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Update, still swollen
It's been 7 weeks since my surgery and I am still very swollen, sore and stiff. My stomach incision, about 2 stitches, have also been open for about 3 weeks and still draining fluid through the wound. Never imagined swelling would be this bad and this long. My pants still don't fit, I've had to get a new wardrobe of dresses and skirts.
I still can't say I'm thrilled with my results like many do after their surgery. I am happy that I no longer have the hanging stomach but I've encountered other "deformities " I didn't expect to have. I call them deformities because that is how I see it. There's a sack of accumulated fluid on the lower right side of my stomach that pulls my stomach in such a way that it looks uneven, therefore deformed. My breasts are so inflamed on the top, the implants haven't dropped, and it's giving my breasts a weird elongated shape on the bottom.
I've also been noticing that the skin on my upper stomach is starting to fold vertically. Idk if this is as a result of my skin not retracting after the lipo or as a cause of the swelling.
Anyway, nothing I can do except be patient, give my body more time, eat right and try to be more kind to myself.
I still can't say I'm thrilled with my results like many do after their surgery. I am happy that I no longer have the hanging stomach but I've encountered other "deformities " I didn't expect to have. I call them deformities because that is how I see it. There's a sack of accumulated fluid on the lower right side of my stomach that pulls my stomach in such a way that it looks uneven, therefore deformed. My breasts are so inflamed on the top, the implants haven't dropped, and it's giving my breasts a weird elongated shape on the bottom.
I've also been noticing that the skin on my upper stomach is starting to fold vertically. Idk if this is as a result of my skin not retracting after the lipo or as a cause of the swelling.
Anyway, nothing I can do except be patient, give my body more time, eat right and try to be more kind to myself.
Swelling and More Swelling
16 days since my surgery, got the drained removed today and the swelling is still pretty bad. Haven't experienced any pain lately, mostly discomfort due to the swelling which is extremely slowly subsiding. I'm not able to fit into any of my clothes asides from sweats, yoga pants and summer dresses. I am so swollen that I can bearly wear my compression garment. Some say to wear the garment to aid with the swelling but for me it has the opposite effect, sometimes is just unbearable to keep it on.
The implants are still sitting quite high. I've been massaging my breasts gently to prevent any issues with the incisions from the breast lift. Hopefully this resolves and the implants settle into place soon.
So far I can't say it's been a pleasant experience with amazing results, no. I'm glad I haven't encountered any complications but all this swelling has caused me to get a bit depressed. I wasn't expecting to have plastic surgery to come out much bigger than when I went in.
Sorry for not posting any pics yet, haven't really taken any. The after is nothing but a much rounder version of the old and in sweats ?
The implants are still sitting quite high. I've been massaging my breasts gently to prevent any issues with the incisions from the breast lift. Hopefully this resolves and the implants settle into place soon.
So far I can't say it's been a pleasant experience with amazing results, no. I'm glad I haven't encountered any complications but all this swelling has caused me to get a bit depressed. I wasn't expecting to have plastic surgery to come out much bigger than when I went in.
Sorry for not posting any pics yet, haven't really taken any. The after is nothing but a much rounder version of the old and in sweats ?
The pain and the swelling are REAL
Pain has finally kicked in tonight. The pressure on my chest is something I've never experienced before, I got scared for a bit. Taking meds for the pain and muscle relaxers cause I finally broke down and cried. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.
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Plastic Surgeon
Ave. verona 7412 . Fraccionamiento Villa Verona , Zapopan, Jalisco
Aside from being very handsome, Dr. Arenas is great. I am very glad I found him and truly believe I am in good hands. Excellent bedside manner, very attentive, responsive and informative.