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Update
I realize a lot of photos I attempted to upload using my phone app do not appear to be on my page. Here are a few pictures during my recovery.
Photo
Snapped this pic this morning really quickly before my husband left to work... the sweats i am wearing at one point would dig into my gut .. im going to try to locate a picture of me in those sweats before my sx for comparison. Will post side by side before and afters soon, promise!!
5 Weeks Post Op Update
Ladies!!! I have missed you all! 2 weeks into my recovery and my phone literally DIED! I placed it on the charger and 2 hours later it was dead and would not turn on any more. I was so depressed without my phone you can't even imagine! I came back the the U.S a bit over a week ago but went right back into my work schedule. I still haven't been able to get my iPhone fixed.. I visited the Apple store 2 times so far but they are always extremely crowded and I find myself with no time to spare lately. Trying to get back into the habit of life on wheels with my kids and work and my husband, it feels like my day is never over !!
I wish I had my phone running so I could upload all the pictures I have on there from DR. I attached 1 more before pic that I have on my computer taken in a dressing room. Later tonight I will take some pictures with my husband's phone and upload those as well.
So far all I can say is this faja is so annoying! I can not wait until this faja stage is over LAWD! It hurts especially when it folds into you. I was told by the doctor, when it folds, that means it's too big and should be take in or get a smaller one but I can't imagine this being any smaller. I also use an ab board and a back board and I don't think I can fit all of that together with an even smaller faja ! I am happy with my results so far and am hoping the swelling on my back is exactly that, swelling. My husband thinks that I still have back fat because of these little rolls on my back but only time will tell. I will post photos of that too..
I took a total of 18 massages while in DR and they were very helpful. I was told to continue them after returning to the states but my husband promised to rub me down every other day to save on the expense.... It is really more like every 3 to 4 days with him and I think I'm still going to have to find a place to get these massages done but I don't know any places near me :( I'm in NJ btw if any one has any suggestions :D.
My scar is healing well but it seems like my drainage whole is taking forever to heal. I think it may be caused by the tank tops I wear or maybe I should keep the faja off for a while so it can dry a bit. It is still a fresh wound no scab yet. I'll take a pic of that as well for you girls.
The "sensations" after lipo/tummy tuck are the strangest I have ever felt. There are times were I feel a random tug in one spot or a jolt in another. Sometimes I'm just itching like crazy but it hurts to scratch because I'm so sore! When I cough or sneeze, my abdominal wall gets really tense and stays that way for up to 3 minutes at a time. I can't stay seated for long periods of time either because when I stand up, it's like my abdominal muscles have been asleep and it takes time for them to wake up again. In the morning, when I wake up, I get the strongest urge to do a full body reach for the skies kind of stretch. UGH it is extremely hard to control that urge since I still can't fully stretch my abs!
Gotta go cuz I am on my work computer and it's time to go home but I will be back with additional photos and will def keep you girls posted on my recovery/journey!
I wish I had my phone running so I could upload all the pictures I have on there from DR. I attached 1 more before pic that I have on my computer taken in a dressing room. Later tonight I will take some pictures with my husband's phone and upload those as well.
So far all I can say is this faja is so annoying! I can not wait until this faja stage is over LAWD! It hurts especially when it folds into you. I was told by the doctor, when it folds, that means it's too big and should be take in or get a smaller one but I can't imagine this being any smaller. I also use an ab board and a back board and I don't think I can fit all of that together with an even smaller faja ! I am happy with my results so far and am hoping the swelling on my back is exactly that, swelling. My husband thinks that I still have back fat because of these little rolls on my back but only time will tell. I will post photos of that too..
I took a total of 18 massages while in DR and they were very helpful. I was told to continue them after returning to the states but my husband promised to rub me down every other day to save on the expense.... It is really more like every 3 to 4 days with him and I think I'm still going to have to find a place to get these massages done but I don't know any places near me :( I'm in NJ btw if any one has any suggestions :D.
My scar is healing well but it seems like my drainage whole is taking forever to heal. I think it may be caused by the tank tops I wear or maybe I should keep the faja off for a while so it can dry a bit. It is still a fresh wound no scab yet. I'll take a pic of that as well for you girls.
The "sensations" after lipo/tummy tuck are the strangest I have ever felt. There are times were I feel a random tug in one spot or a jolt in another. Sometimes I'm just itching like crazy but it hurts to scratch because I'm so sore! When I cough or sneeze, my abdominal wall gets really tense and stays that way for up to 3 minutes at a time. I can't stay seated for long periods of time either because when I stand up, it's like my abdominal muscles have been asleep and it takes time for them to wake up again. In the morning, when I wake up, I get the strongest urge to do a full body reach for the skies kind of stretch. UGH it is extremely hard to control that urge since I still can't fully stretch my abs!
Gotta go cuz I am on my work computer and it's time to go home but I will be back with additional photos and will def keep you girls posted on my recovery/journey!
Provider Review
SX date 12/4/16 - Sabala is an amazing doctor. Very humble man. Easy to trust and honest. The health of his patients comes first and is always available to answer any questions you may have.