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27 No Kids BBL TT & Lipo with Dra. Medina - Dominican Republic, DO
UPDATED FROM nicolenotes
2 months post
Two Months Post Op
$5,500
Hey ladies!
Like most other post op'ers, it's pretty quiet for now. A change I am very thankful for!
The incision is all closed up and I'm slowly moving from my faja to the highest grade Spanx has. I very much understand the addiction to the faja now! As I wear the really tight ones less, I become more aware of the abdominal healing going on. Sneezing is comfortable now but it took a while for that to normalize.
I have most of my sensation back, except for the area between my hip bones and belly button, that triangle is still pretty numb. Otherwise things are moving along slowly but surely. Can't wait to be free of compression garments entirely! Til then ...
Like most other post op'ers, it's pretty quiet for now. A change I am very thankful for!
The incision is all closed up and I'm slowly moving from my faja to the highest grade Spanx has. I very much understand the addiction to the faja now! As I wear the really tight ones less, I become more aware of the abdominal healing going on. Sneezing is comfortable now but it took a while for that to normalize.
I have most of my sensation back, except for the area between my hip bones and belly button, that triangle is still pretty numb. Otherwise things are moving along slowly but surely. Can't wait to be free of compression garments entirely! Til then ...
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June 22, 2016
The bottom picture is the before and the top is the after? It looks great. Is that the paste or the cream your using? Glad to see your doing better keep us posted. Happy healing.
June 22, 2016
Could you have used this before it started to open up? Sorry for the million and one question but I told my doctor today that I was going to DR to have surgery and he was against it. He said they don't use the same sutures like the ones in the US and it will open up on me.
June 28, 2016
Hi there, sorry for the delay! To answer - I'm not sure because my wound was healing okay until I flew home and had a day or two taking care of myself then all hell broke loose. If you can stay hunched up for the third and maybe a little more week I think you'd be okay, I just couldn't physically do it anymore and when I started to straighten up my incision started to open/widen. I've seen some people in the reviews use it immediately after and it seems to work but you'd need to get Dra Medina on board with that.
UPDATED FROM nicolenotes
28 days post
Medihoney is the stuff of dreams
As I mentioned before, I've had some issues with getting my scar to close completely. It's been so upsetting to see it cracked and having no way to fix it. Enter the aptly named Huneebee and her excellent advice to give medihoney a try. What a life saver!! I'm only on day three and things already look much better. Even with all the madness of my life right now, things are healing a bit better. I'm seeing changes in the open parts as they start to scab over. Thank goodness! I was really beginning to worry.
I also have some nerve pain in my abdomen, by most accounts it seems a bit early for that but I'm pretty certain that's what it is (itching, occasional sharp pain, sensation returning). I'd rather have feeling there even if it's uncomfortable, at least it's not numb.
My lower back is killing me though. Seems like it's still a bit swollen and angry at the abuse of the faja but oh well, gotta wear it! The swelling is definitely worse at night, it's manageable in the morning but it's still very much present. Even so, everyone is beginning to notice the difference in my body. As my posture slowly but surely straightens up, it's easier to see the difference. Overall reactions have been positive which is nice and I'm happier with my results. Now it's mostly a waiting game for the swelling.
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June 19, 2016
Oh, sweetie, I'm SO glad to hear that's working for you! The lower back thing was strange for me too - I think it's the aggressive lipo she does there. Even when my abdomen had settled down, my lower back would feel sore every time I stood up...and of course felt swollen and hard. It does sound like the twinges and itches are just the nerves repairing themselves. So you're right, it's mostly a waiting game, but at least you're getting some positive feedback and seeing improvement - makes it easier to endure hassle and discomfort, lol....continued happy healing! XOXO
June 19, 2016
Thank you so much for that tip - the healing has VASTLY improved! And thank you for the ongoing support, it's nice to know I'm not alone in waiting to feel like my old self again, and that one day soon enough I will :)
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