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Petite 59 Year Old Finally Loosing my Excess Skin. Cardiff, GB
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After loosing almost 7 stone 35 years ago, I am...
After loosing almost 7 stone 35 years ago, I am now getting rid of my excess skin on my tummy and arms by having abdominoplasty and brachioplasty at the same time on Friday 16th September in the UK.
I am both nervous and excited and hope to finally wear sleeveless clothes and pretty underwear with confidence...a bikini would be nice too;-):-):-)
I am both nervous and excited and hope to finally wear sleeveless clothes and pretty underwear with confidence...a bikini would be nice too;-):-):-)
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September 16, 2016
Yaaay.. I am so happy for you. I'm praying for a safe surgery and a speedy recovery. Have a blast with your new body. Keep us posted hun
September 19, 2016
Hey Pauline!!
So happy for you I can't wait to see your pic!! How are you feeling? How's your arms? Just rest and let the healing begin. Make sure you do you walking ok. Happy healing and can't wait to see!!!
September 19, 2016
Hi
My arms are pretty good...havnt seen them yet but they aren't causing me much inconvenience,I can still use them to help get myself up ...amazing really ha ha !
I'm walking ok...well to the bathroom and back and I had a little stroll around the upstairs of my house ....yeah...I feel better than I had imagined that u would! Sleeping like a baby too!
Very excited and pretty pleased with myself to be honest:-):-):-)
My arms are pretty good...havnt seen them yet but they aren't causing me much inconvenience,I can still use them to help get myself up ...amazing really ha ha !
I'm walking ok...well to the bathroom and back and I had a little stroll around the upstairs of my house ....yeah...I feel better than I had imagined that u would! Sleeping like a baby too!
Very excited and pretty pleased with myself to be honest:-):-):-)
September 19, 2016
That's awesome!! Told you the arms don't hurt as much.. I'm really excited for you! Can't wait to see the picture! Yay!!!
October 23, 2016
Well done you on the weight loss . You're scars on upper arms have healed amazingly well!.
October 24, 2016
Thank you so much
Yes I have been amazed at how quickly they are healing, I am so thrilled!
I lost the weight 35yrs ago and have maintained it ever since,unfortunately I was left with loose skin that has hung around for all these years and now it's gone! ...I feel in my 20s all over again:-)
Yes I have been amazed at how quickly they are healing, I am so thrilled!
I lost the weight 35yrs ago and have maintained it ever since,unfortunately I was left with loose skin that has hung around for all these years and now it's gone! ...I feel in my 20s all over again:-)
October 24, 2016
I see that you have had abdominoplasty only a few days ago? How are you doing?
October 24, 2016
A lot better today thank-you. Had a rough few days after it felt very vain and selfish like i didnt deserve feeling in such pain that i chose but somewhere near human again today feel more positive.
October 24, 2016
Aw that's good
Funnily enough those feelings are so common! I had a procedure done 3 yrs ago and felt everything that you're describing ! I cried for 3 days! This time I felt prepared for those feelings but they didn't come.
You know that you're not vain or selfish and yes you chose the pain so you can cope with it. This is your life and your body and it is perfectly plausible that you want to feel comfortable about yourself . Don't beat yourself up anymore.
Each day you will feel a little better and you'll soon be 5 weeks post op like me . Chin up x
Funnily enough those feelings are so common! I had a procedure done 3 yrs ago and felt everything that you're describing ! I cried for 3 days! This time I felt prepared for those feelings but they didn't come.
You know that you're not vain or selfish and yes you chose the pain so you can cope with it. This is your life and your body and it is perfectly plausible that you want to feel comfortable about yourself . Don't beat yourself up anymore.
Each day you will feel a little better and you'll soon be 5 weeks post op like me . Chin up x
October 24, 2016
Thank you.Glad to hear someone in the upside of it.Sure I will feel better not even look at stomach yet a small I've got this bloody great gridle lol.Are you near enough recovered now?.xx
October 24, 2016
Well yes sort of recovered but not quite if you know what I meen?
Im still nervous to have a glass of wine incase i get drunk and fall on my tummy for example ha ha . Also im still not properly able to lie on my side in bed yet as that is very uncomfortable and I can't yet walk as far as I'd like but I feel stronger each week.
