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Time to get my body back :)
UPDATED FROM cdbr03
2 months post
Okay... I can't count..haha
cdbr03August 27, 2016
WORTH IT$5,600
I obviously can't count :). Tomorrow, I will be 2 months post abdominals, not 3 :). But I'm coming right along! Just had a massage today, and we could both really tell that the unevenness is almost gone - really exciting! I will definitely take photos at the 3 month mark
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UPDATED FROM cdbr03
2 months post
Major turnaround :) Now 8 weeks post abdomen/flanks and 7 weeks arms/bra rolls
cdbr03August 23, 2016
It's so strange how you kind of get used to having residual swelling, hard lumps, and leftover numbness and then, seemingly overnight, you notice that the numbness is almost gone, and the hard lumps and banding are fading into the woodwork.... The past few weeks, I have had definite signs that the next notch of healing is happening: itchiness, little random zingers in my abdomen and triceps, and swelling getting more localized to around my belly button. The banding and lumpiness in my armpits is gone, and the ropey banding under my ribs is almost gone- yippee! And it's all happening right around the three month mark, just like they said it would. The body and its capacity to heal is truly a wonderful thing! I will post pictures on Saturday, when I'm officially 3 months post op :)
UPDATED FROM cdbr03
2 months post
The price of traveling...
cdbr03August 9, 2016
Just returned from Vegas and 106 degree temperatures! Gave it a good try, but opted not to wear anything compressive during the majority of my stay because of the heat. Between that and the flight, I feel like someone pumped up my body and I'm S W O L L E N - ugh! Looking forward to resuming lymphatic massage Thursday and getting back on track :). Never thought I would be saying this, but it felt pretty wonderful to put the compression garment back on! Even at 6 weeks, I can feel that my body still has some healing to do. Time for another dose of patience :)
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August 9, 2016
I feel the same way. I went without my garment for most of yesterday and boy did I pay for it. This morning I'm back to wearing it. Won't be doing that again. I start work on Thursday and its really hot here now. Don't want swelling.
August 9, 2016
Wow, so the heat and sitting caused your swelling? That's a drag!!
I am going to San Antonio the first week in September and I know it will be hotter than I am used to. I am going to be visiting family but I'm not telling them about the lipo. I think it is likely to be too hot for the cg. But I really don't want to swell. I am trying to alternative having it off for about 10 hours at night now to see if my body can adapt to it.
What are your thoughts? Thanks!
August 10, 2016
I sound like a broken record, but my thoughts would be to prepare your body for your trip by wearing your garment as MUCH as possible now and definitely during your flights. Be prepared for increased swelling with the heat/humidity and having the garment off, but it will settle down once you're back in the garment. I should've taken pictures, but I was seriously ballooned up when I got back on Sunday. Back in the garment on Sunday night, and today, it's almost back to what it was before my trip:)
August 10, 2016
Well, I am now a firm believer in the garment!!! I don't want to post any pictures right now because I look so bruised and swollen, not a pretty sight, for sure!!! I slept in the garment last night and it felt good. Also I am back taking the percocet in the morning and at night, using ibuprofen other times. I decided I just wouldn't fool around with pain --- it makes it too hard to be active.
It is so helpful to read your c comments --- thank you so much!!!!!
August 13, 2016
Hi, cdbr, I ordered my 2 ND stage garment yesterday. It wasn't exactly what I had hoped for --it has legs like the first one, but I was really hoping for something more like a camisole. Silly me!!!! Anyway, yesterday I cut the legs off my Stage 1 garment and it is more comfortable now. Also this morning I started massaging my abdomen with the Arnica cream. I have some really hard areas, especially along the bottom of my tummy along the roll (ick).
How are you doing now in the heat we are having this summer here in Oregon?
August 13, 2016
Hi there! Doing okay with the heat - mostly in AC at work and home, so it's good :). I still have hard bands in my abdominal area under my ribs, even at 7 weeks, but they are getting softer each week. The transformation is steady but it's hard to be patient :) The second stage garment is a little challenging to put on because it doesn't have all those clasps, but it's SO much more comfortable! I'm looking forward to the three month mark- from what I've read, the swelling is usually 95% gone at that point :). We shall see! Did your appointment go well?
August 18, 2016
Hi! I am now in my 2nd stage garment thank goodness!! Tomorrow is the beginning of a major heatwave so I am worried about wearing it and about swelling more. Yesterday I felt really good but today I had to take ibuprofen again for the discomfort. I will be at my 2 week mark the day after tomorrow. I have upped my exercise but don't know if I will be able to keep it up when the temperature is 100. I am looking forward to my 3 week mark because I have heard that much of the swelling will be over then. Was that true for you? Was there a point when you felt like most of the swelling was over? I checked into the lymphatic massage but I don't think I will be able to afford it, except maybe one time. I have been trying to massage my self but I wonder if maybe I am making things worse?
August 18, 2016
I'm now almost 8 weeks post and swelling down about 70-75%. At three weeks, I definitely was making a nice turnaround, but I was still pretty swollen. Massaging yourself definitely won't make it worse-just be gentle and try to guide the strokes toward the groin (that's one of the hubs for lymph nodes). I've read 80% gone by 3 months, full results by 6 months...it's a long haul, but it will be so worth it!
August 23, 2016
Hi! I just passed my 2 week post procedure point. I am noticing improvements everyday, but I still have a long way to go. I have two 2nd stage garments, one in beige and one black. I think they are pretty comfortable. Even in our heat wave I wore them, even on my long walks and they were okay. I think this bodes well for my upcoming trip to Texas. My ex-husband visited me over the weekend and he didn't notice that I was wearing the cg, even though we were very " close". (!) my swelling is getting better everyday, but I still have a long way to go. I am doing some self massage everyday with Arnica and also some cannabis topical cream. Seems to make it feel better. I am really happy about how I am looking in clothes. All of my pants are now too big and I am down about 9 lbs since the procedure. I was 148 and now I'm 139. 5' 3.5" I can't wait to see how I will be in another two weeks!!!!
It has been incredibly helpful to read your posts and get your feedback!!! Thank you soooooo much!!!
August 23, 2016
Congratulations on crossing the 2 week mark! The compression garments are nice in that they are giving that nice compression the body needs while making everything look (and feel) pretty firm and sexy! It's like a preview of coming attractions for the final result :) Even at 8 weeks, I'm wearing mine during the day. Please don't be discouraged if you have a spike of swelling from your travels. My body was able to rebound within a few days. It is definitely SO gratifying to see clothes fitting nicer and to see the pounds come off! Keep up the good work! It sounds like you have really established some awesome exercise habits!!
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