GirthyGirl

Here are a couple of pictures from yesterday. They're not that great but you get the idea. I was two days post op.  

I actually have very little pain. More discomfort. I'm surprised how easy it's been so far!

All in all I'm feeling really good! Haven't taken any more pain meds since last night.

I went in for my post op and saw my new arms for the first time. I love them! What a difference! I will try and get some pictures this evening. My doctor took the drains out and cleared me to go back to work when I want. So happy right now!

It is done! I already feel like a different person. I will take some pictures in a few days. Not sure how much tissue he removed. I don't even remember him coming into my room after let alone what he said. lol. I'll ask him at my first post op appointment.

I've wanted a breast reduction since I was in high school. Can't wait till that one is done too.

Awesome so happy for you! I need the surgery, I actually see the surgeon for the 1st time next week & I'm already worrying about how much it's going to hurt lol!

All in all I'm feeling really good! Haven't taken any more pain meds since last night.

I went in for my post op and saw my new arms for the first time. I love them! What a difference! I will try and get some pictures this evening. My doctor took the drains out and cleared me to go back to work when I want. So happy right now!

Nice! How are you feeling?

Is the recovery still intense?

How are you feeling? Glad it went well!

It is done! I already feel like a different person. I will take some pictures in a few days. Not sure how much tissue he removed. I don't even remember him coming into my room after let alone what he said. lol. I'll ask him at my first post op appointment.

It is done! I already feel like a different person. I will take some pictures in a few days. Not sure how much tissue he removed. I don't even remember him coming into my room after let alone what he said. lol. I'll ask him at my first post op appointment.

Congratulations! I wish for you a speedy and uncomplicated recovery!

It is done! I already feel like a different person. I will take some pictures in a few days. Not sure how much tissue he removed. I don't even remember him coming into my room after let alone what he said. lol. I'll ask him at my first post op appointment.

I paid 5999.99 at Mexicali Bariatric Center in Mexico

I'm a 36G. I don't have an issue with most tops, I usually buy mediums. My arms measure 14.5 but they look like yours.

I want a lift but not a reduction, large breasts are pretty normal in my family, mine don't bother me and I would like to keep them.
Thanks for responding

My price is $6,900.00. I think this is higher than a lot of other people pay due to my location and the current size of my arms. It is going to take longer to do it so I am paying more.

Can I ask how much that surgery costs. I would love to have it done.

@GirthyGirl
Your arms are pretty similar to mine. Mine compress pretty nicely in tight sleeves so they don't look so large. My issue currently is my arms are preventing me from wearing smaller sizes. I can wear a size 8 dress but not if it has sleeves in some cases, same with fitted tops.
What is your dress/top size currently? Do you mind sharing your weight/bmi?

You will be so happy when you are on the other side like I am - Here is a picture for you - It was not painful at all (I mean zero pain) And it is fantabulous having arms that are not heartbreaking to oneself....
My scars are wider than they would have been if I knew of the tricks I know now.
Even though I would prefer them slimmer (The scars) I do not notice them -Nobody has ever mentioned them - And my arms are a blissful thing in comparison to what they were!
I would say - Keep the paper tape on for at least 10 weeks if you can and remain in compression also - Then moisturize the scars
You will loooooooooooove your new arms - As I love mine.
As someone said to me when I was freaking out before my first surgery of five ops - Keep your eyes n the prize.... And now I am on the other side I can say - The prize is fabulous!
I shall look forwards to your after pictures.
Before pic (Sorry about fuzzy pic)

And a while after... This one is 4yrs after - I can't find any before that at this moment... But it shows you why I wish I had kept that paper tape on longer to support the scar through the first phase of it's healing - I did not for my first two ops - My PS did not tell me all the tricks I now know - So I just did what he said - Now if I did it again - I would keep the Micropore paper tape and the compression garment on for 12 weeks! - I say that as after my 5 ops I have much finer almost invisible scars elsewhere - This was my first op so I knew nothing back then - lol

I will say here - The first time I SAW the arm scars 4 days post op - I freaked! - It looked like bad blanket stitch and was horrific. But less than a week after that - That bobbly stitching was then a line - And I managed to calm down - LOL
Good luck to you and I shall await your story of this part of your journey afterwards

You look great!
I was feeling the exact same way before my VSG the other day. I was like, "Am I really doing this?? Should I be??"
In the long run I'm sure I'll be confident with my decision and you will too.
All your hard work and you should look the way you want! Good luck and looking forward to the "after" pics

You look A-MAZE-ING!!! I'm going in for my bypass the day before your arm surgery.....All the best to you!!! I'm excited for you!!!!

My brachioplasty is scheduled for 3/28/17. Now that it is so close the nerves are really starting to kick in. I have always had big arms and now that I am down 100+ lbs they really look awful. Here are some before pictures to show you what I mean.  
I'm nervous and excited and just want to look in the mirror and see normal looking arms.

Congratulation on your loss. How exciting to be at this point!

Congratulations and good luck on your surgery!!! The nerves will always kick in just before something that we are excited to have done.