plastics consult - boobie question....

 So you had your arms done at the same time as your LBL?  How did that affect your mobility/ability to get up out of bed etc?  The previous poster made a good point - did this affect you?

The more I think about what is MOST important to me, arms are more important than the BL.  BUT I don't want to make things hard for my recovery....

Thanks for your input and advice!

My arms were done at the same time of my LBL.  To me, it wasn't a problem.  Yes, I had a limited reach at first but each day it gets better and better.  I slept in a recliner so maybe that made it easier. My DH is also retired and is able to take care of me.  For the first week there were some times when I need him to help me up - He'd stand in front of me and hold my hands while I pushed up with my legs, but I did use the work, I just used him as a counter weight.  

I'm not sure I'm describing it correctly - but really I didn't have any significant problems.  

I haven't had plastics yet but I've been thinking about these issues too - my first consults will be later in the month. My arms are really bad after shedding 170+ pounds, so if given a choice I'd want my arms done first. My breasts are a saggy mess too but I can roll them up into a bra and look decent in clothes - I can't do that with those huge flaps hanging from my arms. Plus sometimes all the flapping around makes that part of my arms sore. If I was a lightweight and had the typical smaller, but still annoying batwings, I might prefer to have my breasts done first - what bothers you most?

I'm afraid of having implants specifically because I don't want to have further surgeries in the future to replace them. I don't want potential problems in the future when who knows what my situation and health will be. I've decided to have just the breast lift and use well padded bras to make up any difference. I don't want to commit to something without knowing if I'm happy without. I can always get implants at a later date.

I'm excited for you and I look forward to seeing what you decide and how it turns out.

 Your post explains pretty much exactly how I feel.  There are SO many nice, short sleeve/sleeveless shirts and dresses that I could be wearing this year without these batwings!  I think arms will make a much greater impact in my life.

For the BA - I feel the same way you do.  I didn't have lap band because I didn't like the thought of a plastic "band" in my body...implants are the same thing - and I'd like to avoid them if I can get even a somewhat normal look.  It would be okay to buy those cute little bras with the "pork chops" in them.... lol

I had breast reduction w/ lift 3 weeks ago  and I am very happy w/ the results  I am a 36 B  and I am estastic !!  I havent gone braless yet but I sure could !

Best wishes on whatever decision you make

Natalie

 I had LBL in November and am having my arms done in two weeks.  I talked about a BL with and without augmentation which he would do at the same time as the arms, but I decided against for the reasons of cost, my age and updates every ten years.  I also figured out that I could buy Victoria Secret bras for the rest of my life at a much cheaper cost.  Plus, I thought if someone offered me a free surgery or if I won the Lotto, my next surgery would not be a BL - it would be my neck - so I figured my saggy boobs were not bothering me that much (mainly due to my VS bras).
Good luck with your decision.
L.