Smart Lipo, Inner/outer Thighs, Flanks 03/12/2009

04/13/2009  1 month - post op My healing from this procedure has been relatively slow.  Most likely due to the fact that I had three areas worked on during the same procedure.  The swelling has been my biggest issue.  I went in last Thursday to see the Dr..  They did not seem concerned about my recovery progress, although they did seem surprised that I was still so swollen.  The Dr. prescribed a diuretic for me to take for 10 days.  Honestly, I don't think it has done much to help the swelling but time is helping.  I am back to the size that I was pre-op and I am still quite swollen in areas so I do think that once I am totally healed the results will look pretty good.  I am thinking it is going to be another full month before I really see the positive results from this procedure. I had a lymphatic massage done while I was at the Dr. last week also.  This was supposed to help with lymphatic drainage  and help the healing process.  I will have one more lymphatic massage next week.  I am back in the gym full force and working out everyday.  I also am on a very healthy nutrition program hoping to shed a few pounds of body fat in time for bikini season.  Hopefully by the time the swelling dissipates and I lose a few lbs. of body fat I will be feeling pretty good!  My Dr. has indicate they will take after pics at 2 months post op so I will post some before and after pictures at that point. Hopefully this journal is helpful.  Everyone heals differently.  I know it is discouraging if you are one of those that heal slowly but with time and patience you will see results!

03/22/2009  Day 11 I finally woke up today feeling like I am back to my normal size!  Which is really exciting because I am still experiencing some swelling and bruising.  I have to say that Arnica gel is wonderful!  It is amazing how much my bruises have faded over the last week.  By the end of this week they should be almost completely gone. I really felt like the swelling would never end this week.  I strongly believe that the reason I am healing so quickly is due to staying active!  I hiked 3 days this week, worked out with my trainer, took a long walk and did two 45 minute cardio sessions.  I noticed when I sit for long periods of time I swell. When I am active the swelling is not as bad and today I am swollen but so much better than in previous days! I will add before and after pictures when I get them from the doctor.  He is going to take after pics at 2 weeks and at 2 months.  I can definitely see the results.  My outer thighs are looking really good and my flanks are too.   

Day 6  03/17/2009 I went in for a check-up yesterday and the Dr. said everything looks good.  Possible seroma in my right outer thigh.  Dr. said just to watch it.  If it turns into a seroma they will drain it.  Yesterday was my first day back at work and by the end of the day I was swelling so bad it felt like I would pop out of my skin!  I sit down 8 hours a day at work and the lack of movement really did not help with swelling.  I iced all evening long and took 800mg of IP and Bromelain.  I was feeling better by the end of the evening.  The Dr. said that walking would definitely help me heal more quickly.  Today I will go to the gym for sure!  The Arnica gel seems to be helping with the bruising.  I brought ice to work today so I can ice throughout the day.  That really seems to help too.