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Survived Smart Lipo! - Miami, FL
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I had been thinking about getting smart lipo done...
Car0426June 1, 2014
WORTH IT$3,750
I had been thinking about getting smart lipo done for a couple of months. I wasn't happy in my own skin. My stomach and back fat were out of control. I finally got the guts to do it and I Recently had the smart lipo done 5/30 (yesterday) In my Upper and lower Abs, flanks, and upper and lower Back. I was scared and paranoid I almost backed out but I'm glad I went through with it. It's only been a day and I'm loving it so far.
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Second Night
Car0426June 1, 2014
Last night was a horrible night. I was in a lot of pain. Had trouble getting comfortable, kept tossing and turning. The pain killers didn't help much. I did wake up every 4 hours to take them.
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June 1, 2014
Yes you're going to be in pain for a while, but your result look great. Get you a body pillow if you don't already have one to sleep on at night it really helps. Keep taking meds as prescribed and you will heal in no time.
June 1, 2014
Thanks! I will go get a body pillow today for tonight. I can't imagine another night like yesterday!
June 1, 2014
Hang in there it does get better. Good luck.
June 1, 2014
Thank you so much for sharing with us. Your results already look great, so hang in there! Sometimes it feels like you can't get through, but you always do ;). Your body keeps healing :D! Just get through the next couple of days….
November 4, 2016
Thanks for sharing:) what type of anesthesia did you have? I am getting a smart lipo next month and I am scared too. I trust my doctor but surgery is always a surgery. Thanks
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Foam board
Car0426June 1, 2014
So today I went out and bought another compression garment and I also got a foam board. It is very tight and bothers a lot. It has only been 48 hrs since my surgery. Can anyone tell me if I should be wearing foam yet?
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June 2, 2014
Are you in pain to even laugh or sneeze?
Do you have issues walking, sitting, laying?
You don't have swelling?
You can with mo garments on and not in pain?
Were you told how long you would be in pain?
Do you wear anything under garment?
June 2, 2014
Yes, It does hurt to laugh or squeeze. I do have issues walking, sitting and laying. If I walk too fast it hurts really bad. I have to lay/sit in certain positions and it won't hurt as bad. Laying on a body pillow really helps. I take my pain killer every four hours. If I let more than four hours go by I get really uncomfortable. And the pain comes back instantly. I do have swelling. I wasn't told how long the pain would last exactly since every one is different. They just said that each day will be better. I do wear a compression Garment. I have to have it on 24hrs a day for the next 4 weeks. Under my garment I am wearing a foam board.
June 2, 2014
You should not be afraid to ask your doctor this question--whether you should be wearing the foam board. The doctors here on RealSelf seem split on it (some do not recommend foam at all, some recommend it later, some from the beginning,) so in order to make sure you are following your contract with your doctor, ask him (or his staff) whether it is appropriate now. Remember that you paid your money for this surgery, and it is the doctor's office's responsibility to make sure you know how to manage your after-care. :) Do not be afraid to call the office!
June 3, 2014
Thanks! I got it figured out. I was sleeping with the board on and they told me that I'm only supposed to wear it during the day. I've gotten used to it now.
June 3, 2014
looks good yes I am out 10 days I still have pain doc said it's normal takes time and he said to massage the bumps out. I got my inner and outer thighs done. I only maybe took 1 vicodin and 3 Tylenol total since surgery 10 days ago, I don't like to take stuff. hang in there this is normal.
June 5, 2014
Looking grat!
July 17, 2014
You look amazing how many cc of fat did he extract?
July 17, 2014
Thanks. I'm not sure. I have my 8 week appointment next Friday. I will ask and let you know.
August 4, 2014
7/31/2014Visit went ok ...swollen and tender to touch...have to do flanks tomorrow ....but still so tender and painful ..hope he is able of removing a lot of fat from them
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