31 Y/o, No Kids, Having Arm Lift and Tummy Tuck Following Weight Loss - Chadds Ford, PA

I keep forgetting there are separate forums for each procedure so I've also been posting on the tummy tuck forum. Anyway, I lost 115 pounds from 2009-2012 through Weight Watchers and working out and just trying to eat reasonably. Although I would like to lose a few more pounds, I think my arms are about as toned as they're going to get without surgery and my surgeon confirmed that it's mostly just skin left (though still some fat on my stomach). I'm definitely a bit nervous about the scars but figure I'll gladly take them to have tighter arms! Having surgery for both procedures on March 11, pre-op is on Feb 9.. can't wait!

I had arm lift and tummy tuck with flank lipo this past Wednesday (the 11th, 4 days ago). Everything had/has been going fine with recovery- minimal pain, feeling better every day, but then I popped open my left arm incision yesterday and had to go get it sewn back up. I didn't even feel it or know what caused it, so I'd advise anyone getting this done to be VERY careful and take it super easy after surgery. I have family helping me 24 hours a day so I've been taking it very easy and not overdoing it (I thought) but be really careful with reaching too far or lifting your arms too high. The doctor was able to stitch it back up but it was pretty gross to see. Otherwise though, my arms look good! I wish I had taken pics when my bandages were off. Tummy tuck has been more pain but I'm much more paranoid about arms, so be careful. :) Will post pics soon.

The angle isn't great because I can't raise or move my arms too much, but you can see them a bit. There is still tape over the incisions until Thursday. I also posted some pictures on my tummy tuck review update that show my arms a bit.

Fortunately, no setbacks since Saturday and the doctor said the incisions are healing fine. It's hard having somewhat limited mobility but have found it to be worth it so far!