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Hi! I know it's been a minute and I said a...

Hi!
I know it's been a minute and I said a while back I would post pics BUT....I had a seroma so it effected my healing, and I just haven't felt like it. Tomorrow is the last day of drains for me! This back one has been a beast and it's still draining A LOT! it's all clear fluid, but I am not as swollen as I was before....and that's half the battle.

In the pictures posted, I still have on the board, the 1.5in foam, a shaper, and a SMALL waist clincher (squeem) I still have a little fluid, and my results aren't as tight as most due to the time (10 days) it took me to get drained, so I have to play catch up. Some of the pics were taken last week at day 7 when I still have the seroma it's on the left side...that's why it still looks fat in that area. I will update with new pics next week to give it a chance to go down to actually SEE a difference.

Measurements
34 bust, 26 waist (measured at the dip above bellybutton), 43 hips...NUTS SN: I really hate that I sleep on my side...my hips are not as ROUND as I wanted them to be...but I have to sleep..and even tho they tell you it's okay to lay on your sides...it really alters the results. :( esp if you got work done there.

Man O man!!!! I got all that nasty fluid out of my...

Man O man!!!! I got all that nasty fluid out of my body and I feel 1000x better! I'm not as stiff as before & I have about 3 more days with this back drain! Omg! I am so ready for this drain sh!t to be over!!! I must say although discomfort with this drain situation, I really like Dr. Pazmino & staff, bc his patient care is...really patient care. As much as I want this drain out (I'm 10 days post op) his concern is my health. Which I'm sure most Dr are his is a little extra. He takes pride in his work, and he's not gonna rush you around like "cattle". He explains everything from start to finish, bc it's your body and he wants you to know what's happening. Idk. I think he is the most humble, down to earth, dr I've met. Everything is explained and he ask you to repeat what you think was said or just happen, so there is no confusion. To me that's a winner.

So I had the sx on Friday, my right drain came out...

So I had the sx on Friday, my right drain came out on Sat morning ffwd to today and there is a HUGE difference between drain in & drain out. I've taken photos but reluctant to post them bc on one side I have tight skin & the otherside.....not so much...looks weird. I was also looking at other photos and I must be weeeeeekkkk!!! Today is day 5 for me & I am just beginning to feel better, although I still get lightheaded despite eating clean, and hydrating. I also have this 1.5in foam in my back and a L garment (I think) and its comfortable so I know tomorrow I'm going to the next size down.

Drains:
Okay so hopefully I can make the drive from central Fl to Mia tomorrow or Friday to get the one drain removed, but does anyone remember if the suck began to "hurt" at the end, when there were little to no fluids coming out?
My back drain isn't oozing a lot fluid at all anymore so I'm hoping she will take those out also. I just don't feel like driving/riding to Mia for 3 weekends straight in pain.

Random:
WTH does the iPhone turn "so" into "do" in the middle of a conversation?

Waist clincher:
Got mine today. Prolly won't wear it for a while. I thought I ordered med- I got a small.

Swelling gel...BEST thing ever. The only part I hate is that I knew immediately when it wore off. Everything got stiff and ached...again.

Again I am day 5 and still on the fence. I don't like high booties. So until this joker goes down and softens up I will still be unsure. I love the curves (my main goal) but the booty is hard high &...weird looking. :)

Toodles!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
848 Brickell Ave., Miami, Florida
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I did a lot of research and it came down to Dr. Pazmino, Dr. Mendinta, or Dr. Salma. In the end Dr. P won!