X Post/Update/post surgical and 3 weeks post op pictures

Well, I finally got my husband to help me download some pictures.  I have posted them for friends hoping that they do not get spread around the world or onto facebook.  I felt I needed to post because I appreciated seeing the posts of those who went before me.  I hope these can help someone who is considering plastics.  The password is plastics. 

I had a LBL with anchor TT, long thigh lift, full arm lift and then 4 days later a lower face lift that included the neck tightening and upper and lower eyes.

There are pictures before, pictures after Dr. S did my markings, pictures at the hotel after surgery and pictures 3 weeks out.  Hope these don't gross anyone out.

I am 6 weeks out now and things look pretty much the same as at three weeks--which I am very pleased with.   I have kind of a hard knot  remaining at the end of the Left arm incision and at the end of both thigh incisions but feel things are progressing well.  I think I'm going to continue wearing my compression garments until this is resolved. 

It was a lot to do at once and it really kicked me to the curb for quite a few weeks.  In hindsight, I would have done the lower body and came back for the thighs and face.   I am still considering a BL/BA in the future and would come back to Dr. S for same.--Back to work Tuesday of this week after 6 weeks off work--and yes I really needed all 6 weeks.

I came home with stitches and drain in my left thigh and needed an additional course of antibiotics for a reddened area on one thigh.  My PCP has been very cooperative. 

I was having a hard time dealing with the compression garment for my arms that I came home in as it was really digging in my arm pits.  After corresponding with Dee, I ordered the one she had been using and it feels so much better.  I ordered the stage II garment, but in hindsight would have ordered a smaller stage I as I like having the zippers in the garment for ease of getting into.

I'll post pictures of the face at next round.  Hope this helps someone in their decision making.

I would love to see your photos, because I am considering the same procedures. Will you please add me as a friend? Thanks!

Lynn

Lynn:  I couldn't bring up your avatar to add you as a friend.  Is your avatar private?  Could you click on my avatar and send a friend request so I can add you.  Thanks.  Lin

Your pictures are amazing and very motivatign...You look great...I am looking forward to my surgeries with Dr. S...Thanks for sharing.

Thanks.  I am really pleased.  He did a great job placing the incisions where they won't be so noticeable.

I'd love to see your pictures. I am scheduled for a LBL w/anchor cut and lipo on March 18th. Getting nervous! I'm glad you said that you needed 6 weeks bc I've been debating when to return to work. Thanks for your post and good luck!

You look fantastic Lin, I love the way your legs are turning out. Keep us updated on your face, I am anxious to see new pics, Carole

One 7 letter word says it all!!!! .....'AMAZING'.....you are so tiny!....Girl, Dr S worked his magic on you....I am so happy for you!

Tammy

Lin, would you please add me as a friend so I may see your photos.  I've been following your surg on the Sauceda forum.  I'm hoping for an anchor too w/Dr. S maybe in the summer; gathering the $ now.   May I ask your age?   I'm 45.  I don't harbor ideals of wearing a bikini at my age, I'm more concerned with presenting a smaller waist and smoother line in clothing to the public.   However, in private, I am worried about the line as far as the hubby goes.  He's pretty visual and all this post WLS sagging skin has totally turned him off (not just the look but the noisy flapping skin.)  I want that tight (noiseless) flat tummy that the anchor gives.

Jackie...I second the angst on the flapping skin. OMG how I dislike it. Its so distracting and makes me a lil self concious at the worst time and I loose my rythm ROARRR.  lol  but my arms are most annoying so I'm having those done first with DR S.