For me, my range of motion was an issue for around 10 days. Turning the steering wheel gave me sharp pains until then. Also, I remember going to the bank drive through around that time and how painful reaching for the tube was. Don't do that!! ;)

haven't had that one yet (will in the spring), but I had an LBL at age 58 and was driving about 10 days later - once I was off my pain meds and feeling OK with sitting up for extended periods of time (or long enough to drive somewhere, anyway!). I suspect if anything, the recovery after brachioplasty will be easier. Hopefully someone who's had one will chime in.

Thank you Kathy! That is great advice!

Just wanted to mention that I ended up with hypertrophic scars behind my ears, so keep massaging there and make sure they flatten (if they aren't already). I just had my scars revised by my PS (almost two years post-op).

Hello all out there. Im not sure my questions can be answered here but thought i would give it a go. I am a 40 year old mom of 3. My children are grown and are 13, 16 & 23. While i was pregnant i gained a LOT of weight. This has left me with the panni. I have been to consultations for a tummy tuck and they always tell me i have to loose a bunch of weight. The thing is, when i loose all the weight i also loose my breasts and buttocks which my husband currently loves , and i feel i look 15 years older which i do not love. I currently weigh 171 lbs and am actually happy with how i look aside from my panni. Is there anyone out there who knows if i would be a candidate for a panniculectomy? Would i have to loose more weight? Has anyone out there had a panniculectomy for the same reason? Can u share your results please? Thx so much for listening