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42 Y/o Ready to Do This! - San Diego, CA
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I'm 3 days post op.. I had large volume lipo on...
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I'm 3 days post op.. I had large volume lipo on 7/15/16. 5 liters. Had my stomach (upper and lower) flanks, back and arms done. Feeling pretty swollen still. Just got back from my follow up. Everything is still pretty jiggly.. I didn't really expect anything different. This arm compression is a huge pain. Hard to get on and off.. And I'm wondering if this foam is absolutely necessary under the compression wrap.. Trying to go back to work in 2 days. This may be difficult to conceal. Any ideas???
UPDATED FROM Bootylicious1day
5 days post
First day back to work.. 5 days post op
Pulled off a full day at work today.. Ugh.. I was exhausted before I even got there- but stuck it out anyway. Probably should've stayed home one more day.
Totally bruised still and swollen. Almost so swollen it looks the same as before lipo.. :( Is that normal?? The waist garment was ok until I got home and realized it road all the way up and wasn't compressing my bottom abdominal area - At all. There has to be a better garment than this. My back has no compression at all.. And that can't be right. Going to the Drs tomorrow to get stitches out- I'll ask then. I think I'm grumpy and need a nap- sorry for the complaining
Totally bruised still and swollen. Almost so swollen it looks the same as before lipo.. :( Is that normal?? The waist garment was ok until I got home and realized it road all the way up and wasn't compressing my bottom abdominal area - At all. There has to be a better garment than this. My back has no compression at all.. And that can't be right. Going to the Drs tomorrow to get stitches out- I'll ask then. I think I'm grumpy and need a nap- sorry for the complaining
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July 21, 2016
Complaining is understandable. I can't believe you returned to work so soon. Do you have a desk job? I would be so concerned that your body will take longer to heal since you are putting stress on yourself so soon after. Praying for you and following your posts.
July 21, 2016
Tell me about it went back to work also and it was hard. I should have taken 2 weeks at least.
July 21, 2016
I hear ya sister.. How many days are you post op? Did you find that you were swelling more at the end of the day? Can't tell if my arm compression garment is too tight or I'm slightly over doing it.. :/
July 21, 2016
Hmm. This Coming Monday will be one week (plus 2 days)post op for me. The way im feeling now i may take your advice and take all of next week off as well just to continue healing. Dont want to be grumpy at work. Lol
July 21, 2016
Lol! I agree.. Take your time. I have a desk job.. So physically I can do it. It's just not fun. Take your time and relax. Get better soon! I'll be following your journey as well :)
July 21, 2016
I am going on 10 days post op. End of day I am so swollen. Going to be honest at this point wish I did not do it. I feel bigger than what I started. I look like a truck hit me. My surgeon actually said I am the worst she has seen. Great lol. Maybe because I am 51. God I hate getting older. I am from canada. Don't get me wrong she was great just second guessing myself. I have had two melt downs so far. Not that crying helps but of we'll. Thanks for responding.
July 21, 2016
Yea I should have waited. I am an office manager at a dental office but I had to help the dentist assist during a extraction. I was on my feet for 40 minutes. When it was over my left foot went up like crazy.
July 21, 2016
That sounds like a rough day for sure! Im an office manager for a nursing home. So no real physical strain for me.. I'm going to try to find a way to get these feet up this week! Thanks for that great idea. I'm sure you are going to look amazing!! Don't feel bad for having melt downs - I had one for pretty much no reason at all 2 days post op. I was frustrated for feeling like I couldn't do anything on my own.. Just felt like having a cry fest I guess.. ? I did some research and it seems very normal. Hang in there! It's not easy bringing sexy back :)
UPDATED FROM Bootylicious1day
6 days post
When will I see results?! Everything is jiggly still.. Had 5 liters removed.
Just wondering when I will see some results? Im impatient.. I know :(
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July 21, 2016
It's going to swell and I'm almost a month post and it's looking pretty good. Feels funny without my garment though. When it firms up you'll feel better. 2 wks you may see improvements.. Get your strength back and STAY COMPRESSED! My best advice..lol Check out my profile, maybe'll help..
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