rocky the flying squirrel no more!
Have drains in both arm pits. They are uncomfortable…like they’re digging into my skin. Have to empty them every 4 hours. Left one is collecting blood, but the right one just a dribble. They said it may not drain. Pain med every 4 hrs. Slept good lasst night in the recliner at the hotel. Think I'll probably sleep in recliner at home too. Easier to keep my arms elevated and more comfortable than being flat on my back in bed. Sure hope these drains come out today! Guess I didn't ask her how long they would have to stay in.
Wanda
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
On September 13, 2011 at 7:25 AM Pacific Time, jessicam wrote:
Yay! How are you feeling? I am planning my arms next, how much was removed? Keep us posted on the pain and swelling and drains and such. They took the bandages off to look at them and OMG! They look wonderful!!!
Wanda
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
From looking at the arms when they took the bandages off, I'm going to LOVE them! Even swollen, they look better than they did! Good luck with yours. Next time I take off my compression bandages, I'll get pictures then post before n after.
Wanda
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
My drains were in for 7 days, but they came out around the elbow, so they weren't as much of a bother... Don't over reach for anything, it's not worth it. If you feel a stretch stop. It'll get better it just takes time. Keep up on the pain meds.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
Good for you!! I was so thrilled when I got my arms done!! They made the biggest difference to me because you can't hide your arms like you can hide everything else. And I love wearing sleeveless shirts (I would never wear anything less than 3/4 sleeves before my brachioplasty).
Rest up and you'll feel great in no time!!
Laura
Rest up and you'll feel great in no time!!
Laura
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
i did the same thing, laura, there are so many cute clothes/blouses with short or cap sleeves. Can't wait to be able to wear them. But winter is coming, so I may have to plan a tropical vacation so I won't have to wait until next spring! lol
Wanda
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!! I am in 3 weeks and so need to hear all of this. I am following your progress. I have batwings clipped and girls yanked up at the same time and will have drains in the arm pits too. Hang in there!! Please post during your recovery so I can see what is in store for me! :)
190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011
On September 13, 2011 at 12:29 PM Pacific Time, debtfree wrote:
Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!! I am in 3 weeks and so need to hear all of this. I am following your progress. I have batwings clipped and girls yanked up at the same time and will have drains in the arm pits too. Hang in there!! Please post during your recovery so I can see what is in store for me! :)I'll post some before and after as soon as I get the after pics taken! Good luck on yours. So far, I'm thinking this is a piece of cake...um I mean a protein bar. lol A little discomfort where the drains are in, but otherwise, I haven't taken anything for pain since 7 AM and really didn't need it then but took it "just in case". At that time, I hadn't had anything since 10:30 last night.
Wanda
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
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