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Arm Lift After Years of Trying - Saint Louis, MO
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Surgery is less than a week away. I've lost around...
xoxotaterJanuary 8, 2016
$10,000
Surgery is less than a week away. I've lost around 50 pounds and counting and although my arms got 'smaller' they just deflated... still around 16 inches and they look FUNKY. I've come to terms with the fact that I need this surgery for loose skin and people are going to see my scars. I've weight trained; lifted heavy weights (still do) and know from being a size extra small with extra large arms before(when I had lost 90 pounds as a teen) that not much is gonna change this time around either. I think I'm gonna go insane without being able to lift my young kids or lift weights or even WALK BRISKLY for 3 weeks. This is one of my last steps, but man am I scared.
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January 9, 2016
Hi, my arms looked similar to yours. I lost a large amount of weight through diet, cardio and weightlifting. The skin just hangs. I had the arm lift done 12/28/2015 and I am already so happy. Even if the swelling doesn't go down and the scar doesn't get better this is such an improvement. On my right arm the scar is pretty hidden unless I put my arms straight up. The left arm which actually had more skin, you can slightly see it if from the back near the elbow but honestly that looks ok. The recovery and pain wasn't bad at all (I had a tummy tuck as well). The only problem I am having is not working out. I became a gym rat. I can't wait to build my arms and shoulders again. They are going to look amazing. It be nice to see all the hard work! And show it off!
Good luck!
Good luck!
January 11, 2016
Good luck with your surgery! I'm having my arm lift 2/3/16 after losing 130lbs.
I will follow your progress! :)
I will follow your progress! :)
UPDATED FROM xoxotater
Day of treatment
big waste of time so far
xoxotaterJanuary 14, 2016
We drive an hour to get to the hospital at 6am, they told me they'd be able to get me in earlier than my scheduled time. I had accidentally eaten a few crackers while feeding my son this morning so they said they'd have to wait a few more hours before surgery. Then, after giving up my ecig I was told she was worried about smoking. I had quit cigarettes prior, but didn't really think about the ecig at the time. After all of that, and having given away my ecig so I wouldnt have access, in my surgical gown in bed, she says she won't do it that day.
Not only that, but since school is starting soon, I may not have any time before summer because she's determined to have 2 weeks for me to do nothing but recover. I am NOT going to get that surgery in the summer WHERE EVERYONE WILL SEE THE WORST OF MY ARMS.
I am livid. I'm tempted to either switch surgeons or not get it at all.
Not only that, but since school is starting soon, I may not have any time before summer because she's determined to have 2 weeks for me to do nothing but recover. I am NOT going to get that surgery in the summer WHERE EVERYONE WILL SEE THE WORST OF MY ARMS.
I am livid. I'm tempted to either switch surgeons or not get it at all.
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January 27, 2016
My first and foremost concern is always the health and well-being of my patients. Secondly, I take pride in performing the surgery that will meet and exceed my patients' expectations. I cancelled the surgery for you because it was not safe to create a large scar and remove a significant amount of arm tissue in the face of continued nicotine vaporization. As we continued the dialogue, I also realized that your expectations were far beyond what I felt I could achieve for your current weight; and therefore, elected on both issues to postpone or perhaps indefinitely cancel the case.
My responsibility is to guide my patients to the right procedure that will make them thrilled and completely satisfied with their results. I was very hesitant that I could achieve this and elected not to put you through the emotional and economic stress associated with the surgery - again for your best interest.
My responsibility is to guide my patients to the right procedure that will make them thrilled and completely satisfied with their results. I was very hesitant that I could achieve this and elected not to put you through the emotional and economic stress associated with the surgery - again for your best interest.
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Counting down - how exciting! I'm eager to see your results so please keep us updated. If you're getting some items together before your procedure, this checklist might help.