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Arm Lift After Major Weight Loss - Austin, TX

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Had vertical sleeve surgery 12/15/15. I have lost...

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Matineeidol
WORTH IT$5,300
Had vertical sleeve surgery 12/15/15. I have lost 97 lbs to date, down from 294 pounds. My first stop on the magical plastic surgery tour is a much-needed arm lift. Because I will need several procedues, I am doing the arms first alone. Once I heal and have the time, I will move to the next procedure.

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October 22, 2016
I'm 5 weeks post brachioplasty and abdominoplasty all is going well for me .
Good luck with your op in November,keep us updated:-)
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November 29, 2016
Thank you! You as well!
October 23, 2016
Good luck. I hope things go well. I am going in for the same on Oct 26th. Scared and praying I get the results and scar placement I want but very excited too.
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November 29, 2016
Thank you! Hope yours went well!
October 28, 2016
I'm 8 days post op from my armlift and so far no regrets. I'm just waiting to remove the garment and have my first shower tomorrow. Baby wipes n washing half your body is not fun!
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November 29, 2016
I bet it isn't and I will start doing that myself soon!
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November 29, 2016
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December 14, 2016
I had my surgery 8/10/16. I've lost 103 pounds and have 130 to go. My arms look horrible with all the flab. Hoping one day to have plastic surgery on my arms then my stomach. Still glad I had the surgery. Do you have to pay out of pocket or does insurance cover it. When are you going to the procedure. Good luck with everything.
UPDATED FROM Matineeidol
18 days post

Day of Surgery

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After some rescheduling, I finally had my surgery today around 11:30am. I don't remember anything past being wheeled into the OR and then waking up. I had warned them that I was extremely nauseous after surgery, so they gave me a patch to go behind my ear and also said they wouls give me extra nausea meds in my IV, and thank God I have not had any nausea or vomiting. Was able to get dressed with help and get home and up the stairs and into bed with no problem. And then I slept for several hours. Woke up not in pain, just mainly uncomfortable and sore, especially under arms in my pits. Husband fixed me some soup and got me a Slurpee as my throat was sore after the procedure from the tube. Took some Tylenol for pain management and will probably take some pain meds before bed just to help me sleep. Started taking Bromelain post surgery, and I read in another persons post that they were told to take Bromelaim on an empty stomach to reduce swelling. Continued taking Arnica under the tongue-started taking daily about a week ago to hopefully help with bruising and swelling. I am gauze bandaged from wrist to shoulder and have taped pads in my pits. I have been able to get up and walk around a little. Even in the gauze and pads, I see a stunning difference in the size and shape of my arms which is awesome. I will take and post pics once the bandages come off.

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November 29, 2016
Take it really easy and don't over do any lifting or reaching up for as long as you can to avoid any splitting of incisions.
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December 1, 2016
Thank you! I will do my best!
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November 30, 2016
How are you doing today? Im 5wks PO and thinking of you.
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December 1, 2016
Doing ok overall. How are you at 5 weeks?
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December 1, 2016
Incision is perfect but my arms burn and I get nerve zingers. Sort of like a biting feeling. I am in/out of compression. Overall doing great. This started at maybe week 3 but i understand it part of healing. Hope all goes well for your initial recovery. No reaching up or to the sides to prevent splits in the armpit.
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December 1, 2016
Yes ma'am!
December 14, 2016
I'm so glad I read this comment I'm 7 week post op and my arms feel like they are constantly burning and so tender to touch I try and explain it to people and they think I've gone mad lol - I also put my compression sleeves to take the pain away xx
UPDATED FROM Matineeidol
21 days post

Day 3 (Two days post op)

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The day after surgery I felt pretty great and didn't need pain meds. Took daughter to her dr. appt via Uber, and by the time we got home I was exhausted and napped. Today I had first follow up visit with dr. When the nurse unwrapped me, everything looked pretty good overall except for my inner left elbow which was very, very swollen and seeping blood. Dr was not concerned. They changed my dressing and wrapped me back up in Ace bandages. Today is Wednesday and he said I could shower Friday. I started working today as I work from home and it seemed mostly manageable. My biggest problem today was intestional discomfort and evacuation and cold chills. I think maybe all the literal crap in my system from surgery was working it's way out of me. Very unpleasant, especially considering that pulling down and up my underwear and pants is tough. I also habe not been able to put my arms down at my side since surgery, so I walk around like C3PO. My compression garment was measured for and ordered today and I hope to have it Friday. Arm circumfrence pre surgery was 16" and now with swelling and gauze it measured at 12"! Ordered some Medihoney which should be here tomorrow to hopefully help with wound healing.

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December 1, 2016
Just take it slow! Thats a huge result,12" OMG!