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Feeling Okay About Everything Now - Plainfield, IL.
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So 15 years ago I lost 72 lbs and have kept 85% of...
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So 15 years ago I lost 72 lbs and have kept 85% of it off all this time. My boobs sagged from a DD to a small C and I have pooches from my waist down. I'm a size 12/14. 5'10". 43 years old today. Surgery for a breast lift, implant and lipo on my abs, flanks outer thighs and knees is scheduled for 3/12.
After reading all of your posts, I am freaking out about the Lipo. The draining, the soreness, the garments, the ickyness - though I was told of this, until you read the stories of others, you don't know. Until you go through it yourself, you REALLY don't know.
I wonder if the money I'll spend (5k on just the lipo), and the pain and ickyness after surgery will all be worth it to lose a pants size of jelly rolls?
I've already paid for the surgery but since I'm also having a breast lift and implant, I am certain I won't even get charged a deposit if I chicken out.
Any feedback on if it was absolutely worth all the ickyness? I have to be back in commission by June. I'm an outdoors sporter and I have major competitions in June.
I'm a super healthy eater but I just returned to strength training in December (I was sick for a while with Lyme disease) and I can already see my body changing for the better. I'm just 12 lbs away from my best weight. So I'm worried.
Hmmmmmm. Any thoughts and feedback? I'm most concerned about swelling and the summer - water/fluid retention during competitions.
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UPDATED FROM Deserveit
10 days pre
So I had a follow up meeting with Dr. Burt this...
So I had a follow up meeting with Dr. Burt this morning to check on some things that were nagging at me. She calmed my fears - answered all my questions. Her confidence is pleasing and reassuring. My expectations are on target for how my breasts will look and my recovery time regarding the liposuction. And I know that whatever I go through in recovery, I'm ready for it and this will be worth it! 10 days and counting! Yahoo!
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March 1, 2013
I really think it's worth it the drainage wasn't bad. I didn't have drains. The incisions were so small he left them open and the closed within 2 days. I used overnight super absorbent pads. The pain is light it's just sore like a really hard abdominal workout. The garments are annoying but they really keep the swelling down! I would do it all over again!
March 1, 2013
Thank you @ Kenya! I will not have port drains or anything - just read about some other people leaking through the holes a lot ;)
I had a follow up appointment with Dr. Burt this morning. I asked her a bunch more questions, and made sure I know what to expet without crazy expectations either! I do believe that in the long run it WILL be worth it.
YAY! Back on track and not feeling so nervous again after meeting with Dr. Burt this morning! She is so helpful, kind and confident that it makes me confident :)
Excited!!
March 1, 2013
There is a lot of leaking the compression garment helps to get all that out. But think about it's better for it to leak out then stay in because the longer it stays in the more swollen and uncomfortable you are. So the leaking is the best thing. I had to get out of bed about every 3-5 hours to change. But it's good to get up anyway because it decreases the risk of blot clots developing from not moving! You will be fine! Good luck!!!! P.S. I am a weenie and very low pain tolerance. And I didn't think it was that bad.
March 1, 2013
I'm going to by post op pads for the bed and use a couple of beach towels. I plan on being up and walking around every hour for 10 minutes or so if I'm not sleeping.
I'm also having a Breast lift and implant.
I appreciate your replies!
March 1, 2013
well we must be honest on here. It has not been a joy ride. I was really sick the first week as I am not good with pain meds. Also I had general anesthesia and was sick from that. I had a lot removed 4000CC. My whole back, whole abs , flanks and inner thighs. Now the big one. I am 60..
You look a lot younger. It is now 6 weeks and lots of bruising, pain and stiffness. I always wear a garment cause if i dont I ache.
Was it worth it. Yesterday I went to the mall. I wore my smallest leather jacket I could not do up. I looked in the windows and OMG I am a new person. Lots of men looked and women. I went into a bath suit shop and a sales lady looked me up and down and said how can I help you. It was pure joy...
So hold tight know the worst ( my recovery) and the best..so will be somewhere in there. We are going to Cancun in 2 days and I got the sewing machine out and took in a bunch of tops...I am sooooo happy...
I had stitches and my incisions disappeared. Such a good job and I did leak heavy for 24 hours.
March 2, 2013
Hi Believenow! I'm so excited for you showing results by the time for your trip. 6 weeks. I plan on wearing the garment for at least that long and longer if necessary. I won't be gettin' in to any summer clothes until June anyways. Whatever it takes, right?
