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Working Hard and Not Seeing Results. I'm Hoping to Tuck in my Shirt Soon. Oxnard, CA

UPDATED FROM swtblkldy42
19 days post

surgery March 27 and it's April 14

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swtblkldy42
WORTH IT$2,700
I'm feeling much better I still have hard spots and some soreness but eating garment during day and now sleeping on slide at night. Yeah no more back sleeping. I decided not to start exercising until next week I don't want to over due it. Clothes not fitting as well as I thought for this Manu weeks out but I have a goal of 15 pounds weight loss now. I started my shakes on Monday and will continue for the next month and include exercise next week. I will post pictures after 30 days from surgery. Wish me luck.

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Dr. Lara

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Dr. Lara is very caring, she is gentle and explains all the details of the procedure. She's a hand holder and makes you feel comfortable. Down to earth in how she explains what's going to happen next. You can ask her questions at any time. She has a quick response time. I will share more after my next appointment on Tuesday.

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April 16, 2015
How was the pain during the actual procedure since you were awake?
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April 17, 2015
Kristeena10 I didn't feel anything I was numb the pain and soreness didn't start until the next day. I would make sure to start taking the severe pain medicine the night of your surgery even if you are not in pain. This way you do not have to experience the pain. Make sure you take it every 4-6 hours. Also, make sure take several showers helps a lot. I hope this helps.
April 17, 2015
Thanks for your answer. I actually had a consult with Dr. Lara and really like her. I am just really going back and forth because on her website she claims downtime is only 72 hours. From your review it doesn't look like that at all :(
UPDATED FROM swtblkldy42
5 days post

5 day and I had to take the girdle off

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Ok, I have been in pain for the last 4 days the girdle is way to tight but the doctor said it's right. I can't take the pain so I removed the girdle today and now I have bra rolls where I didn't have them before. I am going to be sized for a new garment today. I know it's suppose to be support and some pain but the pain was unbearable. I hope this doesn't ruin the results and I understand the pain before beauty but this pain was for bearable. I will let you know how I feel tomorrow. I have been pushing the bra rolls to see if I have anymore liquid build up and the bruising is just not good.

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April 1, 2015
I'm wearing a compression garment with the binder on top. The binder is just miserable! I can hardly breathe in it and it keeps me awake all night! I actually decided to get a smaller compression garment and stop wearing the binder and I'm so much more comfortable! The suit I have is made by Marena ComfortWear and I love it. I usually hate compression and don't like spanx or control top panty hose but this garment is beautiful!
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April 1, 2015
OK I'll try it in my way now. I would just hate process not to work because I can't handle the control top which I hate. I think the way water weight went above and not below. I will update you tomorrow
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April 3, 2015
How are you doing? Feeling better, I hope! :)
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April 16, 2015
I was feeling bad didn't even get online much better now but now I am gaining weight so going to start my shakes since I started a new job. Exercise next week.
UPDATED FROM swtblkldy42
3 days post

Monday morning

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My upperback fat starting to bruise giving my body a break for a hour or so. Still numb I want to feel my body. I'll update tomorrow after my appointment.

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March 31, 2015
Lookin' good! Like you, I had lipo last week too. It's day 5 for me. Just think how fab we'll look in a few weeks! Rest and take good care of yourself!
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March 31, 2015
Donna 55 tomorrow is day 4 feeling great but bra roll from girdle is driving me crazy. I have a heating pad to help me relax. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Good luck and great results to us both.
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April 1, 2015
Gentle compression should make you feel better. Can you get a 6" wide elastic bandage from a Walgreens and wear that under a loose fitting top? You will swell up if you don't have some kind of compression. But, from everything I've read, you won't mess up your results. You just might delay your recovery a little bit.