge like pouch under one of my thighs! This truly freaked me out. I was informed that post op massage was a crucial part of the recovery and i went into overdrive with my wedge pocket thats for sure! ...So here are my pointers i have learned thus far:
Week One= Traumatic, weirdness! ... Hobbled around, longed to sit on my butt, of which i most certainly could NOT do under any circumstances. It felt like i had a rope of tight, sore, swolleness wrapped around. Transitioning from lying to standing was painful, i remember describing it to the doctor as a skin ripping sensation ( i can be dramatic) however i was still in one piece lol! So week one, plan on doing nothing and howling around the house! You may need an emotional support person too to cry to every now and then!
Week 2= Back to work week! Eeeew, How was i going to go back to school and sit down and pretend to be fine?.. luckily i stand most of the day, but i planned many instances to avoid those sitting/meeting situations or in fact any social situation where people would question me. Even on the first day someone commented on my walk and asked if i was ok, i had to say yes I'm fine just pulled a muscle! lol Thinking it was only one person that noticed, then the next day another and another commented! Again, pulled muscle excuse, except one person was in fact a pe teacher who then continued to inform me of stretches and thing i could do to loosen and help my leg! By this time i was waiting for him to expect me to start doing them! and it was then i realised, nope! home it is for another few days.
Week 3= Normal!! Starting to feel human again. I can sit down, move around without any weird pain or ripping sensation. And even starting to walk normal! thank goodness, i really didn't think i could pull off the pulled muscle routine for a second week. I have been having 3 plus massages a week- 3 machine ones and massaging myself daily for a good half an hour. The bruising is still quite apparent, and the hardness is really coming to the surface with a few lumps and bumps too. I started to get some weird tugging sensations from the hardness swell, but by now i am mentally prepared for any weirdness so I'm used to it. I can also start to see a slight change, so I'm starting to feel more positive in the outcome. Whereas before my legs felt like aliens attached to me that i couldn't get rid of.
Week 4= NORMAL!!! Oh the relief. How you take simple things for granted is my week four lesson. Im now almost running around, transitions from any form of chair comfortably and having the occasionally weird twang and nerve pain from all the sensations coming back. Oh the nerve pain is very weird, but a good weird! the aliens are going, and your own legs are returning.. or should i say better legs.
A few extra things i have learned too:
1- Hand Lymphatic Drainage massage is great!
2- Machine one supplied by the clinic and the wonderful nurse Elle- Fantastic, she has truly supported my anxiety and weirdness the last few weeks!
3- Im living in my suits! fully, I'm wearing full time for 6 weeks and then i may contemplate 12 hours a day, but currently cannot imagine yet, as i am a bit of a perfectionist and want all my lumps and bumps to be fully evened out. Oh i have two, which means i am watching daily....
4- Arnica cream! helped no end with week 3/4 bruising.. almost completely gone, and when i post pictures soon you will see my incredible bruising! lol
5- Started using scar cream for the minuscule incisions... again, I'm being a perfectionist.
6-Epsom Baths! a whole 375gm per bath, soak in for 30-40mins twice a week and rub/soak the area.. this helps aid with the swelling.
7- Have it done in WINTER!!! not summer, I'm surviving, but would never be able to wear this suit in summer.
8- BUY Nappy rash cream!! you will figure out why...
9-... hmmmm I'm sure il thin of more soon, :-)
On reflection its a funny thing because as i was reading the pre op contract thingy i signed, it stated ' You may become depressed...' i remember thinking, how on earth can getting skinnier make someone depressed! lol ... now i am able to reflect on the process of 4 weeks in recovery, i can honestly say i think that first and second week was pretty hard for me mentally. I just wasn't prepared for the weirdness that having lipo presented. The strange jelly/ swollen/ hard/lumpy/stiff/sensations that were all part of the recovery process. Even though you are told about them, i just really wasn't prepared...Each day presented different elements, ups and downs for me and some people may feel hardly any, and be able to go back to work asap however i found each change incredibly unusual- especially when i had a massive wedge like pouch under one of my thighs! This truly freaked me out. I was informed that post op massage was a crucial part of the recovery and i went into overdrive with my wedge pocket thats for sure! ...So here are my pointers i have learned thus far:
Week One= Traumatic, weirdness! ... Hobbled around, longed to sit on my butt, of which i most certainly could NOT do under any circumstances. It felt like i had a rope of tight, sore, swolleness wrapped around. Transitioning from lying to standing was painful, i remember describing it to the doctor as a skin ripping sensation ( i can be dramatic) however i was still in one piece lol! So week one, plan on doing nothing and howling around the house! You may need an emotional support person too to cry to every now and then!
Week 2= Back to work week! Eeeew, How was i going to go back to school and sit down and pretend to be fine?.. luckily i stand most of the day, but i planned many instances to avoid those sitting/meeting situations or in fact any social situation where people would question me. Even on the first day someone commented on my walk and asked if i was ok, i had to say yes I'm fine just pulled a muscle! lol Thinking it was only one person that noticed, then the next day another and another commented! Again, pulled muscle excuse, except one person was in fact a pe teacher who then continued to inform me of stretches and thing i could do to loosen and help my leg! By this time i was waiting for him to expect me to start doing them! and it was then i realised, nope! home it is for another few days.
Week 3= Normal!! Starting to feel human again. I can sit down, move around without any weird pain or ripping sensation. And even starting to walk normal! thank goodness, i really didn't think i could pull off the pulled muscle routine for a second week. I have been having 3 plus massages a week- 3 machine ones and massaging myself daily for a good half an hour. The bruising is still quite apparent, and the hardness is really coming to the surface with a few lumps and bumps too. I started to get some weird tugging sensations from the hardness swell, but by now i am mentally prepared for any weirdness so I'm used to it. I can also start to see a slight change, so I'm starting to feel more positive in the outcome. Whereas before my legs felt like aliens attached to me that i couldn't get rid of.
Week 4= NORMAL!!! Oh the relief. How you take simple things for granted is my week four lesson. Im now almost running around, transitions from any form of chair comfortably and having the occasionally weird twang and nerve pain from all the sensations coming back. Oh the nerve pain is very weird, but a good weird! the aliens are going, and your own legs are returning.. or should i say better legs.
A few extra things i have learned too:
1- Hand Lymphatic Drainage massage is great!
2- Machine one supplied by the clinic and the wonderful nurse Elle- Fantastic, she has truly supported my anxiety and weirdness the last few weeks!
3- Im living in my suits! fully, I'm wearing full time for 6 weeks and then i may contemplate 12 hours a day, but currently cannot imagine yet, as i am a bit of a perfectionist and want all my lumps and bumps to be fully evened out. Oh i have two, which means i am watching daily....
4- Arnica cream! helped no end with week 3/4 bruising.. almost completely gone, and when i post pictures soon you will see my incredible bruising! lol
5- Started using scar cream for the minuscule incisions... again, I'm being a perfectionist.
6-Epsom Baths! a whole 375gm per bath, soak in for 30-40mins twice a week and rub/soak the area.. this helps aid with the swelling.
7- Have it done in WINTER!!! not summer, I'm surviving, but would never be able to wear this suit in summer.
8- BUY Nappy rash cream!! you will figure out why...
9-... hmmmm I'm sure il thin of more soon, :-)
Provider Review
Fantastic service leading up to the procedure yesterday. Dr Kim and the nurses made me feel completely at ease. Dr Kim was very professional.