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sjfink

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    sjfink got a reaction from jo ann c troupe in Swelling   
    The worst of the swelling lasted 3-4 weeks. After that, it was mostly when I over did it that the swelling would come back. I'm almost 4 months post op, and swelling isn't an issue.

    Give it another week or 2, and then look at swelling as your body's way of telling you to slow down!



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    sjfink got a reaction from jo ann c troupe in Any tips for panniculectomy in two weeks?   
    First, congratulations on your great weight loss & having a date for the next step! If you're just having a panniculectomy and not a full Tummy Tuck, the recovery shouldn't be too bad. The muscle repair they do in the TT is the most painful part! You'll definitely want to get up and move around frequently, just like after your bypass. Drains are uncomfortable, but caring for them isn't bad. I'm sure you'll do great!



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    sjfink got a reaction from Ms Khris in Panniculectomy   
    If your insurance is covering the panniculectomy, I know that some surgeons will let you self pay the difference in cost to have a full tummy tuck. The panniculectomy won't do anything to improve the area above the belly button, it's just removing the skin below. Good luck!


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    sjfink got a reaction from jo ann c troupe in Help with swelling after plastics!!   
    I had a LBL w/fleur de lis in February. I was in full body compression from day 1 and wore it 24/7 for 6 weeks. I still had swelling, but it was much better by about 4 weeks. This is the one that was recommended by my surgeon https://marenagroup.com/fbm-capri-length-girdle-with-suspenders/



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    sjfink got a reaction from logicwand in Inner thigh lift   
    Well, I got my official pre-op pictures from my surgeon. The post-op picture is 12 weeks post TT/LBL, 5 weeks post breast lift & 1 week post inner thigh lift. Hard to believe it's the same body!
       



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    sjfink got a reaction from logicwand in Inner thigh lift   
    Here's a side by side of pre-op vs 4 days post-op. Can't wait to see how they look once the swelling goes down.



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    sjfink got a reaction from thisisthenewme in how much cup size did you lose after a breast lift (not a reduction)?   
    I was a wearing a 34G or H before my lift. Post lift I'm in a 32DDD. I thought I wanted to be more like a C cup, but the girls fit my build (& look pretty amazing if I do say so myself!)… and I'm just happy to have them back up where they belong!



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    sjfink got a reaction from creativenarelle in Plastics done :)   
    My surgeon gave me Valium to help with the lower back pain (who knew it was good for muscle spasms?) & it saved me! Once I was able to walk upright again, my back was better. So glad you're having a pretty easy recovery! Hope it continues to be uneventful!



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    sjfink got a reaction from thisisthenewme in how much cup size did you lose after a breast lift (not a reduction)?   
    I was a wearing a 34G or H before my lift. Post lift I'm in a 32DDD. I thought I wanted to be more like a C cup, but the girls fit my build (& look pretty amazing if I do say so myself!)… and I'm just happy to have them back up where they belong!



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    sjfink got a reaction from DropWt4Life in Male Plastics   
    You might want to check out RealSelf. Just did a quick search for male tummy tuck… lots of results. Good luck!



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    sjfink got a reaction from Dashofpixiedust8 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    I think I missed last week… sorry! 156.4 today.



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    sjfink got a reaction from Ms Khris in Panniculectomy   
    If your insurance is covering the panniculectomy, I know that some surgeons will let you self pay the difference in cost to have a full tummy tuck. The panniculectomy won't do anything to improve the area above the belly button, it's just removing the skin below. Good luck!


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    sjfink got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Plastic Surgery?   
    Since your surgery is at a hospital (not a surgical center), they'll likely have you arrive a bit earlier for the pre-op testing. If you're worried, definitely call your surgeon's office to confirm!! I'm sure they won't mind… and better safe than sorry.


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    sjfink got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Plastic Surgery?   
    I can't remember if you have a date already or if you've already had your pre-op appointment. For any surgery, they typically require an EKG within 90 days & the blood work (CBC & CMP) within 30. Maybe you'll get those orders at your pre-op visit??


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    sjfink got a reaction from Dashofpixiedust8 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    157.4



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    sjfink got a reaction from karnv2277 in Let's talk Vertical Thigh lift   
    I had a vertical thigh lift in May (had LBL/fleur de lis in Feb & breast lift in Apr). The thigh recovery was the most difficult by far. I was fortunate & didn't have any incision openings, but I did spit a lot of internal stitches… mostly in the groin incisions. I was in the same compression garment as I used for my LBL, but only wore it for ~3 weeks because it was causing serious cankles! My surgeon said it was ok to stop, and honestly, the swelling in my thighs wasn't too bad. My best advice is to take it easy! I hope you have a smooth recovery!



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    sjfink got a reaction from Dashofpixiedust8 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    157.8



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    sjfink got a reaction from karnv2277 in Let's talk Vertical Thigh lift   
    I had a vertical thigh lift in May (had LBL/fleur de lis in Feb & breast lift in Apr). The thigh recovery was the most difficult by far. I was fortunate & didn't have any incision openings, but I did spit a lot of internal stitches… mostly in the groin incisions. I was in the same compression garment as I used for my LBL, but only wore it for ~3 weeks because it was causing serious cankles! My surgeon said it was ok to stop, and honestly, the swelling in my thighs wasn't too bad. My best advice is to take it easy! I hope you have a smooth recovery!



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    sjfink got a reaction from Dashofpixiedust8 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    157.2



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    sjfink got a reaction from Dashofpixiedust8 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    157.2



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    sjfink got a reaction from Missy161 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    Current: 157.8
    Goal: 155
    I'm pretty much maintaining, which is fine with me. I have my 2 year follow up up in 2 weeks though, and will do a body composition test, so I may change my goal after that.



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    sjfink got a reaction from Missy161 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    Current: 157.8
    Goal: 155
    I'm pretty much maintaining, which is fine with me. I have my 2 year follow up up in 2 weeks though, and will do a body composition test, so I may change my goal after that.



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    sjfink got a reaction from Dashofpixiedust8 in LET'S TACKLE FALL CHALLENGE   
    Sorry I disappeared from the summer challenge. Count me in for this one… and I promise to not disappear again!



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    sjfink got a reaction from thisisthenewme in how much cup size did you lose after a breast lift (not a reduction)?   
    I was a wearing a 34G or H before my lift. Post lift I'm in a 32DDD. I thought I wanted to be more like a C cup, but the girls fit my build (& look pretty amazing if I do say so myself!)… and I'm just happy to have them back up where they belong!



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    sjfink got a reaction from thisisthenewme in how much cup size did you lose after a breast lift (not a reduction)?   
    I was a wearing a 34G or H before my lift. Post lift I'm in a 32DDD. I thought I wanted to be more like a C cup, but the girls fit my build (& look pretty amazing if I do say so myself!)… and I'm just happy to have them back up where they belong!



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