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Tummy Tuck with Lipo to Upper Abdomen, Flanks and Inner Thighs - Matthews, NC
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1 month update!
I'm readyMarch 22, 2014
It's been 4 weeks, but it feels like it's been 4 months! This week was the first time that I have been able to take back 100% of my motherly and wifely duties. Up until now, I could do a little here and there, but after being up on my feet for a bit, I would start getting really sore.
I am mostly upright for the most part. I still feel like I hunch over a lot. Because of the swelling, I am still really tight, and it can be uncomfortable to stand upright because it pulls on my stitches a bit. Speaking about the stitches, I am all the way sealed up, except for one spot on my incision (picture attached). That little spot has been a pain. It still oozes. So I have to still clean it twice a day and keep it covered. Instead of getting the expensive scar treatment cream, I decided to just use bio-oil. I LOVE the placement of my incision. Every pair of underwear and swim wear I have tried on has COMPLETELY my incision. My doctor told me to bring a pair of undies or bikini bottom on the day of surgery that I typically wear (or would dream of wearing someday). He then made my scar so that it would always be hidden. LOVE IT!
My biggest pain right now is the swelling. I remember reading everyone's reviews, talking about "swell hell". Not only is it discouraging when you are looking in the mirror. But for me, it is painful. I feel like a water balloon about to pop! I love my result now, but my doctor said that I am still totally swollen and I will continue to go down in size. Like I said above, it feels like it's been 4 months of recovery, but I am only 4 weeks out! I didn't attach a picture, because I forgot, but I have seen no change in my thighs. That has been really discouraging. Has anyone else had lipo of the thighs? How long did it take for you to see results? My doctor told me that you actually swell up larger than you came, and I will eventually go down and see results. So I'm excited about that!
I am mostly upright for the most part. I still feel like I hunch over a lot. Because of the swelling, I am still really tight, and it can be uncomfortable to stand upright because it pulls on my stitches a bit. Speaking about the stitches, I am all the way sealed up, except for one spot on my incision (picture attached). That little spot has been a pain. It still oozes. So I have to still clean it twice a day and keep it covered. Instead of getting the expensive scar treatment cream, I decided to just use bio-oil. I LOVE the placement of my incision. Every pair of underwear and swim wear I have tried on has COMPLETELY my incision. My doctor told me to bring a pair of undies or bikini bottom on the day of surgery that I typically wear (or would dream of wearing someday). He then made my scar so that it would always be hidden. LOVE IT!
My biggest pain right now is the swelling. I remember reading everyone's reviews, talking about "swell hell". Not only is it discouraging when you are looking in the mirror. But for me, it is painful. I feel like a water balloon about to pop! I love my result now, but my doctor said that I am still totally swollen and I will continue to go down in size. Like I said above, it feels like it's been 4 months of recovery, but I am only 4 weeks out! I didn't attach a picture, because I forgot, but I have seen no change in my thighs. That has been really discouraging. Has anyone else had lipo of the thighs? How long did it take for you to see results? My doctor told me that you actually swell up larger than you came, and I will eventually go down and see results. So I'm excited about that!
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UPDATED FROM I'm ready
8 days post
one week update
I'm readyFebruary 26, 2014
I can't believe it's been one week already! I've been able to start doing little things by myself now. My biggest accomplishment is that I can make it to the bathroom all by myself! Pain is diminishing, still get really sore after waking around. My incision stings
every now and then. Like pins and needles. PS said it's normal. I got one drain taken out today, it was such a relief! I get my second one taken out tomorrow, I'm so excited! I'll finally be able to pull up and keep up my pants!
every now and then. Like pins and needles. PS said it's normal. I got one drain taken out today, it was such a relief! I get my second one taken out tomorrow, I'm so excited! I'll finally be able to pull up and keep up my pants!
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