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Im doing the lipo first then wait for thigh lift.
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So i am excited and nervous. I go for my consult...
WORTH IT$7,500
So i am excited and nervous. I go for my consult for my thigh lift on dec 12 , 2013. I have lost over 166lbs with just diet and excersise. Yep no surgery. I had a tummy tuck in 2011 and that went very well. I tried to loose my thighs for two years and nada. I went to my doctors and did a referral and now the insurance is apparently paying for it. I have had some infections and i can't run with the chaffing specially in the knee area. So i am hoping it will get done and make me so i can run and enjoy activties that i couldn't do before. So i will have to send pixs tommorrow and show you my thighs, i am hoping it will be a t surgery and make them smaller. I was hoping this was a preop but i think it is consult to see what they suggest. I can't loose anymore in that area i workout 6 days a week and i eat healthy maintained my weight for 2 yrs and can't loose even dieting. i just hope i will get fix so i can do more. Any suggestions? Thanks i will be adding photos tommorrow.
UPDATED FROM lorabell
3 years pre
my thighs after 166lbs weight loss! nothing is working!
Here are some photos any feed back would be awesome!
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November 25, 2013
Congrats!!! I KNOW you are excited! I had a TT last year that went very well too.. So now on December 12 I am going into surgery for my TL. When they gave me the date I was kinda bummed cuz it seemed so far away and WHOA I can hardly believe its just a couple weeks away...SMH... I have already gotten all my bandages, tape, walker, female urinal, toilet seat riser with arms, extra lounge dresses * since I wont be able to wear pants for while*... I have even started buying groceries for my little fridge that I am going to have next to me as I heal since my daughter wont be at my side the entire time. IDK if you are going to get this message before you go to your appointment but I could suggest a couple things to u..... Make a list of any and all questions you couple possibly think of to ask your PS. Stairs? Incision type? * down the leg or in the groin* If he says groin incision ask him will you have any spreading of the labia.... * yes that really happens with that type of incision sometimes*, drains? compression garment? staples? ... Not trying to scare you just giving you all the help that I can. Feel free to message me if you have any other questions.. I will do my best to help you
November 25, 2013
Thanks! Its so nice to have ppl on here to talk to! I've been going nuts to what my insurance will cover and wat they won't? Either way ill find out and ill make sure I will keep u posted. My fiance will be helping me through this like w the TT! Oh wats a female urinal?
November 25, 2013
its just like a male urinal except its made more like a funnel. LOL I have found several people on here to be very kind... Post pics! It helps others to see exactly what you are talking about and helps to track your progress. What time is your appointment?
November 25, 2013
Welcome and congratulations on your weight loss, that's a huge achievement!
Good luck with your consultation, I hope it all goes well. Please do keep us updated with your progress!
November 26, 2013
Congratulations to you for losing all that weight. I also had a tummy tuck and it went well. The thigh life went well however it was a hard recovery. After 8 months recovery the circumference of my thighs are much smaller. Unfortunately, some of the skin has fallen as I older. I guess that is to be expected at my age. Right after surgery, all the skin was real tight. I loved it. I am still quite happy as my legs are much smaller. I would still do it again. I look great in clothes.
November 26, 2013
I found the thigh lift to be far more uncomfortable than the tummy tuck. I needed someone to take care of me at home for almost 3 weeks. I couldn't pull up or down my compression garment myself. I did spend most of my time in bed as it was the most comfortable place to be. Remember, I said I would do it again. Just a heads up, to be prepared. Some people found this easier than the tummy tuck.
November 27, 2013
I had a complete 360 degree around the groin and back of leg. In fact when he marked me, I had on my bikini underpants and he used that as his line to mark me.
November 27, 2013
I don't know wat they will do to me. I am taking 2 weeks off from work if I have it done. I won't know untill 12 12 13 wat will happen.
November 27, 2013
Wow. Thats the date of my surgery... is that ur day of surgery as well or for another appointment with the PS
November 27, 2013
Oh ok... yea I had 2 visits with my PS. On Dec 10 I go in for my ekg, blood work and xrays... you said you hope... what would cause them not to o it? Or were u speaking from the insurance stand point?
