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20 and Recovering from Arm Lift!
UPDATED FROM cate27
17 days post
2 and a half weeks out, feeling much better!
cate27February 27, 2014
WORTH IT$12,400
I've been off this site for awhile as I've been getting back into my classes, work, and extracurricular responsibilities. I've been healing pretty well, except for a small hole that opened up in my left armpit. My right arm is still showing less swelling than my left, and I wish both of them were a lot smaller, but I suppose they are fairly proportionate for my body size at this time. I hope to post pictures soon, and can't thank all of you enough for the kind comments. The sadness has mostly gone away, and I'm still tired and a bit out of touch, but haven't been experiencing the extreme "down in the dumps" feeling that I had a week post-op. I also just received a very expensive anesthesia bill for the extra surgery time--not really too pleased about that on top of my other bills. :(
UPDATED FROM cate27
6 days post
Post-surgical blues?
cate27February 17, 2014
Has anyone on here had any experience with sadness after surgery? I'm happy with the results, but have had a hard time concentrating and have been generally down the past couple of days. My mother left last night and I've been crying on and off ever since. I did some research and it might have to do with after-effects of anesthesia? I'm also still needing my pain meds at almost a week out, is this normal? I'm taking something non-narcotic, but nonetheless feel guilty for needing the meds.
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February 17, 2014
Oh girl the sadness is perfectly normal we all went through it. It'll pass I promise. As far as the pain meds - well i use those until i don't need them anymore . I came off after a week because it was making me sick but then got a lower dose which I had to start taking a few days ago only because of my arms though .
February 26, 2014
You are having the post surgery blues for sure! Everyone seems to get them....
UPDATED FROM cate27
5 days post
Picture time!
cate27February 16, 2014
Looking back through the before pics is just so startling. HUGE difference already. My arms are still big and I don't like the swollen bulges on my back, but I'm hoping that improves with time.
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February 16, 2014
I can tell you for a fact, my back initially after surgery still have love handles (flanks?) and I was like umm go away! Now, my back is soooo tight, it gets tighter as the weeks go by and swelling decreases. You are looking great already so imagine in a few weeks :) x
February 17, 2014
Just looked at your review! What a journey! you look great. :) Thanks so much for the encouragement.
February 17, 2014
[RS bleep] btw post surgery blues is soooo normal... It comes in waves! Esp if you are impatient like me! Xx try come off the meds slowly if they are making you sad, but if you need them I think it's important to stay on top of them. Big hugs - keep doing those comparison pics! Xx
February 16, 2014
Wow girl those pics are very Impressive ! The back swell don't stress I had mine lipo'd and it didn't make a visual difference at all so now instead of two long floppy saddle bags back there it's like to heavy sacs of water back there . It will be swollen. ! Same with arms ! Your arms look great! Also swelling there totally normal and will fluctuate day to day! Looking good ! Now I can't wait to get my back done! Thanks for sharing your pics !
February 17, 2014
I'm so happy to hear that other people can see the difference! Sometimes it feels like my arms are just the same as before only now they have painful swelling and incisions. I will say that though I've experienced quite a bit of pain and discomfort from the skin removed around my ribcage, I feel as though it's already worth it. When are you thinking of having the back lift?
February 17, 2014
Yeah that sounds more painful than I thought. Hopefully in September . Otherwise I'll set it up for right after Christmas . I'm sure it hurts like hell ! But girl this tummy tuck is no walk in the park so I think I'll be able to handle it lol. Also our bodies are shaped differently. I have more that hangs I'm the back and then it tapers to a little flap around my side . I'm sure it feels tight and hard to move . But u went to school and SHOPPING ! I'm almost 3 weeks and haven't left the house unless it was for a doctor appt so you're doing better than u think ! And trust me my arms swell up and down especially the first2 weeks. Now they're starting to calm down but still tight . So grosssss lol
So how are you sleeping? Have u been able to get In and out of your bed or have you been sleepin in a recliner ?
February 17, 2014
Wow, looking great! Waiting to look decent and go shopping myself! Never wore sleeveless anything, can't wait.
February 17, 2014
Thank you so much! And yes, it will be the best feeling in the world! I'm happy that you're going to feel better about yourself and get more freedom. :)
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