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32 Years Old, 2 Babies and Finally Getting Curves - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM alfairis
8 months post
7 months
$14,400
So my hips disappeared and my butt is almost all gone. Now, I have to worry about getting a TT because my skin is loose around my belly button and lower abdomen. When I'm standing, it's ok. And if I wear my stage 2 faja, after taking it off I look ok....but then I go back to my loose skin. Specially when sitting, it is very noticeable creating some rolls. I don't have the 2 indents on the sides of my butt, but it is just barely noticeable that I got any work done. I spent so much money that I thought I was gonna be content with at least having a little more curves. My waist to hip size is back to being the same as before the surgery. I just thought I was gonna be snatched. Now, I'm looking for a Dr. for round 2 lipo and definitely getting a TT....looks like it'll probably be in COLOMBIA.
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UPDATED FROM alfairis
9 days post
Day 9: Finally feeling better
So today has been the first day I can say that I'm feeling better. I did wake up with a headache and stiff neck due to sleeping on my belly. But, I am starting to feel stronger and my appetite has gotten better.
I was concerned about my lower abdomen right on top of thigh crease. That's the place where I see significant swelling and like a bulge. I'll be sending pics to the doctor today so let's see what they say.
I was concerned about my lower abdomen right on top of thigh crease. That's the place where I see significant swelling and like a bulge. I'll be sending pics to the doctor today so let's see what they say.
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September 17, 2016
oh my god! I'm just reading your review! I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. I hope your health comes back and your results are worth all the stress and fear. I'm so sorry :( I wish I could take care of you lol especially when you said your heart was pounding out of your chest. I know the feeling and it feels like youre hopeless and everything is out of control. Xoxo
October 21, 2016
Hey I'm in NY and thinking of going to Schulman! First you look beautiful and second I hope you're feeling yourself by now, seems like you went through it! Thanks so much for posting such a detailed review even when you were feeling really bad and it was scary, it really helps for people like me to learn about experience while I'm in decision making phase ...
UPDATED FROM alfairis
4 days post
Night 2
So on night 2, I woke up with my heart coming out my chest and a really throbbing headache. I tried to relax, drank some fluids, but still feeling horrible. I took my bp and it was really low 86 over 66 and heart beats per minute was at 121. I tried laying down and at 4 am I couldn't. Something was wrong. I called the 911. They checked my vitals: the bp was a little higher but still low, and the EKG showed my heRt was going to fast. So, I went to the ER. I left messages, but it was after hours and the doctor never got back to me.
At the hospital, my temp was 100.5 f. They did many exams, including CT-Scan, chest X-ray, EKG, rectal exam and blood labs. Everything came back normal with the exemption of my blood labs!!!! My hemoglobin was at 7?! I had anemia ????????. By this time, the doctor had already called me and the ER doctors had gotten in contact with him. I was in so much pain, weak, and devastated.
It all made sense now. My period had been so heavy 5 days before surgery. I had modified my eating to 1700 calories daily 3 weeks prior to surgery and now it I was suffering!
I have been feeling so weak...no matter if I'm laying down, standing or kneeling down my heart is beating super fast. I'm really worried and wish to feel better ASAP. I'm eating protein rich and high in iron food. I've been getting a slight fever today on Day 4.
Also, I showered today on day 4. I thought I was was gonna die. I almost fainted. Thank God my husband, mom, dad, and sister came to my rescue. My sis gave me 2 nausea pill to put under my tongue, dad got my ginger ale, hubby held me up and told me positive words, and my mom gave me alcohol to smell. I literally said I'm going to pass out ????. Thank God I didn't ????????. I did feel like I had to do a BM. TMI.....so I was still holding on to my husband standing in the bathroom. I got in the bathtub, mom put a basin and I did my first BM. It was so much and like rocks. My face was green they told me. I was sooo scared.
Today was a really hard day. I'm praying that as the days go by, I start feeling better and my hemoglobin goes up. Please prayers up. I never knew this was going to be so hard ????.
At the hospital, my temp was 100.5 f. They did many exams, including CT-Scan, chest X-ray, EKG, rectal exam and blood labs. Everything came back normal with the exemption of my blood labs!!!! My hemoglobin was at 7?! I had anemia ????????. By this time, the doctor had already called me and the ER doctors had gotten in contact with him. I was in so much pain, weak, and devastated.
It all made sense now. My period had been so heavy 5 days before surgery. I had modified my eating to 1700 calories daily 3 weeks prior to surgery and now it I was suffering!
I have been feeling so weak...no matter if I'm laying down, standing or kneeling down my heart is beating super fast. I'm really worried and wish to feel better ASAP. I'm eating protein rich and high in iron food. I've been getting a slight fever today on Day 4.
Also, I showered today on day 4. I thought I was was gonna die. I almost fainted. Thank God my husband, mom, dad, and sister came to my rescue. My sis gave me 2 nausea pill to put under my tongue, dad got my ginger ale, hubby held me up and told me positive words, and my mom gave me alcohol to smell. I literally said I'm going to pass out ????. Thank God I didn't ????????. I did feel like I had to do a BM. TMI.....so I was still holding on to my husband standing in the bathroom. I got in the bathtub, mom put a basin and I did my first BM. It was so much and like rocks. My face was green they told me. I was sooo scared.
Today was a really hard day. I'm praying that as the days go by, I start feeling better and my hemoglobin goes up. Please prayers up. I never knew this was going to be so hard ????.