As for the garment! After 2 weeks I think it was, I was told that I cld wear a firm spanx type garment instead (just one from Marks and Spencer or somewhere like that )which I do for the day time but I put my original garment back on when I sleep as it's more comfortable in bed . I can leave it off completely by 6 Weeks which is Friday but I'm scared to leave it off !ha ha you will soon understand what I meen by that. I sort of gives me a sense of security...almost as if it's holding my insides together ha ha
Im still nervous to have a glass of wine incase i get drunk and fall on my tummy for example ha ha . Also im still not properly able to lie on my side in bed yet as that is very uncomfortable and I can't yet walk as far as I'd like but I feel stronger each week.
As for the garment! After 2 weeks I think it was, I was told that I cld wear a firm spanx type garment instead (just one from Marks and Spencer or somewhere like that )which I do for the day time but I put my original garment back on when I sleep as it's more comfortable in bed . I can leave it off completely by 6 Weeks which is Friday but I'm scared to leave it off !ha ha you will soon understand what I meen by that. I sort of gives me a sense of security...almost as if it's holding my insides together ha ha
October 25, 2016
Lol.I can't wait for wine. Been along time. Sounds like you're on the flip side though.Youve done amazingly well to have two procedures together.Got stiches out this week but on the plus side no drains in.
November 6, 2016
Hope your doing well
UPDATED FROM pauline57
7 days post
1 week post surgery
Today was the big reveal and u am somewhat elated!
I am healing well and although I feel like I've run a marathon after having my dressings changed etc. I am pretty pleased with myself.
Still a long way to go but I feel that I've progressed better than I had daredto believe possible:-)
I am healing well and although I feel like I've run a marathon after having my dressings changed etc. I am pretty pleased with myself.
Still a long way to go but I feel that I've progressed better than I had daredto believe possible:-)
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September 23, 2016
Awesome!! Looks good !! So so happy for you!
September 28, 2016
Hey just checking on you and wanted to know how you're doing ?
September 28, 2016
Hi
Not bad thanks, feeling a bit cheesed off that i don't feel more well if you know what I meen, I have tried going out for some little walks but feel like my tummy is sort of dropping out lol if you know what I meen. Then it aches all night after ,maybe I'm trying to walk too much who knows .
I was experiencing some horrid nerve pain in my left arm but that feels like it's improving so I'm pleased with that!
Can't wait for my appt at clinic this Friday where I'm hoping to be told that I can shower! Not being able to wash under my arms for 12 days is becoming noticeable ha ha!
How about you?
Not bad thanks, feeling a bit cheesed off that i don't feel more well if you know what I meen, I have tried going out for some little walks but feel like my tummy is sort of dropping out lol if you know what I meen. Then it aches all night after ,maybe I'm trying to walk too much who knows .
I was experiencing some horrid nerve pain in my left arm but that feels like it's improving so I'm pleased with that!
Can't wait for my appt at clinic this Friday where I'm hoping to be told that I can shower! Not being able to wash under my arms for 12 days is becoming noticeable ha ha!
How about you?
September 29, 2016
Well I'm doing pretty good.. went back to the gym.. been doing some running and power walking. Doing the elliptical a lot. It's weird cause I was in the spin class spinning and realize that I didn't have my stomach fat pressing against my thighs.. then I looked at my husband and he's looking at me saying what's wrong?? I said I don't have my stomach slapping my thighs anymore it's weird!! Almost cried.. been taking my love of spin class about 2 to 3 times a week. Oh only thing
September 29, 2016
The only thing is that I have this tape blisters on my back I can't get rid of it well I'm trying to get rid of it .. darn I have to get ready by October 29 I'm going on my cruise. I'm going to see my primary doctor on October 6aee if she can recommend me any medication.. my weight is ok didn't gain didn't lose too much.. about 11 lbs and I think it's gonna where it is. Anyhow I'm doing good.. i'll try to post pictures later this week.. hope you doing good!
September 29, 2016
Ouch hope those blisters gets sorted for you.
So glad that you can get back to your exercise and without the thigh slap!Amazing!
Even though it's only less than 2 weeks post op for me I still can't get over how my underwear is flat and doesn't have fat poking out of the legs! Ha ha .I'm walking around my house in knickers!....have never ever done that before!
We're planning a holiday to Jamaica late November and I might just wear a bikini!....I have never worn one in my life!
You'll look fab on your cruise!
So glad that you can get back to your exercise and without the thigh slap!Amazing!
Even though it's only less than 2 weeks post op for me I still can't get over how my underwear is flat and doesn't have fat poking out of the legs! Ha ha .I'm walking around my house in knickers!....have never ever done that before!
We're planning a holiday to Jamaica late November and I might just wear a bikini!....I have never worn one in my life!
You'll look fab on your cruise!
Vicki