Advice For Before And After Tummy Tuck And Arm Lift

[Hynita 113]

That is good to know. Tummy and breasts are my first priority' date=' depending on cost I would do arms too. Trying to swing this on a law student budget- eek. Perhaps I will do arms at the same time and save legs. We shall see, but very good to know-- thank you![/quote']

I'm located in Oregon I got it done in Portland. Next are my arms that's 6, 000

[MySkinnyDream 8]

I'm in Houston Texas.... I had my Tummy Tuck 3 weeks ago and it was $7800.... I will be doing my butt/thigh lift in March and it will cost $7000. That will compete my lower body lift with a circumferential scar all the way around me.

I got my last drain removed yesterday, yay! Still wearing the binder for a couple more weeks and can start going to the gym again next week.

[Qtjan5 17]

Congrats on getting your last drain removed. I luckily only had two drains and had them taken our after 6 days. You will feel so much better without them...also, you are allowed to go to the gym? How long ago did you have surgery? I was told that at 6 weeks post op I can start cardio, but I can't really do much more until the three month mark...

[depressed_bandster 72]

Just like getting the band, all our docs are so different! My PS told me I could start light cardio at 4 weeks.....4 more days, I can't wait!!! BUT he said start back light as I feel comfortable, don't over-exert myself, stop if I feel any discomfort, and don't use my arms for anything (because of my breast reduction/lift).

SP1587....you might want to look into seeing if insurance will cover any of it. Because of my weight loss & excessive hanging skin, my insurance covered the breast reduction/lift and the panniculectomy (abd skin removal), I got my port changed to a low profile port at the same time, so all I had to pay was for the difference of the panni & TT.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Very exciting!!

I had my tt and breast lift and augmentation on dec 18. Mine was also out patient... And I was under for 5 hrs. I had no major pain just some discomfort. I only took a pain pill the first day and the 2nd night. I never walked too hunched over and did not use a recliner. Which is a good thing since I didn't have one...lol

Overall it was much less pain then I expected and the results are better than I imagined!

[Qtjan5 17]

Overall it was much less pain then I expected and the results are better than I imagined!

I agree about the pain. If I had just gotten the TT and the arm lift, I probably wouldn't have been on the pain medication for as long as I was. I was taking my pain medication every 4 hours for the first week or so, and then I lessened it during the second week. The Lipo of my flanks really gave me a beating. My entire back was one giant black and blue for the first week, and is still really tender. I am off the pain pills during the day, but because moving around at night is not comfortable (because of my back), I still take one before I go to bed. I too, though, am thrilled so far with my results!!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I agree about the pain. If I had just gotten the TT and the arm lift, I probably wouldn't have been on the pain medication for as long as I was. I was taking my pain medication every 4 hours for the first week or so, and then I lessened it during the second week. The Lipo of my flanks really gave me a beating. My entire back was one giant black and blue for the first week, and is still really tender. I am off the pain pills during the day, but because moving around at night is not comfortable (because of my back), I still take one before I go to bed. I too, though, am thrilled so far with my results!!

I have heard that lipo is painful... My dr was going to do lipo with the tt but said there wasn't anything to take out so now I guess I am glad it worked out that way. Sure hope you feel better soon!!

[Qtjan5 17]

Thanks...I find that when I am up and about or just sitting/relaxing I'm okay. The only time I get really achey and uncomfortable is transitioning between positions. Which is why I only take the meds when I sleep.< /p>

[sp1587 27]

I went ahead and scheduled my surgery for March! He doesn't think I will need my ab muscles tightened at all-- did any of you have this done? I haven't had any children, so I'm not sure if anyone else that hasn't yet either had to do their muscles?

[Qtjan5 17]

I went ahead and scheduled my surgery for March! He doesn't think I will need my ab muscles tightened at all-- did any of you have this done? I haven't had any children' date=' so I'm not sure if anyone else that hasn't yet either had to do their muscles?[/quote']

I had my muscles tightened and I too have not yet had kids. My plastic surgeon didn't really give me the option. He said he would know whether it would need to be done (for the best results) once he was in the OR. He told me that it wouldn't be a problem for me, in the future, when I decide to have kids.

[sp1587 27]

Very good to know- He said he would do it once he is in there if it needs to be. Part of me figures, hey, do it while you're in there haha.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I have had children and am over 50 and my ab muscles were fine.

[Karen12345 61]

Myskinnydream, I'm in Houston too! I just got my arms done two weeks ago and I'm so happy! Who did yours?

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[MySkinnyDream 8]

Karen, hi neighbor!

I had my Tummy Tuck on December 20th in Kingwood by Dr Straka.... I am scheduled for March 11th for my butt lift.... So excited!

Your arms look amazing!... What an incredible journey you have been on!

[Karen12345 61]

Shelly Congratulations! How is your Tummy Tuck? I'd love to see pictures! I'd love to get the butt lift but I've had 3 surgeries in 8 months. I'm ready to take a break. I have some weight to lose in my legs and butt before I even think about that. I'd love to keep up with you. Email me. Keelinehoppes@yahoo.com.

Karen

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