HipsAndLipstick

Congrats on the surgery. I hear you on not taking off enough time. I had a panniculectomy + abdominoplasty on 4/29 and took off 2.5 works from work. There is NO WAY I will be ready to go back. It was the most painful thing ever. I will take another work because my healing is the most important thing to me. Good luck in your healing!

I'm jealous too! I put in for approval for a brachioplasty at the same time as my pann+ ab and the tummy was approved but the arms were denied.

Random question, did you have drainage tubes for the brachioplasty?

Congrats!! no, no drainage tubes for the brachio! best thing ever!!

Looks great! I just scheduled my arms and augmentation for June 30th. I've already had my TT with MR and breast lift. I'm not looking forward to another long recovery but it must be done.

good luck on your procedures. post pictures when you can! Cant wait to see it.

Can I ask when you started looking for a good plastics doctor? I am still about 48lbs from my goal but I have no idea when I should start exploring doctors to have plastics. I know I want to do my arms, tummy, and boobs for sure but I am probably looking at a lower body lift as well.

I started looking as soon as I hit the year post mark. take your time and consult with different surgeons before making your decision. Good luck!

Congratulations! I also had brachioplasty, and have to agree, it's worth it! Can't wait to see your other pics.

It sure is. Thank you! Congrats to you too.

I think everyone is different with recovery from this - I had mine and also breast reduction on the same op - I had the Op on the Thursday and the next Monday I was out to lunch with friends. No pain at all, no bruising, nothing - So much so that I went shopping and bought potatoes then remembered what I had had done only a few days before and called son to come carry them home, lol

Don't get me wrong, I went out to eat and spent time outside but without using my arms or making sure no one bumped into me. I was in pain but not taking any pain meds.

About four weeks ago I had my brachioplasty and liposuction of the love handles with Dr. Yager in NY. I love my results and my scar. I'm at my goal weight of 170lbs since Feb 2015. My arms were the most important thing for me to do. However, it is a painful and slow recovery. I took off two weeks from work and that still was not enough. I recommend anyone who is getting it done to take more time off and to have a lot of help because you are going to need it.

Here is the picture I have with me so far... later on today I will post my scar pictures and before and after.

Update: 5/13/15

I uploaded pictures of my before, the scars and also a picture of now 4 weeks post op.

Hope this helps someone out there.

I am currently at 172lbs and I am 5'8".

In this picture I was 178 which was a month ago.

My doctor set a goal at 170.. Im two pounds away!

Omg thank you so much! Inspirational!

Awesome!

What procedures did you get with Dr Capella and how much it cost? How are your scars? how was your recovery?

Thank you guys !

any plastic surgeon in NY that you will recommend? I would appreciate it!!

Comparison when I started to current

Hips... How are you losing? I've seen to hit a stall... Don't think I'm eating enough. What are u eating and what types of exercise are you doing????

At this point I am losing an approximate of 6-8lbs a month. I eat 3x a day and 2 Snacks. I eat mostly Protein first then I eat the rest. I work out 3x a week with a personal trainer. I weight myself every 2-3 months therefore I don't really know when I'm stalling. Hope that helps honey!

thank you!

thank youuuuu!

I don't like labels. I don't like to be called skinny or curvy or all that.

Mines are regular now thank god and normal flow. I used to have heavy periods. Im glad that is over.

UPDATE: they are going down! woohooo!!

HW: 301 SW: 286 CW: 195 GW: 170

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89lbs lost. CW: 212 Height: 5'8" GW: 180

I have lost 81lbs since my surgery on jan 27! Best decision ever made

I have lost interest in alcoholic beverages. I use to drink a lot every weekend before surgery im so glad i dont even have the urge to do it now

I will do it again. no regrets!