# Movement and recovery A hectic month has gone by, and now I can raise my arms all the way over my head, it feels so comfortable. Just a month ago I had to be careful even washing my hair, and now they feel like my own arms again,, The bruising is completely gone without a trace! Putting on bruise cream every night before bed and wearing the compression garment faithfully even when it felt stuffy really made a big difference, I think. # Swelling and pain The major swelling seems to be almost gone, but there is still a little pain when I press hard on the skin. Honestly that makes me happy! Pain still being there means there is that much swelling left to go down, so I am recovering cheerfully, looking forward to how much slimmer my arms will get as the pain fades. I am applying scar ointment every day, and since my recovery is fast I think the scars will lighten soon. # Starting maintenance After about a month, the pain and discomfort are quickly forgotten, and thanks to the slim arm line I see every time I look in the mirror my satisfaction is 200%. My old eating habits made maintenance a bit of a hurdle, but now I am going to add exercise and manage things seriously. I want to lock in this hard-earned line and make it even firmer with exercise!