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August 28, 2016
Hi there,
First let me tell you that you look great and I can see your results are going to be wonderful already! I too, had a BBL and mini tummy tuck with Dr. Schulman on 8/22 (I have to get my pictures together to post my journey). I can relate to the pain and soreness you are feeling, especially on day 2 and 3 which are the worst! My story is similar because I have my period NOW, it came the day after the surgery. I've been making sure to eat and drink plenty of fluids though from the moment I arrived home, even though I didn't feel like it. Are you drinking plenty of fluids and taking the antibiotics and stool softeners as prescribed? I too, felt slightly warm here and there but I didn't even take my temp as it didn't last and I know when I have a true fever. I am feeling slightly better each day. Aside from the major soreness and tremendous bruising, my major problem is blisters! I had a huge one under my breast that popped and I have one near my incisions that are stil fuid filled. The after-care instructions they provided indicated that blisters are not uncommon and not to pop them, let them pop on their own, which is what I am waiting for the rest of them to do. The one that was under my breast is pretty raw and I keep it covered with Neosporin and gauze. I have my post-op appt on Tuesday and I'm hoping Dr. Schulman will tell me all is well. The first bowel movement on day 4 was pure hell and required an enema. Since then, it's been once a day with the technique of me squatting over the toilet while holding onto the sink and a towel rack on the wall. My prayers go up for you hun. This is not easy. I had an idea what I was in for as I had lipo twice before but by far this is THEE toughest! So far, I have no regrets as I continue to look in the mirror and see past the swelling and bruising AND continue to read the success stories on this website! It will get better for us!! Keep looking to the days ahead!! And make nutrition and hydration a priority! As a nurse, I can tell you , it is one of the most important factors in healing!
First let me tell you that you look great and I can see your results are going to be wonderful already! I too, had a BBL and mini tummy tuck with Dr. Schulman on 8/22 (I have to get my pictures together to post my journey). I can relate to the pain and soreness you are feeling, especially on day 2 and 3 which are the worst! My story is similar because I have my period NOW, it came the day after the surgery. I've been making sure to eat and drink plenty of fluids though from the moment I arrived home, even though I didn't feel like it. Are you drinking plenty of fluids and taking the antibiotics and stool softeners as prescribed? I too, felt slightly warm here and there but I didn't even take my temp as it didn't last and I know when I have a true fever. I am feeling slightly better each day. Aside from the major soreness and tremendous bruising, my major problem is blisters! I had a huge one under my breast that popped and I have one near my incisions that are stil fuid filled. The after-care instructions they provided indicated that blisters are not uncommon and not to pop them, let them pop on their own, which is what I am waiting for the rest of them to do. The one that was under my breast is pretty raw and I keep it covered with Neosporin and gauze. I have my post-op appt on Tuesday and I'm hoping Dr. Schulman will tell me all is well. The first bowel movement on day 4 was pure hell and required an enema. Since then, it's been once a day with the technique of me squatting over the toilet while holding onto the sink and a towel rack on the wall. My prayers go up for you hun. This is not easy. I had an idea what I was in for as I had lipo twice before but by far this is THEE toughest! So far, I have no regrets as I continue to look in the mirror and see past the swelling and bruising AND continue to read the success stories on this website! It will get better for us!! Keep looking to the days ahead!! And make nutrition and hydration a priority! As a nurse, I can tell you , it is one of the most important factors in healing!
August 28, 2016
Thank you so much RNmom. Hearing from you makes me feel better that I am not alone in this process. I don't think I was ready for all these complications. I'm sorry you are getting blisters. I am not thank God, because I cannot bear another bad thing happening. I am drinking lots of fluids....beets, red bell peppers, guava, and pineapples for increasing my hemoglobin. I'm trying to eat rich protein and iron foods- I still don't have my appetite like that. But, I'll stop and eat in 2/3 sittings. I am taking my antibiotics and extra strength Tylenol (no oxycodone) cuz I feel my heart too weak.
I also have appt with Dr. Schulman on Tuesday at 2:30. What time is yours? I do see Dr. Schulman did a great job on me. Put some pics of you up when you can. Prayers up and thanks for sharing your experience. It gives me hope.
August 28, 2016
Thanks for your review Doll bc I honestly planned on cutting my calories to lose as much weight as possible in the next 2wks before for surgery. I'm just gonna focus on iron rich foods now. Thank you. Sending my prayers.
August 31, 2016
Wow I hope you are feeling better. I will keep u. In my prayers. Stay positive it will get better day by day. Are u getting massages?
September 1, 2016
Thanks itsmrsray. It's day 9 and I'm feeling better now. But, that stiff neck is no joke!!!? It's so hard to sleep face down. I'm thinking about buying a U-pillow, but idk if it'll really help???! How easy will I'll be able to breathe? If any ladies bought one or slept a certain way, please share. I'm dying here :(
September 1, 2016
Btw, I'm not getting massages yet. My doctor doesn't recommend it. Apparently, during surgery they drain out as much as possible. But I do see a lot of swelling and 2 pockets of fluids in my lower abdomen. I called the office today, and they told me to wait to my next follow up appt on day 14. They said if they needed to drain me, they would that day. The nurse also said "DO NOT GET ANY MASSAGES UNTIL YOU SEE DR. SCHULMAN". Sooooo, I'm just gonna wait til day 14 to hear their response and possibly start that week.
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