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I'm not sure where all my old pics went but I...
I'm not sure where all my old pics went but I don't have any of them to put back....
I think this will be my last update. I put a lot...
I think this will be my last update. I put a lot of effort sharing my experience but I think people on here are more concerned with reviews of Dr. Jimmerson and Dr. Salama or some humongous ass. I've shared as much as I know about this surgery and if you want to know my experience you can read my previous detailed posts. I've uploaded my most recent pictures so you have those to see.
I am currently 2 weeks and 4 days post op! I feel...
I am currently 2 weeks and 4 days post op! I feel amazing! The recovery from this surgery was much better than the first. I experienced swelling in my legs but after a few days it went away. I didn't have any skin tightness or sensitivity or nausea.
Post Op I have been taking the recommended prescriptions antibiotic and pain killer for 7 days. I didn't take the pain killer much. Only when I went to sleep. In addition, to the prescriptions I took Vitamin C 1000mg, Arnica pellets, bromelain. I also rubbed arnica gel on my swollen areas.
SURGERY AREAS AND FAT TRANSFER (CCs)
I had my surgery on December 6 at 7am. He probably didn't start until around 8:30am. He operated on me for 4.5 hours. I felt pretty good after surgery. One of the nurses was nice but she kept trying to say that I didn't know what I was talking about but I was very coherent.
My issue with the surgery center was that I was scheduled to pay for 3 hours at a rate of $1900. They called me 2 days prior to surgery telling me that they changed their rates and the were pre billing me for 5 hours at $2900. I was very upset because that was an extra 1k. I had it but I thought it was inconsiderate to call 2 days prior to surgery to tell me of an increase. Dr. Pazmino's office was not aware that they were increasing their rate and it was a shock to them as well. The surgery facility is not affiliated with Dr. Pazmino, we pay them separately so that he is allowed to operate on us at the scheduled time. The facility was Memorial West Same Day Surgery Center located in Hollywood, FL.
Dr. Pazmino transfered 500cc total this time. For my first surgery he transferred a total of 800cc. So from both surgeries I have had 1300ccs transferred (approximately 650cc in each cheek).
MASSAGES
Now, Dr. Pazmino has a few massage therapist he refers patients to. I went for a pre-op lymphatic drainage massage on December 5th. The first massage is free. Teresa, the massage therapist, put me in an inflatable suit that mechanically does a lymphatic massage and them she did a manual lymphatic drainage massage. FYI a lymphatic massage DOES consist of light touching on your lymph nodes.
I went for post op massages starting on Day 7. I purchased a package of 5 for $200. She does a combination or mechanical and manual lymphatic massages AND ultrasound massage. Each massage is about 1.5 hours. She also during my last 2 massages started to massage my butt to break up the fat. During my last massage she put me to stand on a machine that vibrates for 10 minutes. I shook my body vigorously and I felt the massage in my butt. The machine was called the Crazy Massager.
I already finished my series of 5 massages because I went every other day (as recommended). They recommend 10 massages (for $400) but I wasn't sure if I'd be in Miami and I also have a membership with Massage Envy.
Teresa uses arnica oil for her massages too.
Teresa and Annaiza (Dr. P's physician assistant, also MD) recommended I massage my butt on my own. I use a tennis ball to massage on my own. I have been doing this every day for the past 3 days. My right butt cheek is completely soft and my left has some firm areas. I concentrate on the left for that reason. To use the tennis ball, I stand and place the ball between the wall and my butt. I move my hips so the ball moves across my butt. I do this for about 5-10 minutes. For more pressure, bend and your hips slightly and push your hips into the wall more.
DRAINS
My front drains were taken out on Day 6. I would have taken them out on Day 5 but I had to do something that day and couldn't. I was only draining about 10-15cc per day for the last 3 days they were in. The back drain was supposed to stay in for 2 weeks (counting from surgery date) but I was going on a road trip so I asked for them to be taken out at 1 week and 4 days. It was hardly draining anyway.
GARMENT
This time I had a longer garment. It worked out better for me because with the swelling of my thighs it didn't cut into my skin and off my circulation like the shorter garments do. This garment was also a softer material. I'm wearing a size small (been since surgery) but its too small. I'm going to take in the sides a bit. An extra small would be too small for my butt and thighs.
