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PS 1 month visit. Electro lymphatic drainage. 1st workout
Hello: Just an update before Thanksgiving. I met with my PS for a 1 month post op visit yesterday. He seemed happy with my progression thus far, however, I am concerned. My breasts continue to heal nicely with the scarring below the breast dark yet flattening. I was curious as to why he chose to use the same size breast implant for both breasts given they were different sizes. He informed me that when he operated on me, the implants looked symmetrical. (when standing in front of him, they did look great. ) However, I do notice when I lift my arms that they do look different in size (see pic).
Overall the swelling in my breasts seems to be slowly dissipating & the implants feel like they are settling as I'm getting used to them. My breasts do swell in size every night (as with the rest of my treated areas).
Which leads to my liposuction. The healing process seems to be causing additional lumps and swelling (flank & abs) from day 18 till today (see pic). Last week I was mortified on how swollen I had become. It was like my liposuction was regressing. I informed my PS of my concerns and disappointment. He and his nurses continue to relay to me that I need to be patient and that it is all part of the process. That true results are not apparent until 6 months. I truly hope they are right because at this point, I'm extremely unhappy and wish for my soft paunchy stomach & square flanks back. My inner thighs are still somewhat lumpy but not as concerning.
I also went for my first electro lymphatic drainage treatment the same day. I really enjoyed the treatment and the therapist. Almost immediately, I noticed the severe swelling in my flank slowly get smaller. I signed up for an additional 2 treatments in hopes that this along with further lowering my salt intake and increasing exercise will help with the lumpiness & swelling.
Given the all clear for exercise, so went back to spinning for the first time in over a month today. It felt so good to move my legs and sweat. SO good. I plan on spinning more often before going back to my normal routine of lifting weights and cardio (as well as yoga). I don't want to take any chances and rather ease into anything that will compromise my implants.
Overall the swelling in my breasts seems to be slowly dissipating & the implants feel like they are settling as I'm getting used to them. My breasts do swell in size every night (as with the rest of my treated areas).
Which leads to my liposuction. The healing process seems to be causing additional lumps and swelling (flank & abs) from day 18 till today (see pic). Last week I was mortified on how swollen I had become. It was like my liposuction was regressing. I informed my PS of my concerns and disappointment. He and his nurses continue to relay to me that I need to be patient and that it is all part of the process. That true results are not apparent until 6 months. I truly hope they are right because at this point, I'm extremely unhappy and wish for my soft paunchy stomach & square flanks back. My inner thighs are still somewhat lumpy but not as concerning.
I also went for my first electro lymphatic drainage treatment the same day. I really enjoyed the treatment and the therapist. Almost immediately, I noticed the severe swelling in my flank slowly get smaller. I signed up for an additional 2 treatments in hopes that this along with further lowering my salt intake and increasing exercise will help with the lumpiness & swelling.
Given the all clear for exercise, so went back to spinning for the first time in over a month today. It felt so good to move my legs and sweat. SO good. I plan on spinning more often before going back to my normal routine of lifting weights and cardio (as well as yoga). I don't want to take any chances and rather ease into anything that will compromise my implants.
Extreme exhaustion
Hello:
Its been 3 weeks since surgery. This past week I've increased my activity level..cleaning house, running errands, walking outdoors..just trying to resume my normal life (minus the workouts)... which has caused me to become extremely exhausted in the afternoon. Unfortunately, I am also unable to sleep, so I wake up exhausted and have to resort to copious amounts of coffee to get through the day before I completely crash. It's a vicious cycle, I know. I also have seen my sugar cravings spike (likely due to being tired). Tonight I will try to go to bed early. I suspect the time change has been part of the reason for this week's downward spiral.
Also, I'm still taking pain medication (I am not doing to well with the pain) as the dull ache in my breasts still exist..plus muscle ache. The sharp stabbing pains in my abdomen are almost non existent, yet the areas where I received liposuction is still sensitive to the touch.
I will post update pics later next week as I feel the improvements I've been seeing are so subtle that only I notice at the moment.
But just an update:
- Breast implants- Breast continue to hear nicely, I've added silicone gel sheets to my existing regime (mederma & massage) at the incision. They continue to be slightly higher than I want the end result to be. I failed to ask my PS why he chose the same size implants for both breasts as prior to surgery, one breast was slightly larger than the other. But it is very hard to now tell the difference in size between the two.
-Lipo on Abs and Flank- The swelling in the flank area is slowly coming down. The abs however are somewhat lumpy. Swelling and lumps change from morning to night in regards to location. Yesterday, my nurse aspirated additional fluid on my lower abdomen. She is do to aspirate the sermon again next monday and assess if there is no need to further aspirate (very little fluid remaining). The hood above my belly button has also started to shrink in size, which is a very good thing!
Inner Thighs- Swelling is slowly going down, I notice a size difference and a gradual "gap" developing. Like my stomach, there are still some lumps.
Overall, I continue to massage, drink lots of water, wear my compression garmet and foam. Next Sunday I plan to write out a nutrition plan for the week in order lose a few additional pounds. I've been watching what I eat overall, however, unless I write out a nutrition plan, I tend to steer away from time to time (hence the sugar consumption)
Its been 3 weeks since surgery. This past week I've increased my activity level..cleaning house, running errands, walking outdoors..just trying to resume my normal life (minus the workouts)... which has caused me to become extremely exhausted in the afternoon. Unfortunately, I am also unable to sleep, so I wake up exhausted and have to resort to copious amounts of coffee to get through the day before I completely crash. It's a vicious cycle, I know. I also have seen my sugar cravings spike (likely due to being tired). Tonight I will try to go to bed early. I suspect the time change has been part of the reason for this week's downward spiral.
Also, I'm still taking pain medication (I am not doing to well with the pain) as the dull ache in my breasts still exist..plus muscle ache. The sharp stabbing pains in my abdomen are almost non existent, yet the areas where I received liposuction is still sensitive to the touch.
I will post update pics later next week as I feel the improvements I've been seeing are so subtle that only I notice at the moment.
But just an update:
- Breast implants- Breast continue to hear nicely, I've added silicone gel sheets to my existing regime (mederma & massage) at the incision. They continue to be slightly higher than I want the end result to be. I failed to ask my PS why he chose the same size implants for both breasts as prior to surgery, one breast was slightly larger than the other. But it is very hard to now tell the difference in size between the two.
-Lipo on Abs and Flank- The swelling in the flank area is slowly coming down. The abs however are somewhat lumpy. Swelling and lumps change from morning to night in regards to location. Yesterday, my nurse aspirated additional fluid on my lower abdomen. She is do to aspirate the sermon again next monday and assess if there is no need to further aspirate (very little fluid remaining). The hood above my belly button has also started to shrink in size, which is a very good thing!
Inner Thighs- Swelling is slowly going down, I notice a size difference and a gradual "gap" developing. Like my stomach, there are still some lumps.
Overall, I continue to massage, drink lots of water, wear my compression garmet and foam. Next Sunday I plan to write out a nutrition plan for the week in order lose a few additional pounds. I've been watching what I eat overall, however, unless I write out a nutrition plan, I tend to steer away from time to time (hence the sugar consumption)
Side view in sports bra and running capris
Looks so much better!!