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21 Days Post-Op
Hit the 3-week post-op mark today! Feeling good with some residual soreness of course. I’ve transitioned into a (much tighter, ugh) Stage 2 faja for 12 hours, and wearing the Stage 1 CG for 12 hours. The Stage 2, day by day, gets slightly easier to wear, which means I’m getting smaller. Also continuing with lymphatic massage, which is working WONDERS for swelling and pain.
Including some progress pictures including some between my first and second lymphatic massage.
Including some progress pictures including some between my first and second lymphatic massage.
12 Days Post-Op
Phew, what a process! My bruising is slowly but surely going away, and I’ve scheduled my first lymphatic drainage massage for tomorrow. I bought a 3-pack in hopes of the massages helping reduce swelling, which is obviously still very prevalent. Most of it is in my hips and lower belly, and my hips are really tender. I’ll have to report back!
Started working out again, taking it light and using good judgment of my capabilities. I bought a bodysuit style faja for working out and wearing under day clothes for a bit and it’s worked out great so far. My showers have apparently also become laundry time for my garments as that’s when I hand wash and then dry them, and wash them in the washer with regular laundry twice a week.
Anyway, here are some progress pics I snapped after a shower. I don’t think there’s a huge difference in just a few days, but my husband thinks so! Not going to lie, putting on the denim shorts felt odd after being so used to the CG. I did feel less “squishy” wearing them now than before the procedure so I’d say that’s a good thing and that all is headed in the right direction :)
Started working out again, taking it light and using good judgment of my capabilities. I bought a bodysuit style faja for working out and wearing under day clothes for a bit and it’s worked out great so far. My showers have apparently also become laundry time for my garments as that’s when I hand wash and then dry them, and wash them in the washer with regular laundry twice a week.
Anyway, here are some progress pics I snapped after a shower. I don’t think there’s a huge difference in just a few days, but my husband thinks so! Not going to lie, putting on the denim shorts felt odd after being so used to the CG. I did feel less “squishy” wearing them now than before the procedure so I’d say that’s a good thing and that all is headed in the right direction :)
Five Days Post-Op
Had my first post-op appointment today. Went great! Doc is pleased with my progress and stated that I’m where I should be in my healing. He removed approximately five pounds of fat during the procedure. Of course I’m still experiencing swelling, especially in my hips and lower belly, but I know that and the rest of the swelling will continue to subside in the weeks and months ahead.
Lots of bruising, but I’m using arnica cream daily after showering and it is helping. I think I’ll be feeling well enough to do light workouts starting Saturday. Really missing CrossFit, but resting and healing is the priority right now!
Here are a few “coming along” pictures. In the pictures of me sitting and being able to pinch my lower belly slightly, I’m really hoping that’s just continued swelling and that it will subside, and not fat that should have been removed. Any input/thoughts would be great. Otherwise, looooving the way I’m progressing so far. What a journey!
Lots of bruising, but I’m using arnica cream daily after showering and it is helping. I think I’ll be feeling well enough to do light workouts starting Saturday. Really missing CrossFit, but resting and healing is the priority right now!
Here are a few “coming along” pictures. In the pictures of me sitting and being able to pinch my lower belly slightly, I’m really hoping that’s just continued swelling and that it will subside, and not fat that should have been removed. Any input/thoughts would be great. Otherwise, looooving the way I’m progressing so far. What a journey!
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