I had lipo of my flanks 2 years ago when I had my
tummy tuck. Yes, the pain in your back is normal
(well at least I had it!!). It also felt like when I
leaned against the chair that there were hard rocks
there. It's just that the swelling settles there.
Try massaging them. Also, keep using ice packs. I
heard that bromelain (you can also drink pineapple
juice) will help with swelling but I do not know first
hand. Just what I read.

Also, make sure you are wearing your pressure garment.
You're only 5 days post-lipo. You will be swollen
for a while. I think I was swollen at least a month.
Around week 5 I started looking better (of course I
had the tummy tuck at the same time, so you'll
probably be faster than that).

simmy


--- emailzakky <emailzakky@...> wrote:

> hey guys! im a new member, thanks for having me.
>
> I had lipo 5 days ago on the flanks and thighs and i
> look like ive been
> hit by a car -- bruises extend from my ribs down to
> my ankles. the
> worst part is the intense lower back pain i now
> have, i guess from some
> of those traveling bruises near the flanks.
>
> Anyone else experience this pain, and is it possible
> I've caused
> permanent damage to that area? Im also nervous
> because they tell me to
> monitor my calves for swelling and pain in order to
> prevent blood
> clots -- but I dont know how to tell the difference
> between regular
> pain from swelling and blood clot pain.
>
> thanks in advance!
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