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Bye Bye Thunder Thighs!
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This is my 2nd review to date. The first one was...
WORTH IT
This is my 2nd review to date. The first one was for the Tummy Tuck I had in October which was pretty uneventful. Went super smooth and way better than I ever thought possible.
Now I am getting ready for round #2 - the dreaded thigh lift. I have been contemplating this surgery since before my tummy tuck. I have read dozens of reviews and honestly, there have been way more bad than good. If I didn't have such a good recovery with my tummy tuck, and didn't have complete confidence in my surgeon I wouldn't even consider having this done. But... round 1 went awesome and my surgeon is awesome - so here we go!
I didn't see many Thigh Lift reviews on here that walked you through the procedure and recovery from start to finish - so I figured I would post mine in hopes that it might help people decide if this is right for them or not. If you have any questions ask!
Here are a few before pictures, I'll take some more Thursday morning before Surgery.
Now I am getting ready for round #2 - the dreaded thigh lift. I have been contemplating this surgery since before my tummy tuck. I have read dozens of reviews and honestly, there have been way more bad than good. If I didn't have such a good recovery with my tummy tuck, and didn't have complete confidence in my surgeon I wouldn't even consider having this done. But... round 1 went awesome and my surgeon is awesome - so here we go!
I didn't see many Thigh Lift reviews on here that walked you through the procedure and recovery from start to finish - so I figured I would post mine in hopes that it might help people decide if this is right for them or not. If you have any questions ask!
Here are a few before pictures, I'll take some more Thursday morning before Surgery.
UPDATED FROM thetaxlady9
1 day pre
T minus 6.5 hours
Tomorrow is the day. I've got 6 and a half hours before I'll be at the surgery center waiting for my new thighs. Why am I awake? Like a kid going to Disneyland I suppose. Half excited and half scared of the unknown. Don't get me wrong, I have complete confidence in my doctor or I wouldn't be doing this. So why am I scared? Scared of spending so much time out of the gym- mine and the regular one.. ha (I live to workout), and scared of going stir crazy while I can't go to the gym. So really, just scared of no gym. What can I say, I'm a gym rat. Not scared of the pain, not scared of what the results will be, not scared of the recovery time... just scared of not getting to workout. Anyhoo I suppose I should try to get some sleep. I'll update as I feel up to it. Peace and love to all :)
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April 6, 2017
I am thinking about have a spiral thigh lift done. I'm so excited that you are posting start to finish. I hope all goes well! Please keep us posted:)
April 6, 2017
I am thinking of you! Gahhhhh! It is soooooo close!!! We are here when you are out of lala land and on the other side with your gorgeous thighs! Just dream of all the shopping you are gonna do after this! Yay!
UPDATED FROM thetaxlady9
Day of treatment
I made it!
Day 1. Thoughts, feelings, etc. - thighs look much smaller, score! They don't rub together when I walk anymore which is super awesome! Pain is pretty darn tolerable. I have been taking one 5mg norco every 6 hours and have been doing good. Don't get me wrong, it hurts, but it doesn't hurt too bad. I think the pain with my tummy tuck was worse - I'll let you know if I still feel that way tomorrow. I can walk, moving pretty slow but it doesn't hurt, so that is a good thing. I bought a raised toilet seat and a female urinal last week - all I can say is if you are going to have a thigh lift you should do the same. Not really much else to report for now. Wearing the CG the doc put me in after surgery - which needs to stay on until Sunday so taking pictures at the moment won't do any good. I'll post some and post them Sunday after I shower. So what are my feelings as of day one? Totally worth it!
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April 7, 2017
Awesome can't wait to see your results I'm contemplating thigh lift for summer 2018 this year I'm doing breast and drainless tummy tuck 5/23. I'm getting excited. Happy healing!
April 7, 2017
I wonder how much everything weighed that they removed? I am always curious of that. You will have some fluid for a while, I am sure. BEWARE of salt. Salt doesn't like surgery and healing and you will blow up. I have my smoothie maker ready with pineapple for my facelift in 5 days. Watching your journey is so exciting for me because my thigh lift is next. I lost 120 lbs and am trying to patch this body and face back together. The damage the fast weight loss did is insane. You look awesome and your TT is beautiful. I think getting the scar to the knee is the best option. I have seen some to the ankle.
April 7, 2017
I wonder too. I'll have to ask the doc when I see him Tuesday. He said he removed 8 inches of skin from each thigh. The nurse said it was the most skin she has ever seen come off of anyone before. Didn't think about asking about how much in pounds though. I guess I was still in lala land. LOL.
And I know all about salt and surgery. I made the mistake of eating some canned soup after my TT and looked like a balloon for a week after. This time it's all home cooked low sodium meals, protein shakes and smoothies.
Congrats on the weight loss! 120 lbs is no joke. I lost 225 in a year and totally understand what fast weight loss does to the body. So far I've only done the TT and thigh lift. Eventually I'll get an arm lift and boobs as well. Mine decided to go away when I lost the weight and all that is left is deflated ugliness. But it's totally worth it.
April 8, 2017
225? WOW! You know what, though? You look VERY good to have lost that much. You must have had a lot of muscle tone underneath the weight. You do not have near the loose skin I have seen on people who lose that much. I want the arm lift so bad, too. My arms are getting so bad my kids want to be entertained by them. I carried a lot of weight in my arms and I was ok for a while, but slowly they are sinking lower and lower. (they make a smack noise when I dry off after a bath!) It is so frustrating to be left with the lose skin, I feel you. Not only is it not fun to look at, but it adds inches. Just your thighs alone added 16! You were a way smaller person under that skin, but having it keeps you from really showing the weight lost. I am so happy for you. I hope you post the shopping and new clothes, too. I love seeing that. I can't wait to see you wear things you have wanted to, but couldn't because of the skin. Have you thought about scar placement on the arms. I am really wondering what the best place would be if you want to still wear tank tops. You know what also excites me? The tats we can get to cover the scars!!! I have seen some beautiful post scar ink on here. Anyway, hope you are resting and healing well. I am so excited to see more pictures later when you can.
April 9, 2017
Thank you lady! When I was losing the weight I did a combination of cardio and weights to avoid as much of the excess skin as possible. I have seen people with far worse skin issues than I have, but to me mine are the worst. I guess because I have to live with it and see it every day. Totally feel you on the arms too, I want to get mine done as well. My arms would be perfectly toned and awesome looking without the skin. With it they just look big and bulky.
When I do my arms the doc will go from my armpit to my elbow. I'm really not all that concerned about the scar, as his scars heal very well. And my hubby is a tattoo artist so he can cover them with more sharks when they are healed. Now I'm off to stalk your reviews ;)
April 24, 2017
Hey, i know you ladies from commenting on my review!! Awesome!!! You are so much more active sooner than i am. My butt lift is what was a kicker but i have some incision openings. Wahhhh. Not my thighs though!! Keep up the great work!!!
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