Finally 8 weeks post op!!! New pics- Dr. Salama

Today makes 8 weeks since my bbl surgery!! I'm so excited because at this point I no longer have to wear my garment, board, or foam! I did buy a waist cincher, but the size medium I bought is too big so I'll need to order a small I think. I followed their size chart, but it's just not tight enough. Also, i don't like the way it bunches up in the front. This might have something to do with it being too big, I don't know.

On another note, I've had several people ask me about my arms and my axillary lipo. I'm very satisfied with both. My arms are smaller and I'm able to wear the tops that I couldn't wear before because my arms used to fit so tight in the sleeves. Also, the axillary lipo has pretty much eliminated the little ball of fat that used to gather between my chest and my arm right near the armpit. The right side is not as smooth as the left, but it's still a big improvement from what it used to be. The left side is completely smooth though. I tried to post some pics of it, but I wasn't able to. I think they were too big to post, so I'm going to have to make them smaller and then try to repost them again.

For now, I'm going to post a couple of new pics. I think these were taken last week, week 7. At week 8, I don't think I've changed much so these pics are accurate of what I look like right now.

Only three weeks left as far as my 8 week recovery is concerned and only 1 more week of wearing my sleeves garment!! I'm so happy about getting rid of that for good!! I have noticed a change in the size of my arms after lipo so for me I feel it was worth it. I'm still going to work on toning them more in the gym but having some of that fat gone will make my job a lot easier.

Also, I'm thinking it's time for me to order a waist cincher since I plan on wearing that after my 8 weeks in the full garment are up. Any suggestions on what type I should buy?

Other than that still dealing with some burning and sensitivity to the skin on my lower back/lower abs. Scars are beginning to fade (I've been using Mederma) and my body is still changing. I measured myself again last week and I lost another inch around my waist bringing it down to 28 and gained 1/2 inch around my butt making that 44 1/2.

Im half way through my garment prison sentence and I can wait for freedom!! I only have 2 weeks left to wear the vest with sleeves, so I have that to look forward to first. Recovery is going well but my body is tired, tired of always being in the same position. My lower back hurts from me propping myself up on my elbows when I'm laying on the couch and my neck hurts in the mornings from sleeping on my stomach with my head turned to the side. Also, it's hard dressing for work because I have to wear something with 3/4 sleeves/long sleeves in order to hide my garment sleeves and something long enough to hide the knee length garment. I prefer wearing pants but only 2 of my work slacks fit me. And by fit I mean, they fit my butt. The waist fits really big. Oh yeah and on top of it all, I have to wear a loose enough fitting top to hide the board and foam... Mostly the board though. It really shows throuh more fitted clothing.

I have two more massages left and I'll be done with all 10 sessions recommended by Dr. Salama. I have one scheduled for Monday and the last for Thursday. Having the massages has really helped me with my recovery. I was able to naturally eliminate the fluid buildup that I developed on the flight home and haven't had any other reoccurrences (knock on wood). The massages have also helped soften the hard spots on my stomach. There are still some hard spots, but it's getting softer and softer every day.

On a personal note, I'm having out of town guests next week and I'm a little bit nervous because they don't know about my procedure. I know they're expecting me to be their tour guide around the island, but I can't sit, and can't do the water/beach activities with them so I'm not sure how it's gonna go. I want them to have a good time and I'll try my best to be a good hostess, but I'm very nervous and a little afraid. I'll let you gals know how that turns out.