32 and Tumescent Lipo of Ankles, Calves and Lower Thighs

Interestingly, my legs are not healing at the same rate! At least it doesn’t appear to be so. Dr. Su did much more work on my left leg, and it’s my left leg that is more bruised and swollen. I walked around a little bit without the compression garment and it was uncomfortable around my ankles and above my ankles. Same area. It’s not painful at all it’s just... weird. It’s swollen so feels better to have garment on. Tomorrow marks 2 weeks and hopefully it is downhill from there as far as swelling goes. Bruises are still healing, but still very visible. Legs are still numb but I have a lot more feeling than I did a few days ago. I am extremely happy I did this because my leg has a shape I can see even swollen! It is very exciting for me, who for so long wore pants all summer to hid my legs. I am just so happy and I am excited to see the improvements over the next couple of weeks!

Swelling going down a little bit. I can finally see my ankle and the shape of my leg. Which is very exciting. I still have quite a bit of swelling around my ankles. Especially my left ankle. Dr. Su did more work there I remember. Still very bruised but I have noticed that the bruises are starting to lighten and heal. Still looks like I got hit by a truck! Swelling still somewhat uncomfortable but not bad at all. My legs are still very numb is some areas. My incisions are healing nicely. Two of them are almost completely healed, about 20 more to go! Time is my friend right now, and I want time to move quickly through this healing. I am very happy I got this procedure done!!!

I went back to work on Tuesday so that was exactly a week after surgery. I take tylnol but took my last pain med on Monday (6 days after surgery). I am tired, swollen, bruised and a little uncomfortable but work has been a good distraction so I’m not at home thinking about how swollen and bruised I am all day. Today was my 3rd day back to work and I am tired by the time I get home, but it’s making my recovery seem quicker. It’s just what’s working for me. I can’t stand sitting at home for too long. The compression socks are fine and my legs feel better when they are on, but honestly I’m sick of wearing them. It’s nice outside and I am dressing like it’s fall or winter! But it’s only temporary. I have some pain in my ankles still and I am still numb. The majority of my leg is still numb but I did feel it letting up and some feeling come back this morning. I am so swollen, my ankles are still bigger than when I got surgery but this is normal. I am very bruised but I bruise very easily. I will try to post a picture later tonight or tomorrow to show day 9/10. Overall I am doing really well just getting anxious to heal and see my results!