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2 year post op
I forgot how terrible this site was for updating. This is my THIRD time trying to update. Froze on me twice. Now this will be really short.
Life is good 2 years later. I've maintained my weight at 140 lbs. It was a life-changing experience. I got a revision to the arms for no charge in May 2013. Took me a full 6 months until the results really settled in.
Sorry that was short. Too frustrated to re-post AGAIN!
Life is good 2 years later. I've maintained my weight at 140 lbs. It was a life-changing experience. I got a revision to the arms for no charge in May 2013. Took me a full 6 months until the results really settled in.
Sorry that was short. Too frustrated to re-post AGAIN!
WOW.. been so long! Mostly because I couldn't find...
WOW.. been so long! Mostly because I couldn't find a camera so I couldn't take pictures... but it's been 7 weeks post op now! Time really flies. I went in for my 6 week post op last week and the PS was happy with my progress and results. The great news? No lumpiness or bumpiness!
I did have two minor issues. One is that there is a bump on my stomach that you can't see, but can feel to the touch. It's tiny and doesn't bother me, but I was curious as to what it was. The PS said it is likely calcification of fat. Since it was the only one, I didn't bother asking how that could happen. I read about the risk before but can't recall the cause.
The second is the slight uneven appearance of my inner thighs. You have to look directly to see it, but I noticed it even from before. I'll wait until my skin fully retracts to determine if it bothers me.
The good news overall is... no complications and great results in general. My thighs I had unrealistically expected them to get super slim, but I've seen results where the thighs were really slimmed down, but very uneven so I am happy overall with them. I notice the difference the most when I can fit into jeans I previously could not.
The best results have been in my arms. They can fit into shirts that they couldn't fit into before! And my body proportions are just right now.
Measurements as below:
Arms: 11.5"
Thigh (left): 21"
Waist at bellybutton: 28"
Hips: 33.5"
I am down 5lbs to 145lbs.
In my picture you'll notice there is still a little bit of puff on my lower abdomen... it's still a little hard and not fully recovered from the swelling. My PS said I'm 80% done swelling and even after the swelling is gone, it'll be another few months for my skin to fully retract. Hence there's a line in my midsection. That's the loose skin that kind of folds together. That will all go away.
I still haven't fully worked out as I want to. It still hurts to go heavy, so it's been very low impact for me.
I'm still tender in places, but happy with my results! And happy I found my camera!!!
Last thing (sorry post is fragmented as I keep remembering just when I'm going to stop) are the scars. They are small, but dark. The PS suggested bio oil or cocoa butter to massage in 5 mins a day to help lighten them, but they will fade in time.
I did have two minor issues. One is that there is a bump on my stomach that you can't see, but can feel to the touch. It's tiny and doesn't bother me, but I was curious as to what it was. The PS said it is likely calcification of fat. Since it was the only one, I didn't bother asking how that could happen. I read about the risk before but can't recall the cause.
The second is the slight uneven appearance of my inner thighs. You have to look directly to see it, but I noticed it even from before. I'll wait until my skin fully retracts to determine if it bothers me.
The good news overall is... no complications and great results in general. My thighs I had unrealistically expected them to get super slim, but I've seen results where the thighs were really slimmed down, but very uneven so I am happy overall with them. I notice the difference the most when I can fit into jeans I previously could not.
The best results have been in my arms. They can fit into shirts that they couldn't fit into before! And my body proportions are just right now.
Measurements as below:
Arms: 11.5"
Thigh (left): 21"
Waist at bellybutton: 28"
Hips: 33.5"
I am down 5lbs to 145lbs.
In my picture you'll notice there is still a little bit of puff on my lower abdomen... it's still a little hard and not fully recovered from the swelling. My PS said I'm 80% done swelling and even after the swelling is gone, it'll be another few months for my skin to fully retract. Hence there's a line in my midsection. That's the loose skin that kind of folds together. That will all go away.
I still haven't fully worked out as I want to. It still hurts to go heavy, so it's been very low impact for me.
I'm still tender in places, but happy with my results! And happy I found my camera!!!
Last thing (sorry post is fragmented as I keep remembering just when I'm going to stop) are the scars. They are small, but dark. The PS suggested bio oil or cocoa butter to massage in 5 mins a day to help lighten them, but they will fade in time.
Sorry, it's been a while! First off... I have no...
Sorry, it's been a while! First off... I have no idea where I put my camera right now. I need to find it to post pictures. I tried to find it for a wedding yesterday I attended to no avail. So I'll look for it today.
3 and a half weeks post op! I have to say my recovery has been pretty smooth. The incisions are going to heal into small scars I can tell. People are commenting that I've lost weight and look great! I am down 7 pounds which is what I would expect to be based on the amount of fat taken out. I know I've lost inches because my clothes fit better.
Here are the results:
Arms: 12"
Thigh (left): 22.5"
Waist at bellybutton: 29"
Hips: 34"
So definitely some results, but the inner thighs are slow to show. I read up more on the inner thighs and it's a tough place to do without getting uneven results. My PS did say it takes the longest to see, so I shall be patient.
I don't wear the chin strap anymore and I also don't wear the arm bandages. Still a little sore and tender, but I am pretty much back to 100%. The one thing I still have difficulty with is heavy exercise. I can only do low impact stuff like spinning and light jogging.
Lastly, the only thing I didn't know about beforehand is how the surgery can impact your menstrual cycle. I was 2 weeks late! After some more detailed research, it's actually quite normal. Essentially the stress you put on your body can delay the period or miss it altogether.
Will look for that camera!!
3 and a half weeks post op! I have to say my recovery has been pretty smooth. The incisions are going to heal into small scars I can tell. People are commenting that I've lost weight and look great! I am down 7 pounds which is what I would expect to be based on the amount of fat taken out. I know I've lost inches because my clothes fit better.
Here are the results:
Arms: 12"
Thigh (left): 22.5"
Waist at bellybutton: 29"
Hips: 34"
So definitely some results, but the inner thighs are slow to show. I read up more on the inner thighs and it's a tough place to do without getting uneven results. My PS did say it takes the longest to see, so I shall be patient.
I don't wear the chin strap anymore and I also don't wear the arm bandages. Still a little sore and tender, but I am pretty much back to 100%. The one thing I still have difficulty with is heavy exercise. I can only do low impact stuff like spinning and light jogging.
Lastly, the only thing I didn't know about beforehand is how the surgery can impact your menstrual cycle. I was 2 weeks late! After some more detailed research, it's actually quite normal. Essentially the stress you put on your body can delay the period or miss it altogether.
Will look for that camera!!
Provider Review
Dr. Tong at the Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery is an amazing surgeon and just an upstanding individual! My recovery has gone smoothly and the results have already blown me away. He was very realistic in what he could or couldn't do for me and set my expectations well (although they have been exceeded). He showed me pictures at my initial consultation, took the time to answer my questions and I never felt rushed. He walked me through the process and even told me how many incisions he would make and where he would place them so I was comfortable (and the incisions are tiny and healing beautifully). I felt like he genuinely cared for both myself and my results. He even took the time to call me after my surgery to check on my progress two days after. I was nervous about the whole process, but he put me at ease and has delivered results that are superb! Thank you Dr. Tong! You are amazing!