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29 Years Young.. Struggling YoYo Dieter = Upper Arms Ruined.. Please Read my Story - Adelaide, AU
UPDATED FROM Miss_Meee
16 days post
10 days post op!
WORTH IT$5,300
It is now 16 days post op, but these pics are 2 days and 10 days post op.
Things are going really great, the arm I didn't have complications with is fantastic, causing me no grief at all, feeling almost normal! Yet I still know not to push myself, so I am taking it easy as I know I am still fresh and healing obviously.
My left arm I had the little hiccup with is doing well, yet it's giving me a little bit of grief, just a bit more swollen and I do need to lay down and elevate it after being out shopping or to the chemist etc for a couple hours..
I'm currently sitting in the hairdressers with foils in my hair writing this (first time in a year since I've been!) and having my arms down by my side feels fine, yet I can feel just a bit of pressure/swelling around my elbow area of my poor left arm. It's all good though. I'm on nurofen and panadol which keeps me comfortable, if I don't take it sometimes it's discomforting, not in pain just tickles of it and uncomfy feelings with it.
It's been one week since the 10 days post op pic tomorrow, I'm getting my dressings changed then, so will take more pics and update again to then show 17 days post op! I cannot believe it's already been that long, yet it feels like forever ago!
I return to work on the Monday coming, so I had 3 weeks off of work and muchly needed that. Any less would have been no good. Yet again - If I wasn't for my arm that had second surgery, I'd be absolutely laughing as my foot arm is beautiful, bad arm is starting to give me a bit of grief now sitting here, argggggh haha :(
All good, it's worth it :P
Happy reading and healing to all :)
Things are going really great, the arm I didn't have complications with is fantastic, causing me no grief at all, feeling almost normal! Yet I still know not to push myself, so I am taking it easy as I know I am still fresh and healing obviously.
My left arm I had the little hiccup with is doing well, yet it's giving me a little bit of grief, just a bit more swollen and I do need to lay down and elevate it after being out shopping or to the chemist etc for a couple hours..
I'm currently sitting in the hairdressers with foils in my hair writing this (first time in a year since I've been!) and having my arms down by my side feels fine, yet I can feel just a bit of pressure/swelling around my elbow area of my poor left arm. It's all good though. I'm on nurofen and panadol which keeps me comfortable, if I don't take it sometimes it's discomforting, not in pain just tickles of it and uncomfy feelings with it.
It's been one week since the 10 days post op pic tomorrow, I'm getting my dressings changed then, so will take more pics and update again to then show 17 days post op! I cannot believe it's already been that long, yet it feels like forever ago!
I return to work on the Monday coming, so I had 3 weeks off of work and muchly needed that. Any less would have been no good. Yet again - If I wasn't for my arm that had second surgery, I'd be absolutely laughing as my foot arm is beautiful, bad arm is starting to give me a bit of grief now sitting here, argggggh haha :(
All good, it's worth it :P
Happy reading and healing to all :)
Miss_Meee's provider
Replies (5)
May 28, 2016
Thanks so much for you info, i leave in Adel and am looking for a surgeon for a brachioplasty, do you think if you hadnt had the post op complication that you would have been comfortable to go back to work after 2 weeks ?
Cheers Susan
Cheers Susan
May 29, 2016
Hi Susan,
Yeah I believe so, 2 weeks would have been fine to go back to work, as my good arm was really fantastic it was just my hiccup arm that wasn't ready.
But still deff can't push/lift much, still have to take it very easy doing everyday living, but you will feel your own limits, as the nurse said, if you feel uncomfy doing something stop straight away.
What type of work do you do if you don't mind me asking?
I'm an activities assistant & cook in aged care day centre.. I still won't be able to push myself for physical activities with them, nor cook much, lifting heavy pots, gonna be taking it easy with more relaxed activities and lighter meals :)
Yeah I believe so, 2 weeks would have been fine to go back to work, as my good arm was really fantastic it was just my hiccup arm that wasn't ready.
But still deff can't push/lift much, still have to take it very easy doing everyday living, but you will feel your own limits, as the nurse said, if you feel uncomfy doing something stop straight away.
What type of work do you do if you don't mind me asking?
