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Bye Bye Mommy Tummy (And Hips, Thighs and Flanks!!) - Palo Alto, CA
UPDATED FROM NicoleAndCo
3 months post
Im at 2.5 months post recovery and I am soooo...
NicoleAndCoAugust 9, 2012
WORTH IT$9,000
Im at 2.5 months post recovery and I am soooo happy! I am down 20 pounds and wearing a size 6 now. I had no lumps left over and just minimal soreness in my flank area. If you read all my updates I really had little bruising, little lumps and overall a very good experience. I would recommend my Dr. in a heartbeat. His skills were worth every penny.
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UPDATED FROM NicoleAndCo
1 month post
Hi, I think I am at day 30? I am currently down...
NicoleAndCoJune 24, 2012
Hi, I think I am at day 30? I am currently down 12 pounds and feeling great. I love my results. I had my Lymphatic Drainage Massage on Friday and to be honest, Im not sure if it made any difference. The therapist kept saying I barely had any swollen lymph nodes and that my healing is really advanced of my surgery date. She stated there was some swelling near my arm pits at the lymph nodes but other than that I had nothing else. So I suppose that is why I felt nothing really happened after the session.
I stopped wearing my compression garment but I do use my massager every single day for 30 minutes. On some days I use it up to 3 times a day. After I use it, I feel so much better. So I know its helping tremendously since both the Dr. and now the therapist have both stated they are surprised how well Im doing.
My measurements are slowing working their way down. On the day of my procedure to today, I am down 5 inches in my waist, 5 inches in my hips and 3.5 inches in my thighs. Im not sure if my current pictures show a change, but my clothing definitely tells me so. :)
I stopped wearing my compression garment but I do use my massager every single day for 30 minutes. On some days I use it up to 3 times a day. After I use it, I feel so much better. So I know its helping tremendously since both the Dr. and now the therapist have both stated they are surprised how well Im doing.
My measurements are slowing working their way down. On the day of my procedure to today, I am down 5 inches in my waist, 5 inches in my hips and 3.5 inches in my thighs. Im not sure if my current pictures show a change, but my clothing definitely tells me so. :)
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June 25, 2012
Great results.
August 30, 2012
hey your results look great. I'm looking to get smart lipo done this coming wed. im super nervous so I went to another plastic surgeon to get a second opinion and he told me that I would probably have loose skin and rolls when i sat down. i think he was trying to push regular lipo. I'm not grossly overweight and don't consider myself fat. i exercise regularly. im 5'6 155lbs. do you have problems with loose skin?
UPDATED FROM NicoleAndCo
23 days post
Day 23. Hi, saw my Dr. last thursday just one day...
NicoleAndCoJune 17, 2012
Day 23. Hi, saw my Dr. last thursday just one day shy of my 3 week check up. After examination he was very pleased with my results. I still have no bumps and he stated that my recovery looks as if I am 2 weeks ahead of schedule. I have lost 10 pounds so far and he believes I have about 5 more to go with water weight. I have my lymphatic drainage massage this week which he states will make a visible difference afterwards.
I do have random soreness on a daily basis. SOme body parts are still numb as well. I have also worn my compression garnet for the entire 3 weeks. I now only have to wear it one more week for 12 hours at a time. So I wear it at night since our days have been so hot.
Very happy with my decision. :)
I do have random soreness on a daily basis. SOme body parts are still numb as well. I have also worn my compression garnet for the entire 3 weeks. I now only have to wear it one more week for 12 hours at a time. So I wear it at night since our days have been so hot.
Very happy with my decision. :)
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June 18, 2012
Hey Nicole, what is your garment brand name? Also, which massager have you been utilizing? I will be have my procedure on Tuesday morning...
June 18, 2012
Hi, Sorry, not sure the brand of my compression garment. I purchased it as part of my package with the procedure. Since I had so much done, it covers from directly under my breasts to just above my knees.
As for the massager, I purchased it on Amazon. I love it. Its the Wahl 4296 deluxe wand. It is $26 (free shipping and no tax). I use it every night for at least 30 minutes. At first it feels painful but afterwards my body feels so much better. In the morning I feel slightly sore but after a few minutes of movement it goes away.
Good luck tomorrow!!
As for the massager, I purchased it on Amazon. I love it. Its the Wahl 4296 deluxe wand. It is $26 (free shipping and no tax). I use it every night for at least 30 minutes. At first it feels painful but afterwards my body feels so much better. In the morning I feel slightly sore but after a few minutes of movement it goes away.
Good luck tomorrow!!
June 25, 2012
Hi. I started using it at week 2. I was in so much for for the first 10 days that I really could not have imagined using the massager any sooner than that. Hope you are doing well!
June 28, 2012
Hey Nicole, I'm get my lymphatic massage today :) also, my doctor cleared me to workout on my elliptical yesterday.....I am happy. He said no sit ups. I am 9 days post.
June 28, 2012
Ohh, tell me what you think after you had your massage. Im curious about your thoughts. Im on the fence about how I felt for mine.
June 19, 2012
Ur last pic looks awesome! What compression garment are u using? I'm wearing a spanx that my doctor recommended.
June 25, 2012
Hi. Im not sure what I am wearing since I purchased the garment directly from the Plastic Surgeon. Sorry, not super helpful but wanted to answer your question.
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