Questioning my surgeon

[Dustin]

I know this is not a good sign, but I had my surgery two days ago.

And he has told me several things post surgery which I don't believe is right as the internet says different and was just wondering if you guys could help me clear it up !

1. He says that I can resume LIGHT working out in 2 weeks ? Everywhere says light work outs should wait for AT LEAST 4 weeks ?

2. He says I can stop wearing the compression vest in a week but EVERYWHERE on the internet is saying 4-6 weeks.

Do you think he is just an idiot ? Or do you think that because my case was very mild (whole process only took one hour for both sides) and that no liposuction was needed so I have a shorter recovery time than the typical post surgery person on the internet who's had BOTH gland excision AND liposuction ?

Also underneath my compression vest I have two pads on my chest and he says that they can be removed after 4 days, this padding is inbetween the compression vest and the bandage on my lower aeorla.

Help will be much appreciated, thank you

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

If you trusted your surgeon to operate on you why don't you trust his post-op instructions?  He knows what was done during the surgery and is in the best position to provide post op instructions for you.

Dr Jacobs

[Dustin]

Hey yeah I know but what he is telling me is just SO different to everything that I have read on the internet !

Everybody is saying vest for 4 weeks etc and he's saying one week ... that's not a little but a MASSIVE difference.

I just want to make sure and maximize the result of my surgery

[Viking75]

Dustin: You are overreacting! All surgeons have different post-op instructions.

For example: I believe Dr. Pope recommends his patients 2 weeks of compression. (I have seen nothing but great results of his work on this forum)!

Dr Jacobs usually recommend 4 weeks of compression. (His results are absolutely fantastic)

You might check posts of Dr. Silverman regarding his approach on LIGHT work out after surgery.

The main thing is: Trust your surgeon, follow his advice and most important try to relax!!!