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Medial Thigh Lift with Lipo After Weight Loss -Dearborn, MI
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Day 4 post op and it is painful. I had the inner...
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Day 4 post op and it is painful. I had the inner thigh lift with the vertical incisions about 3 inches above my knee. My procedure was done by Dr. Donna Tepper at Henry Ford Medical. I have had a previous tummy tuck and body lift by two other surgeons a few years ago and I must say Dr. Tepper was amazing. She gave me a clear image, made no promises that she could make my legs perfect, and was excited to perform my surgery. It was more on the extensive side of thigh lifts and was extremely reasonably priced. She comforted my before and checked up on me after surgery. Of course I was so excited to really look at the gory results when I got home. I was amazed! I knew the surgery was just hours before and my thighs were already half the size and they are only going to get smaller over the next few weeks! As I said I'm not used to the pain yet and though it has eased a little it is very painful but very worth it!
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Exactly 1 week post-op
Although I am more excited than ever to see my results from the surgery, i am in so much pain at certain times of the day! I am so sure it's worth the pain but with two small children it makes the pain a little worse. I guess it's because of having to watch someone else change diapers, prepare their food, and bathe them. Just not being able to do it for them that makes me in more "pain". Also, not being able to do things for myself is driving me nuts. But I do appreciate all of the help and my poor husband has proven to be a real superdad! It makes it so much better when in those moments of really bad pain my 2 yo Adam comes and says what's the matter mama. I'll kiss it better. Although usually the pain is because my 16 month old just had to sit on me and be held and I just can't say no to her! The pain is worst in the morning probably because of the long period of time between pain meds. But in the evening I managed to wash some dishes. It was a 10 minute activity but it sure beats sitting!!! My husband took pictures of my incisions over the weekend. I added a photo below. I NEVER expected what I saw! No wonder I'm in pain! Well I guess I did expect it but after seeing it for the first time it became real! I've never looked at it before this. Not even in the shower! I think I was a little too nervous to even think about looking. After all, if I'm in this much pain it can't be good! It looks terrible because it's so fresh but the most beautiful thing about it is there are no handfuls of skin and for the first time in my life I will wear a pair of shorts! Maybe a bathing suit??? Who knows?
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December 3, 2013
Thanks for sharing! I can certainly see why you're in pain. I'm going to need this surgery myself in the not so distant future and I'm mostly worried about sitting/standing and ripping the stitches. Have you had any issues like that?
December 3, 2013
No not at all. Honestly the last few hours I have felt great! A little issues with pain but minor. I have to say day 7 is way better! All of my stitches are inside and the outer incisions are held with surgical glue. I feel tightness and the first several days was slow moving. I still get up and down slowly but no tearing or ripping at all. I preferred sitting mostly on the recliner the first two days which is where I slept. Now I'm lying on the couch because I've only made the journey upstairs once and it wasn't worth it. Lol I didn't really feel the incisions until Friday and now there is a little pain (it hasn't been reduced to discomfort yet) when I walk. I have a t incision on both legs so the one right under my butt worried me at first but it's really a non issue. When are you going to be doing your surgery?
December 3, 2013
Oh I'm glad to hear about the stiches and glue. I've had that done with another surgery I had, and it worked much better than simple stitches alone. I think I will also be sleeping in a recliner for the first few days.
I won't need mine for another few months, so just really gathering information at the moment. I love your detailed review! :-)
December 3, 2013
Lol thank you I sure talk a lot! I'm just so excited about this life changing journey that I have been on for the last 18 years. It's been amazing and I get so excited about every change that my body goes through!
December 3, 2013
and so you should! I look forward to reading your updates and seeing how you progress! :-)
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