Question:
Im set to start my consulatation for a full body lift.
I was wondering if any body has had the full body lift with breast implants. I would like know how bad is it and is the pain worse than it was with the Gastric Bypass? How long will I be out of work? — IzzyW (posted on July 31, 2007)
July 31, 2007
Izzy, I had a body lift without implants - just a breast lift. it was the
most painful thing i have ever gone through. doing all the surgery at once
- Arms, abdomen, thighs, breasts- is a lot of surgery to do at once... i
wanted only one recovery - but boy it was a hell of a recovery... i would
take 4-6 weeks off work if you can. i only did 2 and i regretted that. i
ended up working from home for another 4-6 weeks after starting back to
work. then i had complications where 2 holes opened up in my abdomen which
set by recovery back another 1 month.. i had that done last september and
wasn't really totally recovered till about christmas time... make sure you
have someone ot take you home and stay with you for at least 3-4 days - you
will not be able to sit,stand, go to the bathroom by yourself. especially
if you have abdomen and arms done at the same time. its a very hard
surgery - but i'm almost a year out from it and am thrilled with the
results. they took 14lbs of skin off... doc said it was a 6hr surgery.
it took over 9 hours in reality. the gastric bypass had little to no pain
with it - it was lapro - so no big pains... good luck with this! its a
very tough surgery...
— akirsch
July 31, 2007
Thank you, Anne, for your very informative answer. I am considering a full
body lift too. What state do you live in? Did your insurance cover any of
the cost? If so, how long did it take to get approval? If not, may I ask
how much it cost you? How did you choose your surgeon? What kind of
follow-up care did you have? Do you think you are finished with surgery?
How long were you in hospital? Thanks for answering, -@li
— cherub13
July 31, 2007
I had a brest lift with implants under the muscle. I also had a RNY lap. I
would say the brest lift was worst It felt like I was hit by a truck
Sorry...
— leslieanne729
July 31, 2007
OMG! There is no comparrison to the gastric bypass and a full body lift!
The gastric bypass is like a walk in the park. I had a belt lipectomy (all
the way around my stomach), thigh lift, butt & back lift in 1
surgery.... Then 3 months later I had an additional stomach tightening,
breast implants, work in the pubic area, arm lift and a few light touch
ups. So I basically had 2 body lifts (cause it was total body both
surgeries). And there is no worse pain than when you have been worked on
in several areas at once! Gosh, you can't hardly move! After watching me,
my husband said he would never do it, he would live with the skin! And
another bad thing, I am constantly anemic because of all the blood lost in
my 2nd round of surgeries--so it is a rough recovery (even years later)..
I am not trying to discourage you, just wanting you to be prepared! GOOD
LUCK
— GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS
August 1, 2007
Wow!! I am impressed,amazed, and little shocked about those of you that had
"the works" done. Trust me that I mean no disrespect to you all,
it's just I don't I could handle that degree of pain! I will be having my
tummy and my mid thorax done this fall (I think they call it anchor
incision). My insurance is paying for the hip-to-hip and I am paying $1000
extra for the other. As for those reading this and have a consult set up,
if you are shy you better get past it. I think the before pics they take
that are sent to your insurance are the most embarrassing part of life! I
sure wouldn't want a job looking at those pics all day LOL Sorry just have
to share that lol. Best wishes to all!
— tazthewiz23
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