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Having Lipo and Rhinoplasty Tomorrow. Going Back to Work on Monday... Worried About Recovery :S - La Paz, Bolivia

UPDATED FROM EtceteraCat
4 days post

Ok. Until I saw myself naked

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EtceteraCat
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I didn't upload any photos yesterday because doctor said that I wasn't ready yet. So today was the day and it wasn't very nice: I'm a shapeless mess made of bruised and lumpy skin. It almost looks like after giving birth. My thighs are extremely bruised. Skin feels weird, numb yet tender and I have a hard lump on one side and it hurts, the doctor said that it should go away with massages.
Not very pleased right now.... My nose looks ok but there's only so much make up I can put on to cover the bruises, hope they go away soon. And to add some more excitement to my life I will be hosting a work reception on Thursday and traveling for a training course in 10 days - and the flight is 24hrs-long.
My husband has been supportive even though he never agreed with me having these procedures, but when he saw me today he got very upset, he can't believe I actually paid to go through this :S
Hope it all gets better now, at least I was able to take a shower, and had to put on the garment again right after. I'm feeling almost no pain (except for that lump).
I don't think I mentioned it but I had a breast augmentation 3 years ago and that HURTS, and it hurts bad for 4 days but then it's nice, although it's swollen and tender you can see your round new breasts and you get over it, but lipo is the opposite, it doesn't hurt that much but after 4 days it looks awful, makes you feel so disappointed...
Mixed feelings today :(

EtceteraCat's provider

Dr. Giovanna Land

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June 12, 2013
It's weird isn't it how you can feel ok right after, then the brick wall hits you a few days in.. Hang in there.. I'm 12 days post op and I was feeling better yesterday so I had a tub. Woke up this morning super swollen. So two steps forward. One step back it seems.. That long flight of yours worries me.. Tell the flight attendants you will need ice packs and quiet! I know what it's like to take off the garment, get I the shower then put the wretched thing back on. From what I've read from others you and I will be happy soon.. Just probably not now! Take care
June 12, 2013
Hope you heal soon! I guess it is really hard in the first few days but i believe it is still too soon to tell the results of you surgery! I'm quite like you, will have lipo of abd and flanks in a few days and only taking 4 days off work. Still worried LOL
July 23, 2013
Hey! I was very impressed in the results. I'm actually In the process or looking for a place to get my surgery (liposuction) done and was curious how much pounds did they remove from you and what was you start off weight and your after weight ??
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June 12, 2016

Hi there! It's been a long time since you've had your procedure and we would love to hear about your final results -- please come back and update and share some photos. 

UPDATED FROM EtceteraCat
2 days post

Feeling fine

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EtceteraCat
Hey, it's Sunday, it's been about fifty something hours after mi surgery and I'm feeling pretty good!!! Nose doesn't hurt at all and the bruising is improving. I can only feel some pain in my lower back, especially when I get in and out of the car and bed. Doctor said she extracted almost 2.5 lts of fat in total, from which 1.4lts were from my back and love handles so it makes sense that that's where it hurts the most, but I'm very impressed pain-wise, from 1 to 10, it's a 3. I didn't even need to take my painkiller today. I feel I'm ready to reassume my normal life, specially showering! i feel so nasty! lol, doctor said that I will be able to take a shower after tomorrow, I can't wait, I had a sponge bath and washed my hair today with a little help of my hubby, but It's not the same. I'll post some photos tomorrow after my medical appointment.

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UPDATED FROM EtceteraCat
1 day post

1 Day post op, feeling ok

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Hi, it's been 24 hrs after my surgery. I feel ok, I'm just soared, especially my back and abs and I'm terribly bruised. The doctor explained to me that my heart was beating rather fast during the surgery and that she decided not to use adrenaline on me to avoid complications, therefore I should expect more bruising and swelling, but the pain is not that bad. I'm confident that I will be able to go to work on Monday but I look like a monster! And my job requires me to deal will te public, oh boy! I'll scare some customers away I'm afraid...

I'll upload my before and after shots later, right now I can only post a couple of photos just taken.

Will keep you posted.

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June 8, 2013
Hey! You still look cute even with all that stuff on your face! And you are such a trooper for having to deal with the public like this. Did you tell your boss why you needed time off? Or will this be a surprise? Anyway glad you aren't painful and I'm looking forward to seeing more photos from you! Take care!
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June 9, 2013
The first few days post op were easier in some ways than days 3-8 so please take enough time to heal.. You have a lot on your plate and what you have just gone through is quite traumatic on your body. I'm day 8 today and I'm dealing with crazy swelling and pain still.. I wish you a speedy recovery, but promise to take the time to heal..
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June 9, 2013
Thanks for the good vibes! I did tell my employer that I was taking the day off for this, and I sent them a text today saying that I'm good to go to work tomorrow if they don't mind the bruising on my face but they said that I could arrive to work later if necessary. I agree that I will need time to heal anyway, although today I feel good enough to go out and have my normal life I'll stay home, relaxing. Will keep you updated, more photos coming tomorrow after my second post op check up with my doctor. :)
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June 29, 2013
How are doing with your recovery?
October 9, 2016
We want to see the result :)