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I Earned This! It's All About Me. - Reno, NV
UPDATED FROM Lana2000
29 days post
Week 5, Day 1 - Drains pulled!!!'
WORTH IT$8,000
Dr. W decided to remove my drains even though I'm still shooting out 50+. Since going back to work PT last week, all the new movement (up and down outta my truck, outta my office chair etc) has now made my drain holes super-duper sore, red and inflamed!!!!! He says it's super important to stay off my feet and stay in the compression garment. My next post-op is next Tuesday.
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UPDATED FROM Lana2000
25 days post
Doctor's Office "official" Pre-Op Photos
This photo really shows why I chose surgery!
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December 6, 2014
I'm so happy for your excellent results. I'm so sooty you still Have the dreaded drains. Sending lots of positive thoughts while you continue your recovery!
December 10, 2014
Hi I jus had a thigh lift on fri Dec 5th. I go tomorrow for my first follow up visit. So far I was told not to remove the garment until I get to the dr. I am extremely swollen. I keep my legs elevated majority of the day laying off the sodium as well so I wanna know is it normal for such extreme swelling ? I also don't think he took off enough of my thighs. Can't really tell bcuz I'm stil n the garment but so afraid afraid on what's to be revealed once I go for my first follow up...please keep me n ur prayer that I may love what I see. I thank u so much for reading ur post has been great on ths journey I'm on. Again thanks for ur time n sharing ur info,very informative!!!
December 10, 2014
I was veeery swollen too. I think its pretty normal. I had a vertical TL and unfortunately for me my skin laxtivity stinks and my stitches came loose. My body just spit them all out. 1 By 1. now iI will get a mini horizontal lift but not to the knee. Hope when your garment comes off you will smile and be proud of the new you.
December 10, 2014
I'm super happy so far. I'd rather have visabke scares than those huge, horribly misshapen saddlebag lumps!!!!!!
December 10, 2014
Thanks y'all,but I also had a vertical tl. Pain not as bad as I thought it would b n yes I'm hoping n praying that tomorrow I will b histatic wth my results...I'm not concerned wth the scars either jus wanna b happy wth the results...thanks mrs.impatient and Lana2000.
December 10, 2014
Hello... Did you have medial (in the groin) or lateral (down the inside of your thigh) or lateral (all the way around your thigh to remove saddlebags)? I was able to remove the CG after day two for a shower and to clean the garment (one-hour a day.) I still wear one 23-hours a day. My swelling didn't happen until the last two weeks; not during the first two. Follow his instruction; I'm seeing a lot of doctors have different pritocols. Sending you positive vibes. I'm sure it's a positive decision; you'll be healing for several months before ALL swelling and scares are least visible.
December 10, 2014
I had verticle down the inside of my thigh. It's been 5 days so far n I'm experiencing lots of itching n swelling. I was told at first not to remove then I was told I could remove jus to b very very careful bcuz my garment zippens on the sides so I decided to wait until the dr takes it off on tomorrow. I'm very nervous on what it's gonna look like bcuz they still look huge to me so I'm hoping n praying it all works out for my good. I also had anterior lipo done on them as well. Really not draining that much fluid either. I'll keep y'all posted ill c what lies ahead once I go to my visit on tomorrow ....n by the way Lana2000 u look amazing,keep up the great work!!!
UPDATED FROM Lana2000
25 days post
Week 4 - Drains Gotta Stay In
I went back to work PT this week. Doc says it's good as physical therapy, but I do swell up at night. Had 3rd post-op on Tuesday. He says my incisions look great (I can start using an over the counter lotion/moisturizer on the scares), but since I'm still draining 50+ on right and 70+ on the left, he's leaving them in another week. He doesn't want to remove them until Im under 20!!!!! Next post-op is Tuesday.
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December 6, 2014
Your scars seems to be healing nicely. I hope you don't have to keep the drains too much longer.
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