Travelling after arm lift

Linda R.
on 9/17/12 2:29 pm - Ottawa, Canada

Hello everyone.

I would like to have feedback from anyone who has had an armlift and draw on their personal experience and get their opinion about travelling post surgery. How long after an armlift would you say you would feel heeled enough to travel? I am planning to go to Cuba late January or early February next year and wondered what would you recommend as the lastest date to have an armlift. I am not worried about scars showing, just worried more about the healing and how soon I would feel ok to travel. Would I be better to wait until after the trip to have the surgery, or would getting it done in Oct or Nov sound ok?

Thank you and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Take care...Linda

Weight: Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008. Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

proudauntie
on 9/17/12 2:41 pm - Honolulu, HI

I think it depends on what activities you're planning on while you're in Cuba. If you're just going to relax I'd give yourself at least 3 to 4 weeks. If you're planning any activities that requires using your arms I'd say at least 6 to 8 weeks. I did a quick trip 2 weeks after my surgery but I had someone to help with the baggage, etc.

Linda R.
on 9/17/12 2:45 pm - Ottawa, Canada

VSG on 07/29/08

Thanks for the quick response. It is going to be a rest and relaxation type of vacation, nothing exerting except maybe lifting the glass of wine or beer...

Thanks for your input. I'll sleep on it for a few days before making a decision what date to pick.

Weight: Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008. Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

kathkeb
on 9/19/12 11:32 am

REALIZE Band on 06/05/09

Linda,
I had my brachioplasty and a breast lift at the same time. Had them done on a Thursday as an outpatient procedure.

I was home that afternoon and back to the doctors office the next day for a wound check (hubby drove me).

I was driving myself by Sunday.

The following Friday, 8 days post op, I drove myself 150 miles to visit family.
I used a little travel pillow to prop my arm.

You should be able to travel by 2 weeks out or so (I had no drains).
You should be able to lift beer and wine just fine!!!

Kath

Linda R.
on 9/19/12 1:11 pm - Ottawa, Canada

VSG on 07/29/08

Thanks for your input. I am happy to hear that lifting the beer and wine will be ok...that was my main concern of course...

I am leaning towards the November dates open for my surgery. I have just too much going on in October and even if done in November, I will have more than 2 months out before I take my trip.

Woo hoo...:)

Weight: Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008. Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

Laura in Texas
on 9/18/12 5:31 am

RNY on 09/17/08

I felt good after 2 weeks. Of course I was not doing anything strenuous then, but everyday activities were fine for me.

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."

Linda R.
on 9/18/12 6:15 am - Ottawa, Canada

VSG on 07/29/08

Thanks Laura,

I am retired, so I don't need to get back to work...I won't be doing anything strenuous myself after surgery, so I guess I will be fine to travel next winter if I get the surgery late October or November. Thanks for your input, much appreciated.

You look amazing by the way, congratulations and well done.

Take care...Linda

Weight: Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008. Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

Laura in Texas
on 9/18/12 7:00 am

RNY on 09/17/08

Yes, I definitely think you will be fine after 2-3 months. Good for you!! (and thanks for the kind words)

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."

MyLady Heidi
on 9/18/12 12:33 pm

I lugged a 50lb suitcase on a business trip out to some frozen barren place, I cannot even remember which state Wisconsin or Illinois or someplace like that a month after my surgery. I was completely fine.

Linda R.
on 9/18/12 12:45 pm - Ottawa, Canada

VSG on 07/29/08

Thanks, good to hear.

Weight: Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008. Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

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