Lipo Back/ Flanks

Not much change happens between week 2 and 3. Bruising is completely gone and swelling is worse by evening. Noticing some lumps and bumps in my lower back but I'm assuming it's just swelling and trying not to worry about it. Wearing a high waisted compression garment full time except while showering. Also wearing a tight fitted wide strap sports bra to help control upper back swelling. I have noticed a significant change in my shape when I look at my back view so I am excited for what's in store for my final result!
Also December has been the perfect time for this procedure. Work was slow and people mostly assumed I took time off for the holidays. I have teenagers at home and i told them I had covid so they left me alone for 5 days straight no questions asked. I stocked a tote full of waters snacks and pre made salads so I didn't have to Leave my room. I felt good by day 5 to start coming out of my room without looking like I was in pain. Teenagers didn't question a thing!

Day 3: swelling is really bad in my hips and butt area. Very uncomfortable feeling. Feels like I'm wearing a diaper lol
I was so thankful to wake up this morning to find no blood and I haven't leaked all day. Trying to get up and walk a bit and focus on drinking a lot of water. Tomorrow is my shower day but other than that there isn't really much change. Gonna try to take the pain meds only at night beginning tonight so we will see how that goes

I am doing this review because there are simply not enough people who take the time to do them. Personally I don't have friends that have done this surgery before so I had nobody to turn to but reviews like these. Yesterday was my surgery! I was nervous but as soon as I arrived everyone made me feel more excited than nervous which helped. The nurse had me change into stockings, a paper gown and hair cap. The anesthesiologist came in and asked me about when I ate last and previous experience with nasea after anesthesia. I told him I get very sick afterwards so he gave me something in the IV that actually worked and I wasn't sick at all! I met with Dr Kludt one last time who is very kind, patient and listens to your concerns. I told him I had a dream that he forgot to lipo an area that was my #1 concern and he assured me he would get it all. He marked up my back/ flanks/ hips and before I knew it I was cozy in the operating table with warm blankets. The anesthesiologist inserted my IV which did not hurt one bit! He said he was going to give me a happy hour cocktail to calm me down but I didnt remember anything after that until I woke up in recovery When I woke up I was sore but nothing like I had expected. And I did have a scratchy throat. The nurse got me dressed and we chatted while she monitored my vitals then she wheeled me down to my car in a wheelchair . When I got home I had previously arranged my room with blankets over my sheets, doggy potty pads, waters and pinnapple juice and my medication in a basket within reach. I slept for an hour or so before changing my bandages. And let me tell you, as soon as I stood up from bed I had blood gushing from my holes! Honestly it was frightening even though they told me to expect it. I walked as fast as I could to the bath tub and just let it drain. I had to take off my zip up hoodie and baggy sweats because they were soaked. Hubby helped take off my binder and stuff new, fresh pads in there. We also tried using maxi pads in the areas where there was a lot of leakage. I was pretty lightheaded during that ordeal probably because of all of the blood and still groggy from the anesthesia. Hubby got me back into bed and made me a grilled cheese sandwich. After that I would sleep for 2 hours or so and get up to prevent blood clots but every time I got up I would leak a lot so it was an ordeal just getting up and changing the pads and my clothing. I am sore but feels slightly more intense than a really good back work out Day 2: woke up feeling pretty good just sore. I was scared of how much blood I had leaked throughout the night. It's worse when you stand up you feel it dripping, and I get pretty queasy with the site of blood. I would recommend baggy black clothes (several sets for wash time) Pain level I would say is a 3. I was expecting much worse, but the worst part so far is the bloody clean up. You will leave a trail from your bed to the bathroom. I've been just standing in the tub until it subsides then I change clothes and try to clean myself up a bit but the nurse called today and said it should only be a day or 2 of leaking like that