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early fifties....getting arm and breast lift
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30 days post
Let the tingling begin!
KmereadyJuly 20, 2015
WORTH IT$9,000
Day 11- First day back at work, excited to get back into a normal routine. My arms have started tingling and itching in random areas and at random times. Tingling tends to increase when I'm cold. There is no pain, it must be the nerves talking to each other as they settle into their renovated space. Hope everyone else on this journey is progressing well. Pushing forward....
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26 days post
End of Day 7 Post Op
KmereadyJuly 17, 2015
Drains were removed on Tuesday, that was awesome! My first full shower was the best feeling ever! Compression garment I was given is a size too small according to measurements on the package. It's so uncomfortable but they ordered a new one and it hasn't come in. It's frustrating so I ordered my own from a recommendation from LiveHeroically, thank you. Ordered a sleeve/bra combo hoping it will avoid the irritation on the armpit if it's all one piece. It gets here Saturday, will see if it works out. In the meantime, it's tight, my incisions are becoming more sensitive and I'm not sure if it's normal or a result of the construction of these sleeves. Either way, I'll keep you posted. Another thing that cropped up wias a bout with constipation, doctor said eat prunes and that really did the trick. Trying to stay positive but this garment sizing catastrophe is really getting me down. It's so uncomfortable. Haven't had a pain pill in four days, though.
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July 17, 2015
Hope the bolero works out. :) Congrats on getting your drains out. Hoping to get mine out early next week. My incisions started getting sensitive around day 7/8 too. If you have someone to help maybe put the ace bandages on again to get you through to tomorrow. Of course check with your doc, but I'd think as long as there is compression on your arms it wouldn't matter if it's with the ace. No need to be in pain, and certainly don't want to irritate the incision this early on. I'm not a fan of meds either, but maybe taking one a couple times a day may help too? Hang in there. Maybe do a before-after comparison pic for week 1 will help keep you positive. It worked for me! :0) You're doing great!!
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23 days post
Day 4: arm wraps are gone but hello compression sleeves!
KmereadyJuly 13, 2015
Day 4 down to 12.5 inches around arm from 17 inches. Feeling good, still pretty swollen, but getting better every day. The sleeves will take getting used to...will keep you posted.
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July 13, 2015
oh man! Your arms are tiny! When I first got my CG after my arm lift was the only time I remember feeling reaal pain. Hope you are feeling well!
July 16, 2015
The ace bandage wrap they did on your forearm and hands really made a huge difference with minimizing lower arm swelling. wow! I should have done that. You're arms are looking great so far. Do the incisions feel tight or sensitive yet?
July 16, 2015
Not more sensitive than before. They moved me from the bandage wrap to the sleeves and they hurt under my armpit incisions, too tight and only go as far down as below my elbow which is very tight as well. Any recommendations on where to purchase good arm sleeves?
July 17, 2015
The Marena sleeves my doc gave me work better than the other Zensah sleeves I bought....for the same reason you noted; too tight at top. The Marena sleeves are full length so they go to the wrist. They're designed to connect behind the neck but I don't attach them. I simply use each as individual sleeves leaving the connectors hanging. They are soft and don't constrict the top of the arm so no pressure on the armpit area. Maybe those might work for you? You can get Marena on their website (marenagroup) or through makemeheal.com. Their are also vest/sleeve combos (called 'Boleros') on Design Veronique. Both are a little pricy but worth the comfort I think. Hope this helps. :)
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