I am still slightly swollen but it has gone down tremendously and I can see my amazing shape. My hips and the right side of my back are the most swollen. Pre Op weight 154. Current weight about 150lbs. I haven't taken measurements yet.
Overall I think I look amazing! If you have any questions let me know. This is all I can think of for now. Will post picture another day. Happy Holidays to everyone!
Post Op I have been taking the recommended prescriptions antibiotic and pain killer for 7 days. I didn't take the pain killer much. Only when I went to sleep. In addition, to the prescriptions I took Vitamin C 1000mg, Arnica pellets, bromelain. I also rubbed arnica gel on my swollen areas.
SURGERY AREAS AND FAT TRANSFER (CCs)
I had my surgery on December 6 at 7am. He probably didn't start until around 8:30am. He operated on me for 4.5 hours. I felt pretty good after surgery. One of the nurses was nice but she kept trying to say that I didn't know what I was talking about but I was very coherent.
My issue with the surgery center was that I was scheduled to pay for 3 hours at a rate of $1900. They called me 2 days prior to surgery telling me that they changed their rates and the were pre billing me for 5 hours at $2900. I was very upset because that was an extra 1k. I had it but I thought it was inconsiderate to call 2 days prior to surgery to tell me of an increase. Dr. Pazmino's office was not aware that they were increasing their rate and it was a shock to them as well. The surgery facility is not affiliated with Dr. Pazmino, we pay them separately so that he is allowed to operate on us at the scheduled time. The facility was Memorial West Same Day Surgery Center located in Hollywood, FL.
Dr. Pazmino transfered 500cc total this time. For my first surgery he transferred a total of 800cc. So from both surgeries I have had 1300ccs transferred (approximately 650cc in each cheek).
MASSAGES
Now, Dr. Pazmino has a few massage therapist he refers patients to. I went for a pre-op lymphatic drainage massage on December 5th. The first massage is free. Teresa, the massage therapist, put me in an inflatable suit that mechanically does a lymphatic massage and them she did a manual lymphatic drainage massage. FYI a lymphatic massage DOES consist of light touching on your lymph nodes.
I went for post op massages starting on Day 7. I purchased a package of 5 for $200. She does a combination or mechanical and manual lymphatic massages AND ultrasound massage. Each massage is about 1.5 hours. She also during my last 2 massages started to massage my butt to break up the fat. During my last massage she put me to stand on a machine that vibrates for 10 minutes. I shook my body vigorously and I felt the massage in my butt. The machine was called the Crazy Massager.
I already finished my series of 5 massages because I went every other day (as recommended). They recommend 10 massages (for $400) but I wasn't sure if I'd be in Miami and I also have a membership with Massage Envy.
Teresa uses arnica oil for her massages too.
Teresa and Annaiza (Dr. P's physician assistant, also MD) recommended I massage my butt on my own. I use a tennis ball to massage on my own. I have been doing this every day for the past 3 days. My right butt cheek is completely soft and my left has some firm areas. I concentrate on the left for that reason. To use the tennis ball, I stand and place the ball between the wall and my butt. I move my hips so the ball moves across my butt. I do this for about 5-10 minutes. For more pressure, bend and your hips slightly and push your hips into the wall more.
DRAINS
My front drains were taken out on Day 6. I would have taken them out on Day 5 but I had to do something that day and couldn't. I was only draining about 10-15cc per day for the last 3 days they were in. The back drain was supposed to stay in for 2 weeks (counting from surgery date) but I was going on a road trip so I asked for them to be taken out at 1 week and 4 days. It was hardly draining anyway.
GARMENT
This time I had a longer garment. It worked out better for me because with the swelling of my thighs it didn't cut into my skin and off my circulation like the shorter garments do. This garment was also a softer material. I'm wearing a size small (been since surgery) but its too small. I'm going to take in the sides a bit. An extra small would be too small for my butt and thighs.
I am still slightly swollen but it has gone down tremendously and I can see my amazing shape. My hips and the right side of my back are the most swollen. Pre Op weight 154. Current weight about 150lbs. I haven't taken measurements yet.
Overall I think I look amazing! If you have any questions let me know. This is all I can think of for now. Will post picture another day. Happy Holidays to everyone!
Provider Review
The absolute best. Very skilled and qualified doctor. Harvard trained and holds several distinction in surgery.