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WOW 12 WEEKS!!
DOLLS!!! I no I've been away but, just a quick update and photos will follow soon. I can't believe its been 12 weeks!! I feel fabulous! My life is back to normal. I do notice that of course higher sodium foods make me swell more. Most of the time I feel fine. I haven't been working out just really been enjoying my new curves and having a good summer! Clothes have been a little struggle because thy are all to large in the stomach area!!!,wow!! So, I've been shoppn here and the trying to dress my new bod..i have worn mostly dresses this summer but more form fitting and feel and look awesome! The only thing I can't really do is dance the way I use too! I love to dance...which only means I'm still healing. I had lipo on the flanks and my left side still bothers me at night with swelling. All I'm doing with my incision now is using bio oil. I have ditched all girdle and compression haven't worn thm since at least I don't remember! I got on the scale this morning and to my surprise I'm still at 175! I gained 2 pounds tht u had gained more bcause I've been really enjoying my summer! But, I guess I'm not really focused to lose more just maintaining my weight. I did exercise 1 day lol...but hopefully will get back to it. No rush! I'm so sorry but I will follow with pictures hopefully very soon!! Just wanted to chk in!!
tt SURGERY LIST of things that were most helpful for me!
SUPPLEMENTS
iron ( build blood count)
cranberry ( vitamin c / healthy urinary)
arnica ( helps w/ bruising ,pain)
bromelain ( helps w/ swelling )
multivitamin
PERSONAL CARE
dial antibacteria soap
unscented thick maxi pads ( padding under garment)
baby wipes
mouthwash
wet pads ( to lay or sit on to keep from making stains)
4 wash cloths
hair ties
non skid socks or slippers
CLOTHES
I never wore panties or bras thy were not comfy
button down pajamas
loose short shorts
loose flowy maxi dresses
tank tops with the support for boobs
THIS IS ALL I WORE TO STAY COOL, COMFY AND EASY TO USE REST ROOM
MISC
non pain reliever sleep aid to help u relax without pain meds
Xtra strength Tylenol for wn ur done w/ pain meds
unsalted crackers for tummy relief or to take with meds
lots of pineapple / pineapple juice helps with healing
protein bars/ shakes
water bottle
ADVICE
please have someone with u for the first 5 days!!! U can't make it alone...i thought I could, but this is worse than a c- section. You will need lots of help from helping u walk to wiping ur butt!!! Please believe me!! Please HYDRATE! FOLLOW ALL DOCTORS ORDERS! Take pain meds 15 - 20 min before time to stay ahead of meds wearing off, walk every hour, but take it easy. In the beginning you will b light headed and dizzy ...take it slow. Wear garment at all times. Start taking iron, vitamin c at least a month b4 surgery...OH I FORGOT COLACE!!! for pooping...take like 3 days before and continue afterwards to have easy smooth bms. Think positive all the time. This surgery will have u happy , smiling, pissed cause u can't move and wipe yr butt and sad and crying just because !! Its all worth it tho! I slept comfy with 3 good pillows behind my back and 2 under my knee's...im five weeks and still use thm but now sleeping on my side....if ur active bfore u will be ok after..most of all have patience and understand this is not a quick fix weight loss surgery! Hope this helps!!
iron ( build blood count)
cranberry ( vitamin c / healthy urinary)
arnica ( helps w/ bruising ,pain)
bromelain ( helps w/ swelling )
multivitamin
PERSONAL CARE
dial antibacteria soap
unscented thick maxi pads ( padding under garment)
baby wipes
mouthwash
wet pads ( to lay or sit on to keep from making stains)
4 wash cloths
hair ties
non skid socks or slippers
CLOTHES
I never wore panties or bras thy were not comfy
button down pajamas
loose short shorts
loose flowy maxi dresses
tank tops with the support for boobs
THIS IS ALL I WORE TO STAY COOL, COMFY AND EASY TO USE REST ROOM
MISC
non pain reliever sleep aid to help u relax without pain meds
Xtra strength Tylenol for wn ur done w/ pain meds
unsalted crackers for tummy relief or to take with meds
lots of pineapple / pineapple juice helps with healing
protein bars/ shakes
water bottle
ADVICE
please have someone with u for the first 5 days!!! U can't make it alone...i thought I could, but this is worse than a c- section. You will need lots of help from helping u walk to wiping ur butt!!! Please believe me!! Please HYDRATE! FOLLOW ALL DOCTORS ORDERS! Take pain meds 15 - 20 min before time to stay ahead of meds wearing off, walk every hour, but take it easy. In the beginning you will b light headed and dizzy ...take it slow. Wear garment at all times. Start taking iron, vitamin c at least a month b4 surgery...OH I FORGOT COLACE!!! for pooping...take like 3 days before and continue afterwards to have easy smooth bms. Think positive all the time. This surgery will have u happy , smiling, pissed cause u can't move and wipe yr butt and sad and crying just because !! Its all worth it tho! I slept comfy with 3 good pillows behind my back and 2 under my knee's...im five weeks and still use thm but now sleeping on my side....if ur active bfore u will be ok after..most of all have patience and understand this is not a quick fix weight loss surgery! Hope this helps!!
Tomorrow 5 weeks Post OP!!
Sooooo Dolls, everything is going really good! I'm standing straighter , I'm back to wearing heels to work everyday and feel fabulous! No more back pains, not taking any meds,still taking vitamin supplements . I am sore sometimes in the evenings. I noticed in the day time I wear either spanx from target or flexees from WalMart I'm sore in the evenings wn I take it off...i immediately change into my CG as soon as I get home. The three girdles/ or shape wear are the tank top , the bathing suit like and the other one u pull up like panties but thy go all the way up to ur bra. Thy are all very soft material , comfy but most of all provides that extra support I need. My incision is great , belly button is good really no problems to report. The swelling has gotten better...i still swell in the evenings normally after like 6ish I really notice. I feel good. Today was the first day I wore pants to work...OMG! I put thm on so easy and buttoned thm and felt fantastic the best was thy were a SIZE 10!!!! So excited haven't warm a 10 since 2009!! I'm really happy with my results Dr. Salas did a great job! I'm still more swollen on my left flank from lipo , but I no that will take time. Some days are flatter than others, but I'm ok. Im wearing alot of form fitting maxi dresses and I've been getting alot of winks!! ????.. Im feeling almost back to normal, but I do have times wn I no to take it easy. My diet is ok...not really focusing hard . Im still holding at like 173lbs and I will lose these last 10lbs!! I want to start toning, at 6 weeks I will start going to the gym and also working out at home. All in all Dolls I feel good! I will post pics later this week!! Just remember take things slow, this surgery wears on ur emotions and the healing takes alot of patience and time...just keep calm and focus on nurturing urself during the healing process..thr will be great days and horrible ones ,but it will get better! Thanks to all of u for ur encouraging words , prayers and support!!!
Provider Review
Dr. Salas was wonderful, down to earth , informative , excellent bed manner and cares abt his work. I haven't really seen alot of my tummy but from wht I've seen in sure I will be happy. I was just really unhappy with the front office girls but once I was taken back for surgery , all the staff was wonderful. They really took care of me. Anesthesiologist was from Michigan and he was great, nurses, etc. Thy were all professional and caring. I'm happy with my choice of ps! Now, far as the management , front staff office and such...these people are so disorganized , they have the worst customer service and I would only recommend to find out if Dr. Salas works at another surgery center to go to him somewhere else . These people are unprofessional and only care about the money !!! I love Dr. Salas work and like I said the actual surgical staff...