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Another thing that was different is that I didn't have all those steri strips like you did. The Dr just had some type of glue I think. I don't know. At least I'm feeling so much better those first weeks with that dumb garment. ...Hahaha my phone was smart enough to autofill with the word "garment" after I typed the word "dumb" ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Uh oh mine are like that too. But my Dr said it was ok. And it really does feel so much better having it on. It's like a very light weight compression garment with no chafing. Just feels good to have everything held together. It's hard to get it to stay down near the elbows after awhile though. Some of it rolls/lifts and it's sticky. I haven't figured out how to make it stay.

I finally put the silicone tape on. I like it. Thought it would be uncomfortable under the arms but it isn't. And I think I'll be able to wear my bras without having a tank top underneath them for the side incision chafing.

Wow! Look at you! So tiny!

And this is just one reason why I don't tell people

At least you're moving to healthier addictions [emoji16]

Wow! I can see why you are so happy with the results! That's awesome. And aren't you oh so clever to figure out to put a cartoon filter one the pic.

@2Bsmaller18 not sure how my previous comment came across. It was in reference to your saying you "only" get in 74 oz fluids, and it wasn't meant to be a criticism of you, but rather of me because I rarely can even get to 60. 😊

It is the one he recommended though

I got it on Amazon. My Dr didn't give any.

Do they fit true to size?

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@catwoman7 did you use silicone tape? If so did it help with the pokey sutures?

After 4 months? Dang that's a long time!

Interesting you bring that up because even though I haven't shaved in nearly 4 weeks I'm still pretty surprised it doesn't look more like a jungle under there. While the hairs that are there are getting pretty long, it seems like there aren't really that many total number of hairs. In fact I asked my husband to cut them for me because I was too scared to shave and he said it wasn't worth it because there wasn't much there at all. Cool.

74? Pbbfftt, that's great in my eyes. For me On most days I only get in about 30 water plus another 8-16 for protein shakes. I rarely ever get to 60. I've just never taken in much water/liquids even pre WLS.

Dang I just briefly pulled up that Shein website. Are those prices for real? Do they get you in shipping costs? Or do the clothes fall apart after a couple washes? There's some cute stuff on there. Thanks for sharing.

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Ohh Emm Gee is that ever so cute on you! Dang, you have amazing legs. #envy

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Hahaha. Laughing at this statement, but *not* at the pain you had!! Oh my goodness I could feel that pain right through your post. Glad you're doing better. These rogue sutures are kinda weird. As I am typing right now I actually feel something on one of my side boob incisions. Ok, I just touched it (eeww I hate that), and I'm certain it's another one. Gosh I don't want to be going to the Dr every day or two to have him snip them all the time. His office is not close enough for me to conveniently pop in often. I need to get out of work early then drive in the downtown traffic blah blah blah. I'm hoping that once I put the silicone tape on then I won't really noticed the sutures that need to be snipped. But now I wonder, if I just leave them alone will they just continue to heal/dissolve on their own without the Dr's help to snip them? Hmm I might send an email to ask.

Had my check up with the Dr on my arms yesterday. Said everything is healing nicely. He answered some of the questions I had regarding elbow swelling, and the tightness when extending my arms. He said that's all normal. It just takes awhile for full recovery. There was one area under my arm that looked like it was puckering. Turns out it was a stitch so he snipped it. He said I may come across others and to just go in if they're bothering me and he'll snip them. I didn't realize that's what the issue was on that one he snipped because nothing was hurting me (like the issue @ms.sss had with her boob). It just looked weird, like it was just going to ultimately heal puckered, and in the days leading up to my appointment I was starting to get upset thinking that it was going to look like that permanently. Dr said I can put lotion on the incisions of my incredibly dry arms. He also said to start putting the silicone tape on. I haven't done that yet because I've been so busy with work that I've pretty much just been crashing when I get home. I asked about the bio oil and he was indifferent about it. Said he didn't feel it makes a difference but it also doesn't do any harm so he left it up to me. He said with my light skin the scarring should not be very noticeable. He said I can shave under my arms as long as I'm careful. But I'm not ready for that one yet because it scares me. I still barely even look at my incisions. I get grossed out seeing all those scabs etc. I just have my husband look over the incisions every couple days to see if he thinks anything looks to be of concern. I really like my Dr. He is kinda quiet yet personable. And his years of experience just somehow really come across when he's explaining stuff and giving examples whether he's answering my questions or just sharing stuff in general. I can't really describe what I mean. He's confident, but not arrogant. Anyway I just really like him. I want him do other skin removal surgeries for me, after I've saved enough money. So, pretty uneventful appointment. I walked away feeling good knowing that everything is healing well, and relieved that the aches and pains I've been having are all part of the recovery process. My next appointment is in 3 months.

Sounds like a very good appointment and that your Dr thinks you're progressing well! That's awesome. Thanks for all the detail info. I'll bounce it off of what my Dr tells me tomorrow. Glad you love your boobs! Reading about them and your Tummy Tuck makes me so envious. I'm still surprised your Dr did everything during the same surgery. Mine recommended keeping the upper body lift surgery separate from the lower body lift because each is pulling the skin in opposite directions. I'm impressed that you are handling the recovery of so many areas of your body as well as you have been. If (I'd like to say 'when' but so many pennies to save first) I have further skin removal surgeries, I still think I'll split them up, moreso because my pain tolerance is so low that I just can't imagine having essentially my whole body hurting and trying to heal at the same time. Thanks again for your update!

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