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2 Days Post-Op from Arm Lift - Lake Jackson, TX
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Dr. Pisarski did my arm lift with lipo and so far...
WORTH IT$7,800
Dr. Pisarski did my arm lift with lipo and so far I am very pleased with the results.
Yes it's uncomfortable, and he compression garment is uncomfortable and making my arms numb all the way down to my wrists but it's staying on. I think it will give some more over the next 3weeks that I have to wear it.
Yes it's uncomfortable, and he compression garment is uncomfortable and making my arms numb all the way down to my wrists but it's staying on. I think it will give some more over the next 3weeks that I have to wear it.
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UPDATED FROM fdbuchanan
4 days post
So it's 4 days post op
I've had a little seepage but it's normal. My underarms feel tight and I can't put my arms down by my side without it feeling very odd. I hate my compression garment but I wear it because I don't want any complications. I did get me some ace bandages to wrap my arms and chest in while my "magic underwear" (that's what I call my compression garment) is washed. I actually slept in the bandages last night.
The incisions ITCH like crazy and I get little jolts here and there between the numbness so it feels weird. But here are some more pics
The incisions ITCH like crazy and I get little jolts here and there between the numbness so it feels weird. But here are some more pics
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August 6, 2016
Oh forgot to add, I have been taking the pain meds religiously but now I'm having issues with constipation so today I tried to wean myself off them. Not a good idea. I thought they were not doing their job but after today I now see what a help they are. So yeah we are going to use them a little longer but try to space them out further than what I was doing at first (it was every 4 hours, now Tramidol 37.5 mg 1 1/2 pill every 6 hours)
August 7, 2016
Hello try Colace (Docusate) for the constipation. It's not a laxative but a stool softener. They work wonders!!
August 23, 2016
How are you doing? I had the same surgery on 8/5 and I'm still struggling with swelling. I'm wondering if you have the same issue?
August 28, 2016
I'm now 20+ days out and still having soreness and swelling. Still wearing my compression garment too but trying to go without it here and there. I did go buy me a couple of long sleeved compression shirts. The main area it hurts is right above my elbow on both sides. It feels right and swollen there but I also had lipo there too so I massage the areas at least twice a day.
UPDATED FROM fdbuchanan
26 days post
26 days post op
Well the sensations are really coming back in some areas. Others are still numb.
My sides are now officially bothering me but not badly. Just stings and is sore where I guess before they were numb and I didn't realize it. My arms hurt right above my elbows but I read another reviewers post who said it was normal this far out for it to hurt because of lymph nodes. I go next week for my first lymphatic massage. I'm hesitant about it because I'm afraid it's going to be painful. But we shall see, if it is I can always say stop, right?
I hate to go without my compression garment, it feels weird and it makes me cold. I bought a few long sleeve compression shirts from under armor and they are ok, just not as tight in the arms as I would like.
OMG chill bumps HURT!! When I get goose flesh it feels like fire is literally crawling up or down my incision line and it burns and stings! It goes under my arms and down my sides. OUCH! So I avoid getting cold at all costs. Lol
Otherwise I've noticed I feel the most "normal" first thing in the morning, and towards the evening intent to start swelling and feeling uncomfortable.
My range of motion is really good and my two areas under my arms is healing up nicely.
I call my right side the San Andreas fault and the left the Grand Canyon.
My right arms scar looks amazing, but from the armpit down my side still looks a bit puckered and Frankenstin-ish.
My left side I call it Frankenstein's [RS bleep]. It's starting to lay down though and look a lot better. My left under arm scar down my side looks beautiful. Strange how they flip-flopped. Lol
More updates as time progresses!
My sides are now officially bothering me but not badly. Just stings and is sore where I guess before they were numb and I didn't realize it. My arms hurt right above my elbows but I read another reviewers post who said it was normal this far out for it to hurt because of lymph nodes. I go next week for my first lymphatic massage. I'm hesitant about it because I'm afraid it's going to be painful. But we shall see, if it is I can always say stop, right?
I hate to go without my compression garment, it feels weird and it makes me cold. I bought a few long sleeve compression shirts from under armor and they are ok, just not as tight in the arms as I would like.
OMG chill bumps HURT!! When I get goose flesh it feels like fire is literally crawling up or down my incision line and it burns and stings! It goes under my arms and down my sides. OUCH! So I avoid getting cold at all costs. Lol
Otherwise I've noticed I feel the most "normal" first thing in the morning, and towards the evening intent to start swelling and feeling uncomfortable.
My range of motion is really good and my two areas under my arms is healing up nicely.
I call my right side the San Andreas fault and the left the Grand Canyon.
My right arms scar looks amazing, but from the armpit down my side still looks a bit puckered and Frankenstin-ish.
My left side I call it Frankenstein's [RS bleep]. It's starting to lay down though and look a lot better. My left under arm scar down my side looks beautiful. Strange how they flip-flopped. Lol
More updates as time progresses!
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