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Excited and Have Alot of Questions.... -Stockton, CA
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Hello all!!! I am anxiously awaiting my...
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Hello all!!!
I am anxiously awaiting my procedure. I am having a MEDIAL THIGH LIFT. My doctor says he expects to take off at least 8 liters of excess skin and fat. As I read the post my all of you I see things to get that I wouldn't even think of. I was told I will not be in a compression garment but rather bandages. What concerns me is how am I going to go to the bathroom. ( as far as what happens if urine gets in the incision.? will a female urinal work?? ) Does having this procedure change the shape, somewhat of the buttocks???
Any and all info you guys can give would be greatly appreciated. Maybe a check list???
I am anxiously awaiting my procedure. I am having a MEDIAL THIGH LIFT. My doctor says he expects to take off at least 8 liters of excess skin and fat. As I read the post my all of you I see things to get that I wouldn't even think of. I was told I will not be in a compression garment but rather bandages. What concerns me is how am I going to go to the bathroom. ( as far as what happens if urine gets in the incision.? will a female urinal work?? ) Does having this procedure change the shape, somewhat of the buttocks???
Any and all info you guys can give would be greatly appreciated. Maybe a check list???
Renata H., Stockton's provider
UPDATED FROM Renata H., Stockton
2 months pre
A few pics
Here are a few pics of my before and after tummy tuck... now I am scheduled for my thigh lift... Wooo hooo cant wait.. My doctor ROCKS!
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October 17, 2013
Hi there! I'll be sure to keep following your story. I'm having a medial thigh lift and posterior body lift in Feb - and I'm already buying supplies! lol I have to admit - I'm nervous as hell about this surgery. I had a tt, b/a & b/l three years ago and that recovery was ... difficult. Only in that the muscle was involved. But I hear this one is the most difficult recovery with the most wound issues. And tell you the truth - the possibility -no matter how remote - that this could cause labial spreading and flattening completely freaks me out. Add to this I'm flying across the country (from AZ to FL) for the procedure, hubby will be with me two weeks, then I'm on my own for the remaining two weeks. I must be insane. Anyway - I have a list going that I just keep adding to as things come up or I read about another's procedure and what helped. Chapstick, stool softeners (pain meds can constipate you really bad), protein powder for shakes, thermometer, enema bag to wash after peeing (in case the place doesn't have hand-held shower head), disposable gloves for handling drains/neosporin ointment, etc., slip-on shoes, aquaphor ointment, cetaphil lotion, arnica & bromelain, scarguard MD, depilatory (cause I don't know if I can bend to shave and I hate hairy legs! lol).. These are a few of the things on my supplies list - along with the stuff you've mentioned. And practice with the female urinal! hahaha... should be easy but I've had a time with the learning curve. :) Stay positive!
October 17, 2013
LOL LOL Yea uhh I THINK u have the market cornered on supplies LOL Alot of what you mentioned *medication wise* should be covered by your insurance. I have a cousin that has had this procedure as well as spoken to my PS about the spreading issue.. He assured me that will not happen... *praying* LOL Otherwise I am looking forward to this...
October 17, 2013
My insurance sucks. They'll cover the pain meds and pre op testing and that's it. :( My surgeon assures me that won't happen too. I've been in touch with a woman from this site who has this and that's when I started my meltdown. Her surgeon also told her it wouldn't happen. In fact, he even mentioned that it wouldn't as that was one of the things surgeons get sued over. You betcha I'm praying!!! I'm looking forward to the outcome...not so much the process! Haha. But I'll be your cheerleader from here on out. :)
October 17, 2013
Woohoo! Very nice! He is amazing......he did wonders on me!
October 17, 2013
That is SOOOO cool.. So you know what I mean when I say what an awesome person he is... hes is sooo caring, and very thorough... Every visit we greet each other with a hug... I mean, if I am trusting this man with my psychological well being then he should be treated like family.... :-)
October 17, 2013
You look FANTASTIC! Your Doc did a wonderful job with your tummy! I have had a LBL, and am anticipating a thigh lift in the near future....I will be following your surgery closely!
October 17, 2013
thank you!!!! I am not completely satisfied (with my own progress not the surgeon).. then again.. are we ever LOL I am thankful to GOD, my PS and my honey for supporting me through my transformation!
October 17, 2013
We are always works in progress, especially after massive weight loss, but you seem to have a fantastic Doc! You did all the hard work with your successful weight loss, now you get to enjoy your fantastic new bod!
October 17, 2013
You are right.. though some may argue and say since I had a gastric by pass that I took the easy way out which is NOT true.. I am so looking forward to coming out of my cocoon and being that butterfly I know I am....
