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Finally Getting Rid of my Bingo Wings
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For many years my weight has gone up and down like...
guzloverNovember 24, 2016
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For many years my weight has gone up and down like most ladies on here. I finally decided last year after my husband and I nearly dying from Carbon Monoxide poisoning, to get fit again and lose my weight once and for all. I have lost almost three and a half stones over the past 18 months and have just half a stone to get to my goal. I am very happy and feel so much healthier and eat well now. But my bat wings spoil the look of my arms and will not tone up, as I have tried using weights etc in the gym. After doing lots of research online, especially on this website :) I have decided to bite the bullet and have an arm lift. Yesterday evening I met my consultant and feel very confident he will do his best for me. Again I found him doing my homework, which is very important. My op is on January 24th next year and I have to meet up with my consultant again on January 6th to discuss the op etc again. I feel so excited today and will be so glad to be on my way to recovery as many of you are :). I will post before pics on before I have the arm lift, and do regular posts after op.
UPDATED FROM guzlover
1 month pre
37 Days Until I Have My Arm Lift Yahoo
guzloverDecember 18, 2016
I am starting to get excited, counting down the days until my surgery :). I have bought some baggy clothes and a big front opening nightie. Also front opening bras. I have also bought a compression garment and it will be put on after my surgery. It is very tight at the moment BUT should be just right after arm lift. Doing lots of research on pain relief and scar treatments. My surgeon recommends using vitamin E cream for scar treatment, not vitamin E45. Really dreading the first week but I am sure it will not be that bad. How many days was it before you can clean your teeth and cleanse your face please?
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December 26, 2016
My surgery was Dec. 15th. I used the prescribed pain medication for the first 4 days every 4 hours and I was comfortable. The arms is a pain in the tail. No compression garment yet. Hard to keep area under armpits dry with no deodorant. Fear of opening incision. I had a tummy tuck as well..with this procedure the pain is in your back not in your tummy. I cleaned my teeth the next day gently brushed my teeth and if you wanted to use a mouth rinse it will help. You will have to have help with washing your face. Day 6 I had no help after that. I am alone at home. I can bathe with my bandages, wash my hair, dry and style my hair. I can dress myself and empty my drains that I have from the tummy tuck. I will kid you not to tell you that the most pain will be your arms. It is very painful. Take meds every 4 hours and do not let them wear out of your system. I promise it is going to be worth it.
Best Wishes,
Pam
Best Wishes,
Pam
December 28, 2016
Thank you for your update. I too had a tummy tuck about 10 years ago now and it was no problem healing and it gave me my confidence back. The scar is so fine and cannot be seen and my tummy has stayed nice too :). I will sort my meds out before I go in for my op and take them in with me. Are you still taking your meds? It must be hard for you not having any help. I am expecting to need help with quite a few things in the first week or so. Are you happy so far with your arms? And tummy? Marjie xx
December 29, 2016
I have an infection in each incision and my doctor is worried about the underarms opening up. I have done everything as prescribed. I started having some fever and when steri strips started coming off I noticed the yellow underneath. I have to take an additional two weeks off of work. I am so over this already. Tummy is flat but I still am swollen in arms and tummy. Still have one drain. I am sure once I get past this hurdle it will be fantastic. I am scared because I have lost some of the skin surrounding my incision and how is this going to heal? I would love to talk sometime. I will send my email address and if you want to exchange numbers it would be nice to put a voice with the words. Nice to meet you Marjie..
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Pam
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Pam
December 29, 2016
Hi Pam- Im so sorry that this has happened. I had my AL 10/18. It IS a very long and arduous recovery. I suspect that an incision revision will be in order. What happens it that the skin does make new skin in that open area. Just follow the doctor orders and rest.
December 29, 2016
Hi Pam, I am really sorry to hear about your problems. You can only do your best but sometimes these things just happen sadly. Let us hope they heal up quickly. In a few months you will be so happy I am sure :). Thanks for your email address I will write. Take care , Marjie xx
December 29, 2016
I don't know what will happen to that area. Maybe just be wider than the rest of the incision? I will know more once it is healed. I am a dental assistant and I have to go back to work soon. I can't not work and pay bills...being single and alone is for the birds.
