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Working towards a "New Me"... - Dominican Republic
UPDATED FROM Hottlanta
1 month post
5 Weeks Post Op and Loving My Results...
$5,350
Well ladies here are some before and after photos, so you can see the difference in my shape. So far I've only lost a total of 9 pounds since surgery but the results looking drastic to me..lol I had so much fat that I need to go in for a round 2, so I can to get where I want to be. I'm going to let my body heal from round 1, and work on building my hemoglobin back to where it needs to be. It's been 5 weeks and I still have some tenderness. I get really stiff everywhere that I had lipo, but once I'm up and moving around, I feel much better. This recovery has been no joke but I'm loving my results thus far. Can't wait to see what Medina does for me with round 2. She assured me that round 2 will give me wayyy better results, so I will let my body decide the time. Anywho..I will try to keep you ladies updated, as I was told that my final results will show 6 months from my surgery date. Until next time, be brave and inspired! Xoxo
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UPDATED FROM Hottlanta
21 days post
Infection On My Incision. :(
I noticed a small area of drainage in the middle of my incision. As I said before I'm really swollen and puggy so I couldn't see it by looking down there. I used a handheld mirror to check it out and noticed a small hole in my incision. I went to Urgent Care and they put me back on Clindamycin. He also gave me Bactrim and a topical Clindamycin as well. I'm really bummed cause my incision was nicely done. I've done my best to take care of it, so I don't know where I went wrong. Hopefully the antibiotics work and I heal well.
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V
August 13, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of the infection. 19 years ago I had an ovarian cyst removed 9 months after having a c-section with my daughter. I was more confident than with the c-section, but a fluid pocket formed on 1 side of my encision. I understand & sympathize with you. Jusy pat it dry & apply the topical cream. Do not worry, Doll. Once the antibiotics kick in swelling & pressure will become nonexistent. Praying for you, Doll.
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F
August 13, 2015
Oh man! hopefully it heals perfectly. At least your doctor took care of it because I heard some doctors do not like to help the patient if they did something outside of the States. Keep us post it, ok.
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MC
August 13, 2015
I hope you get well soon. Everything looks great so far..
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C
August 13, 2015
Is that why it's pretty red too??? Awww I hope the meds help you feel better....what did Medina have to say about it?
H
UPDATED FROM Hottlanta
18 days post
3 Weeks Post Op
Hello ladies. I am 2 days shy of being 3 weeks post op and I still can't stand up straight. Dra. Medina says that it will get better with time. I am a little concerned because I have a hard lump in my upper abdomen above my navel, and it's still sensitive. She said to give it some time because it hasn't been long since my surgery, so I guess I'll have to be patient and see if it gets any better. I haven't been able to wear my 2nd stage faja because the one that I got from Dra. Medina was wayyyyy to small for me. I didn't get my 2nd stage faja until the night before I left. When I got it, I told them that it was too small. The faja package says size 38 Medium, but they argued me down that it was really an extra large so I said ok whatever. I don't even know how Annie was able to get it on my body but she stuffed me in it. By the time I got off the plane, my legs were damn near the size of my thighs, it was cutting into the crease of my vagina, and my vagina was three times the normal size. I took it off as soon as I got home and went back into my stage 1. Ever since then my vagina swells on one side, even in my stage 1 faja. I try to give myself a break for at least an hour after I shower, but I have to wear something, so my poor vagina has been suffering. I ordered another 2nd stage faja from Amazon, but they sent me the wrong style and size, so now I have to send it back and wait again. I had ordered a faja with a zipper before I had surgery, but Dra. Medina doesn't like to use zippers and I understand why, the ones with the hooks are indeed better for tummy tucks. However, tonight I had to make the one with the zipper work because the hooks on my stage 1 are jacked up from wear and tear. So tonight I put on a full back waist cincher that I already had laying around the house. I put my lipo foam underneath it, and then I put on the zippered faja over the cincher. I'm really swollen, especially around my incision area. I look puggy instead of flat. At first I could see my vagina when I looked down, but not so much right now. Hopefully the cincher and faja reduces my swelling. I noticed that I can stand up a little straighter with the 2nd stage faja on. It supports my back which is a big relief because walking slumped over has been harsh on my lower back. My body is still very sore, but I'm coming along. My body feels lumpy and hard from all the lipo, but I guess it's normal. This has definitely been a process. It has taken a toll on my body physically and mentally. I can't wait until I'm feeling normal again, and I hope my final results is well worth the process.
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F
August 10, 2015
I am sure it will be worth it. My friend is a month out and she still get massage for the lumps and swelling and it helps her a lot. Are you still getting massages? I will continue to pray for you.
H
August 10, 2015
I haven't since I removed the drain. I thought that I wasn't supposed to get massages after the drain was removed. One girl that was in the recovery house with me had her drains removed before leaving, she said she was instructed to cease the massages. I thought they were for the soul purpose of draining fluid out of your body. Maybe I continue the massages if it will make the lumps go away.
F
August 10, 2015
My friend had hers done in Chicago and she did not have drains. The Dr told her to still get massages and she said it worked for her. She said it made her pee a lot but she felt better.
F
August 10, 2015
Wheb my drain was removed Dr. Medina told me not to get massages in the next ten days. Maybe she meant do not get it 10 days after it was remove. Told to her on Whatsapp and ask her. That's what I do every time I have a question. Like this weekend, I asked her if I can start sleeping face down, you know because of the tummy tuck. She said it was okay to do it. I already have a month.
So, try to speak with her when you have a question.
So, try to speak with her when you have a question.
F
August 10, 2015
That sound like the best advice to ask her. :-) We all would like you to heal correctly.
U
January 29, 2017
HI! I'm heading to the DR for a tummy tuck however, I reside in Chicago. Can you please find out who did your friend's lymphatic massages. Thanks so much.
M
August 10, 2015
Good to hear from you! I think xl is too big for ur body size im wearing
size medium as well on the last hooks. You will always need assistance on putting ur faja u won't be able to wear it on ur own.
Its hard at first but it loosens up as swelling goes down. Its normal for the vigina to be swollen faja and surgery does that but it will go down with time. Its a long process to feel normal but its worth it at the end.
size medium as well on the last hooks. You will always need assistance on putting ur faja u won't be able to wear it on ur own.
Its hard at first but it loosens up as swelling goes down. Its normal for the vigina to be swollen faja and surgery does that but it will go down with time. Its a long process to feel normal but its worth it at the end.
H
August 15, 2015
Well that size 38 makes me swell all around it. I feel like a sardine in a can. I can't even do it. I bought another one and it may not be as tight as it should be, but I'm ok with that. I'm still sore and it's 3 weeks later and I'm barely standing up straight.
P
August 10, 2015
I know that feeling, cause its hard for me as well. I am not able to stand straight as yet too but I am hanging on. My lower tummy I have no feeling there and thats the part that is swollen the most. I can't wait to have the sensation back into my body but time would tell. All the best to you my friend, you're are indeed a strong woman.
H
August 10, 2015
Thanks and I hope you have a great recovery as well. Let me know how you're doing from time to time. I'll leave my number in a private message.
H
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I am also thinking of going back but for my boobies. Again, it is just a thought but let's see what happens.