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I am 54, and was overweight my entire life. I...

debspeaks
WORTH IT$16,000
I am 54, and was overweight my entire life. I gained a true, healthy education about food and physical health 1.5 yrs ago, lost 70 lbs eating 'clean' and exercising. I had a lot of upper thigh loose skin and decided I did not have to live with it. I researched plastic surgeons and decided on a wonderful surgeon, Dr. Siamak Agha , Newport Beach. Love him, his staff, and just 2 weeks out, no bruising, no red, very straight clean incision that is already thin! (dry skin but I'll be able to moisturizer soon!). I went into this decision very fearful because I've read a lot of complications that people have - not sure why. Dr. Agha is a big believer in taking vitamin supplements to improve the healing process and I have religiously taken all of the supplements that he recommends including a high protein diet. I have been 100% compliant to every instruction given, had 4 drains in, 3 of them for 2 full weeks (in my opinion, the worst part!) I am driving, getting around with extreme caution, and so relieved to be healing so well this early on! I can't imagine how great my legs will look 3-6 months from now! I do have suggestions for anyone having this surgery:
1) When they write your pain prescription, have them include Movantik!
2) Instead of adhesive based tape to hold bandages in place, purchase the product I pictured...it sticks to itself not your skin. I ended up with horrible skin wounds from adhesive tape!
3) Measure your waist, hips, and thighs in advance of the surgery, and order compression garments in advance that are appropriately sized. They are expensive, but you will need more than 1 and you want to get it right. I purchased from Make Me Heal. Best advice I received was it should be uncomfortable but not painful.
4) Have on hand a walker, a raised potty seat, sponge bath gloves/shampoo, and a wedge to elevate your legs when laying down.
5) Supplements: Vitamins A, B, C, Zinc, Copper, Bromelain & Arnica. Take them religiously!!!

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Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (21)

March 24, 2017
Hello did u loss weight once they did your thighs
March 25, 2017
OMG! 16lbs.!! I weighed myself the day of surgery and then 2 weeks later after drains were removed.
March 25, 2017
Wow that's great your scar look good the doctor did a real good job my date for my thighs is 4/10/17 I'm praying everything go well was u in a lot of pain
March 25, 2017
Surprisingly not...the most pain came from the drains, adhesive tape...not kidding, and severe constipation. I get shooting flashes of pain now from time to time in my legs...good luck!!!!
March 25, 2017
Good morning thank you did u have to stay in the hospital an what kind of pain medication they give u an did they use Staples to close your incision
March 25, 2017
Good Morning, Surgery was in a surgery center...went home that day. I got oxycodone for pain, an antibiotic and an anti-nausea patch - filled these in advance. Stitches which are dissolving. How about you?
March 25, 2017
I get my surgery done on 4/10/17 I'm scared because I hope it Worth it because when I look on the internet some of the before an after pictures don't look good did u have to buy new pants sense u got your thighs done an can u see the difference thank you so much for all the information if u want we can Exchange numbers an my name is laketash
March 25, 2017
I had the same concern...i was not necessarily seeing major differences and was reading a lot of problem stories...it's why I decided to write my review. Not enough good stories and this is a frightening surgery to consider. I cannot get over the difference and I'm still swollen...I am so excited to see in 3 months. I just put on a pair of straight leg slacks last night for the first time...they were snug before and now very loose and there is a huge gap between my thighs! I said to my husband I can't believe they don't touch anymore! I am thrilled so far. Feel free to call...cell is 914-715-6305.
March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017
I'm on the west coast...daytime is best . Glad I've been helpful...there are not a lot of positive stories regarding this surgery...I felt similarly anxious!
April 23, 2017
Hi! How are you doing???
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April 22, 2018
hi @debspeaks - I am getting a thigh lift with Dr. Agha soon and I would love o talk with you and see your before bd FRED photos if that is at all possible??
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March 31, 2017
How are you thighs doing lady?
March 31, 2017
Hi Love! Really well! Almost all the stitches are gone, and most of ea incision is already a thin line, light to no red. I will tell you the later into the day and early evening, the more they feel tight and do hurt/throb...I am not doing too much, but I am up and about, driving a bit, going to meetings, sitting a lot - not having them elevated causes swelling/that tight feeling. I am still making no sudden moves, careful when I bend, etc.
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March 31, 2017
That is awesome lady! Super stoked for you :). I'm getting mine done Thursday. Excited and nervous at this point...mainly nervous about taking the time off from the gym. I hate missing the gym, but I will be tickled pink when I don't have a skin pile next to my legs anymore.
March 31, 2017
Oh - so exciting! :) I was very nervous, but felt the same way - so sick of that extra skin. Do you have someone to help you? The first two weeks are so important to have help - and I am not a 'help' person...I get the gym part...I don't know when I'll get back to that! Seems way, way outside my capability at the moment, and it will be 4 weeks on Monday. Good luck Thursday!! Reach out with any questions - take the pain meds - and get something ahead of time for the constipation they will cause!!
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April 1, 2017
I think I'm all set. I've got everything I need already - I think LOL. Toilet raiser, urinal (so I don't have to sit to pee), walker, bromelain, arnica, vitamin c, d & e, b-12, calcium magnesium citrate, miralax, 2 compression garments, lots of loose clothes, protein drinks and a bunch of home made essential oils. Had my TT in October and wasn't super prepared, but did well. Was back at the gym 9 days after. Not expecting that this time, but one can hope LOL.
April 1, 2017
You are ready! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!! Good luck!
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April 23, 2017
How are your legs doing? Any new pics? Had my surgery and everything went awesome!
April 23, 2017
Oh good! I'm so glad to hear! I'm at the pool getting some R & R...I'll take one now and post. So far, so good. I feel good, no issues. Some of the incision is hard...just started to go to a lymphatic massage person to see if that will soften/break up. Only 7 weeks out, but those spots are tender. So glad you're doing well!
April 1, 2017
Sounds like you are doing well, thank you for the advice on products, look forward to more updates