I'm an activities assistant & cook in aged care day centre.. I still won't be able to push myself for physical activities with them, nor cook much, lifting heavy pots, gonna be taking it easy with more relaxed activities and lighter meals :)
June 29, 2017
Hello how are things going . Did you get the results you were looking for I want my arms done also .
UPDATED FROM Miss_Meee
7 days post
1 week post op today! - New pics
I'm doing really well.
It's just 1 week post op now and I am really happy!! I can now put both arms down by my side, when I couldn't even close to straighten my arm out after surgery (obviously)
I walked into the airport dropping my partner off (flies interstate for work for more weeks then being here) and I felt fabulous... Walking walking walking, sitting, saying goodbye, then walking back to the car (I am not driving still) and then I knew I had over done it, the pressure in my arms, I knew I had to get home, get into bed, lay down and elevate them propped up on 2, sometimes 3 pillows each side. I woke up at about 5am and was a little sore when normally I wake up feeling great.. So took an endone and went back to sleep.. Feeling better now, but defiantly going to be a in bed watching movie day today, I have to stop thinking I'm better and can do things, I'll only do damage so I have to stop getting ahead of myself!!! Which is easy for a lot of us to do!
I have the rest of this week off work, surgeon visit Friday for new dressings, then see what he says about me returning to work the following week.. Working full time hours Monday-Friday, plus driving 40 minutes to work and 40 minutes back from work might be too much for me, as I'm on my feet all day and haven't drove since surgery, but see what goes...
Need to pay the bills! But I know my health is extremely important first of all.
Don't want anymore hiccups!
All else is well, I'm so happy with my results im so lucky and best money I could ever spend in my entire life is still a 100% big green tick :)
Tried a few nice tops on that I have still sitting in their bag with tags on in hope I'll be able to wear them one day....
So exciting, I look normal now and feel so free.
Will upload more pics soon. But you can see why I'm so happy with my results looking at these pics I'm uploading now!
Thanks for reading, all the best with anyone going through any healing or about to go through with surgery!
It can be a rocky road, but each day gets better and positive thinking!
Take care everybody :)
It's just 1 week post op now and I am really happy!! I can now put both arms down by my side, when I couldn't even close to straighten my arm out after surgery (obviously)
I walked into the airport dropping my partner off (flies interstate for work for more weeks then being here) and I felt fabulous... Walking walking walking, sitting, saying goodbye, then walking back to the car (I am not driving still) and then I knew I had over done it, the pressure in my arms, I knew I had to get home, get into bed, lay down and elevate them propped up on 2, sometimes 3 pillows each side. I woke up at about 5am and was a little sore when normally I wake up feeling great.. So took an endone and went back to sleep.. Feeling better now, but defiantly going to be a in bed watching movie day today, I have to stop thinking I'm better and can do things, I'll only do damage so I have to stop getting ahead of myself!!! Which is easy for a lot of us to do!
I have the rest of this week off work, surgeon visit Friday for new dressings, then see what he says about me returning to work the following week.. Working full time hours Monday-Friday, plus driving 40 minutes to work and 40 minutes back from work might be too much for me, as I'm on my feet all day and haven't drove since surgery, but see what goes...
Need to pay the bills! But I know my health is extremely important first of all.
Don't want anymore hiccups!
All else is well, I'm so happy with my results im so lucky and best money I could ever spend in my entire life is still a 100% big green tick :)
Tried a few nice tops on that I have still sitting in their bag with tags on in hope I'll be able to wear them one day....
So exciting, I look normal now and feel so free.
Will upload more pics soon. But you can see why I'm so happy with my results looking at these pics I'm uploading now!
Thanks for reading, all the best with anyone going through any healing or about to go through with surgery!
It can be a rocky road, but each day gets better and positive thinking!
Take care everybody :)
Replies (2)
May 17, 2016
hi again leah, have just seen your pictures, they look great. i know what you mean about overdoing it. i did the same thing and ended up having to lie down for a while, but, given a little time it does get better as you know. it took a couple of weeks for arms to get more mobile and i am still being very careful how much weight i lift.
i agree that it is well worth the money. i like the way i look and feel now, it will only get better when i finish healing.
bye for now
Jean
i agree that it is well worth the money. i like the way i look and feel now, it will only get better when i finish healing.
bye for now
Jean
May 18, 2016
How long has it actually been since you had surgery on your arms now? Do you still have stitches and cuts or have they healed and just taking it easy now?
