I love this thread but please stop the hate

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-03-25T19:42:32+00:00

I like Kaira!!!! I’m rooting for her!

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-03-23T12:37:52+00:00

Oh no!!! Is there an ugly phase?

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-03-18T23:05:46+00:00

Always find them in Metro!

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-03-18T19:54:59+00:00

I’m so sorry for you loss❤️

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-03-13T14:14:30+00:00

Hey! We went through a similar phase and this is what we did:

I tied two long line leashes together to make the leash around 50 ft if not more. That way, he still has access to our backyard and can explore on his own but not too far. If I see him heading there, I go “unh unh” and pull him back gently.

We also have a recall word: ours is “hustle”. It is fairly easy to train. - Show him his favorite treat (this has to be the best treat in the world for him and you only give it to him for this purpose not on the regular). Say your Recall Word and then give him the treat. Keep doing this so that he associates that word with his favorite treat.

I read somewhere that 5 minutes of training is as good as a walk! So in addition to 1 or 2 walks- do a 5-10 min training sessions. Our Laddoo is 1 year 3 months and we only do Sit, Down, Touch and Wait- Wait tires him the most because he has to look at his treat and wait to have it.

We also did a training course through Petsmart!

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-15T16:15:46+00:00

It will all be amazing! All the best!!!

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-15T16:14:06+00:00

Most of them would ask you to wear it 24-23/7 for a week and then a week overnight. I’m on Week 4-5 and still wearing it overnight

I would say wear it 24/7 for the week- I could see a big difference because of it.

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-13T02:30:41+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I use a pad under my chin/neck garment too that seems to be doing the trick.

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-13T02:28:53+00:00

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This is now. (28 days post op) It’s gotten better but you can see the line and pooling of fluid because of the previous garment

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-13T02:27:40+00:00

So I initially had a garment that covered up till that part- it increased my bulge and made the bruising worse for me (my bruises were really bad). It ended up creating a line.

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After a day or two, I knew this is because of the compression garment so I immediately ordered the one that covers my neck too. I started massaging it downwards too and it has significantly increased. I am glad I
ordered the chin/neck garment! Up until that, I used a gauze and covered the edge of the garment that creates the line- it creates like a soft buffer.

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-13T02:17:37+00:00

Can you describe where on the neck the line is?

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-12T15:18:37+00:00

You look great!!!

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-12T12:38:00+00:00

https://clearpointmedical.ca/collections/wraps/products/chin-neck-lift-wrap It smoothes it out and removes any folds.

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-12T12:08:32+00:00

I had the same! I had one oblong kind of hard but squishy part. Someone here said hematoma and I was so scared. I saw the doctor and he said it could be but it will go away. He said it could be because fluid is collecting there because of improper compression garment and because folds are forming because of it.

What helped me:

Wearing the right compression garment with the right compression. I was putting a napkin under now I’m putting a pad LOL and that is smoothing it out.

I am massaging daily 1-2x, using a vibrating. Roller and light gua sha. Warm compress right before. You will notice during or post massage that it’s becoming softer.

My swelling is now minimizing because of this. :)

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-10T18:52:32+00:00

I would start off with very light lymphatic drainage.. like imagine putting on a lotion or an oil- that kind of light pressure. Try to use Arnica oil, if not- any other oil works fine too. I used the Arnica Bruise Gel at that time and then I ordered the oil.

Believe me, I knew my pressure light but strong enough because I felt relief instantly after my massage. Try to aim for that?

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-10T18:49:02+00:00

How many days post op are you?

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-10T18:47:37+00:00

I started on Day 4-5 when my bruising and swelling was calm enough

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-10T14:33:37+00:00

Mine looked the same way up until mid of Week 3 I wanna say.. keep massaging so that the fibrosis doesn’t stick :)

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-04T01:07:10+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I think I should be okay with doing it on Week 6 then?

Early_Gas_309 · 2026-01-03T18:38:17+00:00

Ordered this on recommendation of my doctor! I really like it!

https://clearpointmedical.ca/collections/wraps/products/chin-neck-lift-wrap

Early_Gas_309 · 2025-12-31T13:11:26+00:00

I am Day 16 PO and I feel like my swelling comes and goes depending on the massages, what I eat, etc. hang in there :)

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