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FTT Lipo to Back and Flanks - Annapolis, MD
UPDATED FROM SoldierTuck
7 months post
6 Months Later
SoldierTuckJune 2, 2014
$9,600
hello everyone--- 6 months still a little numb. Started doing Ab exercises this week. stomach still tight. But could be tighter.
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UPDATED FROM SoldierTuck
2 months post
Week 6
SoldierTuckJanuary 1, 2014
Still wearing my CG and I had a suture abscess. The suture came out on its on but I do have burning. Otherwise, I got a B12 shot and I have a lot of energy and I'm not as weak. Didn't do Christmas shopping, couldn't do the lines. Otherwise awesome, did the fireworks for New Years which required a lot of walking.
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January 1, 2014
Good to hear from you again SoldierTuck. Thank you on your update. Im 20 days po and scare out of my mind. One of my drain holes reopened and has been bleeding for 2 days. To top that off, the center of my incision by pubis started leaking as well, no opening in incision. It look like a pimple at first and then it burst. Dr is not concerned and says that as long as it continues to leak, it wont open. I dont really like that answer. Anyways, tomorrow it'll be 3 weeks and I seem to be going backwards :( What signs did you have from the suture abcess?
January 2, 2014
Luna, mine is also a little funky in the middle. Scabs came off and have left me with three separate spots that drain just a teeny bit. Not even enough to soak the pad of a bandaid during the day or at night but still every day for a week it has been like that. I see my ps on Friday and I hope I hear what you heard, which actually makes me feel a little more relieved that I didn't go nuts and rush to an after hours clinic between Christmas and today. I don't have any symptoms of a problem, but I am going to be very happy to see my ps on Friday and see what she says. My incision looks bad in the middle but nice on either side. You aren't going backwards, and neither am I. Stay positive!
January 2, 2014
Thank you Kats. I too considered going to the ER for the in-going bleeding from my drain hole. But I guess its a good thing that its draining. I'll stay positive :)
January 4, 2014
Yes, please stay positive. You can always call your ps they always have someone on call. Do you have a fever, swelling, redness and pain. My ps told me if I noticed any if these to call ASAP. The pain went away. In that area. Take it easy and remember we all are different but we all are here for each other.
January 4, 2014
Yesterday my ps's nurse looked at those three spots I told her I was so concerned about. She said it is normal to see skin and cells healing and regenerating from the inside out, and that's how it should heal. She said not to be concerned as my body is still recovering and healing. The sides of my incision look great and I can start scar treatment once the center of it is better. She recommended neosporin to help it, so I stopped to buy some on the way to work after my appt. I got the cream not the ointment because I don't really want that ointment getting all over my Spanx and possibly my clothes. Just wanted to update you. And say thank you again to SoldierTuck and Luna1975 for your reassurance. It helped me so much - I appreciate it.
January 6, 2014
Thank you for the update Kats. Glad to hear that. The drain hole that reopened has diminished the bleeding to almost a stop. The middle of incision spot continues to bleed significantly. Dr. Says its normal and will get better after all the liquid drains. Thank you Kats and Soldier for the support.
January 1, 2014
Girl you look great! But what is voltran and arnica for? Omg, I am at post op day day 10 and I soooo want to resume widely duties! I think I have lots of swelling or fat on my sides, my curves aren't in yet on my side but I do have 25lbs to lose! I am going to order t25 as well, but was it hard to do? I am so afraid I will tear sumthin but my dr states all is well inside. Do you get winded? For the compression binder, help me understand, the tightness helps with swelling or just gives support? Happy healing!
January 4, 2014
I only do the first CD and low impact. Nothing hard I wouldn't do anything until later in the process day 10 is really early.
UPDATED FROM SoldierTuck
25 days post
Day 25
SoldierTuckDecember 10, 2013
Day 25 Doing Atkins and T25 low impact cardio.
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December 10, 2013
U look so good! I feel like I don't have the same results as everyone else..probably due to swelling, Idk...but u look wonderful!
December 11, 2013
We all heal differently, don't be so hard on yourself. What are you eating and doing everyday. I cut out all sodium. I truly hate salt since the surgery and love water. Prior the surgery I hated water and had to have salt on everything. I also wear my CG/Spanx or a clingy t-shirt everyday and have slept without them only once. I took Arnica for the first two weeks and rubbed my stomach with Voltran prior to the surgery and after the surgery. It helps a lot. I bought it off the web Amazon. I am going to order some more. My physician didn't use drains and for me that worked fine but the swelling still comes and goes and I made it my business to constantly move up and down every two hours because the more you move around the better. I was getting very stiff and I didn't want the fluid to position in one stop and moving helps the blood flow better. I just walked to the kitchen to my son's room, sat on the couch, went to the bathroom, stood up and talked. It wasn't long, but movement is a must. If you sit a lot the fluid will build up in one spot as well. But, sometimes it is just our body. But, trust me you will be fine.
December 11, 2013
Thanks for the tips, I walk around downstairs a few times a day, I drink nothing but water and eat plenty of fruit. I'm going to purchase some voltran today and see if it helps, I'm only a week post-op so I think I just need to be patient. Thanks for the encouragement!
December 11, 2013
I can see the difference in swelling, even in those five days it less. You look so good, like you're much further in recovery than you actually are.
December 11, 2013
Can't wait to see my dr. the snow has delayed my appt I really don't want to try it with me not being able to move quick.
December 12, 2013
Hi there, you have some serious curves ;-)!!!! Congrats. U look super hot! Great collection of bras. I love polka dots..I'm on day 10 so grateful to see reviews like yours! Thx.
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