POSTED UNDER Arm Lift Reviews
50. Used to Swim Competitively. Muscle Had Turned to Wobble As I Don't Swim Now - London, GB
UPDATED FROM Cogolin234
28 days post
27 days post procedure
WORTH IT
Back to normal "work wise" but still aware as it pulls under the armpit still. Can't quite raise my right arm completely.
Swelling reducing. My left arm is just amazing. Right great but has a few lumps and bumps. I think they are actually highlighted because the rest is doing so well. I am not concerned.
Swelling reducing. My left arm is just amazing. Right great but has a few lumps and bumps. I think they are actually highlighted because the rest is doing so well. I am not concerned.
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ORIGINAL POST
Really pleased. More uncomfortable than I had...
Really pleased. More uncomfortable than I had anticipated but that's more to do with pressure from the uber glam compression garments resting on the arm scars/significant bruises.
It's difficult putting certain clothes on still as movement is still restricted but we are still only 18 days in.
Yes it's still swollen, yes, still bruised but even with with all that I can see the improvement in the size and shape of my arm.
It's difficult putting certain clothes on still as movement is still restricted but we are still only 18 days in.
Yes it's still swollen, yes, still bruised but even with with all that I can see the improvement in the size and shape of my arm.
Replies (4)
G
November 24, 2016
Your arms are looking really good. I am having mine done in January and doing my homework on compression garments. Which one are you using and are you happy with it? thank you for your review x
C
November 29, 2016
Mine where provided by the hospital. Arms and bra hook. See above for problems. Feel a bit like a human windmill as top of sleeve does dig across the scar but next size too big on my arm. ( the joy to say that!) I am also broad so my arms are unable to move due to restriction.
Delighted with what I can see as progress every day. I have also found large tube knee bandages to work exceedingly well. I wear at night so I can put my arms down.
Good luck. You won't regret it x
Delighted with what I can see as progress every day. I have also found large tube knee bandages to work exceedingly well. I wear at night so I can put my arms down.
Good luck. You won't regret it x
M
November 26, 2016
I am wearing Marlena Comfortwear. I actually like it a lot. It is like a very tight jacket. On Tuesday I am supposed to switch to a garment that has sleeves and hooks in the back. I've gotten so comfortable in this that I'm not sure that I even want to switch! I am 11 days out. I have had several surgeries in the past and would only rate this about a three in terms of pain, but we are all different. Good luck!
C
November 29, 2016
We went straight into sleeve with back hook. Difficult to get into after arm op and can't put my arms down properly as I am broad backed. I plan to get a compression top instead this week. Progress everyday.
Thanks
Thanks
M
M
November 28, 2016
Glad you're doing well. Its a long compression road,right? I had my surgery 10/18 and this is the first week without wraps on. Ive bought a Nike compression shirt. Some days I wear it some days, not. This is my 5th week PO. I still have discomfort at the inside of my elbows. I must be getting better because sometimes I don't notice it hurts. Be very careful at this time not to reach and open the incision at the armpit. For some reason this is the dangerous time. So reach carefully. Isn't it fun having thin arms. I don't look at them that often. They're either wrapped or in my compression shirt. This is life changing for us with big arms! You're looking great!
C
November 29, 2016
Thank you. Yes in danger of doing too much ( according to My Husband ) bored of compression but if I leave them off I throb after a few hours and I am aware of lumps. Pleased with the results. So firm!!
Not sure I will be wearing what I had originally planned for Xmas party unfortunately as scar still quite obvious.
Not sure I will be wearing what I had originally planned for Xmas party unfortunately as scar still quite obvious.
G
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