My Journey with Smart Lipo

Hi! I know I am super late, and it’s been over a week. On September 8, I made 2 weeks but have not currently taken any previous pictures. September 1 was my first week post op, so I’ll talk about that.
I was super excited and nervous, but as the days go on I seemed more swollen some days then other. The doctor says everything looks good, still some fluid, which would harden and the body to reabsorb it, which is when I’ll start seeing more improvements with my stomach. The first 2 days I already fell in love, but of course every other day has been a struggle. I’m trying to be patient and optimistic but a girl can only dream lol. I’ll post a before and after picture, and although I am still a bit swollen but moving towards my 3rd week, and I am hopeful it can only get better from here. Instantly, a huge chance is my lower belly, which doesn’t have a crazy huge pouch before, and I’m super happy. I go back in a month, the 29th exactly, so I’ll update then :) and also see what they see about my incisions which were and are still a little red and not fully closed.
Any recommendations? Fajas? Massages? I’d appreciate it very much

Hi! I don’t know if this would be considered my 2nd or 3rd day since I had my procedure done on Saturday. Omg, I did drain a lot on Saturday, and had to change my padding at least 3-4 times and ended up buying pampers just Incase. Super grateful for my friend to went with me, and took care of me after. She helped my change the padding she and all that since I would get a little nauseous. I know I’m supposed to relax but I did have to go to work the next day, and I was exhausted, I leaked a little but not as much as the first day. I am currently feeling a little better, and do see a little change however I’m not sure I’m done swelling of course (I’ll post pictures). Only downside is I’ve had really bad headaches since Sunday, and I’m dying! I’ve taken Tylenol but it just won’t leave! I have my first post appointment this Saturday, will update then :)

Hi! I’m not really sure what to say as far as updating. I had my appointment @ 9 this morning, but didn’t start the actual procedure until like 10. That was because when I first got there, I signed a consent (pictures I guess), paid the rest of the balance and waited to be called on. Then I went into the room, changed my clothing and the doctor then marked the areas that he was doing to do, because it’ll be more precise and he’ll know where exactly he’s taking from and etc. They then took pictures, and then I took my medication. They laid me down for a couple minutes so the medication would hit i presume, and was then moved to another room, and by this time it was 10 when we started. Honestly, for me the most uncomfortable thing was the incisions ( they were small), and the fluid that he was filling my belly with to numb. After that, I wasn’t really uncomfortable, and it just felt like a bit of pressure. However, for me I felt more pressure and discomfort towards my belly button area, and my upper abdomen. When we were done, they patched me up, put the compression garment on,and were super helpful and kind, even gave me some extra padding and pads to lay out for the drainage.

It is now 12:26 at night, and I haven’t had much discomfort expect for when I have to slowly bend down, and a little in my upper abdominal. However, I do seem to be leaking a lot of fluid, which is pretty uncomfortable, and I’ve changed my padding at least 3-4 times. I am super grateful because I’ve only told 2 people about me doing this and they’ve been super super supportive, and one of them has been helping me change the padding as i tend to get supeeeeer nauseous!!

Any who, If anyone has any advice regarding anything especially the leaking part, I’d appreciate it. I’ll also attach some pictures :)