Anyone have an arm lift before goal?

sumueulu
on 2/25/12 7:07 am
I'm getting super impatient.  I'm going to have a few problem areas to take care of, but my arms are most bothersome.  I can now wear dresses, ect without having to use sweaters to cover up the belly, butt etc.  But now I still need them for my arms.  I'm tired of the extra layer of clothing, ir having to wear longer sleeves.
I have about 40lbs left to lose, after losing 140lbs.  I'm not too scared of having a revision if needed, but did anyone have it done and then lost more weight?
Sarah
Laura in Texas
on 2/25/12 10:42 pm
I think Dee did so hopefully she will respond. I had my arms done immediately after I reached goal. I could not wait because they drove me insane. I figured even if I gained or lost a little my arms would not change much. I did wait until my weight had stabilized for over a year before doing any body work.

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."

Iam_with_the_Band
on 2/26/12 2:41 am
 Laura is right I had mine prior to reaching my goal! They were 26 and 28 inches long. I am a swimmer and swimming was so difficult with my arm****ting me in the face and head. I will need a revision. I would advise you to hang (no pun intended) tight and wait. You really want the best result! If you lose another 40 lbs you will need s revision. 

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

kathkeb
on 2/26/12 1:32 pm
I had my arms and breast lift done when I was about 20 pounds above my goal weight.

My PS and I agreed that my arms/breasts were not going to be changed by the last 20 pound loss -- so I went ahead with it and am not sorry that I did.

I have been at goal (within 5 pounds of it) for about 15 months -- and have my TT scheduled for next week.   I wanted to be at a stable weight for a year before I did the core/tummy.
Kath

  
sumueulu
on 2/26/12 10:37 pm
Thanks everyone. I figured if I had a little left to lose, they may not change that much. I may just do it.
Only thing is I'm scared to keloid. My surgery scars are so dark and raised, I'm afraid I'll hate my arms more afterwards!
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