10 days after LBL

[axlr8n 161]

Hi everyone - I'm 10 days out from a lower body lift and inner thigh lift... I'm finally starting to feel human again. I knew this was going to be rough, but wow... Luckily, other than pain I've had no complications. I had 2 of my 4 drains taken out on Wednesday and am pretty sure the other two will come out next Wednesday at my 2 week checkup.

I had my surgery with Dr. Shiffrin in Chicago. I think it was a little more than some of the quotes I've saw tossed around here, but I felt really comfortable with him and knew that I was going to get a good result based on feedback and pictures of the work he's done. He's just a really down to earth guy.

I've been wearing really loose sweat pants ever since surgery. Today, I tried on a pair of jeans for the first time. They fit fine in the legs but were tighter around my waist than pre-surgery... but I had to laugh because I'm not really sure where my waist is anymore. I'm used to my pants going under my gut, but the gut is gone! Did any of you find that your clothes fit a lot different after surgery (or even go up a size), or is it just a matter of giving enough time for the swelling go down?

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Glad you had no complications!

After my TT/Abdominoplasty I went from a 00/0 to a size 4 for several months.

It's just swelling, be patient and wear compression garments. The longer you wear compression the better the final result. Once I had the drains out I bought firm compression waist nippers at WM & Amazon (bodysuits as well, but I'm sure that won't be comfortable for a guy, lol!!)

[sgc 538]

I found my waist moved up. My stomach hung over so I always wore my pants low. Now I can actually pull them up to may waist so I need pants with a longer inseam.

[catwoman7 11,233]

On 10/6/2017 at 6:54 PM, axlr8n said:

Hi everyone - I'm 10 days out from a lower body lift and inner thigh lift... I'm finally starting to feel human again. I knew this was going to be rough, but wow... Luckily, other than pain I've had no complications. I had 2 of my 4 drains taken out on Wednesday and am pretty sure the other two will come out next Wednesday at my 2 week checkup.

I had my surgery with Dr. Shiffrin in Chicago. I think it was a little more than some of the quotes I've saw tossed around here, but I felt really comfortable with him and knew that I was going to get a good result based on feedback and pictures of the work he's done. He's just a really down to earth guy.

I've been wearing really loose sweat pants ever since surgery. Today, I tried on a pair of jeans for the first time. They fit fine in the legs but were tighter around my waist than pre-surgery... but I had to laugh because I'm not really sure where my waist is anymore. I'm used to my pants going under my gut, but the gut is gone! Did any of you find that your clothes fit a lot different after surgery (or even go up a size), or is it just a matter of giving enough time for the swelling go down?

he's on my short list. I live in southern Wisconsin, and I'm not sure anyway here specializes in patients who've had massive weight loss. I do think he might be on the pricey side - but I've only read good things about him.

[imadethelist 226]

he's on my short list. I live in southern Wisconsin, and I'm not sure anyway here specializes in patients who've had massive weight loss. I do think he might be on the pricey side - but I've only read good things about him.

Just to give you another option. Dr Lawrence Zachary at the University of Chicago specializes in patients that have had extreme weight loss. He did my LBL, simply beautiful results and I’m heading in for legs in a few weeks. Good luck with whomever you choose

[catwoman7 11,233]

7 hours ago, imadethelist said:

Just to give you another option. Dr Lawrence Zachary at the University of Chicago specializes in patients that have had extreme weight loss. He did my LBL, simply beautiful results and I’m heading in for legs in a few weeks. Good luck with whomever you choose

I'd read good things about him as well, but most of the reviews I saw were pretty old - so I'm glad you wrote this! I'll put him back on my list...

[catwoman7 11,233]

7 hours ago, imadethelist said:

Just to give you another option. Dr Lawrence Zachary at the University of Chicago specializes in patients that have had extreme weight loss. He did my LBL, simply beautiful results and I’m heading in for legs in a few weeks. Good luck with whomever you choose

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