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Week 2 to 4 update
Week 2
- Still continuing every night lymphatic massages, late phase bruising yellow appearing dominant.
- I can get up easier from bed, getting out of bed is easy and showering is fine
- Some areas still hurt to touch, my flanks are sensitive and sometimes it stings when I massage it for half a second but that's normal as my nerves are still healing
- Skin feels really tight when stretching a bit
Week 3
- Continued to take it easy, still have the compression garment on 24/7 apart from showering
- Bowel movements normal
- Started going to the gym at 3.5 weeks. Avoiding machines and exercises that put pressure on my stomach area. No ab exercises
Week 4
- Today was my checkup at the clinic, everything is going well, everything is going as planned. Surgeon and Nurse examined me, everything is ok which is great to hear.
- Abs and flanks are still hard, still continue to massage through. I don't expect it to soften any time soon.
- Discolouration of skin is normal and hopefully it goes away in the next coming weeks.
- Skin feels loose and can stretch a bit. Skin doesn't feel tight like in week 2. Can freely move my mid section with ease.
- Still continuing every night lymphatic massages, late phase bruising yellow appearing dominant.
- I can get up easier from bed, getting out of bed is easy and showering is fine
- Some areas still hurt to touch, my flanks are sensitive and sometimes it stings when I massage it for half a second but that's normal as my nerves are still healing
- Skin feels really tight when stretching a bit
Week 3
- Continued to take it easy, still have the compression garment on 24/7 apart from showering
- Bowel movements normal
- Started going to the gym at 3.5 weeks. Avoiding machines and exercises that put pressure on my stomach area. No ab exercises
Week 4
- Today was my checkup at the clinic, everything is going well, everything is going as planned. Surgeon and Nurse examined me, everything is ok which is great to hear.
- Abs and flanks are still hard, still continue to massage through. I don't expect it to soften any time soon.
- Discolouration of skin is normal and hopefully it goes away in the next coming weeks.
- Skin feels loose and can stretch a bit. Skin doesn't feel tight like in week 2. Can freely move my mid section with ease.
First Procedure and Tracking my Progress
Did my upper and lower abs and flanks.
- HISTORY -
I've been putting off lipo for approx 4-5 years now. I always wanted my stomach/flanks done.
I've been dieting and going to the gym. I did lose 10kgs on keto (from 75kgs to 65kgs), my stomach was larger but the more weight I lost, the unhealthier I became and losing more weight will just result in more strength loss.
I have been putting off lipo because I thought smaller, non-surgical methods would work. I undergo cryofreezing about 4 sessions (which somewhat contoured and worked) and as you can see, my last session left 2 freeze burn marks on my stomach in-which I was very angry about.
- CONSULTATION -
I originally got a consultation in December 2019 with Dr Qin and he advised of Vaser Liposuction instead of traditional liposuction. I did more research at home and I was still skeptical because it will be my first major surgery.
Dr Qin was understanding, professional and gave me the pros and cons. Also his experience and body types and how vaser lipo will affect me. More research online and just convincing myself to do it, I finally snapped out of my daze and booked Vaser Lipo on 27/07/20.
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: PRE CONSULTATION PROCEDURE -
The funny thing, I was not nervous as I the amount of research i've done over the last 5 years (on and off) and heavily researching in the last 7 months gave me confidence that Vaser lipo isn't that big of a deal. Dr Qin asked me if I was nervous and I said: "not really, I just know the annoying part would be recovery haha".
Dr Qin further sat down with me before the procedure regarding all the pros and cons, after care, my body, what drugs they're going to use, if I am allergic, how long the procedure is, what am I going to do while in lying down. Also took before and after photos.
I took some pills to help me relax during the operation. I was changed into typical hospital robe and next think you know it I was lying down getting prepped for the operation!
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: THE OPERATION -
The numbed me up and it took roughly 1.5 hours, pain during the operation: 1/10 (0 being no pain).
I was calm during the operation and I can feel the rod inside me. I can describe it as someone constantly pressing against your skin back and forth. Like a massage. It felt great in the flanks as it felt like a massage, a bit forceful on my lower abs but still didn't hurt, just like someone trying to push me.
Though, my upper abs it was different, sometimes it would hurt and it would sometimes brush against my ribs. I could feel the hot heat from the rod that melts the fat. I did not like that feeling. The numbing must not have worked there or something. I don't know.
I had to turn to my side so the doctor can get into my flanks easier.
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: FINISHED THE OPERATION -
Once the lipo was done and I was stitched up. They applied a compression garment on me. 1st time wearing one and it was quite tight. A must need after lipo.
Doctor gave me prescription of antibiotics and strong pain reliever to get.
I had to rest lying down for approx 1 hour. Due to the amount of fat, some blood and liquid loss, I felt very light headed and dizzy when I got up. I needed to sit down for a further 1 hour. The nurse gave me alot of water and food which help the symptoms a lot. Next thing I know it, my friend is picking me up to take me home.
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: HOME -
I was very sleepy and leaking a lot of fluid. I layed down a few towels so it doesn't leak onto my bed. Leaking is normal. All I wanted to do is sleep, which I did. I had to sleep on my back, there is no way I could sleep on my side or stomach like I usually do.
- Day 2 -
The first 24 hours is the worse, as I was in alot of pain and couldn't move out of bed. My family members had to help me up. I did try get out of bed but it took me approx 3 minutes as any creasing or ab muscle strength would just sting and muscle pain will occur. I just layed in bed and drank as much water as possible.
A Lot of liquid seeped out of me and had to change the towel quite a few times. I was glad I was leaking quite a bit! Apparently this is good! :)
I drank 1.5 litres of water per day.
