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Abdomen, Hips, Back, Feeling Miserable...
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I'm 6 days post op from my procedure. The pain is...
heathbakApril 30, 2017
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I'm 6 days post op from my procedure. The pain is completely bearable, but the discomfort from swelling is overwhelming. My compression garment is very uncomfortable. I have difficulties finding a manageable position to lay or sit. It truly feels like my mid section is a barrel. The garment leaves indentions and I feel like I'm swollen to the max capacity. I weigh 6 pounds more since my procedure. I'm severely depressed and regretful with my decision at this point. I know it's not instant gratification but I feel awful and completely out of my normal routines and feel like I've depressed my family also. Unable to do any normal functions with my daughter as in literally limited to my chair or bed. I have no clothes that fit, I've been wearing night gowns and house robes all week long. I hope it gets better soon, as my overall thoughts now are nothing more than regret.
UPDATED FROM heathbak
7 days post
Liposuction day 7 One week!
heathbakMay 1, 2017
Today I have my one week check up. I actually slept all night last night. I've started to unzip the side of my garment a tad while sleeping, as it's so tight and feels a little more comfortable with the wee bit of unzipping at night. I've completely stopped taking my pain meds outside of ibuprofen. I also take Benadryl and arnica tablet. My swelling is still max capacity this morning. I feel like I'm going to pop out of my garment any second.
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May 1, 2017
good luck at the doctor today!--hang in there-it will all be worth it! I had hip/waist/flanks on 4/10-it is my 3rd procedure and by far my worst pain. I could not imagine if I had my abdomen done at the same time?! It is my only source of movement! try hard NOT to loosen up the garment-it will really let the swell set in. my doctor says swelling peaks at 2 week point. with my last 2 procedures I did great after day 10, but I am 3 weeks today. swelling is almost gone-I still wear my garment even though my doctor requires it for 2 weeks. you are going to love your results!!! the first week is tough and you made it!-gets better from here-I promise! keep us posted
May 1, 2017
Thanks! ❤️ I feel tons better after my visit today. I can truly see a difference in my pics on my back. My abdomen is still very swollen and I have lots of fluid... its hard to see the positive yet in my abdomen. I have the toughest time getting comfy to sleep. I tell ya the first week was a rough one, I felt alive today for the first time. Thanks so much for the positve words, truly appreciative!!!!
May 1, 2017
Let us know what the Dr. says, and keep your chin up!! You've got this. It will be worth it in the long run. Your post made me decide to change my date. I was going in at the end of May, but now I've opted for December when I can have more time off of work to heal.
May 1, 2017
Thank you so much!!! I feel tons better after today's visit. I seen my before pic and a pic of my back today and I can totally tell the difference. I'm
Posting my pics soon. I've taken off two weeks from work to relax and just build up my strength and hope for less swelling before heading back. The first week is rough....
Posting my pics soon. I've taken off two weeks from work to relax and just build up my strength and hope for less swelling before heading back. The first week is rough....
UPDATED FROM heathbak
7 days post
1 week Doctor Visit. I can do this!! ????????????????????
heathbakMay 1, 2017
So, today I was able to see my before pics of my back and was defiantly the encouragement I needed. I'm starting to message the areas that are needed and that's a bittersweet task within itself. Initially hurts but feels better with time. TIME is the key piece to lipo. I'm learning and it's no easy. Patience has always been my problem area. Concentrainf on the positives each day and praying after this week the swelling will decrease enough that my garment will not feel like it's squeezing the life out of me. I am able to get around so much better today. I made the mistake of lifting my laptop bag and oh my, I though something in my stomach was going to bust out.-what it felt like. Below are pics of my back before, one day after, and today which is day 7. Chugging forward....
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May 4, 2017
OMG! It looks soooo good! That's what I really want done is my love handles. I want a normal shape back. You can do this!!! Look at how great your back looks already! You're stomach will be awesome too! How are you feeling today?
May 8, 2017
how are you? I hope you are feeling great! you should be out of "swell hell"!!!
May 11, 2017
Wow you look great!! I did my lipo yesterday and feel quite awful... I really hope to look like you in one week. My swelling and bruising is major!!!
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I'm in my third week, and the dr says it will take months to see results so I will just give it the time it needs to heal.
You had a bigger area done, do you know how mych the dr removed?
Speedy healing and positive thoughts!