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20 and Recovering from Arm Lift!
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I'm only 20 years old, but have been overweight...
cate27February 3, 2014
WORTH IT$12,400
I'm only 20 years old, but have been overweight most of my life. Between the ages of 10 and 11 I gained approximately 80-100 pounds, which led to my being 250 pounds and in the 7th grade. From this high weight, I now weigh about 185, a weight I would be comfortable at if not for the excess amount of skin I have on my arms and sides. I'm having an extended brachioplasty next week, as well as dermolipectomy around my ribcage.
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4 days pre
Nervous and Pondering
cate27February 6, 2014
A little over 4 days to go! I'm starting to realize how terrified I am of the pain and possibility of a poor result. I'm also interested in what will happen if I lose an additional 20-40 pounds after the procedure. Will my skin stretch out again? Perhaps I rushed into this.
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February 8, 2014
Im 10 days post op tummy tuck and arm lift. Just like u I have been overweight my whole life as well. 350 was my highest in my mid 20s. I got active and decided to take control of my health and lost 115lbs. you will be so happy with the arm lift! I was excited about my arms as soon as I woke up. I even had an extended lift.. pain isnt too bad . After a week they get kind of tight and swollen amd the incisons feel tight from scabbing . But definitely worth it ! I cant wait to put a tank on without a shrug this summer ! I plan to wear my scars proud! Lol check out my profile. Im here if u have any questions along your journey hopefully I can help u through the anxiety since im a bit ahead of u with the whole process :)
February 9, 2014
Just looked at your pictures--you look great! I'm excited for summer too! In fact, I'll be on spring break in only a month...here's hoping I don't look too bruised up at that point haha. How long was it before you were back into your daily schedule? I'm a student and don't want to miss more than a few days of class if I can help it!
February 9, 2014
Awe thank U so much.
Girl I hate to break it to u but my surgery was January 29 th and I'm still no where near my daily routine lol but keep in mind I had a Tummy tuck too. That's the really tough part. However my arms have Been bothering me. The arm pit area what he stapled is very sore . But my left arm is opened a little. And for some dumb reason I thought I no longer needed them. WRONG called my surgeon and he assured me it's ok these things happen and that as long As I wasn't oozing ok. So for now back to resting my arms. I think I try using them too much. I would say u should take off at least a week or 2 from school. But ask your doctor just to be safe .
Spring break? Ehhh u may be pushing it. Lol but maybe not! U are 10 years younger than me the younger the faster we heal. When is you surgery again, this week right?
February 10, 2014
Oh no! I hope the separation isn't too bad. I don't think I'll have staples, and I also don't think the incision will be extending into my armpit. My course load really doesn't allow for me to be absent more than a few days, so hopefully I'll be able to sit in class for 50 minutes at a time and make it work. As for spring break, I'm not expecting perfection-just to hopefully not look too swollen or damaged! Surgery is tomorrow morning! It's just now becoming real to me and I am equal parts terrified and exhilarated.
February 10, 2014
You're going to do great! Trust me the arm lift isn't as bad as u anticipate ! And i depend on my arms for my job lol are u doing it as outpatient ? When is spring break? And how long did u say u had off school?
February 9, 2014
I would suggest to discuss your concerns with the doctor and either delay your surgery or go further with it if you are completely confident about it.
February 10, 2014
I think I just rushed into this and so I got scared. I've wanted this for almost half of my life, and I'm finally ready to make it happen. I'm nervous but confident that it will be the right thing in the end, and I definitely have faith in my doctor. :)
February 10, 2014
Keep in mind that we all had a moment of doubts and your PS can be the one to help you with that. I have no regrets and enjoy my new arms daily. Even wearing some blazers that I gave to my daughter and tried on again are now fitting as they should...not the annoying tide feelings I had before while wearing with.
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1 day pre
Tomorrow is the day!
cate27February 10, 2014
In twelve hours I'll be on the operating table! My mother flew in to take care of me (oh, the joys of being young) and we're all settled in. I was a bit nervous before but after talking everything over with the doctor I'm confident in the decision. I appreciate the kind comments and love reading all the other reviews on here. You guys are what inspired me to go for this in the first place! I'm thinking I need to take more before pictures of my back and sides to compare after tomorrow.
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February 10, 2014
100% take more pics of you pre op because when you have those down days your old pics will def pull you though! I've put some comparison pics up and shoes where I had skin removed from around rib cage and the difference is big! Good luck sweets xx
February 10, 2014
The arm lift is not bad at all and I didn't take one of the prescribed medication at all...just tylenol.
I went to work on Wednesday (i'm self employed and own an office and we had an office meeting the first day of my return) but I already started to work from home the day after the surgery for part of the day.
February 13, 2014
I admire your quick recovery! Hoping to get back to class tomorrow, and have an interview in the afternoon as well. We'll see!
February 10, 2014
Thinking about you !!! Let us know how surgery went when you're up to it ! So excited to hear your update :)
February 11, 2014
Aww the first few days are the worst just keep up on your pain meds ! Stay on them every 4-6 as it says . You'll get better I promise ! I'm actually looking to have that bra line lift myself - my sides and upper back so I'll be watching closely ! I put up pics of my arms today. Look if you're ready to handle it lol get some rest girl!
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