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Post Surgery

Expectations
Normally, patients have a mental picture of how they expect to look after having any type of weight loss surgery. It is important to remember not to expect to look or feel great right after the surgery. Recovery takes time and patience and most patients would agree that the results are certainly worth it!

It is absolutely normal to feel a little down after the surgery. These feelings usually subside as you heal and begin to look and feel better.

Healing
Although newer techniques are designed to reduce some post-operative discomforts, you must keep in mind that you have had surgery. Minor pain, swelling and temporary numbness are a few of the more common discomforts a patient may experience.

It is always recommended to start walking around even though you might feel a little sore because this helps prevent blood clots from forming. Usually it takes about a week or two before you can get back to work following the surgery. Although movement is helpful in recovery any activities that are strenuous should be avoided.

Follow-up Care
Follow up care is very important to monitor your progress and to see if any additional procedures are required. Always feel free to call your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms such as heavy bleeding or increase in pain. A good doctor will take the time to answer any questions you have before or after liposuction surgery. Stitches are usually removed or dissolve within ten days. Any bruising and swelling generally takes a minimum of three weeks to begin to disappear.

After most of the swelling has subsided you will see a considerable difference in the shape of your body. With the combination of eating a healthy diet and regular exercise you will begin to feel great and be able to maintain and enjoy your new shape.