December 30, 2016
It must be very difficult for you :( but you must be a strong person to have had this surgery in the first place :). Please take things slowly and heal well xx
UPDATED FROM guzlover
13 days pre
2 WEEKS TO GO ......
guzloverJanuary 10, 2017
Before I have my arm lift surgery :) Getting excited and organised. Any tips would be most appreciated. I will post before pics up soon.
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January 10, 2017
For some reason blowing my hair out after like a week wasn't an issue. There are things you can do, without pulling the underarm and things you can't. I was so worried and it all was fine. I do want to say that from day 10 onwards, you should be VERY careful not to more the wrong way to split it open. This doesnt seem to be an issue from the beginning. The pain meds work well to help you. I have just been at the 3 month mark and I am doing scar laser which was MOST painful during the procedure but not at all afterwards. I also have a revision Feb 1st on my right arm. No big deal. You can do this and so can I, again. I worried and worried and worried at to be totally honest, its very dealable. If you have any questions just let me know. YOU GOT THIS!
January 11, 2017
Hi Vicky, so good to hear from you! Thanks for your tips. I will be very careful how I move etc. Like everyone I don't want any splits or infections. It must be hard for you being so far along recovery and to have to face it again. But you know it is only minor compared to what you had done so hopefully will heal much quicker Your arms look great. I am going to see my surgeon this afternoon for our final chat before surgery on January 24. I have a number of questions for him:). He is a brilliant surgeon so have confidence in him. I wish I could fast forward to two weeks post surgery :) But I am hoping i will be OK and have my lovely husband to look after me and my daughter who will be popping in too. I am preparing lots of healthy meals and freezing them :) Got my clothes for hospital sorted etc. If you think of anything that might help me or other ladies having this surgery, please let me know. Take care, Marjie xx
January 11, 2017
Im very excited for you Marjie. This is a long, but not so painful recovery. Now at the 3 month mark and sort of starting over, Im sure Ill be fine post op. Its just swelling that I must deal with. I don't think he's going into the armpit. I guess Ill find out the 1st. Relax, and Ive said before... YOU GOT THIS!
January 11, 2017
I have just got back from my consultation with my surgeon. He is just so nice and a brilliant surgeon. He is going to keep my in the clinic for two days after the surgery which I am really happy with. I will be wrapped in bandages for the first week and when I go back and my wounds are checked he said I can then put my compression garment on. He said I will going back a number of times to him which surprised me as I thought after the first week check up, that would be it :). Good that he will be looking after me though. The time is going over fast now. Got a busy week next week and then it will be my surgery on the Tuesday of the following week OMG. I am sure you will be fine with your revision and it will be good if he doesn't go into the armpit again. Take care Marjie
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Best Wishes,
Pam
10 days post op. The arms are the worse part of this dual surgery. The tummy tuck did well and even with the swelling I can tell it made a nice improvement--can see straight down to the floor. One thing they do not tell you when you get a tummy tuck is that the pain associated with this procedure will be in your back. The past 3 days I have been on muscle relaxers and they have helped tremendously. The arm pits are extremely moist and you can't wear deodorant. Have to be careful to keep from opening those incisions. Slept in a recliner with pillows behind back and arms elevated as well with pillows under my knees. Use the pain medication as prescribed for the first 4 days and I was comfortable. Day 6 I had to come home because my daughter's family got sick. I have been on my own ever since. Another Dr. Appt. Wed of this week. Last visit lost 1 of the two drains placed in the pubic area. The arms are very tender. A tender spot to have skin removed but it will be worth it once completely healed and not swollen. Dr. says I will see more realistic result in 2 months. I hope your holiday has been good. No holiday celebration here yet. Kids and I will get together on Wed. night. When is your surgery date?
Take Care,
Pam