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I had a lift then a year later went in for augmentation. Insipra 525 cc round textured under the muscle. Less rippling when under. Depending on amount of breast tissue you wont feel the implants. I can feel the bottom of left as less breast tissue. I went up 2 sizes. Size also depends on your shape. I have a wider chest so I needed a bigger implant to fill up. Moderate profile. My surgeon did his measurements and gave me his recommendations
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
My Angel is Sheri TK
I have a question about your username. (I've taken an ACE Personal Trainer certification course and have a personal trainer certificate from my local community college, but I'm not ACE certified, nor working as a personal trainer.)
What organization is your personal trainer certification through and do they actually offer a WLS specialization? Or is that a personal preference with your work/clientele? Because it would be really awesome if a certifying body offered a WLS specialization and, if one does, I'd love to know which one for my own professional awareness!
Thanks!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I should probably wait and post this until after I see my surgeon today, so I can include whatever information I get from him, but whatever. I'll update in a comment or an edit to this post once I get home.
But I have awesome news I wanted to share! I was able to dress my wounds and put on my compression garment post-shower this morning ALL BY MYSELF!! It was a test run to make sure I'd be able to do these things at the end of my appointment today and it's the first time I've felt ready to attempt the entire process alone!
It was tiring, but I did it. The main challenge is that because my leg lift goes almost all the way to my ankles, my garment also goes all the way my ankles and has a fully separating zipper. This means I have to be able to bend over to do all the hooks that go to the ankle and then to zip it up from the ankle to the waist.
I am super pleased with myself! I believe that this means that the only things in the realm of ADL and IADL I can't do is to lift/carry heavy stuff like laundry baskets and cases of water. I went grocery shopping alone yesterday as well :D
Now if only these wounds would finish their healing I'd be all good to go. But we'll see what my surgeon says today at my follow-up.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I think this is a good question to ask your surgeon.
For what it's worth, my brachioplasty was fairly low on the pain scale - so you might not need much of anything.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
on 12/11/17 1:55 pm
Who is doing your surgery? Just curious because we're in the same neck of the woods! I can't help with your question though as I haven't started plastics yet.
After 11 years , ELEVEN YEARS..... I'm finally having my first round of plastic surgery in a little over a week. I'm having bilateral brachioplasty with liposuction. I have pretty severe case of extra skin..... I rarely ever see before and after photos that represent my own case. Anyway, I'm not a fan of narcotics and wonder if anyone has tried using Marijuana for pain management after brachioplasty? I'll be using Arnica Montana for bruising control, combined with Bromelain for swelling. I've heard those help with pain quite a bit because of the release of pressure on the nerves that cause the majority of pain after brachioplasty. But thoughts on marijuana? I'd much rather use that than any narcotic or opioids if I can help it. If you have any other advice or input on your own brachioplasty experience, I'd love to hear it all!
Side note, I've done some serious gunshow work over the time since I scheduled my surgery. I weight train regularly, anyway, but the work never shows because of the extra skin. I just like feeling strong, but I am seriously excited about finally being able to see my hard work.. I am RIPPED!!! LOL. I wanted to up my game especially since I won't be able to lift heavy for a while.....
Thanks!
Connie
Riverside, Ca.
340/160
higest/ goal
12/14 - I'm a little worried about the discomfort and also about how long I'll be unsightly (since it is so close to Christmas). I have my dermablend though!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-123 CW: 120 (after losing 20 lb. regain)!
What's your date? I'm sure it'll be great. :)
I'm feeling a lot better now. Every day I can do more things for myself and that just makes such a HUGE difference during recovery.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Thanks! Me too regarding the period.
And today I'm feeling even better. And I got to drive! Woo!!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
That's really interesting since I've felt the opposite stigma - that there is huge pressure TO get implants if you're getting breast work. I went into my first consult worried I'd need to talk my surgeon out of implants.
I'm glad you're doing/getting what you want. In my opinion, that's really all that matters.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
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