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2 weeks since my full tummy tuck, lipo, breast lift with saline implants
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dtillery13March 30, 2022
Been 2 weeks since my full tummy tuck, lipo, breast lift and saline implants! The first 48 hours was the worst pain ever, nothing compared to a c-section. Make sure you have someone that is patient and willing to empty your drains and change depends to help you. At 1 week post-op check-up, got drains removed and a new brace. Incision is healing nicely which has caused major itching. Breast implants feel like milk lactation 24/7. Praying that the Dr. oks a shower after 2 week check-up. Still sleeping in the recliner which is not comfortable. Use pillows under your knees and feet. Overall I am so happy with what I have seen, more uncomfortable than being in pain. Never realized how much I use my abs until I had this procedure. Make sure that you have the following supplies: Depends, bedliners, portable bidet, pillows, Tylenol, recliner(electric if possible), laxative (take in the am), chloraseptic (hurts to cough 1st week), and Gingerale for gas.
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17 days post
Bride of Frankenstein!
dtillery13April 2, 2022
My stitches are shocking and brought me to tears. I am able to take a shower which is how I was able to see everything. Was too shocked to take pics, will try next time. Got a full body brace, is better for sleeping; however cannot wear underwear which is unnerving and cannot reach areas to scratch as easily. No pain really just a matter of being uncomfortable.
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April 23, 2022
Have you purchased any silicone scar strips if so start applying them they work wonders also silicone scar gel at night overnight clean incisions and place the scare strip in the morning. In my nursing opinion your scars are beautiful infection free is all I see.
May 3, 2022
FYI have to wait til your wounds turn to scars , which is 3 months post op. I ordered embrace. Get to start them
In JULY
In JULY
April 23, 2022
Forgot to add maybe some triple antiobiotic ointment for itching and faster scab healing. Happy Healing. I’m currently 5 days post op MMO. Stay strong my fellow surgery sister this lower back pain is the worst my walker helps a great deal tho.
May 2, 2022
Hang in there. It's a long process and I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end. Thanks for sharing.
June 6, 2022
You look amazing! Keep your head up and down our scars will be a thing of the past in no time. I’m three 1/2 weeks post-op and doing well!
June 22, 2022
As long as you are infection-free, I promise it will be wonderful in the end. Stay positive. The best is yet to come.
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17 days post
2 weeks Post Op
dtillery13April 2, 2022
These are the pics that brought me to tears the first time I saw them. Praying that it gets better, plan on using Silagen once approved by doctor. Also, what to try the lymphatic massage, will probably wait until four week check-up. Side view is perfect.
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April 15, 2022
lymphatic massage is to be done as early as possible to help healing.
Please start your massages and you will feel better.
All the best.
Please start your massages and you will feel better.
All the best.
January 5, 2023
My surgeon recommended them as soon as two weeks post op. Lymphatic massage is VERY different than regular massage, it is very light touch, in the beginning even just finger brushing on the tummy area. It has been so helpful for me starting at two weeks. I’m 7 weeks now and it has helped tremendously with my swelling.
April 17, 2022
Just had my 1st lymphatic massage yesterday. So great!
April 24, 2022
Do not start massages without medical
recommendation!! My doc advised me NOT to do those when I asked about that
early. You can cause further damage you just had surgery!
recommendation!! My doc advised me NOT to do those when I asked about that
early. You can cause further damage you just had surgery!
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