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Thigh and Arm Lift with Liposuction (And Botox and Lip Filler) - Brisbane, AU
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I had previously had gastric sleeving done on the...
Jules001December 18, 2013
WORTH IT$12,000
I had previously had gastric sleeving done on the 21st or April 2013 to lose weight, as I have multiple sclerosis and a heart condition. My heart specialist had asked me to lose weight, but he knew with my lack of mobility it would be an issue. The following year I saw him again and had only lost a couple of kilo's, that's when he suggested surgery. He spoke to me on the lap banding, and also the gastric sleeving. He told me in his opinion the sleeve would be best in the long run, so I rolled with it. Then 6 months later, I was nearly at goal weight, and I consulted Dr Broadhurst, a plastic surgeon in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. He consulted with me in my home town, some 500 kms from him as he regularly comes here for procedures and the like. That first consult we spoke of the thigh and arm lift to remove saggy skin and a couple of other things, such as tightening my tummy and breast implants. I also had his registered nurse and lovely wife Leila do botox for me and also lip filler *ouch* I then received a quote for the arm and leg lift, app $12000. I decided to book in. So on the 26th of November, I had the operation and stayed overnight in the Mater Private Hospital. I had the botox and lip filler done, cause it hurts like a [RS bleep] and I am a sook. I woke up in this suit thing, covering my torso and also from under the breast down, very tight fitting as well. I have NO IDEA how the hell they got this on me, but I sure am glad I was asleep when they did it!!! I then learned I had to wear this compression suit for the next 6 weeks *omg really? Its summer here* But 3 1/2 weeks out, I am managing fine. I remove it everyday to shower, then place a new one on. It is annoying, and irritating, but you overcome that knowing what a difference it is going to make. Not many issues except for me being a worry wart from watching and looking at too many photo's online. I just want to say I received excellent care in the hospital, and excellent care pre and post op from Dr Broadhurst, Leila and his practice. Also, my arms look FABULOUS! Legs are getting there, still waiting for the swelling to subside and my little fat feet to return to normal and for my "cankles" to go back to being normal ankles.
UPDATED FROM Jules001
25 days post
Compression garment - the nightmare
Jules001December 21, 2013
Hi, just posting a pic of the garment I have to wear for 6 weeks...2 weeks and 2 days to go before it is gone for good! Is driving me nuts, and yes, I know it looks like a superman outfit with the knickers on, but it has this darling little gap to go potty *urgh* which I tend just to undo the zippers and clips and pull the whole thing down lol Feeling very short of breathe the last few times I have removed it as well, might be because it is very tight?
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December 21, 2013
My garment is super tight too. It goes from under my boobs to my ankles. It is annoying for sure but does really help with swelling.
December 21, 2013
yes I also have compression socks to wear but had not put them on yet this morning as we have people coming for an early Christmas breakfast :) BUT I think I will have to go put them on as my feet are starting to swell a little. It is also helping with the scarring, I don't think I will have much of a scar at all, I'll post pics next week again, they are healing up so nicely

December 21, 2013
Maybe you should mention the shortness of breathe to your PS just to be on safe side...
December 21, 2013
I will, but it is not all the time, just occasionally. Probably because I have gone from being fit in March this year to a slob because I haven't been well enough to keep my fitness up

December 22, 2013
thanks for the CG pics!
LOL@ batman!!! too freaking funny! I think my PS ordered a black garment for me - i did get all of these funny colored undies to go over top of it (one pair is pylon orange)! I meant to get a bright red pair, but never found any :(. Hey have to entertain myself somehow :). I also will have some head to toe deal ankle to end of arms and also boobs i think?? Sooo much to look forward to I tell you!
And you SHOULD mention the shortness of breath to your doc!!
December 22, 2013
I am going to a local GP today if I can get in. I live in a very tiny community and I cannot even understand what they are saying, I mean, not being racist or anything, but they are all Indian or Pakistani doctors and the accents are so hard to decipher. One put a facemask on a week ago when he was reading my test results out. (first he said he had a sniffle, then he changed it to "I dont want to compromise your immune system, if you have breast cancer. Have to go have biopsies done) My surgeons office is closed and he is 5 hours from me. I have taken pics of swelling and hardening in my leg which I can email him, but the pics make it to hard to really see. I will also ask about the shortlessness of breathe, could be just anxiety because of Christmas? I love my red knickies, lol but orange? haha I have lime green ones here we would look like a pina colada if we got together. I got the black one, and a cream and white one. My surgeon ordered them as they were included in the price of surgery. He doesnt go for the ankle to wrist ones because of our hot humid climate here, and it is aussie summer at the moment. I would love to see you in your Boy Wonder (aka Robin) get up when your done! Dont let your better half know that there is "easy" access either. Trust me, nag nag nag. Speak to the hand I say, not while I am recovering! LOL Only time you will get for a bit of respite!

December 22, 2013
LOL...well i am having lipo to my CANKLES (thankfully yours will go down with the swelling - some of us have the genetically thick ones!) - so huge body suit - i will post pics in various undies for all to amuse themselves ;) - we can take votes!
December 22, 2013
My MOTHER has Cankles! Thats the name she calls them! She weighs less than I do but has never lost them lol She was very large at one stage, and lost her weight on weight watchers and with an abundance of stress. Sadly we no longer speak, but I always send her a Christmas gift and birthday gift, in the guise of my sons name :) I had lipo on my knee's, but my surgeon did say elbows and knees are an entirely different operation, precisely for what you stated, the joint area. Cant wait to see your super powers of recovery too in your flash knickies! I am sure you will breeze through this, you have such a positive outlook!
UPDATED FROM Jules001
27 days post
DVT or Hematoma
Jules001December 23, 2013
Monday 23rd Went to the GP about the large swelling on the inner left thigh, and he sent me straight to the hospital (at 4.45pm 40 mins away from me) to have a doppler and other tests done. He was immediately worried it was a blood clot/dvt or vasculitus. The imagine at the hospital closes at 5pm and they said if I got the at 4.45 they could do me, or the machines would be getting shut down for the night. So I did a 40 min trip in 30 mins, and probably have some speeding tickets heading my way. The technician said there was not clots but I would have to go to the doctor to find out if it is vasculitis or not (I think it is just swelling) I am still unable to "fill" my lungs up, but could be anxiety. Shall update after visit to drs this morning. Christmas Eve,,,,sigh, where has the year gone?
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December 25, 2013
Did they rule out hematoma? Thigh lifts are famous for these!
December 27, 2013
Yes, they said it was surgical fluid/hematome and they wanted to aspirate it, I said *NO FREAKING WAY!!* we all know the fluid would just refill, why go thru the pain, I'd rather wait for it to repair itself.Shortlessness of breathe was put down to stress

December 27, 2013
Hope all is ok
December 27, 2013
Hi Ya. Yes, all id ok, still massive amounts of swelling, and now...HEAT RASH to contend with underneath the CS....teach me for standing at the races all day watching my niece race! lol Just having a little down time, plus, I am on satellite internet so it is very slow and I get booted off all the time. Hope you are well, and enjoyed your Christmas!
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