November 27, 2013
Yes first consult and I think my insurance will cause they wouldn't send me to a consult?
November 28, 2013
Actually, I got denied first. I questioned my insurance as to why would they send me to the consult and then deny me.. they responded with .. "we will allow anyone to be seen but we will not allow every person to have the surgery"... 2 weeks later they approved me.
November 28, 2013
I had the first the first one with them for a consult then for the other one was for them to take and submit pictures. The visit on the 10th of December is for my ekg and blood work for pre surgery.
November 28, 2013
Noooo that's not what I meant.. Just think positive.... I am sure all will go just the way you want it to...
November 28, 2013
Thanks i hope so! After this i am getting a boob job then i think that will be it for me as far as surgeries.
November 29, 2013
I want one too.. I looked at my boobs and said. I know im almost 50 but my boobs have no reason being to my new belly button lol juat kinda scared about getting it
November 30, 2013
So exciting! I had a TT in 2005 a lower body lift in 2009 and just had my thigh lift on November 25th. Today is day 5. It is rough for sure. My incision goes from the back around to my inner thigh and vertically to about 2 inches above my knees. I came home a few hours after surgery and thankfully without drains! (I hate drains!) walking the first day but pain came before it was time for my next dose of meds but I could push through. Now day 5 I'm still very slow at walking but pain meds are further apart and last night I didn't wake up to take them. Yay! I'm feeling the electrical shocks (that's what I call them) and itching all around the lipo areas. My incisions haven't bothered me until today but I think it's because I'm walking more and feeling the incisions is just an odd feeling. Although I'm very swollen and I know things are going to shift as the healing process continues I'm super excited to see the end results! My thighs measured 38 inches pre-op and are now (swollen) measuring 26 inches! I still have thick legs but the sagging skin is gone! I hope my experience helps you through your journey and your surgery goes smoothly! It is more painful than my TT but I think my body lift was, so far, more pain than my thigh lift! 1st follow up is Tuesday and I'm excited!
November 30, 2013
Thanks for the info! I had a TT in 2011 but it was extended. It was painful but I have high tolerance for pain!how long were u out of work for?
November 30, 2013
I had the surgery Monday and I think from how I'm feeling now I could go back mid week next week. However, I'm giving myself two weeks for sure.
November 30, 2013
Wow. That is so awesome. MN y surgery is on the 12th and im getting nervous. Thanks for mentioning the circumference of the thigh.. I havent taken mine but I will. I am excited but gittery at the same time.
November 30, 2013
Believe me if your not nervous then something is wrong. :) I'm sure things will go wonderfully for you and I look forward to hearing how things go!
December 1, 2013
Thank you for the vote of confidence.. LOL This surgery thing is nothing new to me LOL I just look so forward to the end result.. As of now I have to buy my pants too big in the waist in order to fit over my thighs... *which isnt THAT bad of thing..* I just don't want them THIS big....
December 1, 2013
I had the same issue! I hated it because I always had to wear a belt so tight to keep them up and a long shirt to cover the bunched up waistline!
December 1, 2013
Yea.. it sucks.. I told my PS.. okay... leave some of the thighs LOL but not too much !! wanna at least give the ILLUSION that i have a waist line LOL
December 1, 2013
I have that same problem around my waist! My pants don't fit right! I have to buy a size larger to fit my thighs ! I hope I have the surgery! Ill be thinkin of ya when u have urs!
