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Tumescent Lipo - West Virginia, WV
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Getting ready for procedure on Wednesday, a little...
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getting ready for procedure on Wednesday, a little nervous. wish I could find someone on here that used the dr i'm going to, dr Robert bowan. back, sides and stomach getting done. up until late 20s I was thin. after 2 babies and medications that can make you gain weight here I am. I actually recently lost about 50 lbs, but I need a jump start to help me get back to it! hoping this procedure will be successful and make me look and feel better.
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July 19, 2016
Just a question, have you considered the extra skin that will be left after Lipo? Just wondering why your not considering a tummy tuck? What results are you looking for? I had a tummy tuck and I found that with Lipo taking out the fat, the skin just sags and that presents another problem .... I just want to make sure you considered all of your choices before making such a huge decision.
July 19, 2016
my dr felt I would have good results with lipo, afterwards we're going several lymphatic massages, and if needed skin tightening. I just cant afford the down time with tt.
July 25, 2016
Results please!! Are u swollen?
July 25, 2016
very swollen, fluid too. all I know is I better see results after this is all over! it was very painful during and after.
July 28, 2016
How are you? I had mine done Monday and still not seeing much results either. I'm super bruised on my lower abs and mons. Are you seeing results yet?
July 28, 2016
I'm the same way, very bruised lower belly. very swelled. I'm also feeling swelling and slight numbness in my limbs which makes no sense to me. I go back to my dr Friday, i'm going to talk to him about all of this, hopefully he'll have good answers for me.
July 28, 2016
Hope all goes well, I go back Monday for a follow up keep me posted, I'll do the same. Keep ur head up my friend.
July 29, 2016
My appointment today went well. I'm definitely feeling better. The tingling and numbness in my arms and legs were from anxiety! I took an adivan the next morning and was fine. Dr also said that's what it was. He said he took out 4.5 liters of actual fat So hopefully when swelling and fluid is gone I'll be good. My soreness is some better.
July 29, 2016
Glad to hear your in the road to recovery! I'm still swollen and my garment feels so tight. I don't feel like I changed much either. I'm so bruised on the bottom half.
July 30, 2016
I'm still very swollen too. And the bruising on the bottom of my belly is bad. Just glad I'm not as sore! We'll get through it!!!
UPDATED FROM wantthin
1 day post
day 2 pain
had my procedure done yesterday morning, I drove home by myself about an hour and 20min, no problem got home felt ok for about 10 minutes or so and then I got so dizzy and lightheaded and clammy. I laid down and felt better in about 10 minutes. I leaked like crazy. this morning it seems to have subsided, however; I am so so sore. I cant hardly move with out help. the hydrocodone/acetam doesn't help the pain and it makes me nauseous. my instructions ay to take 2 xtra strength Tylenol every 4 to 6 hrs. really doesn't seem to be helping. I really hope this horrible pain goes away soon and cant even sit, get up, or go to the bathroom without a struggle.
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July 22, 2016
The doctor let you drive yourself home? I have never heard of that. Normally theyou require you to have one for safety reaons...hmmm...that worries me a bit
July 23, 2016
He didn't want me to. But I didn't take any adivan. I was fine until I got home
July 25, 2016
Hope your healing goes smoothly.
July 25, 2016
thank you, i'm really swelled and have a lot of fluid, I pray that after that's gone i'll see results, i'm pretty worried. i'm still sore, it does get better every day though.
July 25, 2016
With lipo it is really true what the drs say: It will take months before you see the final results because of the fluid buildup and the swelling. But with that being said, don't expect miracles with lipo. I feel like it is more beneficial for fine tuning a desired result. It will never take off significant inches or get rid of extra skin and fat. So, in the end I feel like a tummy tuck is the way to go if you are looking for a dramatic change in shape/size/contour etc. Hopefully your dr. has made you aware of the limitations of lipo- and that you will be satisfied with your outcome. I wish you the best!
UPDATED FROM wantthin
5 days post
1 day post
not very happy right now, hopefully swelling and fluid will go away.
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July 28, 2016
Hey there! I am 20 days post lipo and still swollen.and very lumpy so the answer to your question... you are going to be swollen a bit. One day I'm swollen and the next few days it goes down...rinse and repeat. Lol. It gets better... I promise.
July 29, 2016
thank you so much for your input! it's good to hear from people that actually had the procedure and what to expect, rather than just hearing what the dr's have to say! do you still wear a garment or a band? keep me posted on your progress.
July 29, 2016
I wear my garment every day and night with the exception of showering and washing my garments...I have three. At night it seems that I swell the most and so I put a band on as well around my abdome . I had my 2nd massage today and I am pretty uncomfortable this evening but nothing that an extra strength tylenol can't knock out. The lumps and bumps in the treated areas are pretty uncomfortable but one day at a time, right?
July 30, 2016
I feel good I went shopping for several hours and I feel a little more tired than usual. Still swelled and bruised and not seeing much change. How are you?!
July 30, 2016
Good to hear you went out and about! I went to gym with my husband this morning and tried running only to get sick and vomit...I have noticed my energy level is lower than normal so I did some research and found out this is normal for at least a month or so. Hearing that you are tired as well proves this theory. Get some rest and let's keep in touch.
July 30, 2016
Ohhh are you wearing a garmet? If so, what kind? And is it giving you moderate support?
July 31, 2016
I definitely get weak after a lot of activity much quicker! my dr said that's normal. he told me after 5 days I didn't need to wear the garment or the binder. i'm wearing a knock off brand of spanx which seems to work better.
you tried running? did that hurt? i'm still too sore to move like that. did you get sick from the pain or overdoing it?
you tried running? did that hurt? i'm still too sore to move like that. did you get sick from the pain or overdoing it?
July 31, 2016
Wow! My doctor has me wearing my garment until week 6. I find that when I don't wear it for a considerable amount of time the swelling comes. Are you seeing any differences?
July 31, 2016
The spanx I'm wearing is very firm and feels like the tightness is more uniform. I don't notice any increased swelling while wearing it
August 1, 2016
I can see some change from your before and post photos. I'm in the same boat as you when it comes to swelling and nervous about my final result as well. My skin is at the stage where it feels so tight and hard. It's annoying. And I'm waiting for the little pooch to go away. The Dr told me that was normal but I'm still waiting
August 2, 2016
Hey girls. you may want to look at my review. I have everything that I went and am going through now. I had my procedure end of June.. :)
August 4, 2016
I wore a 22 before.. and now I'm in an xlarge I can wear large shirts better. I have a large bust. 44 DDD... plus I do have large hips and booty so I have to take that into account when I state my size.. I've lost 15 lbs since.. and he took off 10 lbs. I'm not interested in losing a lot of weight, because that would cause skin issues, plus I'd lose my shape. I really hope that my review helps you through.. I'm still swelling up and down.. but can't complain about my results so far.. dramatic change.. :)
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