I am 43. Glad to hear that you're doing well. I'm hoping I get good results from the knee area too! LOL! My bulky knees - I haven't worn shorts since I was a teenager and most of my jeans fit well in the waist, but are tight in the saddlebags and the knees. So hit what is worst?
I exercise regularly, eat really well, drink lots of water - etc. So I'm hoping for the best BUT preparing for the worst!
I went for my first mammogram last month in prep for surgery and remember thinking is was going to be terrible! And no, it was no where near as bad as I thought it would be. SOOOO - I am hoping for that with the breast lift/aug and lipo.
Thanks for your post!
Have fun in Cancun!
March 4, 2013
Just adding a note for future reference about the nausea from pain meds/general anesthesia. Of course, I don't know what you had believenow, but a lot of doctors just give Tylenol 3s, which can give some people extreme nausea and vomiting. My first bunion surgery (necessary, not cosmetic) the doc gave me T3s and it was AWFUL! Constant vomiting. My subsequent 3 foot surgeries (crazy I know) my doctor gave me a little "cocktail" of Tramadol, Lyrica and Gabapentin - so much better re: pain control than the T3s and no nausea. Also don't turn you into a space cadet like Percocet. Anyway, all this to say that you can have some control over your pain meds - talk to your doc about nausea concerns.
Another thing you can do is request that the anesthesiologist add an anti-nauseant, as not all of them do. My first surgery I didn't have anti-nausea in the anesthesia and I think that contributed to the nausea, as I've specifically requested it every time since and never had a post-surgery nausea problem since.
March 1, 2013
Oh 1 more thing I was within 10lbs of my goal weight and I lost 8 lbs from surgery. I do not want to lose more weight just add muscle when I can workout again. I am not pushing it. Still too sore.
March 2, 2013
I had lipo at age 58. The results were great, but the recovery was long and hard!! Was it worth it, definitely, however be prepared for the worst and hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones.
March 2, 2013
Hi lindalocket - how long did your recovery take? How long ago did you have surgery?
March 9, 2013
Thanks for your reply @ Linda! I hope you're feeling well. I'm hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. Fingers crossed!
March 4, 2013
Hope everything turns out well! Don't let the first week get to you! You have less fat on your frame than me, so you will probably see an awesome difference.
UPDATED FROM Deserveit
3 days pre
So my surgery is on Tuesday the 12th. I'm nervous...
So my surgery is on Tuesday the 12th. I'm nervous but sticking with it! Drinking lots of water, eating lean, and exercising regularly preceeding the event hoping that going in healthy, will bring be out healthy. I don't have unrealistic expectations. I'm hoping to lose a pant size. I'm a 12/14 now and hoping just to be a solid 12.
I've also switched over the saline breast implants along with my lift vs. silicone. Saline just seemed to be more me.
Preparing for the WORST and hoping for the BEST!
Thanks all!
I've also switched over the saline breast implants along with my lift vs. silicone. Saline just seemed to be more me.
Preparing for the WORST and hoping for the BEST!
Thanks all!
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March 9, 2013
Hi hun your story is similar to mine. My heaviest weight was 190. I am 5'6 and at that time I was in a size 14 jeans. I decided I wanted to be healthy so I changed my lifestyle and started exercising and eating healthy. I have lost 60lbs! So with the weight loss my DD boobs went down almost to an A cup. Thankfully my skin tightened up with my weight loss but I still had those " annoying trouble areas) all us women carry. 4 Days ago I got saline implants. I got 425ccs which I believe will put me at a small D when I am recovered completely. I LOVE my new boobs lol. I also go liposuction in my abdomen, flanks, and hips. When I take off my wrap I can barely see a difference as I am still very swollen and bruised. Its not comfortable, but its VERY tolerable and will be VERY worth it once I am all healed ;) Id say the worse part about the entire procedure is the pain getting out of bed in the morning lol. You will be so stiff feeling and if your going submuscular with your implants, your muscles in your chest will be very sore. But 4 days post op most the pain has subsided and I only take 1 vicodin a day. after walking around the house a little, the pressure subsides and you feel much better :) I am VERY happy with my decision and I am very very excited to hear about your procedure and see your results. :) My goal is to be able t fit into a size 6 after I am healed. I was currently a size 7-8.
March 12, 2013
I'm heading in for surgery - leaving home in 20 minutes. Ugh! Nervous.
Thank you for sharing your story - it makes me feel better!
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