December 1, 2013
thank ya!! i appreciate it! I can hardly wait to post pics.. OMG does that sound conceded LOL
December 1, 2013
Well, if I were you I would make sure to get everything taken care of well before hand.. My kids told me I was doing things too early.. * moving furniture to where I will be "stationed"... grocery shopping for the basics that I will need.. "my daughter/caregiver will be at work most of the day".... purchase as many bandages , tape, betadine, walker, grabber/reacher back scratchier, pillows for support, toilet seat riser * mine has the arms on it too*, socks in a drawer nearby, make sure to put ya cell phone charger near where u will be, and the list goes on and on.... I will be measuring my thighs so that way I can "see" a difference.... make sure to stay well... "take vitamins" stay away from kids with colds... Basically keep ur immune system up..... oh and since u wont be able to wear underwear for a while.. get a supply of lounge type dresses... or gowns... From what my PS told me... i wont be able to wear pants for a while. I will be having staples as well as stitches... WITH drains.. *rolles eyes* ... How I hate drains..... Did I talk too much??? sorry
December 1, 2013
I recommend more than two garments and a size smaller than your current measurements. I got a large and a medium thinking I would wear the medium later and I've been switching back and forth since day 2 post op. And I also think all of the walking I've been doing has really helped. I walked about an hour the day of surgery (in ten minute intervals around pain med time) and now day 5 and although still painful I can walk for about 20 minutes at a time and get around and do some household things that don't require bending. Also the first two days I slept in my recliner rather than laying flat. My Dr. said that helps reduce swelling and it made it much easier for those very frequent trips to the bathroom those first few days. Good luck! Hope you get your surgery!!!!
December 1, 2013
Mind if I ask... was it difficult closing your recliner??? Im having the incision down the leg.. and thought it would hurt in closing and opening the recliner.... did u have the long incision or the one that wraps around the upper part of the thigh from front to back
December 1, 2013
I hear ya with drains they do suck! My fi will be here with me for the full 2 weeks! I am actually getting over a cold! I haven't had one for like 2 yrs! So u can't wear undie? Mmm will a recliner work as being stationed? See I am not getting anything untill I know for sure they will do it. And that my insurance is paying for it. I take prenatal vits everyday with fish oil. I am nervous that they will screw up! I can't do anything untill the appt. Everything is on hold! Argghh
December 1, 2013
Mine is electric :( but I did use a manual one at my inlaws home and it was like a marathon. Mine is wrapped around and vertical about 2 inches above my knees. Honestly I didn't start feeling the incisions until today. The lipo areas were killer. Now they are ok but the incisions are starting to be bothersome. I'm interested in your staples? Is there a reason they are using staples? I hate drains too!!! So thankful for no drains this time!!
December 1, 2013
Thanks I do too! I did good with my TT so I thought this will be ok. I have a nice recyliner do I a donut hole to sit on? So where do I get the garment?
December 1, 2013
yea... I KNOW it is a bit aggravating ... as you wait.. but i am a firm believer that it will happen... I had people telling me to give up.. give up... becuz i got denied at first... I said I REFUSE to quit... and then a couple weeks later... I got the message that i was approved.... So, I am believing with you that you wont have to pay a penny out of pocket!!!!!!
December 1, 2013
Lorabell! I am going to go through my pics when I feel up to sitting at the computer but our legs are almost identical. I think I had a little more extra skin in the center. I will send also upload my after pics once some of the bruising goes away. So far I am extremely satisfied and my hips no longer turn out on the sides. That makes a huge difference even though I haven't worn jeans yet I can see the difference in my baggy sweats!
December 1, 2013
No donut hole. It's worthless. I ordered mine from a company my PS gave me. I'm sure urs will give u some if not I can send you the website.
December 1, 2013
Oh yea no undies for at least 2 weeks I'm thinking. And my garments are crotchless. Lol
December 1, 2013
Well I was wondering if my hips would stick out after the surgery? I can wear jeans but they have to be strechy! I can't wait to see ur results! I am very anxious about my appt! Thanks for the advice! Will I need chux?
December 1, 2013
My sides of my thighs are gone and it's a miracle lol. The only thing I've used since I've been home are maxi pads for one sight that had drainage and that stopped on the second day. Now I started putting them on my thigh crease because the garment pulls a little there so just for comfort when walking.
UPDATED FROM lorabell
3 years pre
Almost there! 11 more days untill my consult!
Man I am very impantient when I comes to waiting! Lol
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December 1, 2013
See... You and I are both excited for somewhat of the same reasons.... You go on the 12th for your consult and I will be going into surgery!! OMG every time I say it I get so excited... I KNOW that all will go wonderful for u... please post or message and let me know how the consult goes... I think I am cheating a little.. I countdown by saying I have 9 more days to go to my pre op blood work and ekg... and a day and a half after that I go in LOL
December 1, 2013
I am excited for u! U will have to tell me how it goes! I am sure it will go well! I am excited and I hope mine goes smoothly as well! I am so glad we have someone to talk to about these things. I have friend I can't cause I think they r jealous and not supportive. My fiance is very excited for me! My kids r but worried which is normal.
