4 Weeks and Miserable - Midland, TX

I am 58 yrs old and always been active but needed to get rid of some areas that exercise just would not take care of. I think my age and hormones just constantly worked against me. I researched, what I thought was sufficient, to decide on the laser/vaser lipo. However, did not discover this site until after my procedure. If I had, don't think I would have gone thru this process. I feel like I was misguided in my consultation regarding the healing process and possible side effects. I am 4 weeks out and basically miserable. I can understand my hardness and my swelling, but the pain I am experiencing is completely different. I had my abdomen, back, hips, and waist done. I still experience moderate pain in the abdomen except in the waist area all around, which is almost unbearable. I discovered on this site that it is probably nerve damage. I cannot stand any clothes touching that area. It is very painful even when the shower water touches my skin and even painful riding in the car. Been to the doc several times and he always seems puzzled. Symptoms are what I would compare to Shingles. I am very disappointed that I had to search the web and other resources to understand what is happening to my body. I've had 2 injections for inflammation, and having to stay on pain medications to make it thru the day. I massage regularly, follow all doctors instructions, wear the compression garment 24/7 (except to wash) and receive endermologie as required. I am also taking an anti inflammatory 3 times a day/per dr instructions. I am just so over this. My lifestyle has been completely shut down. And in some way, it has made me realize to accept "Me" as I am. After my consultation, the date of my procedure was schedule based upon my husband having back surgery July 9. I was assured that I would be completely healed and able to take care of him. So here I am, miserable and also taking care of him. The week in the hospital with him was a bit more than I could take. I have always had a high pain tolerance, but this has just gone on too long. But still hoping for the best and that the nerve damage is not permanent. So depressed and sick from the pain, hard tissue areas, swelling, and my body so uneven. Right now, I look worse than I ever have. Looking forward to a nice shower, applying lotion or even putting on the compression garment without crying. And also getting out of these stretch pants, which by the way had to buy a size larger.

Endomologie in the am. On the way the car ride did not seem as painful. After the endomologie, have hurt all day. Especially around the navel area and lower abdomen

Day 35: Called for appt with doctor. Really over all this pain. My skin continues to feel like someone has scalded me with hot water and can't stand my clothes to touch me. Was told to stop taking the Lortab as it was really constipating me and I know it is not a good idea to stay on this narcotic for a long period of time. Doctor gave me Lyrica for neuropathy pain. My doctor is still puzzled my pain has lasted this long. He seems to be concerned about me. Hopefully the Lyrica will help.
Day 36: Had endomologie this afternoon. Second day on Lyrica. Continue to have the nerve pain. Don't even want to move to aggravate the pain. So miserable and so over this. A few days ago I bought a Wahl Massager at Walgreens with a rubber like head. I have used this 2-3 times per day and it seems to help me right after the message for a little while. I am still swollen and so uneven. Gosh, if I thought I looked bad before this procedure, I was dead wrong.