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I had gastric bypass 16 years ago and have had...
I had gastric bypass 16 years ago and have had very saggy, very large breasts and very saggy arms since then. I haven't kept all of the 248 pounds that I lost off, and currently wear a 16-18w. I'm still around 200 pounds down, but I'm still plus sized. I was a size 10 for a few years and then met my husband and stupidly adopted his eating habits.
I kept thinking that I'd lose it again, and waited. Finally I got tired of my back hurting and decided that I'm probably going to be a 16-18 for the rest of my life and went ahead and scheduled a consult.
Ultimately, I decided to get my arms done at the same time as my breasts, because - well, why not??
I took 2 weeks off work. I was fine going back - I sit at a desk. Reaching for the keyboard was a bit of a stretch at first.
The breast portion of the procedure was pretty easy. It was of course painful, but in all honesty, the arm pain WAY overshadowed the breast pain. I had to wear a surgical bra for 6 weeks, and I still wear it to sleep in - not because I have to, but because I feel like it keeps the girls in place. I seems to me that sleeping with your breasts all over the place will stretch the skin - just my opinion. I'm happy with the results. I went from an F cup to a C-D (depending upon brand). I actually went braless under a sundress in Hawaii a few weeks ago and felt very strange doing it after having to wear a super duper industrial strength bra for so many years. My golf game has improved as well since I don't have to swing past huge breasts anymore. I have sensation in both nipples - in fact more than I did before. It's annoying because they appear to be awake and interested in what's going on in the world all the time and now I battle trying to hide them. Doc says they'll chill out with time, and it can't come too soon to suit me. My husband says that my breakers are popped. I do consider the procedure a complete success.
The arm portion of the surgery was much harder. I had very little range of motion for at least a week, and it steadily got better as time went on. I'd say I had full range at about 4 weeks. It was much more painful, but was bearable. I think it was the restriction of the arms that bothered me the most. I couldn't reach for things, etc. The very large flaps of hanging skin that I had are gone, and I can wave without creating a hurricane. This also improved my golf game, and trust me, I can use all the help I can get. I'm seeing a swing coach to get used to the changes in my body dynamics. I consider the arm lift to also be a success. I think he did a good job at making them proportionate to my body. The scars are gnarly - but they will fade with time.
My doctor is amazing and I will see him again for any type of procedure that I need.
Overall, I would have to say that I wish I'd done this years ago. It's ridiculous that I waited and suffered with back and chest problems and embarrassment.
I kept thinking that I'd lose it again, and waited. Finally I got tired of my back hurting and decided that I'm probably going to be a 16-18 for the rest of my life and went ahead and scheduled a consult.
Ultimately, I decided to get my arms done at the same time as my breasts, because - well, why not??
I took 2 weeks off work. I was fine going back - I sit at a desk. Reaching for the keyboard was a bit of a stretch at first.
The breast portion of the procedure was pretty easy. It was of course painful, but in all honesty, the arm pain WAY overshadowed the breast pain. I had to wear a surgical bra for 6 weeks, and I still wear it to sleep in - not because I have to, but because I feel like it keeps the girls in place. I seems to me that sleeping with your breasts all over the place will stretch the skin - just my opinion. I'm happy with the results. I went from an F cup to a C-D (depending upon brand). I actually went braless under a sundress in Hawaii a few weeks ago and felt very strange doing it after having to wear a super duper industrial strength bra for so many years. My golf game has improved as well since I don't have to swing past huge breasts anymore. I have sensation in both nipples - in fact more than I did before. It's annoying because they appear to be awake and interested in what's going on in the world all the time and now I battle trying to hide them. Doc says they'll chill out with time, and it can't come too soon to suit me. My husband says that my breakers are popped. I do consider the procedure a complete success.
The arm portion of the surgery was much harder. I had very little range of motion for at least a week, and it steadily got better as time went on. I'd say I had full range at about 4 weeks. It was much more painful, but was bearable. I think it was the restriction of the arms that bothered me the most. I couldn't reach for things, etc. The very large flaps of hanging skin that I had are gone, and I can wave without creating a hurricane. This also improved my golf game, and trust me, I can use all the help I can get. I'm seeing a swing coach to get used to the changes in my body dynamics. I consider the arm lift to also be a success. I think he did a good job at making them proportionate to my body. The scars are gnarly - but they will fade with time.
My doctor is amazing and I will see him again for any type of procedure that I need.
Overall, I would have to say that I wish I'd done this years ago. It's ridiculous that I waited and suffered with back and chest problems and embarrassment.
Provider Review
Dr. Turner is a great doctor. He has a fabulous bedside manner. He's very caring and super easy to relate to. He knows what he's doing and I trust him.