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Title: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 03, 2006, 10:39:09 AM
well i got the surgery on june 1st, and im set to wear the compression vest for 3 weeks. i only told a select few about the surgery (one friend, parents, grandparents). no need to tell the whole world you know?

since its summer, i cant wear a baggy sweater over the vest. my question is- how can i conceal the vest? it looks like a bulletproof vest under a t shirt, LOL.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: SC GameCOCKS on June 03, 2006, 11:25:58 AM
lol I wear a tight black wife beater over mine...its not as noticeable, and if anyone asks i say i tore a muscle in my chest lifting weights and had to get surgery.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: jersey on June 03, 2006, 01:25:46 PM
how did it go with jacobs?
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 03, 2006, 05:15:57 PM
it went well...i just took off my bandages- i'm definitly happy. u planning on getting it too?
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: jersey on June 03, 2006, 09:21:48 PM
yep...june 8th with jacobs...cant wait.  glad it went well.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 04, 2006, 05:20:57 AM
ahh thats cool. hope everything goes good with you too!

well after u get it, we can go hang out in our compression vests LOL
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: jc71 on June 04, 2006, 07:36:41 AM
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well i got the surgery on june 1st, and im set to wear the compression vest for 3 weeks. i only told a select few about the surgery (one friend, parents, grandparents). no need to tell the whole world you know?

since its summer, i cant wear a baggy sweater over the vest. my question is- how can i conceal the vest? it looks like a bulletproof vest under a t shirt, LOL.



A cynic would say, if you told one person you've told everyone.  

Bulletproof vest? Wow, my vest was paper thin, but very tight.  Where I live, it's summer all year, I just wore a t-shirt over my vest.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: docfore4 on June 04, 2006, 02:12:33 PM
 Can i just use an under armour instead of the compression vest after week 1? It's pretty tight on me and actually seems like it provides more compression than the vest and its less obtrusive and obvious than the vest is.


Anyone know of any pros/cons?
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 04, 2006, 03:13:09 PM
i'd stick with the vest, mine is pretty darn tight. ask ur doc
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: SC GameCOCKS on June 04, 2006, 03:15:09 PM
Best thing to do is ask ur PS...I trully think a VERY tight under armor would do the trick. I actually bought a kids XL one I wore from week 4-5 after surgery.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 05, 2006, 06:21:40 AM
so i'm in day 5 post op, wearing the vest. i was wondering, how often and for how long did you guys take the vest off? ever take it off just for a little rest? or just for showering? thanks
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: SC GameCOCKS on June 05, 2006, 08:19:05 AM
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so i'm in day 5 post op, wearing the vest. i was wondering, how often and for how long did you guys take the vest off? ever take it off just for a little rest? or just for showering? thanks


def take it off for showering...i dont put it back on immediatly. I use vitamin E on the scars after shower so i like to let it dry a lil. In the evenings I use scar treatment so I keep it off for another half hr or so.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 05, 2006, 08:34:53 AM
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def take it off for showering...i dont put it back on immediatly. I use vitamin E on the scars after shower so i like to let it dry a lil. In the evenings I use scar treatment so I keep it off for another half hr or so.


yeah true. hmm what scar treatment?
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: SC GameCOCKS on June 05, 2006, 10:18:04 AM
Its called "New Skin Scar Therapy" its a topical gel.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: jersey on June 05, 2006, 12:47:23 PM
hey halo...the vest jacobs gave you, is it a vest that has "straps" on it that go over the shoulders, or is it more of a "wrap" (no straps)?
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 05, 2006, 03:15:06 PM
vest w/ shoulder straps
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: docfore4 on June 05, 2006, 03:35:56 PM
Me too...that things horrible. i called my PS today and he said wearing under armour (as long as reasonably tight) is fine after the first week or so. he said wear for another week.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 05, 2006, 06:02:26 PM
i like it. its pretty tight. what's wrong with it?
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: nukem2k5 on June 06, 2006, 06:27:39 AM
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Can i just use an under armour instead of the compression vest after week 1? It's pretty tight on me and actually seems like it provides more compression than the vest and its less obtrusive and obvious than the vest is.


Anyone know of any pros/cons?


For me, the thought of trying to squeeze into an Underworks shirt after surgery makes me cringe.  Like they said, ask your PS.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: SC GameCOCKS on June 06, 2006, 07:59:06 AM
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For me, the thought of trying to squeeze into an Underworks shirt after surgery makes me cringe.  Like they said, ask your PS.



Even with my first surgery which was wayyy more painful (lipo only) I was able to put on an under armor shirt under my vest a couple days after surgery.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: halo2006 on June 06, 2006, 11:15:31 AM
LMAO!

i think i saw your parents in the waiting room! small world huh? yeah the vest is mad snug. it feels so good to take it off and just let the water run down my chest in the shower, very relaxing.



yeah my follow up is tomorrow also, at 1:30pm.  
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: jack9 on June 07, 2006, 02:42:30 AM
i wore the vest for 1 week.  I just wore a crew neck tee shirt over it and then my regular shirt.  Nobody could tell.  My PS then had me switch to under armour.  I purchased three so I would always have a clean one to wear.  

I kept my vest on 24/7 (except for showers).  It was the most uncomfortable thing I ever wore.  I would wake up every hour in discomfort.  The under armour is a major improvement.
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: bubbamark88 on June 17, 2006, 05:00:23 AM
New member, looking for a doctor, would you have any info on Dr. Jacobs?

thanks

Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: bubbamark88 on June 17, 2006, 09:04:18 AM
THanks for the website and info. I will check it out.

I take it you would suggest Dr. Jacob to another prospect?
Best of luck with your post op procedures.


Thanks again!

Pete
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: bubbamark88 on June 17, 2006, 09:13:18 AM
Hound,
Just checked out Dr. Jacob's website. Very impressive. I might have found my guy.

how much for a consul?
I would be interested in geting lip on my ab and Lh's too
what do you think that would run me, I know that one may be tough to answer, but thought I would throw it out there anyways

It looks like he has done many procedures..that is very postive when looking for a Dr.

I am just starting to look for a Dr. for a procedure to be done perhaps 6moths to a year from now ( I want to drop some more weight before I go in for better results)
I have yo yo'd alot ..bet even when my weight is down , I still have areas that are stubborn

is there a spell check on this thing...lol???
Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: bubbamark88 on June 17, 2006, 12:21:53 PM
Hound,

Thanks a ton, your recomendation means alot.
I agree on the money thing and quality service.
I think I would stay in NY for a day or two after the procedcure...would want to do things right ya know, coming from florida

he is the first doctor that I have heard of that specializes in gyn..

another question,
I visited one doctor about 5 years ago, and he told me that he had a hard time lipoing   "flanks" he meant the side of the chest sort of under the arm...is that the case with Jacob's too, or other doctors as well? pehaps you coverd that in your consul??

i was also curious if after tissue/fat is removed, is there such a thing as tightening the skin to prevent saggy skin?  guess that could be a case by case thing

thanks again for the info. it is VERY helpful and appreciated

Title: Re: concealing the vest
Post by: bubbamark88 on June 17, 2006, 02:09:51 PM
Hound,

All the info helps tremendously.

your the man!


see you on the boards..and best of luck with your post op recovery..sounds like you allready have acheived great success...Rock on!


FL Pete
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