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Long Overdue Arm Lift - Wesley Chapel, FL
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Revison Review
WB33463December 14, 2017
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Finally, an elbow revision!
WB33463December 12, 2017
I had my bulges at the elbow revised yesterday with a new doctor. I will post a new review soon for that. I don't want to just add them here because it is a different doctor.
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bethelbee
December 14, 2017
Loved reading your journey!! Hope your revision went well yesterday! Looking good! I see you had an extended incision; did you have upper back fat removed, too? I am having my surgery on the 15th of Jan and will have an extended incision. How much pain and discomfort did you have initially??( I had back surgery last year and it was really rough for a while)I will be staying overnight in the hospital so I can have major help for the first 24 hours. I have a couple girlfriends who will be helping me out at home and may get some home care if I need it. I'm a little older(62) and I want to be prepared. I know some people have an easier time than others. I'm really excited and can't wait! Jan 2nd is my pre-op appt. I'm hoping to start a review on here eventually; need to learn how to post photos. :)
WB33463
December 14, 2017
Good luck Bethelbee! I was in a lot of pain in the beginning but I'm also not a fan of pain meds. I came home from the surgery and thought "Oh my god, what have I done". It was worth it in the end though. I did not have back fat removed, I have skin on the sides of the breast that still needs to go but they say that can be part of a future breast lift.
bethelbee
December 14, 2017
Thanks for your reply! Pain following back surgery was pretty bad and I AM a fan of pain meds! I will keep you posted.
WB33463
December 14, 2017
lol :)
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One year today
WB33463August 6, 2017
A year ago I was saying "omg, what have I done". Today it's "I'm so happy my arms don't look like that anymore. I added my surgeon's pre op photos, and photos from today. I still need a revision in the elbow areas. I also still have random swelling and numbness but I'm ok with it, you get used to it and it's less bothersome than the loose skin swinging back and forth prior to surgery.
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August 7, 2017
Congrats they look great!!! Question, what gets numb? Your arms, or hands?
August 8, 2017
Hi, I just now saw your posts here. I am a little over 7 months out on my arm surgery. I have that same pocket of fat at my elbow.. Have you gone back for the revision? Did he tell you how long you have to wait for the revision? Curious to how your arms look after the revision. I have numbness in my right forearm that will probably never go away. Its an awful feeling, sometimes it feels when I set my arm down that its in water, sometimes it feels like its burning. He must have cut the nerve. I can;t set my arms down on arm rests. I don't think it can be fixed. I like that my arms are smaller but still end up wearing 3/4 sleeves so know one will see the scars. I go back in Sept. for check up and will find out whats up. I think your arms look great except that pouch we both have. Maybe some is swelling and will go down for you. Big improvement I bet your happy .
August 8, 2017
My doctor closed his practice so I have to find someone else to do the revision. I'm dealing with some other medial issues at the moment so I haven't gotten to it yet. I had a revision in the armpit area about 6 weeks after the original surgery so you don't need to wait too long. I think we are all different with how long it takes the nerves to heal and the numbness. For me it seems to be taking forever :)
August 8, 2017
I hope your issues resolve and you get your revision done. Good Luck to you.
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