December 1, 2013
One thing I have learned is you will find out very quickly who jas your back and qho doesnt. My boyfriend supports me big time whereas some of my kids say really nasty things. I focus on the positive and keep going. I have come too far, and too old not to be happy
December 2, 2013
Congrats on the thigh lift! I will be keeping tabs as i have an upcoming "long" thigh lift! I am getting first stage lipo to the legs then in April a thigh lift. Cannot wait to see the "afters!"
December 2, 2013
hello!! my thigh lift is on the 12th.... *super excited*... Mind me asking what is a Long thigh lift?
December 2, 2013
well, some folks have the groin incision only, i.e. sometimes referred to as "short" thigh lift vs an incision scar going knees - e.g., "long" thigh lift. I will actually have an "L" type incision that starts close to knee and going up the groin crease to meet up with the LBL incision...maybe this is an "extra long" variety! ;-) The terminology is confusing and in no way standardized.
December 2, 2013
I should add there is also a groin crease incision that also can go "backwards" designed from post massive patients - it actually extends backwards into the crease of your butt allowing for a larger amount of skin removal. Dr. Agha has coined this the "spiral" thigh lift as it allows a larger wedge of skin to be removed. In my case, i have laxity all the way down to (and actually beyond) the knees, so i need the "long" thigh lift. Not everyone needs this.
December 2, 2013
OOOOO I am having the "long" incision!! Complete with staples and stitches... However one thing that kinda has me puzzled is why my PS doesnt want me to wear a compression garment... He said he doesnt want the skin squeezed too much... *shrug* I guess different doctors have different ways of doing things....
December 2, 2013
Yea I know what you mean. My PS said I have approx 8 liters per leg to be removed.. I am a visual person so I pictured 4 2liter bottles of soda tied to each leg.... First thing came to my mind was DANGGGGGGGGGG... Oh how I cannot wait until this surgery is done and I have SOME semblance of normalcy..... :-(
December 2, 2013
See I haven't gone to my consult so I don't know but based on my legs wat do u think they will say?
December 2, 2013
The PS's are all very different in this regard! I think there is some concern that the garment can irritate the incisions. I am getting the bulk of my leg lipo in a "stage 1" surgery, so will wear compression then. I also ordered a compression garment that zips all the way down on both legs - i hope to be able to wear this after the thigh lift - or at least some light compression to reduce swelling. I hear the lipo is the worst for the swelling component. I am actaully having lipo that includes my thick calves and ankles too. I may also ask for skin excision on those as well, but i understand the swelling and healing are worse.
December 2, 2013
wow that is a lot of fat!!!! i wonder how much will be removed from mine? Some days i don't think my legs are as big as i think they are - there is just a whole lot of skin! Dr. Fisher held his hands about 16" apart and said i will remove about this much from each thigh....too wild....
December 2, 2013
sooo hard to predict because the surgeons are different....if u click on my profile you can see my thighs! I think you are more "top heavy" on thighs (a more typical way of gaining and losing) whereas mine have chub/skin going all the way down. your knee/lower thigh area is not that bad, so it is a toss up. I did consult with Dr. Agha - and his coordinator told me that only 30% of his patents get the "long" like i need. He does the "spiral" (extended "wedge" of skin in groin) for most post massives only. OTOH, i have seen thighs i consider not even as bad as yours and they do the long....you should post the question to the Q&A section for doctors.....i am super curious as to what reply's you would get!
December 2, 2013
That's how I feel about my legs but tired of then hitting each other! Also I won't know nothing untill next week. Wish me luch with the consult! Ihope she takes a lot of mine too!
December 2, 2013
It's amazing. My ps removed 4lbs of fat and she said around 9 lbs of tissue from my legs (i think I was kind of out of it when I talked to her). I have my first follow up tomorrow and I can't wait to get all of the answers! I cannot wait to hear of everyone's results!! My thighs are still going to be thick but without the skin hanging!!!! I'm so excited!
December 2, 2013
I just KNOW it will all work out....I can hardly wait for you to tell us you got ur date!!!!!
