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10 Years After BAD Arm Lipo, Doing the Arm Lift on Tuesday the 18th.
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Im waiting till Tuesday at 8am for my AL. Ive had...
WORTH IT$11,000
Im waiting till Tuesday at 8am for my AL. Ive had a BAD arm lipo 10 years ago and now going to reduce this boulders and tighten the skin. The Dr will also do lipo to correct the irregularity. I am terrified to revisit this trauma I started 10 Years ago. Ive been getting some support and looking at all the pictures. I am 6ft tall so my upper arm is a lot longer than 99% of you. I have also ordered Exparel to reduce the pain post op. Exparel is a non narcotic injection into the incisions to control pain for up to 72 hrs. Any help you can offer, Id really appreciate it.
MissV's provider
Replies (11)
October 13, 2016
Good luck!
Can't wait to see the outcome! I hope that you are nothing but thrilled:-)
Can't wait to see the outcome! I hope that you are nothing but thrilled:-)
October 14, 2016
My pain was bearable, I only took half doses of codeine for two days. I took advil regularly for about two weeks but didn't start that until I was about ten days out.
October 14, 2016
good luck. it is now 10 yrs. later and there are many new advances in medicine. Don't be afraid. it will be much better and beautiful. be blessed. I never heard of exparel. from whom did you order the injection? Thanks.
October 16, 2016
I had it when I had my TT and thought it would be a good idea to do it again with my AL. The PS orders it. Cost was $500 for both arms.
October 15, 2016
Good luck! I will follow your progress. I too had bad arm lipo x 4 yrs. I see my only option to improve appearance now is an arm lift.
UPDATED FROM MissV
Day of treatment
Surgery done
Im having some difficulty seeing as the light broke in my bedroom. I want to share and tell you that I used Experal to control post op pain. IT works. I am in little pain or discomfort except to my dry mouth from the anthesis. If Id have know it was this easy Id have done this 8 years ago. Im in a compression Nouvelle compression sleeve and have 2 drains. My mobility is pretty good too. Frankly I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, its been that easy. Maybe tomo will be difficult but 12 hrs post op- Ill take it, gladly.
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October 19, 2016
Yay!
I've been thinking about you and wondering how it went !
Fantastic news! I told you that you would be fine:-):-):-)
Just continue with your recovery and don't go doing too much yet! Congratulations :-):-):-)
I've been thinking about you and wondering how it went !
Fantastic news! I told you that you would be fine:-):-):-)
Just continue with your recovery and don't go doing too much yet! Congratulations :-):-):-)
October 19, 2016
Yay!
I've been thinking about you and wondering how it went !
Fantastic news! I told you that you would be fine:-):-):-)
Just continue with your recovery and don't go doing too much yet! Congratulations :-):-):-)
I've been thinking about you and wondering how it went !
Fantastic news! I told you that you would be fine:-):-):-)
Just continue with your recovery and don't go doing too much yet! Congratulations :-):-):-)
October 19, 2016
Yay!
I've been thinking about you and wondering how it went !
Fantastic news! I told you that you would be fine:-):-):-)
Just continue with your recovery and don't go doing too much yet! Congratulations :-):-):-)
I've been thinking about you and wondering how it went !
Fantastic news! I told you that you would be fine:-):-):-)
Just continue with your recovery and don't go doing too much yet! Congratulations :-):-):-)
October 29, 2016
So glad to hear it's gone well for you too. I don't have any drains and the cg is a bit aggravating in the pits but I'd rather have that than pain. I did have lipo as well. I'm waiting for the pain to hit as well. I've only taken extra strength Tylenol and that's only because I think I should take something. Take care of yourself and happy healing.
October 30, 2016
Thank you and glad to hear you're also comfortable and enjoying your cg-LOL. I do take something for pain when my arms feel like they are on explode under the cg. Imagine in a month how great we'll be!!!!
UPDATED FROM MissV
1 day post
Day 1 Post op
I've been managing very well. The compression under my arms is bothering me so I've stuffed a sanitary pad into the upper sleeves. I don't want to shower until friday when i see the doctor. Let him do the great reveal. Icing helps reduce the burning but i have no nerve pain. Drains are still doing there thing and they must be under 30, which they aren't. I had an issue last night. I didn't take any pain meds and sort of spiraled out of control. Now Im taking them more regularly.
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October 19, 2016
Hi Vicki,
I used these up until last week in my arm pits - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006GDA5K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I tried using sanitary pads but I found it uncomfortable. In hindsight, I probably should have bought them by boxes of 100 or more since I used 4 a day (for 10 weeks that was 280 abd pads), but I did have the tension sores (openings) and you probably won't get those :). Be careful with the ice, it can slow healing. I was told only 15 minutes on and 15 off.
I used these up until last week in my arm pits - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006GDA5K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I tried using sanitary pads but I found it uncomfortable. In hindsight, I probably should have bought them by boxes of 100 or more since I used 4 a day (for 10 weeks that was 280 abd pads), but I did have the tension sores (openings) and you probably won't get those :). Be careful with the ice, it can slow healing. I was told only 15 minutes on and 15 off.
October 19, 2016
Got the link, bought 100. Im sure it'll be better than these sanitary napkin wedges. Arm pits are sore. Called and bought the next size up for a garment. WAY too tight but would rather have tight than too lose. At $70 a pop plus expedited shipping that adds another $50, this is getting expensive. The arm compression sleeves that I have will work until tomo. I won't use the ice, don't want to slow anything down. Taking my 3rd percocet today, I really think its more from the sizing of the garment thats too small. Tomo will tell it all. Thanks again for helping me. Best, Vicki
October 19, 2016
You're welcome. When the swelling goes down some you'll fit in the smaller one, and padding the the armpits definitely helps. I was not able to put my arms down straight for almost two weeks.
October 20, 2016
Mine did too, was told just to keep them elevated on pillows and not use them. Do the best you can to keep them elevated.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support here in the community.