Yeah I'm taking it easy again this arvo... Was out for a bit today and still it puts strain on my "hiccup" arm.. The other arm feels fine it's just the one that got double surgery unfortunately...
Movie time, it's okay with me, haha :)
Yeah I'm taking it easy again this arvo... Was out for a bit today and still it puts strain on my "hiccup" arm.. The other arm feels fine it's just the one that got double surgery unfortunately...
Movie time, it's okay with me, haha :)
May 25, 2016
Just came across your post and your results look amazing! I'm so happy for you ;) I'm planning on having this procedure done around September and I'll keep on following your story to see your recovery and how you do when you return to work. I'm trying to plan how long I will need off since I do commute a lot myself as well. Happy healing!
May 26, 2016
Hi and thank you!
I'm pretty happy, well very happy with my results! :)
I highly recommend you go forward with it if you are wanting it, don't to back on it.
I got to the point where I started feeling guilty closer to surgery and thoughts of backing out cos I was doing this to my body.... But surely those thoughts are only normal for some - But best thing I ever did in my entire life and I payed for this before buying a new car & couldnt be happier to do so.
I had 3 weeks off of work, I return on Monday coming :)
Will still be taking it easy, still not ready to be lifting heavy things and reaching out too far, can just do my hair on my own and wash it, but very carefully not reaching up too high, don't want anything splitting open!!!
I drove for the first time 4 days ago, just around the block, it did hurt a bit, so I went back home. Drove again the next day and it was better... Drove the day after that yet again and it was really good.. So slowly just have to adjust yourself to it...
Good luck and stick to it for sure :)
I'm pretty happy, well very happy with my results! :)
I highly recommend you go forward with it if you are wanting it, don't to back on it.
I got to the point where I started feeling guilty closer to surgery and thoughts of backing out cos I was doing this to my body.... But surely those thoughts are only normal for some - But best thing I ever did in my entire life and I payed for this before buying a new car & couldnt be happier to do so.
I had 3 weeks off of work, I return on Monday coming :)
Will still be taking it easy, still not ready to be lifting heavy things and reaching out too far, can just do my hair on my own and wash it, but very carefully not reaching up too high, don't want anything splitting open!!!
I drove for the first time 4 days ago, just around the block, it did hurt a bit, so I went back home. Drove again the next day and it was better... Drove the day after that yet again and it was really good.. So slowly just have to adjust yourself to it...
Good luck and stick to it for sure :)
UPDATED FROM Miss_Meee
1 day post
1 and 2 days post op - looking good
Thanks everyone!
I had a bit of a hiccup! A few hours after writing my review after getting my surgery done, I had to rush into emergency as I had a hematoma on my left arm, the pain was absolutely excruciating, worst I've had in my life, mind you this was my once much bigger arm.. My surgeon was available on the phone 24/7 and met me there straight away...
My dressings came straight off and out came the stitches too! Getting the blood squeezed out of me was pretty painful but the stitches getting cut open felt the worst!!!
I was so upset as I've been waiting for this surgery for so long and now couldn't believe this was happening!
I ended up being taped back up, going home for a couple hours sleep, then scheduled in to be cleaned up and re-stitched with a drain in me within 6 hours.
All went well, it's now 25 hours since that happened & all is great.
I've already had my dressings all changed, drain is out and have my tubey grips on!
Feeling so weird having small arms, lol... He said the left arm will be swollen for longer but that's ok with me, he really done a fantastic job.
Little bit sore today but doing good!
So right arm is post op 2 days and left arm is post op 1 day!!!
Happy days!!!
I have added follow up pictures for you to have a look at, for 2 days after surgery it's looking pretty damn good!!!
I had a bit of a hiccup! A few hours after writing my review after getting my surgery done, I had to rush into emergency as I had a hematoma on my left arm, the pain was absolutely excruciating, worst I've had in my life, mind you this was my once much bigger arm.. My surgeon was available on the phone 24/7 and met me there straight away...
