Finally Something I'm Doing for Me! So Excited! - Fall River, MA

I don't see much results yet, legs are still the same, I have minor swelling but its pretty much down by now, minimal pain and looking pretty much the same. Shouldn't I be seeing some big changes by now? Ugh Omg this is frustrating....

Its almost a month and honestly I'm having one of those moments that many have had wondering is this really going to work? Granted I'm still pretty swollen, mostly my stomach and flanks but I'm not much swollen on my thighs and I'm not seeing much change. My Dr. will see me in a couple of months, by then we should see how much has changed. I'm planning on having lymphatic massage next week, I'm using the garment when I need to feel secure, mostly at night, but my Dr. says it really doesn't make a difference although I continuously hear from other ppl that I should be wearing something all the time for a few months. Ugh its just one of those impatient days I guess. I know I need to tryst the process but I'm a little worried. I see so many ppl with great results at the 4 week mark or even beforehand. I pray this will work. No need for pics as I'm at the same point right now, I actually don't look much different then where I started.

So I just wanted to quickly update everyone on something that can happen to you if you are not careful. I was doing pretty well with the surgery recovery mostly bc of the pain medication however I have a history of ibs with constipation, this condition and certain pain meds are not a good combination. In order to go back to work and function I was taking oxycodone with ibuprofens 3 to 4 times a day. The result? A severe constipation that resulted in a blockage so bad I wound up in the hospital for 4 days. Not only was that one of the worst experiences in my life but I had the number one worst experience which was a colonoscopy gone wrong, as it stands I'm not sure why, but the medication for sedation did not work and the DR performed the procedure while I was Wide Awake! Honestly, I have been through hell but it's mostly bc I was careless. It's up to us to be careful on how we utilize these pain medications and be sure we plan ahead with things such as returning to work or with the household chores etc. I was living off the meds bc I returned to work 2 days after surgery and felt that I needed to continue to tend to the home and family when in reality I should've been the priority in this instance. I now have an odd back pain and am more swollen than normal bc of the iv etc. I was able to see Dr. Rex right after I got out of the hospital for removal of the staples which was a great relief bc the swelling was causing them to dig further into my skin. I am now trying to recover from this experience both mentally and physically and certainly with a lesson learned. Ugh life and it's eternal lessons. Pics will come as soon as my back can take me standing for a while.