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Obese child, they used to call me thunder thighs.....
WB33463November 15, 2016
Obese child, they used to call me thunder thighs...
Finding the right doc for my arm lift took longer than expected and he's closed his practice. I'm starting early in my search for the next doc.
I had a consult today and the procedure recommended was for a groin incision only. I liked the doc, and the price but I think I need a vertical incision. I'm not concerned with scars and I want the best result possible.
I'm going to schedule another consult and have also posted in the ask a doctor section to see what kind of responses I get.
Finding the right doc for my arm lift took longer than expected and he's closed his practice. I'm starting early in my search for the next doc.
I had a consult today and the procedure recommended was for a groin incision only. I liked the doc, and the price but I think I need a vertical incision. I'm not concerned with scars and I want the best result possible.
I'm going to schedule another consult and have also posted in the ask a doctor section to see what kind of responses I get.
UPDATED FROM WB33463
6 months pre
Second consult
WB33463November 30, 2016
The answers I received in the ask a doctor section were that a vertical incision would produce a better result. I had a second consult today and this doctor had the same opinion. It wouldn't extend all the way to the knee, maybe five to six inches. I liked him, he was very thorough. He said I should plan on 4 weeks off from work and will have to spend one night in the hospital. The hospital stay makes me nervous and I'm worried about asking for that much time off. I guess it's time to start planning and figuring out how to present this to the boss :).
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November 30, 2016
You will be very pleased with the results. Don't let the hospital stay scare you, it's usually as a precaution. Depending on what kind of work you do you might be able to go back sooner. I took 2.5 weeks off and that worked fine but, I also have a desk job.
November 30, 2016
Hi lili, I've never gotten a comment from someone I was already following before :).
I have a desk job so hopefully I will be back sooner. I think I'm going to present it to my employer as 3 to 4 weeks. I can do some work from home so that helps. You're brave combining thighs with the tummy. I have been advised not to do that but they say I can combine the breasts and tummy, which is the plan for 2018. Thanks for the input!
I have a desk job so hopefully I will be back sooner. I think I'm going to present it to my employer as 3 to 4 weeks. I can do some work from home so that helps. You're brave combining thighs with the tummy. I have been advised not to do that but they say I can combine the breasts and tummy, which is the plan for 2018. Thanks for the input!
November 30, 2016
Thanks for following me!!! Yes, recovering from both was difficult but, the tummy was actually the easiest part.
It would be best to get approved for for more leave just in case it's necessary but, you'll probably be fine as long as you stay off your feet and recover while you're off.
If you need any tips or have any questions feel free to ask. I know that asking questions for me helped me prepare for my procedures as well as the recovery.
It would be best to get approved for for more leave just in case it's necessary but, you'll probably be fine as long as you stay off your feet and recover while you're off.
If you need any tips or have any questions feel free to ask. I know that asking questions for me helped me prepare for my procedures as well as the recovery.
December 26, 2016
Hi, I had a vertical thigh lift 5 weeks ago and took 10 days off work. I am still in recovery but feel good, only a little swollen. I felt well from day 2 but I must tell you that healing takes time and is slow
Good luck...
December 26, 2016
Feel free to ask me whatever you want, I read all the comments before my procedure
April 4, 2017
Hello - how long was it until you were able to get in and out of the car comfortably? What about sitting on a regular toilet without using a lift? How long did it take before the scars did not hurt to the touch? Thanks in advance!
UPDATED FROM WB33463
16 days pre
Gallbladder removed 4/28 - plans may change :(
WB33463May 7, 2017
After feeling ill for several months and going through multiple tests, it was determined that my gallbladder was failing. I had it removed through laproscopic surgery on 4/28 and have been left with horrible pain in the upper incision (docs can't determine why) and an umbilical hernia in the belly button incision. I'm not sure I want to use the same surgeon (not my PS - just a general surgeon that my primary sent me to) for the hernia repair as I feel maybe this hernia and excessive pain is a result of his skills or lack of attention to detail. Most people I know who have had GB removals are fine after about 4 days, I'm 9 days and can hardly stand straight. I have to go back to work tomorrow and it hurts to wear clothes. I'm considering moving the tummy tuck up on my to do list and combining it with the hernia repair.
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