Vaser Lipo of Inner and Outer Thighs, Hips and Lower Back + Fat Graft - Montclair, NJ

I had my first ultrasound massage therapy session a couple days ago. Supposedly, the ultrasound waves help to break up the hard fat pockets you feel under your skin after vaser. It wasn't bad though a little sore in my back and inner thighs which are still pretty sore. I felt great afterwards and did a good long self massage that night. I won't lie I was a little extra sore in the morning. I am massaging in the shower a little in the hot water and after when I rub in arnica gel and trying to do a longer massage at night.

It seems that the fat graft on my right side at the base of my hip didn't take like my left side and I am really bummed about it. I can see the shadow of my former shape so to speak. I am trying not to dwell on it but it's hard when I think about everything I have gone through and the money it's costing me. I have another follow up with my surgeon in less than 2 weeks and I plan to discuss it. But outside of that disappointment my body is looking good.

I received my new garment in the mail today. I got a knee length garment from Elsa's Curves in a bubblegum pink color. It took me quite an effort to get into it but it was well worth it. It has som serious compression which I was not getting from my other garment. The material is really nice and I don't feel like I am wearing a hideous girdle. This new one really nips me in and gives my back way better support. Within minutes of getting it on the swelling in my lower back went down a little and the soreness wasn't so bad. Definitely a good buy and would recommend this rad garment.

Next therapy session is in 3 days. I have one more in my package after that. I am not sure if I will do more at $125 a pop but will see how It goes after treatment 3.

Every night I sleep longer without waking, the morning routine is getting slowly easier, and I am lasting longer at work. My back swells up a lot over the course of the day and that along with my inner thighs make me the most uncomfortable and cause a bit of pain. I am starting to feel the lumps and hardness I have read about. I have an ultrasound massage in a few days and I have been lightly massaging myself when putting on the arnica gel which by the way works wonders on the bruising!

I am still pretty swollen but what I see in the mirror makes me so happy. I can't wait to see how my body progresses over the next few weeks and I can't wait to get the ok to work out again.

I am also on the hunt for another garment. I am pretty tall at 5'11" and my current garment pinches my inner thighs where it ends. This garment is supposed to be just above the knee...Ha! It's barely passes for mid thigh. I think I am going to get a garment that goes to my knee from Elsa's Curves.

The major swelling I had been experiencing has finally gone down significantly. Yesterday I was so frustrated by the swelling that I put on a pair of tight yoga leggings and started drinking a lot of water. I also tried to move around a bit every hour. So I am not sure if what I did helped or if it was just the course my swelling was taking but it certainly helped me mentally.

I was finally able to take my garment off and remove the foam so I could finally take my first shower. My doctor recommended I unzip the garment while lying down and relax for 5 to 10 min before getting up. Because of the pain in my lower back I couldn't lay down so I just sat on my couch and slowly released the pressure on the garment hook by hook and then sat for about 5 minutes before getting up. Definitely the way to go!

I was kind of apprehensive about seeing my body for the first time so I just took a glance in the bathroom mirror and what I saw brought tears of joy to my eyes! The shower was a bit tough...I was feeling lightheaded and I couldn't move fast. I did the best I could and got the heck out before I passed out. All I could think of was getting my garment back on. I feel so much better in that evil contraption...go figure!

I am going for my next follow up with my doctor this afternoon. I am looking forward to getting on with my aftercare.

When I am feeling up to standing a bit I will take an updated photo.