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33 Years Old - Mini TT with Lipo - Virgin Islands
UPDATED FROM AKtotheB1983
7 days post
1 Week Post op
$7,500
Pain is subsiding. It's mostly in the lipo spots and feels like just major brushing, though the appearance of a bruise is faint, if any at all! :)
I'm still fairly swollen, as you can see in the pictures, but I'm really happy so far. I know the swelling will last a while so I'm just being patient.
Drains were removed Wednesday and I was able to shave my legs and take a nice shower. So nice! They also weighed me at Wednesday's post op. I'm the same weight. I'm not surprised. With all the swelling, and I was bloated cause I had not yet used the restroom (the Percocet made me constipated), I wasn't expecting to be lighter.
Really excited to start working out. It's still weeks away but I just want to tone up now.
Next follow up is November 12th. Hoping I'll get the okay at that point.
I'm still fairly swollen, as you can see in the pictures, but I'm really happy so far. I know the swelling will last a while so I'm just being patient.
Drains were removed Wednesday and I was able to shave my legs and take a nice shower. So nice! They also weighed me at Wednesday's post op. I'm the same weight. I'm not surprised. With all the swelling, and I was bloated cause I had not yet used the restroom (the Percocet made me constipated), I wasn't expecting to be lighter.
Really excited to start working out. It's still weeks away but I just want to tone up now.
Next follow up is November 12th. Hoping I'll get the okay at that point.
AKtotheB1983's provider
UPDATED FROM AKtotheB1983
2 days post
Post op day 2
This isn't the best photo but gives you an idea of where the incision is. I'm very happy so far!!
Replies (2)
J
October 16, 2016
It looks great -- they tightened your muscles as well as removed excess skin, right?
S
October 21, 2016
You look great! How was the lipo? What areas did you have done? Did you bruise very much in those areas? What does your PS have scheduled for you for the post op lipoed areas? My PS had me start endermologie treatments. My first one was this past Monday. It was horrible & painful. It also caused bad swelling & bruising on my inner thighs.
A
October 21, 2016
Thank you!! Lipo was good. Abs, flanks, and back. Nothing scheduled for lipo areas. I don't have much problem with cellulite and I think for that reason he feels fairly confident the lipo followed by exercise when I'm able, will be sufficient. I can't imagine having that treatment right now though. The lipo spots are sooo tender! I hope second session goes well for you!
S
October 22, 2016
I'm so bruised & beat up from the endermologie that I can't imagine doing it again. I'm 56 & my skin is not as resilient as it was 20+ years ago. I don't know what to do.
A
October 22, 2016
Did you talk to your PS? I'm sure some pain is normal but sounds excruciating!
S
UPDATED FROM AKtotheB1983
1 day post
Post op day 1
I did not sleep well at all last night. Assuming it was a combination of attempting to sleep somewhat upright in a recliner plus pain medicine side effects plus pain, period. On the plus side, the pain meds are helping me. Based on other reviews, and staff recommendations, I know to stay on top of them so I'm not playing "catch up".
The tumescent fluid still has my backside feeling numb. I've read that it'll take my kidneys 24-45 hours to reabsorb and excrete. Wondering if I'll be in more pain when that wears off...
I haven't had what I would consider a lot of drainage but I'll discuss with doc at post op visit today. I'm most excited that the incision is so low. Dr Polynice had told me it would be but some other photos on here had me wondering how low they could actually go. I'll post photos as soon as possible.
More later!
The tumescent fluid still has my backside feeling numb. I've read that it'll take my kidneys 24-45 hours to reabsorb and excrete. Wondering if I'll be in more pain when that wears off...
I haven't had what I would consider a lot of drainage but I'll discuss with doc at post op visit today. I'm most excited that the incision is so low. Dr Polynice had told me it would be but some other photos on here had me wondering how low they could actually go. I'll post photos as soon as possible.
More later!
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J
October 15, 2016
Please yes - pics! I'm dying to see how low your scar is!
A
M
October 16, 2016
Thanks for sharing, I am having a mini TT on 10/21, your review helps me. Speedy recovery.
A
October 16, 2016
That's wonderful! I think you'll be pleased. Today, my back is the most painful but he did a lot of countering in the lower back/flank area so that was to be expected. Just feels like I got ran over. The incision burns every now she then but as long as I don't miss my pain med dose, I'm good. I hope all goes well for you! If you have any questions that haven't been answered by my review updates, ask away! :)
A
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