My dressings came straight off and out came the stitches too! Getting the blood squeezed out of me was pretty painful but the stitches getting cut open felt the worst!!!
I was so upset as I've been waiting for this surgery for so long and now couldn't believe this was happening!
I ended up being taped back up, going home for a couple hours sleep, then scheduled in to be cleaned up and re-stitched with a drain in me within 6 hours.
All went well, it's now 25 hours since that happened & all is great.
I've already had my dressings all changed, drain is out and have my tubey grips on!
Feeling so weird having small arms, lol... He said the left arm will be swollen for longer but that's ok with me, he really done a fantastic job.
Little bit sore today but doing good!
So right arm is post op 2 days and left arm is post op 1 day!!!
Happy days!!!
I have added follow up pictures for you to have a look at, for 2 days after surgery it's looking pretty damn good!!!
Replies (3)
May 11, 2016
Hi there, so sorry to hear you have had problems and am glad things are improving for you. Sounds like you have a great PS.
Keep on healing and soon you will be enjoying your new look arms.
I look at mine 4 weeks post op and like what i see and know it will get better.
God bless and keep on getting better every day.
Jean
Keep on healing and soon you will be enjoying your new look arms.
I look at mine 4 weeks post op and like what i see and know it will get better.
God bless and keep on getting better every day.
Jean
May 11, 2016
Thank you, Fantastic PS, I hit the jackpot there!
Are you still in any discomfort 4 weeks later? I'm only day 3/4 now so surely in a week or 2 I'll be great, right? Just little tickles of pain here and there, but nothing intense :)
I'm glad you like what you're seeing on yourself :)
Are you still in any discomfort 4 weeks later? I'm only day 3/4 now so surely in a week or 2 I'll be great, right? Just little tickles of pain here and there, but nothing intense :)
I'm glad you like what you're seeing on yourself :)
May 11, 2016
H,i i have to say that i have had very little pain, like you Just odd twinges.
IT was uncomfortable when i tried to move my arms higher than they wanted to go, it pulled on my scars up into armpits, i did have a small split on my right armpit but, like you, i have a great Ps, and he dealt with it quickly. He said that arm bleed more than the left during the op which could have caused. It is fine now.
You may find that raising you arms is difficult, dont push to quickly, you need patience or it will slow down your healing. For the last week i have noticed i am a lot more mobile, but am still careful how much weight i lift, it hurts if you try to much.
You will get there believe me but as the nurse i see says it a big op re the scars going from elbow to armpit and you need time to heal, especially with the set back you had on day two.
You are right about feeling good after a couple of weeks
With me ht was just over two weeks when i realised i felt more like me, but that was when i did something stupid, overreached, and i ached and had to lie down for a while. They say 4 - 6 weeks for recovery and it is true.
Goodnight and god bless for now.
jean
IT was uncomfortable when i tried to move my arms higher than they wanted to go, it pulled on my scars up into armpits, i did have a small split on my right armpit but, like you, i have a great Ps, and he dealt with it quickly. He said that arm bleed more than the left during the op which could have caused. It is fine now.
You may find that raising you arms is difficult, dont push to quickly, you need patience or it will slow down your healing. For the last week i have noticed i am a lot more mobile, but am still careful how much weight i lift, it hurts if you try to much.
You will get there believe me but as the nurse i see says it a big op re the scars going from elbow to armpit and you need time to heal, especially with the set back you had on day two.
You are right about feeling good after a couple of weeks
With me ht was just over two weeks when i realised i felt more like me, but that was when i did something stupid, overreached, and i ached and had to lie down for a while. They say 4 - 6 weeks for recovery and it is true.
Goodnight and god bless for now.
jean
May 13, 2016
Goodness me that would have been disappointing within yourself after stretching too far, hey you have taught me a lesson about it now though.
Sorry to hear that but glad you're feeling like you now! I'm off to Bali in 6 weeks so I really hope I am fine for that, my PS said I will be fine, so see how we go.
Thanks for the info, it all helps! Hope you recovery speedy fast now and you don't overdo it anymore as I'm sure you learnt your limits.
Take care Jean :)
Sorry to hear that but glad you're feeling like you now! I'm off to Bali in 6 weeks so I really hope I am fine for that, my PS said I will be fine, so see how we go.
