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Arm Lift, Bra Line Back Lift after Weight Loss
UPDATED FROM NewlooksNewlife202
1 year post
One year and 5 months update
WORTH IT
I am so thrilled with my arms. I cannot say enough. It makes me so happy to look in the mirror. I never even glance at long sleeved shirts anymore... not even in the winter.
UPDATED FROM NewlooksNewlife202
3 months post
Monday Motivation!
Feeling good. Just looking at some befores to remind myself that it is all worth it! Unfortunately, my scars are starting to become hypertrophic in areas, especially along my bra line incision. This is quite a bummer!
Also, I addressed the strange flushing phenomenon I've been feeling with my PCP and he said that it may be high blood pressure related. He suggested that I lose 40 lbs!!
This would put me at an average weight for my height. I'm slightly distraught about this. Lose 40 more pounds after all I have done to lose all this weight? I can only imagine what impact this would have on my newly tightened arms and back!
Also, I addressed the strange flushing phenomenon I've been feeling with my PCP and he said that it may be high blood pressure related. He suggested that I lose 40 lbs!!
This would put me at an average weight for my height. I'm slightly distraught about this. Lose 40 more pounds after all I have done to lose all this weight? I can only imagine what impact this would have on my newly tightened arms and back!
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I have been reading the many posts as i continue to decide which of these surgeries I would want by how much recuperation time i will have and the way to heal best and acceptance of the scars. I have not come across the word HYPERTROPHIC as in the reply above... Would you please explain!
It just means that the scar is large, red and raised.
Wow! You look good! What a difference! Man I want to get this done
Thanks! and if you really feel you need it, you should go for it. The scars are huge!
Do you mind sharing the cost? At least a ballpark?
Wow your arms look GREAT. Awesome work your doc performed. WOW, really lose 40lbs. Sheesh, I think you look good. Seems like losing weight is the answer to everything in this obsessed society and its not. My doctor suggested I lose 20lbs. Would I benefit from it yes, but all ills will not disappear. Anyway, I wish you continued success, congratulations !!!
How is the scar looking? I'm thinking about getting an arm lift too but scared of the scarring
UPDATED FROM NewlooksNewlife202
3 months post
Anxiety, Hot Ears and Healing
Nothing much to report on the arms. They pretty much look the same. No photos in this post, so I'm sure I won't get much response. My worry has been worsening with each day that passes by and my arms are still sore. It has been 2 and a half months and I do not feel entirely back to normal. I have to stop and ask... will THIS be my new normal? Will I ever feel the same as before surgery? Is this all worth it? All the questions are in my head. I've been holding back from posting every little thought or feeling that comes to mind, but I want to update at least once a week.
I've been continuing my massage sessions. My right arm still feels tight and sore around the scar mostly. Some mornings, I wake up and ask... "what have I done to myself?" when I stretch and feel the huge scars on my arms and across my back. The other part of me is a patient and understanding person who knows that full healing will take much more time. I'm trying to listen to that part of myself and let things be for now, but it's hard.
The strangest thing that has been happening is I've been having this uncomfortable hotness in my ears and face when I sit for a long time. It's not a fever, it's more like a flushing. I'm sure this has something to do with the swelling or healing or the surgery in general. I plan to see my PCP about it next week. Worrying about all this is so stressful! ::sigh::
I've been continuing my massage sessions. My right arm still feels tight and sore around the scar mostly. Some mornings, I wake up and ask... "what have I done to myself?" when I stretch and feel the huge scars on my arms and across my back. The other part of me is a patient and understanding person who knows that full healing will take much more time. I'm trying to listen to that part of myself and let things be for now, but it's hard.
The strangest thing that has been happening is I've been having this uncomfortable hotness in my ears and face when I sit for a long time. It's not a fever, it's more like a flushing. I'm sure this has something to do with the swelling or healing or the surgery in general. I plan to see my PCP about it next week. Worrying about all this is so stressful! ::sigh::
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Hi You are awesome and thank you for sharing. I also had my arms done on June 14 2015 so 7 weeks post op now. I am going through the same thing. My right arm is sooooo tight and the scar is so sensitive it wakes me up several times a night, it is healing well but super sensitive. My doctor doesn't want any massage therapy yet but he did say I could start with the strips and massaging/stretching the scar myself. Funny you mention the flushing for the past two days its been my ears flushing and hot. My scar looks amazing did have a slight set back with the right arm but doctor caught the infection fast. Wishing you best of luck!!!
Thank for sharing! So glad you're feeling the same types of things. Hope things heal up fast for both of us! The hot ears drive me crazy.
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