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Update ten days post op. One drain out and one still putting out at least 40-60cc of Fluid. I am feeling stronger as each day goes by. Still not able to eat a lot at any given time. It’s been my mission each day to get in enough calories and Protein to facilitate healing. I think my swelling is pretty well controlled, I am going to tighten my compression garment by one hook as the loosest seems to be getting too loose. It’s been so weird the faint feeling with taking off the garment before my shower. I’ve been also trying hard to make sure I am hydrated so there is less chance of that fainting happening. My pain is pretty well controlled. I really only feel sore, not so much pain, if that makes sense. Still walking hunched over, it’s killing my back. Can’t wait to walk more up right. Here’s some pics from the other day. IMG_4723.JPG IMG_4725.JPG


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Looking like it's going great!

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Hope your recovery is going well and you're healing up! Thank you for sharing! I'm starting to research if I may need plastics but I know I need to give my skin some time to catch up.

If you're comfortable, do you have pictures after weight loss before plastics?

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