Thanks for the info, it all helps! Hope you recovery speedy fast now and you don't overdo it anymore as I'm sure you learnt your limits.
Take care Jean :)
May 13, 2016
Hi leah, i am sooo jealous, think of me when you are in bali, i am sure you be ok by then, dont forget the sun screen.
You are right about knowing your limits, I am feeling great at the moment. I started using cream to massage my scars this week, my nurse said they were healed enough after 4 weeks. I have been doing 3 times a day for 4 days and it is amazing how much more mobile my arms are, i can lift them quite high now, things can only get better. I am being careful how much i lift for the next 2 weeks.
Wil say bye for now, god bless you and your family
jean
You are right about knowing your limits, I am feeling great at the moment. I started using cream to massage my scars this week, my nurse said they were healed enough after 4 weeks. I have been doing 3 times a day for 4 days and it is amazing how much more mobile my arms are, i can lift them quite high now, things can only get better. I am being careful how much i lift for the next 2 weeks.
Wil say bye for now, god bless you and your family
jean
May 14, 2016
Thank you Jean :)
We are going over for a wedding! 10 nights, my first time over seas too! But in a very luxurious private villa with our own private pool :)
I'm online shopping for bikinis as we speak :P
I'm so glad you are feeling great! That's nice to hear, also about the cream, that really good, well done :)
What type of cream are you using?
I'd like to see a picture of what you arms look like now?
Just quickly! - How long until you could put on underarm deodorant? As I use it every single day and went out today shortly and could smell myself a little bit so just sprayed perfume on my clothes, but I get self conscious about smell, even though my partner said I didn't smell, lol...
We are going over for a wedding! 10 nights, my first time over seas too! But in a very luxurious private villa with our own private pool :)
I'm online shopping for bikinis as we speak :P
I'm so glad you are feeling great! That's nice to hear, also about the cream, that really good, well done :)
What type of cream are you using?
I'd like to see a picture of what you arms look like now?
Just quickly! - How long until you could put on underarm deodorant? As I use it every single day and went out today shortly and could smell myself a little bit so just sprayed perfume on my clothes, but I get self conscious about smell, even though my partner said I didn't smell, lol...
May 14, 2016
Hi leah, it really sounds great about your wedding trip.
I have been using aqueous cream because it suits my skin. In about 4 weeks time i wlil be alternating the cream with bio oil, that is what i did after tt and it helps the appearance of the scar. Whatever cream you use make sure it doesnt have perfumes or chemicals. It has been 7 months since my tt and i still massage my tummy and will do so for a while as it helps the look of scars fade, will be doing the same with the arms and thighs.
I have been advised not to use deoderant at the moment because the scars still to new. Like you i use perfume and wash with baby bath.
I am unable to shower at at the moment because i had a hole open up in my thigh which was big, but is nearly healed, my PS is says my body is in overdrive to heal and is amazed how it is looking, this means standing up washing, which is a pain but you got do what you got to do. Kdping clean is ot a problem, but i know what you mean about being aware of any smell, i think your partner is telling you the truth. Next time you see your PS ask him when it is safe to use your deoderant, it is one of those personal things as healing is differant for everyone.
Will try get some pictures for you.
Bye for now, will talk later, god bless.
Jean
I have been using aqueous cream because it suits my skin. In about 4 weeks time i wlil be alternating the cream with bio oil, that is what i did after tt and it helps the appearance of the scar. Whatever cream you use make sure it doesnt have perfumes or chemicals. It has been 7 months since my tt and i still massage my tummy and will do so for a while as it helps the look of scars fade, will be doing the same with the arms and thighs.
I have been advised not to use deoderant at the moment because the scars still to new. Like you i use perfume and wash with baby bath.
I am unable to shower at at the moment because i had a hole open up in my thigh which was big, but is nearly healed, my PS is says my body is in overdrive to heal and is amazed how it is looking, this means standing up washing, which is a pain but you got do what you got to do. Kdping clean is ot a problem, but i know what you mean about being aware of any smell, i think your partner is telling you the truth. Next time you see your PS ask him when it is safe to use your deoderant, it is one of those personal things as healing is differant for everyone.
Will try get some pictures for you.
