Ohh I feel your pain! Just had my BA & lipo on 11/23/05. So today is day 11 post op for me.
I too, was so swollen by day 5 & constipated that I thought I would bust out of my garment. Auuughh, just a miserable feeling & being constipated on top of it?! My relief for the latter came as I had my boyfriend get me high fiber colon cleanse powder from the health food store (as NOTHING else was getting things moving.) Needless to say about 3 hours later RELIEF for that issue.
As far as the swelling is concerned, the best advice I got was to eat plenty of fresh pineapple (in it's own juice), take the Bromelain, & drink LOTS as in nearly a gallon of water with fresh lemon juice each day. 2 days later I could actually button my pre-op pants again.
I know it's seems like you'll never feel normal again, but each passing day gets a little easier.
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