- Day 3 -
A tiny bit easier, pain was slowly going away and I could get out of bed in 2 minutes! haha. Going to the toilet was easier but walking is a challenge as each step triggered the bruising areas which slightly hurt with each step.
Not leaking anymore.
- Day 4: BACK TO DOCTOR -
Back to the doctors at day 4, just a post operation check up. They said it's all looking good. Changed bandages.
My family member had to drive me as getting up and down was still a struggle but getting easier. Swelling is appearing as anticipated.
- Day 5 -
Can get out of bed much more easier now, antibiotics finished and I didn't need to take the strong pain reliever as I was not hurting that much.
- Day 6: -
Swelling I believe is still continuing to expand. Garment is compression is going great.
- Day 7: BACK TO DOCTOR -
Back again, this time I drove. No hassles getting up and down. Nurse took out stitches and off I went.
- Day 8 -
Can toss and turn in bed, no pain. Skin is still tight, garment still on. No problems. Bruising marks healing nicely.
- Day 9 to 12 -
Same as day 8, can do everything as normal. No real pain. Swelling is still there like day 8 and I expect it to be there for quite some time. I will keep you posted more as time progresses!
I've been putting off lipo for approx 4-5 years now. I always wanted my stomach/flanks done.
I've been dieting and going to the gym. I did lose 10kgs on keto (from 75kgs to 65kgs), my stomach was larger but the more weight I lost, the unhealthier I became and losing more weight will just result in more strength loss.
I have been putting off lipo because I thought smaller, non-surgical methods would work. I undergo cryofreezing about 4 sessions (which somewhat contoured and worked) and as you can see, my last session left 2 freeze burn marks on my stomach in-which I was very angry about.
- CONSULTATION -
I originally got a consultation in December 2019 with Dr Qin and he advised of Vaser Liposuction instead of traditional liposuction. I did more research at home and I was still skeptical because it will be my first major surgery.
Dr Qin was understanding, professional and gave me the pros and cons. Also his experience and body types and how vaser lipo will affect me. More research online and just convincing myself to do it, I finally snapped out of my daze and booked Vaser Lipo on 27/07/20.
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: PRE CONSULTATION PROCEDURE -
The funny thing, I was not nervous as I the amount of research i've done over the last 5 years (on and off) and heavily researching in the last 7 months gave me confidence that Vaser lipo isn't that big of a deal. Dr Qin asked me if I was nervous and I said: "not really, I just know the annoying part would be recovery haha".
Dr Qin further sat down with me before the procedure regarding all the pros and cons, after care, my body, what drugs they're going to use, if I am allergic, how long the procedure is, what am I going to do while in lying down. Also took before and after photos.
I took some pills to help me relax during the operation. I was changed into typical hospital robe and next think you know it I was lying down getting prepped for the operation!
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: THE OPERATION -
The numbed me up and it took roughly 1.5 hours, pain during the operation: 1/10 (0 being no pain).
I was calm during the operation and I can feel the rod inside me. I can describe it as someone constantly pressing against your skin back and forth. Like a massage. It felt great in the flanks as it felt like a massage, a bit forceful on my lower abs but still didn't hurt, just like someone trying to push me.
Though, my upper abs it was different, sometimes it would hurt and it would sometimes brush against my ribs. I could feel the hot heat from the rod that melts the fat. I did not like that feeling. The numbing must not have worked there or something. I don't know.
I had to turn to my side so the doctor can get into my flanks easier.
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: FINISHED THE OPERATION -
Once the lipo was done and I was stitched up. They applied a compression garment on me. 1st time wearing one and it was quite tight. A must need after lipo.
Doctor gave me prescription of antibiotics and strong pain reliever to get.
I had to rest lying down for approx 1 hour. Due to the amount of fat, some blood and liquid loss, I felt very light headed and dizzy when I got up. I needed to sit down for a further 1 hour. The nurse gave me alot of water and food which help the symptoms a lot. Next thing I know it, my friend is picking me up to take me home.
- DAY OF PROCEDURE: HOME -
I was very sleepy and leaking a lot of fluid. I layed down a few towels so it doesn't leak onto my bed. Leaking is normal. All I wanted to do is sleep, which I did. I had to sleep on my back, there is no way I could sleep on my side or stomach like I usually do.
- Day 2 -
The first 24 hours is the worse, as I was in alot of pain and couldn't move out of bed. My family members had to help me up. I did try get out of bed but it took me approx 3 minutes as any creasing or ab muscle strength would just sting and muscle pain will occur. I just layed in bed and drank as much water as possible.
A Lot of liquid seeped out of me and had to change the towel quite a few times. I was glad I was leaking quite a bit! Apparently this is good! :)
I drank 1.5 litres of water per day.
- Day 3 -
A tiny bit easier, pain was slowly going away and I could get out of bed in 2 minutes! haha. Going to the toilet was easier but walking is a challenge as each step triggered the bruising areas which slightly hurt with each step.
Not leaking anymore.
- Day 4: BACK TO DOCTOR -
Back to the doctors at day 4, just a post operation check up. They said it's all looking good. Changed bandages.
My family member had to drive me as getting up and down was still a struggle but getting easier. Swelling is appearing as anticipated.
- Day 5 -
Can get out of bed much more easier now, antibiotics finished and I didn't need to take the strong pain reliever as I was not hurting that much.
- Day 6: -
Swelling I believe is still continuing to expand. Garment is compression is going great.
- Day 7: BACK TO DOCTOR -
Back again, this time I drove. No hassles getting up and down. Nurse took out stitches and off I went.
- Day 8 -
Can toss and turn in bed, no pain. Skin is still tight, garment still on. No problems. Bruising marks healing nicely.
- Day 9 to 12 -
Same as day 8, can do everything as normal. No real pain. Swelling is still there like day 8 and I expect it to be there for quite some time. I will keep you posted more as time progresses!
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