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Literally 90 Days Pre Op! - Miami, FL

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15 days post

2 week update

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So this update is primarily for myself b/c I don't have any real activity on my page so what I'm going to do is just list out everything that's happened and how I felt since my last update instead of an elaborate story.

Since day 5..today is day 13. I've had 2 lymphatic massages at massage envy. Only arms and back no abdomen. Changed my garment to what I think is a stage 2 garment because the 2xl butt out garment was causing me discomfort and pain. This was done at day 9. It's a size L and was SO much more comfortable and no butt out. My back and butt have been itchy a lot. I've been having REGULAR bowel movements since day 3/4 when I had my first one (no constipation, no stool softener needed). I've been eating some what healthy and drinking water but prob not enough. Today moving on I'm going to try and eat better since I can't really exercise like I want (the only in Healy food Ivr had since surgery is candy-prob too much, cookies like 5/6 total, ice cream 3-4 small scoops, and some peach cobbler-small bowl) everything else is either brown rice veggies, fruits, or some type of seafood since I'm pescetarian. I've been swimming and it actually felt good. And I've started driving (with the use of my booty buddy which helps tremendously). I have not sat down on my butt yet but I have been lying in my sides some when it doesn't hurt.

That's all I can think of really get now but if anyone has any questions, such as what brand is my stage 2, or what's my current weight or measurements (which I will post later), leave a comment for me.

* most of the pics are with me sucking in :-( and the one I'm not I left a caption stating I'm not

I'm not sure how I feel about the results or if me switching my garment out at 9 days decreased my booty size. I just feel it's not as big as I anticipated seeing how big it was after surgery. Also my butt is still sort of hard but has very little movement. Which my surgeon said the longer it takes to soften the better the results of the fat survival.

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July 26, 2016
You should start having your stomach massaged. Is there some reason why you didn't?
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July 26, 2016
Honestly no. I signed up for massage envy lymphatic massages and apparently they two ladies I had didn't really know how to do them for this type of procedure. One had trouble trying to figure out how to do it being that I couldn't lay in my back. The next lady said she's never done a lymphatic massage to the abdomen and said its usually done focusing on the limbs.
I'm about to research someone who can do my back and torso because these painful lumps and stiffness I don't feel is normal
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July 26, 2016
Stiffness is VERY normal, however painful lumps are not. I was very lucky to have a lymphatic massage specialist in my area. She's been doing it for years. You should definitely Google it. It's important that you have it done properly to prevent lumpy "lipo stomach ".
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July 26, 2016
Right! I spoke with someone here and she's VERY knowledgeable about lipo care so at my 4 week mark I'm going to see her. However the price is $120 which is WAY more than what I want to pay. I trust her b/c she's certified and has had lipo and knowledge of how to break this hard fibrous tissue up. Thanks for opening my eyes! What do you think about my before and after? You see a difference?
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4 days post

Questions answered by my surgeon

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How many CC's in each cheek? 4000 total 2000 and 2000 in each

How much can I lift? No specific amount it's ok since I didn't get tummy tuck or breast lift.

When can I exercise? In 2 weeks (from date of surgery. On treadmill only and in 3 months are able to do squat exercises.

When will it soften up? Depends.. The longer the better. If it softens to fast, that's a bad thing..possibly 3 months or so

When can I change my garment? And what type? Month 3 but only if stage 1 is not needed.

When will I be able to have sex? In 2-3 weeks.

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4 days post

Day 5

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I'm feeling ok this morning. I'm home and trying to get bck in the swing of things.. I actually cooked last night with help of my husband. And this morning cooked my own breakfast. I may go for a lymphatic massage today but if not DEFINITELY tomorrow.

Here's my breakfast! Whole egg fried in olive oil topped with a mix of bean sprouts white & green onions chopped base and chopped cilantro. A avocado & tomato spread on wheat bread with Swiss cheese!

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