October 17, 2013
Sadly there is no easy way out! It is a very brave decision to have WLS, and it is a tool, not a cure. I was lucky that I was able to lose the weight on my own, I don't know if I would be that courageous! As long as we are healthy, happy, and loving life it doesn't matter how we get to that point! Being comfortable in your own new skin is priceless!!
October 17, 2013
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! You are soo right... and sadly the ones that were/are the most critical are the ones closest to you (me)
October 17, 2013
Just keep on doing what you are doing, you are looking spectacular! Keep shining bright like a diamond!
October 17, 2013
thank u !!!! Im so excited.. wish I could go to sleep and when I wake up it will be time for surgery!
October 17, 2013
I've heard that STUPID comment too - that gastric bypass is the 'easy' way out. HA! Far from it. I didn't have that, either, also did it the old fashioned way. But I also only had 55 lbs to lose - not quite as daunting as losing 80, 100, 125 and more. But from all I've read and seen on TV, gastric bypass is NOT easy. I think it's terrible people will try to tell you that, or somehow discount your achievements. That's a bunch of BS. Anyway, I'm with lferraro - you've worked hard, you're still doing the work and you deserve to feel as good on the outside and you must on the inside.
October 17, 2013
thank u so much!!! I weighed 503 pounds at my heaviest... and now I am 240.. I am still somewhat critical of myself but I am getting better....:-)
October 16, 2015
Hi! Happy for you, but was wondering if you got the flesh eating virus? I hope you are healthy and healing well.
UPDATED FROM Renata H., Stockton
2 months pre
Medial thigh lift
I am so excited. December 12 is my date to have ny surgery. After a gastric by pass in 2010 I have lost well over 200 + pounds. I hace had a TT already so now its time for my legs... Nervous and excited. .
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October 24, 2013
7 weeks away for you!!! Are you getting super excited yet? I forgot to ask - are you having the groin incision or the one extending down the inner thigh? Update us! lol (I'm getting better with the female urinal....hahaha... I just wish it had a longer tube so I can stand in front of the toilet and NOT splash. Think I'll see if my hubby can modify it.)
October 24, 2013
Hey Yes I am super juiced.. I bought just about everything i will need. thought about "practing" with the urinal LOL LOL.. Sorry I havent been on here lately.. been having issues with a blocked tear duct.. Have to see a specialist tomorrow. I will be having the incision down the leg.. since i have so much to take off.. My PS said at least 4 pounds per leg.... I cant wait!!!!!!! OMG LOL No splash LOL I love it... yea I think he would be the one to go to huh LOL
October 26, 2013
I love reading all the wonderfully supportive comments on this site! I also am having a thigh lift done in Feb and am very nervous. I will be waiting to see your results so please come back and let us know how you go. Im in Australia and will be travelling to Thailand for my surgery. I will also be getting an extended tummy tuck and upper eye lid lift. Soooo very excited. Good luck...
November 24, 2013
I am having a thigh lift and arm lift done tomorrow, with Dr Broadhurst. (Qld) I am very nervous and a bit excited at the same time. I hope yours goes good in Thailand, but I couldn't take that much time to leave the country. My surgeon is coming to my town to do mine ....hopefully I turn up tomorrow LOL
November 24, 2013
Oh and he is doing lip filler and botox while I am asleep as well. I had them done before and they hurt like hell (the lip filler) so I asked if he could do it while I was asleep lol I am such a sook!!!
November 25, 2013
Wow tomorrow is it, good luck. I wish my date would hurry up! Please let me know how it turns out. Im very interested in your thigh lift. Be thinking of you tomorrow...
November 25, 2013
Thanks and I will post pics hopefully! I only went and saw him ast month about it, and this is his final surgery for the year...so thought I'd get in as I didn't want to wait til feb next year for it :) Will be looking at tummy tuck then! Starting to get the old *hurry up lets get it over with now* Have to be at the hospital at 7am then get shown my room to settle in....fingers crossed it is only one nights stay, not two nights stay :) I have to be on telemetry for the time I am in there for my heart problem but it will be all good I am sure. Thanks for the good luck too!!
December 5, 2014
I'm in the same boat and can't wait to have my leg lift after my baby is born next June...it seems like a very long wait and to me it is. I had a tummy tuck with amazing results and that in itself shoes up everything else that needs doing. Hate my legs so much I won't even get them out. :((
February 5, 2015
if you don't mind me asking, are you coming straight out of pocket because i know that this procedure is pricey, if you know of a way that i can get this procedure done let me know because I do not like my thighs as well.
February 5, 2015
I need help if anyone knows how I can get a thigh lift please let me know, i don't have alot of money but i need something done, please help me!!!!!!!
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Hey there, welcome and thanks for sharing with us!
Good luck with your surgery, it won't be long now! Do you have someone to help you once you get home?