Bye for now, will talk later, god bless.
Jean
May 16, 2016
Uh ohhhh... I had a shower and put a tiny bit of roll on deodorant on under my arms... They don't smell now even still it's been 2 days since my shower (hate getting my dressings wet and hair drying them dry) but I put the deodorant under my arm and not on my dressings... It is 1 week this morning since my emergency 2nd "fix up" op.. I'm doing really well.. I have my second dressing change this Friday (today is Tuesday) so will ask him then and will take new pics of what my arms look like under the dressings.
They are getting itchy now though, did you get the same at all a week after surgery???
I ignore the itch though, it's only a light "itch me" sensation but it's there.
Goodness me on the big hole in your thigh, that would have been scary? Glad to hear you're doing well though!
You got arm and thigh in one shot? My goodness I struggled with both arms out of action!
Hope all is going well for you
They are getting itchy now though, did you get the same at all a week after surgery???
I ignore the itch though, it's only a light "itch me" sensation but it's there.
Goodness me on the big hole in your thigh, that would have been scary? Glad to hear you're doing well though!
You got arm and thigh in one shot? My goodness I struggled with both arms out of action!
Hope all is going well for you
May 17, 2016
Hi Leah i am glad you are doing that you are doing so well after 2nd op. i didnt have any itching during my 1st week, i healed well enough with my arms and only needed dressing on my armpit where i had the small split where the down incision met the one going across. that took a couple of weeks to heal
hole in thigh was a bit scary when i found out how big it was, 5 cms long × 3 cms wide × 3 cms deep, but it is amazing how well it has healed, my PS said my body went into overdrive to heal it, i was having it dressed every other day and in the space of 3 weeks it is now a small groove which, as of yesterday now has a dry dressing on, changed twice a week at my GP.. i dont see PS for 4 weeks which is great. i had a WONDERFUL shower last night and, like you can now use deodorant, thank goodness.
it was tough for the 1st week, but i wanted both ops done at the same time, as i didnt want to go through two ops, my PS said he often did both at the same time, so no problem.
it is now 5 weeks post and i am almost back to normal, it is going to be at least 3 to 4 weeks before i can get back to my exercise routine but that will soon pass, have to make do with walking for now, which is getting better, it was a pain for a few weeks, couldnt go far at all.
i hope you can heal as fast as me
God bless for now, its good to know you are getting on so well now. talk again soon
Jean
hole in thigh was a bit scary when i found out how big it was, 5 cms long × 3 cms wide × 3 cms deep, but it is amazing how well it has healed, my PS said my body went into overdrive to heal it, i was having it dressed every other day and in the space of 3 weeks it is now a small groove which, as of yesterday now has a dry dressing on, changed twice a week at my GP.. i dont see PS for 4 weeks which is great. i had a WONDERFUL shower last night and, like you can now use deodorant, thank goodness.
it was tough for the 1st week, but i wanted both ops done at the same time, as i didnt want to go through two ops, my PS said he often did both at the same time, so no problem.
it is now 5 weeks post and i am almost back to normal, it is going to be at least 3 to 4 weeks before i can get back to my exercise routine but that will soon pass, have to make do with walking for now, which is getting better, it was a pain for a few weeks, couldnt go far at all.
i hope you can heal as fast as me
God bless for now, its good to know you are getting on so well now. talk again soon
Jean
May 14, 2016
Hi leah, i know you are going to look great in your new tops, like you give a couple of weeks and they will fit.
I see my PsS
I see my PsS
May 14, 2016
Soqy abov that my finger slipped, meant to say i seem my PS on mnday and hope i an start using deoderant again, i dont want tne risk damage to scars, i like roller ball ones and dont want to risk it, just keep baby wash handy.
Talk again soon, good luck when you see you next see your PS.
God bless
Talk again soon, good luck when you see you next see your PS.
God bless
Oh how exciting! Good luck and all the best.
Make sure you have someone with you for the first week to help, I got told 48 hours and I needed help to do everything! Couldn't pull knickers up or down, can't get dressed on own, or get into bed and comfy on own, can't cook, etc... Just a heads up in case you got told the same thing! Happy healing! It's gonna be a big change you're gonna love it! Congrats and All the best :)