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Almost 6 months post op
Its been awhile since I've posted an update so here it is . I'm feeling pretty good these days besides some swelling in both the tummy and arms . The swelling in the arms aren't too visible but I can feel it . This hot humid weather seems to make things worse . But nothing too unbearable .
I do still have some discomfort especially in the arms . They get numb from time to time and my armpits are still tight.
A couple months ago I noticed I was getting these massive red marks in my arm pits and down the inside of my arms . Stretch marks! Ones you've never seen before . So deep and sore. My surgeon didn't seemed concerned he says it's just from the skin loosening up from movement and exercise . Not sure if these nasty marks will be permanent or not but I'm assuming it was a possibility from the start. If take the stretch marks over these scars any day! Yes ...these Scars SUCK. For some reason my scars from my arm lift didn't heal so well. They're very thick and wide, as well as slightly raised. I've been very persistent with scar care since the beginning and I'll continue to do so . I just don't see them getting much better . Whiter eventually but not smoother . Owell we shall see ! It's frustrating because I still find myself covering up my arms . Even more so now. They're just too red and noticeable at this point. I really wish I didn't are but I do. With that said I still do NOT regret my decision with having them done.
The scars on my tummy are flat and smooth. Now why couldn't my arms have gotten on board with that ? Who knows . I haven't even put any Scar creams on my stomach after 2 months post op.
I'm still unhappy with the amount of bulge and saginess in the mons area. However I'm planning to have that revised when I go in to have my back done in January. Upper back lift as well as have the tummy tuck extended completely around which will then make it a circumferential lift . A lot of surgeons don't do these surgeries together from what I gather . But after talking to my dr he seemed confident that is doable in my case . I'm so excited to get these 3 tiers off my back! It's been nice to be Able to wear more fitting tops but I'm still limited to wearing anything too tight because of my back. Not too mention all that crap bulging out of the back of my jeans? Yuck! I got rid of one muffin top now it's time to lose the other.
So I have been slacking on the diet part of this life long journey of mine . It's very disappointing to myself. Gaining weight is just not an option. These procedures are very expensive and I'll be paying for them for a few years . I owe it to myself to at least maintain and boy oh boy it's been a struggle ! I'm still working out like usual . Usually 5 days a week for an hour. But apparently it's not enough for my body. I really need to limit my calorie intake again. Time to get serious ! So I'm back on weight watchers as of today- wish me luck! lol I'll need it!
I do still have some discomfort especially in the arms . They get numb from time to time and my armpits are still tight.
A couple months ago I noticed I was getting these massive red marks in my arm pits and down the inside of my arms . Stretch marks! Ones you've never seen before . So deep and sore. My surgeon didn't seemed concerned he says it's just from the skin loosening up from movement and exercise . Not sure if these nasty marks will be permanent or not but I'm assuming it was a possibility from the start. If take the stretch marks over these scars any day! Yes ...these Scars SUCK. For some reason my scars from my arm lift didn't heal so well. They're very thick and wide, as well as slightly raised. I've been very persistent with scar care since the beginning and I'll continue to do so . I just don't see them getting much better . Whiter eventually but not smoother . Owell we shall see ! It's frustrating because I still find myself covering up my arms . Even more so now. They're just too red and noticeable at this point. I really wish I didn't are but I do. With that said I still do NOT regret my decision with having them done.
The scars on my tummy are flat and smooth. Now why couldn't my arms have gotten on board with that ? Who knows . I haven't even put any Scar creams on my stomach after 2 months post op.
I'm still unhappy with the amount of bulge and saginess in the mons area. However I'm planning to have that revised when I go in to have my back done in January. Upper back lift as well as have the tummy tuck extended completely around which will then make it a circumferential lift . A lot of surgeons don't do these surgeries together from what I gather . But after talking to my dr he seemed confident that is doable in my case . I'm so excited to get these 3 tiers off my back! It's been nice to be Able to wear more fitting tops but I'm still limited to wearing anything too tight because of my back. Not too mention all that crap bulging out of the back of my jeans? Yuck! I got rid of one muffin top now it's time to lose the other.
So I have been slacking on the diet part of this life long journey of mine . It's very disappointing to myself. Gaining weight is just not an option. These procedures are very expensive and I'll be paying for them for a few years . I owe it to myself to at least maintain and boy oh boy it's been a struggle ! I'm still working out like usual . Usually 5 days a week for an hour. But apparently it's not enough for my body. I really need to limit my calorie intake again. Time to get serious ! So I'm back on weight watchers as of today- wish me luck! lol I'll need it!
Updated before and after pic for arms...
So I've been asked a lot to put up pics of my arms ... I'm not completely happy with these scars right now to be honest. I misunderstood as to where they'd be placed and I also think they're a bit thick . HOWEVER... I don't regret having them done . It's a huge improvement to me . It's an amazing feeling to not have my wings flapping around while I'm doing people's hair all day . I will eventually embrace these scars . Just not yet lol ... I'm currently using some compounded prescription scar gel that will hopefully help .
I do have a tiny opening under my right arm . I believe it's a suture working it's way out. Nothing too serious but it is annoying when I'm exercising and trying to build these guns back up . I look at the before pics and I'm amazed how muscular I was even with all thAt skin. I'm working on getting that back :)
I do have a tiny opening under my right arm . I believe it's a suture working it's way out. Nothing too serious but it is annoying when I'm exercising and trying to build these guns back up . I look at the before pics and I'm amazed how muscular I was even with all thAt skin. I'm working on getting that back :)