4D High Def Lipo: Abdomen & Anterior Flanks - Houston, TX

So it's been about 3 months since the procedure and I feel pretty good! My sides are very slightly tender sometimes but all of the feeling and sensitivity is pretty much gone. I missed my 3 month post op appt bc I started a new job but I'd rather do the 6 month. Things look great! But since I haven't been able to work out and I don't want to see a side by side until I shed some more pounds. All in all, I've kept around 164 (I was at 162.8 after the procedure but keep in mind that's also with NO alcohol consumption) so I'm doing pretty good! I found out about 3 weeks before my operation that I had a hormonal issue which is why I was gaining weight in the midsection. I have my follow up appt with that doctor on Monday (12/18) and will find out what's going on and if I'm improving-- so I can go work out! I'm NOT working out now because I won't lose any fat, this is why I had this procedure done in the first place. Nonetheless I have a vacation coming up in the Caribbean this summer so I'm looking forward to teeny little bikinis the entire trip! I need to jump on P90x!! Ttys!

So last week I got really concerned about a small bulge I found above the right groin area and by the pack to the left top of my belly button-- let me tell it, these were alien pockets targeted at destroying my recovery. Freaked out, I took these pics and sent them to the nurse and doctor-- they called me in to check it out because I wasn't really sure how to describe the texture. Just felt like skin.

Well anyway, I finally got in today and went ahead and paid for a half hour massage to see if it would make the areas fizzle out. Turns out it pretty normal, the tissue in these areas are still absorbing some fluid but the body will naturally break them down over time. It's just so early everyone was more or less shocked at how much progress I've made in 5 weeks (feels like it's been 2-3 months honestly). So although I come for my 6 week checkup with the Doctor next week, my "after" photos will be done at 3 months rather than 6 because they're anxious to see how I'll look. Speaking of 3 months they said if the areas of concern are still there at 3 months THEN we may have to check for alternatives.

So all in all, I have abs already and they cant believe it. It's made my naturally large breasts and buttocks protrude out more to the point that when I came in today-- no one knew exactly what I had done lol. No BBL here baby, this rump roast is an naturale haha.

Last, I'm still dwelling without compression-- it feels like leg day two days later in the midsection when this happens. But when it's nice and secured (I sleep with the compression garment still at night because I feel comfortable, warm, and fluffy lol) I feel great. However, in the field Im wearing a waist trainer now. Only done this for about a good week and a half. It has boning in it so sometimes after long periods of wear it tends to rub in the wrong areas and gets annoying. I've ironically gotten All the way to the tightest notch in 2 weeks and wondering if I need a smaller one now? Like did it get loose or am I REALLY getting that small through the waist??

I'm not 100% sure yet because I'm on the lovely Womens trouble right now and have eaten wheat which I have a small allergy to. Last but not least on day 31 I couldn't WAIT to have a damn martini (yes I went exactly 30 days no alcohol-- by the 31st, it was TIME) so I'm sure I'm carrying over a few ounces of water weight by resuming my favorite pastime. Judge me not! So I'm still at 162.8lbs. I started walking for about 10-15 mins on my treadmill on an incline last Sunday-- I don't want to lose anymore muscle mass but I havent exactly received medical clearance from the doctor to go 100% back in at Crossfit.

Next week is week 6. So the start of week 7 I'll feel comfortable doing push ups, burpees and body weight resistance. It's going to be tough but BOY am I looking forward to lose 12-15 more lbs of fat! I was instructed to start small and work my way up-- at/after 6 weeks.

Scars healed lovely! Besides the discoloration which I'm going to try some Ambi fade cream AFTER I try ScarAway patches-- I want them to lay as flat as possible before I start bleaching them out. The weirdest scars are where rhe drainage tubes were! They were like subway tunnels at first and ironically have closed and are started to flatten back to the rest of the skin on my vaginal area. I suppose I won't be waxing for a while either way.

Oh and my belly button isn't in shock anymore!! The skin above it isn't giving my outtie such a lazy eye anymore, the body is an amazing healing engine!

Until next week-- see you folks!

Woke up at 162.8lbs today which is down 5lbs from the day od surgery! Drain removal was a breeze. Massage felt great. Couldn't feel better! 2 week follow up with the doctor is Thursday-- can't wait!!