December 2, 2013
Thats exactly what I want and looking forward to!!! Thick but "right"... My BF told the doc to make sure he didnt take too much off LOL
December 2, 2013
Thanks I will let u know when! I am excited for u too! I hope it will be in winter so I don't have to drive in the snow lol. U guys are so great. I will post the pics on the q and a for the docs!
December 2, 2013
ok lemme see... sorry .. i havent learned how to navigate around the site too well yet
December 2, 2013
I am having mine in a few days and cannot wait to see the results...im excited to see your after pics as well...
December 6, 2013
Jjoselyn have you done your thigh lift yet??? How did it go? Can't wait to hear the update!!
December 6, 2013
It's getting closer! So excited to hear what they say for you! Good luck!
December 6, 2013
So far so good. Less pain daily. I'm going to switch over to ibuprofen today and see how that works out. The only thing I can't do is bend over right now. Healing healing healing and seeing results every day! I'm loving it!
December 6, 2013
I will have to text u a lot when I get it done! Is there anything I should get when I do have sugery? Do u walk a lot. Afgter its been done and di u have compressions?
December 6, 2013
I walk around all day until I feel pain. Definitely get an extra pair of compression garments. I bought a large and then a medium so I could use them later. I tried the large on before surgery and they fit but after the surgery they were way too loose so I'm wearing the mediums. The aquaphor ointment has been really a bless over the last few days. It makes me less itchy and rubs way less when I walk. Baggy pants and maybe a reaching stick to get things you need down low! Other than that I would say definitely someone to help out for at least 3-4days for sure. I'm still having moments I depend on my hubby.
December 6, 2013
Good morning! Glad to hear you are getting around. Looks like it just gets better with each passing day!
December 6, 2013
U look awesome! Should I get the compression before I go in or after? Where do I get them? I would think they provide a compression after surgery? Did u have to use a female urinal? My fi will be with me for two weeks he helped me with my TT. So should I get a large then a medium?
December 6, 2013
You being the compression garment with you to surgery and the dr puts it on after the procedure. My dr told me the place and which one to order. Calf length with no crotch. It zips on both sides. You certainly don't want to be pulling the garment on and off going to the bathroom. It's too painful and you go constantly the first few days! I was in the bathroom every 20 minutes the first night. And as soon as I sat down I had to go. She said its due to the amount of fluids they put in during surgery. And no matter how much water I drank I was still dehydrated until yesterday. Finally I'm not. I didn't need anything to help with that but if I had to do it over I would get a toilet seat lift. You don't realize how low the toilet was. I have a very high pain tolerance and had no pain with my TT and minimal pain with my LBL. And I think with this surgery I'm tolerating the pain very well but this is by far the most painful surgery I have had including gastric bypass. However, I would do it all again a million times over.
December 6, 2013
Would you mind telling me where you got ur garment from?? and how do you order the size?? Now I wear an 18 but i have alot of room in the waist ... but have to get that size to fit over my legs...
December 6, 2013
They have a size chart. You just measure and order accordingly. cedarpointmd.com is the website. I asked and she told me order my size before surgery but I ordered a size smaller too and the large that was my pre-op size is too big. So thankfully I ordered the medium too.
December 6, 2013
See I wouldn't know what they will do for me? Ill let u know! So it was all medial lift? I think they may have to do all the way around and down the left for me? Not sure?
December 6, 2013
I have a "T" incision. Around the butt and front and straight down the inner thigh. They will definitely tell you what will work best. You and I have about the same thighs post op so it may be similar to mine. I'm interested to find out!
December 6, 2013
I guess every PS is different. I was told I am going to have drains, inside stitches, and staples... hummm
December 6, 2013
U have no idea how exciting it is! I am so excited for it! So is my FI! This would be an awesome xmas present if they said yep let's go!
December 6, 2013
Lorabell.. can u tell me what Fl stands for?? i am not too well versed on the abbreviations yet LOL
December 6, 2013
Sorry ladies it's clearpointmd.com. Lol not sure where I got cedar point from. Probably the amusement park!
December 6, 2013
I am looking at it now.... thank u and if u are thinking about an amusement park you are feeling okay LOL
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