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It's All Good - Duluth, GA
UPDATED FROM pmr2017
12 days post
Happy New Year Healing (12 days Post-Op)
$9,000
Happy New Year Healing to all of my Realself family.... Wishing you a very successful healing. Well, I actually went back to work this past Monday, Dec 30th. It wasn't bad at all. Just a lot of tightness in stomach after walking back and forth to breakroom/bathroom, other than that, I really felt ok. Worked a half day today as well. Now I'm home resting for the New Year!!! I'll make up for the fun I'm missing out on as soon as the weather change and I'm in my skimpy clothing showing off my new contoured body. :-) It's all good! I gotta get some pictures posted..... I know! I know! I know! Sorry!
UPDATED FROM pmr2017
4 days post
Day 4 Post-Op
Sorry, I don't have any pictures to post just yet, but I promise you they are coming. I'm trying to wait until I see my PS on Friday, Dec 27, 2013. I'm pretty sure my drain will be removed cause I'm draining nothing, but clear fluids now and I'll more than likely get to see my incision. :-) Had my 1st bowel movement today, what a relief??? Actually, things are so good, thus far. Swelling in thighs has started to go down, skin has began to soften up and original skin color seem to be coming back in, too. Speaking of thighs, I can post a picture or two of my bruised thighs. :-) Will do tonight! Today, I noticed that I'm having a lot more tightening in my stomach. Is anyone else experiencing stomach tightening during this period of their post op. Mine seem to be tightening so bad that it feel as though I'm having a contraction. LOL I felt the tightness on previous days, but it would go and come, it has been with me practically all day today. It doesn't hurt, but it's enough going on that I wanted to mention it to my real self family to see what they have to say about it. Please let me know if this is normal or should I be concerned. It's tightening so bad that it's really the reason I'm walking like it hurts. But it doesn't! I feel like I'm pregnant and it's time for delivery with pressure downstairs. Will be waiting to hear from ya... Thanking you in advance for your responses.
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G
December 24, 2013
Hey ma... I went and had my drains removed today and had all the lipo bandages removed. I didn't even want to see my incision. I wanted to hurry up and put the dang tighter garment on already. When they took off the garment from the hospital, she had said I would feel pressure and sure enough.. felt like my entire ab area was pushing into me, it was weird, but now I'm all good. My pain is at the top of my abs, when I stand, it feels like they're gonna rip. My inner thighs hurt too from the lipo and my arms too.
P
December 24, 2013
Congrats to you, Guerabooty! :-). I know you're happy about that. I can't wait til Friday to have mine removed. Happy healing on the rest of your journey going forward. Thanks for sharing your story with me on real self. What an awesome site??? Enjoy every moment of your new body!
G
December 24, 2013
Awww... thank you. This site is pretty awesome. Glad to see you recovering well also. I have the itchies all over now and it's so irritating but what can I do? Once the drains are removed, it's like a relief ;) happy healing
C
December 24, 2013
Congrats on your sx... I had a lot of tightness after mine that finally eased up after a couple of weeks. I went straight from that into swell hell... The swelling isn't as bad anymore but I know that I'm super flat in the morning and by the end if the day I feel like a whale..lol.,, Everyday does get better.. Happy healing and God bless....
P
December 24, 2013
Thanks ChicaLA! Yeah, I've been reading about swell hell.. SMH... I do have patients, so I guess I'll await dhat process to take place, too. Thanks for your comments and sharing your experience. It's so helpful to hear what others experienced with the same procedures.
BM
December 30, 2013
Tightness is normal! That's from the muscle plication. I'm three and half months post op and still feel tightness below my BB, although mostly after walking for a couple of hours and after exercising on my elliptical. Sounds like you're having a miraculous recovery. Happy healing! Looking forward to seeing your AFTER pictures.
P
December 31, 2013
Ok! Thank you! Yes, I feel it more after walking for a couple of hours. My recovery has been an awesome one... No complaints! Went back to work on Monday, Dec 30th. Healing is coming along pretty good! Scar doesn't look bad at all. Pictures coming soon! Another follow up appt on Thursday.
UPDATED FROM pmr2017
2 days post
Post-Op (Day 2)
Good morning, I'm on day 2 post-op and during pretty good. I also feel good. I'm able to move around by myself. I'm also able to go to restroom alone. Getting up and down off of toilet seat just fine. I'm on a 4 hr schedule with my walking and pain pill. The walking is a MUST! Gotta keep my upright position. :-). Constant sitting will cause stiffness. My drainage is very clear today, so I'm assuming my drain will be removed when I return for my first post-op visit (12/26/13). Yay! I do have swelling more in my left thigh than my right from Lipo. Don't really see a lot of bruising, though. Haven't seen my incision just yet! Probably won't see it until my follow up visit with Dr. Pictures coming soon!
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M
December 23, 2013
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement! How are you feeling? I just got to see my incision for the first time today! I'm pretty happy with everything so far, though I'm still finding it hard to be patient ;) I'm getting ready to post a few new pictures tonight- cant wait to see your progress too! Take care!
P
December 24, 2013
Misskitty1101, you're welcome! I'm doing just fine sweetie! Thanks for asking! Glad you like your incision. That's kinda like a relief. Can't wait to see mine on Friday. Happy healing and take care of yourself. I'll check back in on you later.
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