WAHOO....Swelling has gone down

Just a quick update on the swelling in my legs.........is pretty much all gone.
I could tell that all the massive swelling I had last week in my calfs and ankles was gone but now even the "normal" swelling in the surgery area has gone way down.  There is still a little in the upper thighs but not much.   I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 6 lbs since last Friday....all fluid gone.  I'm about 4 lbs less than my pre-op weight. 

I'm going to try and not wear the compression hose at all today but I will have my compression garment on and I'll see how it goes...if I swell I'll put them on later today.  I'm going out to lunch and then shopping (not a big shopping spree maybe an hour).  I think I need to buy a smaller compression garment.....maybe I'll just get compression pantyhose (instead of thigh high)......hmmm something for me to look into.

Thanks to everyone for their encouragement and support while I was moaning and groaning about my humongous calfs and ankles.....
TTFN

Hey there Judy!!
Congrats! I know you are happy that the swelling has gone down, that's super! I had a question...where did you get the compression garment that I bought from you? I am not yet able to wear it, because it is a bit too small...and I think I want to order one so I can wear it instead of the ace wraps that I'm wearing now....if you'd let me know, I'd appreciate it! have a good weekend!

Hi Pat!
I'll look up the web link and will PM it to you.
I tried something different for the brachio I just had 3 weeks ago, I'll send you that info to.
I have to run out in a few mins but I promise to get it to you later tonight.

That's Great News!  I hope you have a nice afternoon out.  You certainly deserve it.

Terri

Yay! That's wonderful to hear. How happy you must be. I know you will enjoy your new skinny, sexy legs! Have a blessed day.

That is totally awesome.  I hope my swelling goes away that quick.  Don't push yourself to quickly.  Remember to rest and let your body recover.  Looking forward to your one month update.

OMG - you must feel so much better now without that horrendous swelling and pain from swelling. I'm so glad you're healing quickly and well.

Yay for you! It left your legs and found my face....LOL  This too shall pass and I hope quickly!

LOL...you made me laugh.  Did you reach the "funny face/pumpkin head" phase??

Hope you are having a good day.  It's gorgeous outside I'm going to be doing some of my "resting" outside today listening to and watching the birds while reading my book.

so glad for u, we sure know about swell hell CONGRATS, you look fabulous. I couldnt find pantyhose compression so I wore thigh TEDS and pinned them to my underewear cause they kept rollong the ace bandages were annoying
Susan