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44 Yr Old SafeLipo - Toronto, ON
UPDATED FROM nik44
16 days post
I forgot....
nik44April 23, 2016
WORTH IT$10,500
The reason why I added an update....I find that my skin has started feeling like it's sunburned. Some areas are numb still like my hips (mostly where the most swelling pools) and some areas get a burning sun burnt sensation. Again, not "painful", but mildly annoying and a little strange. :)
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UPDATED FROM nik44
16 days post
16 Days Post Op
nik44April 23, 2016
Just wanted to update for anyone following lipo recovery.
To date, I've had 2 lymphatic massages and have a third scheduled for Tuesday. They really make a difference for me and I highly recommend them!
I've been back to work and find that I'm pretty uncomfortable by the end of the day but not enough for any Tylenol or anything. I'm still wearing my leg garment which is high waisted but I get swollen and it digs into my waist as the day goes on. It's the swelling that is the most uncomfortable and makes where it settles feel tender. I usually get out and walk 45 min or so and that makes me feel a lot better.
I've been able to manage the gym a few times but am very careful not to overdo it. I certainly don't want to set myself back at all....I can't wait to feel like myself again !
I feel pretty tired in the evening and sleep like a log at night. I have to remember that my body is still trying to repair itself and that takes energy! I'm eating healthy and at a slight deficit. I was 150.8 this morning. Just over 4 lbs since the day of surgery. However, I'm sure I've lost a touch if muscle in there.
I still need to take and compare measurements which I might do this weeken . I've been waiting for a not so swollen day and forget after my massage days. :)
To date, I've had 2 lymphatic massages and have a third scheduled for Tuesday. They really make a difference for me and I highly recommend them!
I've been back to work and find that I'm pretty uncomfortable by the end of the day but not enough for any Tylenol or anything. I'm still wearing my leg garment which is high waisted but I get swollen and it digs into my waist as the day goes on. It's the swelling that is the most uncomfortable and makes where it settles feel tender. I usually get out and walk 45 min or so and that makes me feel a lot better.
I've been able to manage the gym a few times but am very careful not to overdo it. I certainly don't want to set myself back at all....I can't wait to feel like myself again !
I feel pretty tired in the evening and sleep like a log at night. I have to remember that my body is still trying to repair itself and that takes energy! I'm eating healthy and at a slight deficit. I was 150.8 this morning. Just over 4 lbs since the day of surgery. However, I'm sure I've lost a touch if muscle in there.
I still need to take and compare measurements which I might do this weeken . I've been waiting for a not so swollen day and forget after my massage days. :)
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April 25, 2016
Great review as usual! I got a question for you. When you go to the gym what exactly do you do and how do you know if you have overdone it
April 25, 2016
Before surgery I used to lift pretty heavy and now I'm basically just using the machines and going through the circuits a couple of times and try to hit all of the muscle groups. The weight is set at about 70% of my usual. And walking everyday. After about 45 min of either my lower back starts to swell and get sore and that's when I stop. Lol. I'm looking forward to the day I can up the intensity. I'm feeling puffy and sluggish right now.
UPDATED FROM nik44
11 days post
11 Days Post Op
nik44April 18, 2016
I slept without my leg CG last night and only the tummy one. My thighs felt pretty swollen this morning and when I was walking it felt like I had sand bags hanging off my inner thighs. I put that CG back on Pronto. Lol
Still no need for any medication. Just stiffness, a but of a achiness like a workout and the occasional "burn, tear, sting" sensation but it's brief and not severe.
My pre op weight was 155 and I am 153.8 this morning. I was up much higher the first few days. I will admit thay I had a moment this morning and was feeling a little disappointed that there wasn't a more significant difference in my flank area. I have dreamed of a "pear shaped" back side for decades! As my husband so kindly pointed out, I am only a week and a few days in and stop being ridiculous. Haha
I love my new shape, especially from the front and am looking forward to seeing more progress each week, especially once I pick my lifting routine back up and just getting more active in general.
Overall I am very happy and would say it's 100% worth it!
Still no need for any medication. Just stiffness, a but of a achiness like a workout and the occasional "burn, tear, sting" sensation but it's brief and not severe.
My pre op weight was 155 and I am 153.8 this morning. I was up much higher the first few days. I will admit thay I had a moment this morning and was feeling a little disappointed that there wasn't a more significant difference in my flank area. I have dreamed of a "pear shaped" back side for decades! As my husband so kindly pointed out, I am only a week and a few days in and stop being ridiculous. Haha
I love my new shape, especially from the front and am looking forward to seeing more progress each week, especially once I pick my lifting routine back up and just getting more active in general.
Overall I am very happy and would say it's 100% worth it!
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April 18, 2016
Girl!!!! You look amazing!!! You're husband is so right lol! But we women want to see that result right away. My doc says the waistline will take a while to show up but it will. So have no fear you will get your pear shaped body soon enough! :-)
April 18, 2016
Haha thanks sweets! I know....we want it all and we want it yesterday! Haha. But yes I'm very pleased with my results so far :):):)
April 18, 2016
You look great. So you are only 11 days out and already moving around perfectly? I had lipo and tummy tuck 7 days out and i am in my room miserable and scared i will never be able to move again
April 18, 2016
Aww ....a tummy tuck is MUCH more invasive! Don't be scared, you will recover but will need more time to heal than lipo! The one thing I have noticed though is that I feel much better when I'm up and moving around no matter how slow it is. I really hope you're feeling better soon!!
April 18, 2016
Thank you for your response. I wish i had only done lipo as i didn't really have much of a stomach to begin with. Just a bit of flan from having four kids.
April 19, 2016
I'm sure you're going to look awesome! I would have loved a TT but couldn't take that kind of time off of work to recover. I heard that 6 weeks is pretty standard so don't stress...you're still early in your recovery. This will all be a distant memory soon! :)
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1. What compression garment did you uses?
2. Did you use Arnica? Bromelain?
3. Are you getting the massages?
You look FABULOUS!