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Strange Dent on my lower abdoman
32 DAYS Post Op: Strange Happenings
Well it has been exactly 32 days ago I had my procedure. I wanted to wait that long before my next post because I wanted to be sure of the information and events that occurred since my procedure.
DAY 14: I discovered a strange, long dark indentation on the left side of my lower abdomen. It was odd and it hurt. I went back to see Dr. Shalev. He immediately commented on how small my stomach was and he did a quick sonogram of the area. He said there was fluid collecting in the area but nothing to worry about. When I asked him about how badly shaped the area was, he said to give it some time and it would change. He also told me to continue to massage my stomach daily. He advised me to massage this area all during the day while sitting at my desk. I feel his response was not sufficient, but I am not a doctor. I agreed to give it some time and to continue to massage that area and my entire stomach. He also gave me a waist binder. So I left his office determined to do create daily routine to massage my abs. I purchased another bottle of the bio oil to aid with all of this rubbing that was about to occur.
DAY 28: I can report that the area is better, but still has an odd flat, dark shape.
I also want to take this time to report another odd thing that is happening to me since the procedure: I am losing weight at an faster than usual rate [for me]! On the day of surgery, I weighed 228. The day after surgery I weighed 233. I know that extra 5 pounds was fluid. About 2 weeks after the procedure, I noticed I began losing about 1/2 pound per day. And some days I lose a bit more! Now granted I am careful about what I eat, because I did not pay all of this money to go stuff my face with the wrong foods. But I have been careful in the past and did not get these results. Today I am weighing 214 and I am 2 dress sizes smaller.
DAY 14: I discovered a strange, long dark indentation on the left side of my lower abdomen. It was odd and it hurt. I went back to see Dr. Shalev. He immediately commented on how small my stomach was and he did a quick sonogram of the area. He said there was fluid collecting in the area but nothing to worry about. When I asked him about how badly shaped the area was, he said to give it some time and it would change. He also told me to continue to massage my stomach daily. He advised me to massage this area all during the day while sitting at my desk. I feel his response was not sufficient, but I am not a doctor. I agreed to give it some time and to continue to massage that area and my entire stomach. He also gave me a waist binder. So I left his office determined to do create daily routine to massage my abs. I purchased another bottle of the bio oil to aid with all of this rubbing that was about to occur.
DAY 28: I can report that the area is better, but still has an odd flat, dark shape.
I also want to take this time to report another odd thing that is happening to me since the procedure: I am losing weight at an faster than usual rate [for me]! On the day of surgery, I weighed 228. The day after surgery I weighed 233. I know that extra 5 pounds was fluid. About 2 weeks after the procedure, I noticed I began losing about 1/2 pound per day. And some days I lose a bit more! Now granted I am careful about what I eat, because I did not pay all of this money to go stuff my face with the wrong foods. But I have been careful in the past and did not get these results. Today I am weighing 214 and I am 2 dress sizes smaller.
DAY 6 Post Op: My Day Ended Worse than It Started
I woke up feeling OK. I slept in my corset. I had to because it hurts to sleep without it. I got out of bed, did some light house cleaning, put on a load of laundry and watched a few movies. I decided tonight I was going to change my bandages and have a hot shower. I need to let some warm water run over my skin. Around 3, I had to get out of the house so, I headed out to pick up some groceries and I wanted to look at some of those hand held massagers. Now don’t ask me why, but while I was out I picked up 2 packages of Ace Bandages and a roll of compression wrap. I really like putting on bandages before my compression garment.
Three hours later, I returned home and took a 30 min power nap. I woke up feeling great and ready to take my shower. I setup everything, i.e. the tools to apply new dressings, my wireless speaker, my iPod, my Bio Oil, the tools I needed to remove the existing bandages and my new hand held massager. I cut off the bandages and the wraps put on by the nurse 3 days ago. I noticed the two top incisions were closed and the bandages I removed had no blood or fluid. I then removed the bandages over the two holes where my drain tubes were. Those bandages were full of blood and fluid. It wasn’t alarming but I was surprised to see the dirty dressings. I turned up the music and stepped into a nice hot shower. The water and steam felt sooooooo good. It was exactly what I needed. Once dry, I put some Bio Oil on my tummy and turned on my massager. IT HURT LIKE HELL…OMG!!! I put on my favorite playlist [my top 25] and started dancing in front of the mirror as I massaged my abs! The music was an amazing distraction. I danced and massaged my abs and both sides for almost 40 minutes! I reapplied some gauze, wrapped myself in those ace bandages, put on my compression garment and laced up my corset. I felt good for about 5 minutes before my skin and my abs started to feel like they were on FIRE! OMG, I AM IN SUCH PAIN. I had to take a pain pill.
Three hours later, I returned home and took a 30 min power nap. I woke up feeling great and ready to take my shower. I setup everything, i.e. the tools to apply new dressings, my wireless speaker, my iPod, my Bio Oil, the tools I needed to remove the existing bandages and my new hand held massager. I cut off the bandages and the wraps put on by the nurse 3 days ago. I noticed the two top incisions were closed and the bandages I removed had no blood or fluid. I then removed the bandages over the two holes where my drain tubes were. Those bandages were full of blood and fluid. It wasn’t alarming but I was surprised to see the dirty dressings. I turned up the music and stepped into a nice hot shower. The water and steam felt sooooooo good. It was exactly what I needed. Once dry, I put some Bio Oil on my tummy and turned on my massager. IT HURT LIKE HELL…OMG!!! I put on my favorite playlist [my top 25] and started dancing in front of the mirror as I massaged my abs! The music was an amazing distraction. I danced and massaged my abs and both sides for almost 40 minutes! I reapplied some gauze, wrapped myself in those ace bandages, put on my compression garment and laced up my corset. I felt good for about 5 minutes before my skin and my abs started to feel like they were on FIRE! OMG, I AM IN SUCH PAIN. I had to take a pain pill.
Provider Review
Dr.Shalev at Horizon Aesthetic Vein and Laser Center
The doctor was very attentive before the surgery. He and his nurses answered all of my questions. I can't answer the question about the after care at this time. It is too soon.