16 post PS and lipo is still killing me, how long does it last
16 days ago (1/09) I had a upper and lower eyelid lift, mini TT (but no muscle repair), Donut BL/BA, Butt aug by fat grafting and lipo (@3 liters removed) to my inner knees, all over my thighs, torso, and back. I've got all my stitches out but still have a drain which looks like I should be able to remove tomorrow or Wednesday.
The problem is I am still really sore from the lipo, the other stuff is fine. It's a combo of a soreness kinda like when you lift weights for the first time in a long time plus a sensation kind of like burning. I know it's not infected but it's very uncomfortable. I have a hard time sleeping, standing up or sitting down is painful, just moving around sucks. I can tolerate it, but it's wearing on me and makes me not want to do much but lay around and read and watch TV. I ran out of pain pills a while back and when I had them I was much better, I could sleep and move around without so much discomfort.
My question is how long did your lipo pain last? How long did your doc say you could take pain pills?
Also I'm up like 12 lbs still, how long until you lost your swelling weight (especially those of you who had a fair amount of lipo like I did}?
Thanks
46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA
on 1/25/10 7:28 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
I had lipo done on my arms (as a revision) and the pain lasted a lot longer than when I had the whole brachioplasty done. My arms were genuinely sore for at least 3 months (sorry about the bad news). It's been about 6 months since I had them done and I honestly still have quite a bit of numbness along the back of the arms and occasionally get a weird sore sensation but it has gotten much better.
FYI - the burning sensation could be a good sign that the nerves are waking up and trying to reconnect....but if It starts feeling hot to the touch you should call your doctor.
I'm taking 2 Aleve when I need them just to sort of dull the pain....it's helping.
I'm with you in the same boat right now. I'm 6 or 7 weeks out from my LBL and my butt is stilling VERY sore and uncomfortable. It just takes time. :-(
Hang in there!!
46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA
I'm having a LBL and lipo to the outer thighs with Dr S. I'm afraid of the pain from the lipo and trying to decide if my outer thighs are that bad where it's worth the pain.
Good luck with everything and I hope you feel better soon and all that awful swelling goes away here real fast!
46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA
Terri
46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA
46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA