plastics schedualed!!!

Hi Alexa, Gosh I didn't recognize you...you look great! I had lower body lift on June 2 and will be having breast reduction/lift on Sept 22. Body lift is so amazing. My surgeon took 7 lbs of skin and I am not sure where it came from other than I absolutely have no hips what so ever. I was in a 6-8 prior to surgery and now a 4 mostly, possibly 2 in so clothes.Having problems finding sizes to fit me that are classic style and not trendy. No doubt I didn't know how small I was till the skin was removed so be prepared to be amazed! Sending good thoughts your way. ~Ginny p.s I changed my username a few weeks ago

how did you feel afte rthe body lift.... how bad did it hurt.... how long did it take you to go back to work? ... and thanx!!!! i feel great!!! i hope your doing well

Alexa, I would have to say I felt pretty good but uncomfortable for 3 wks.. So good I was able to leave hospital next day and I was scheduled to stay 2-3 nights. Had a 3 hr drive and within the first 3 wks I went for So. Ft. Myers to Tampa 4 times. It was uncomfortable and very tiring to make the trip. Had to be on my hips not sitting for 3 weeks so that was tough but soooo worth it all! Drains were a pain however they removed 2 of the 4 first visit and the other two following week and I think the front ones could have stayed another week. I was swollen in front which was very tender for 3 wks. So don't be in a rush to have them removed, it keeps the swelling down. Wish I knew that before they removed them. I had to measure fluid daily and I guess they felt it was enough. I don't work so I would say 3 to 4 weeks. At 6 weeks I was allowed to start working out on pilates again. Oh by the way, not only did I loose 7 lbs of skin but my metabolism must have gotten a workout because I went from 143 to 121 in 6 wks...the first two weeks after lift I lost 15 lbs. and swollen no less. Go figure and you know I was smiling and was not exercising at all for those 6 wks.. I am holding at 121-123...hoping with breast surgery I loose again another 5 and l'll be at my weight post 2001 which is my goal and I was told it was unrealistic to expect that. Never stop dreaming and working hard for what you want. I celebrated my 57th birthday on Monday and I feel the same as I did at 37(my daughter turned 36 last week) and I swear I look just as good as I did then, thanks to my Dr's I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.