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Thigh Lift Gone Bad
I had Lap band surgery in 2009. I lost 70lbs since then and was thrilled with my weight loss!
Because of all the extra sagging skin I opted for a bi-lateral thigh lift.
Of course it was an aggressive procedure but I was ready for what I thought was the final step in my transformation.
I experienced the normal post-surgery swelling which I expected.
However the swelling never subsided and my legs looked worse than when I started. The scars pulled the skin in my inner thighs in odd ways and my inner thighs had lumps and bumps.
Several weeks post surgery I made an appointment to see the surgeon to discuss possible revision.
The surgeon told me there was nothing more he could do.
I was hoping for additional lipo to get rid of the pouches of fat.
He also told me that this type of surgery can aggravate the lymph nodes in the lower legs.
I now have permanent lymphedema and need to wear compression hose 16 hrs a day.
Has anyone else had anything similar happen to them with their surgery?
I’d love to hear from any PS to see if and what options I may have.
Thanks
Because of all the extra sagging skin I opted for a bi-lateral thigh lift.
Of course it was an aggressive procedure but I was ready for what I thought was the final step in my transformation.
I experienced the normal post-surgery swelling which I expected.
However the swelling never subsided and my legs looked worse than when I started. The scars pulled the skin in my inner thighs in odd ways and my inner thighs had lumps and bumps.
Several weeks post surgery I made an appointment to see the surgeon to discuss possible revision.
The surgeon told me there was nothing more he could do.
I was hoping for additional lipo to get rid of the pouches of fat.
He also told me that this type of surgery can aggravate the lymph nodes in the lower legs.
I now have permanent lymphedema and need to wear compression hose 16 hrs a day.
Has anyone else had anything similar happen to them with their surgery?
I’d love to hear from any PS to see if and what options I may have.
Thanks