Hi all, I am scheduled for a tummy tuck, liposuction of my flanks and an arm lift for December 21st. I was banded in 2010 and have lost about 70 lbs. Although my surgery is still 2 months away, I'm trying to get as much advice as possible prior to surgery. I'm so excited, yet so nervous as well. I'll be having my procedure done as an outpatient procedure (not overnight) and all three things will be done during the same surgery. Any advice or tips will be helpful and appreciated!

I'm in Houston Texas.... I had my tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and it was $7800.... I will be doing my butt/thigh lift in March and it will cost $7000. That will compete my lower body lift with a circumferential scar all the way around me.

I got my last drain removed yesterday, yay! Still wearing the binder for a couple more weeks and can start going to the gym again next week.

Congrats on getting your last drain removed. I luckily only had two drains and had them taken our after 6 days. You will feel so much better without them...also, you are allowed to go to the gym? How long ago did you have surgery? I was told that at 6 weeks post op I can start cardio, but I can't really do much more until the three month mark...

Just like getting the band, all our docs are so different! My PS told me I could start light cardio at 4 weeks.....4 more days, I can't wait!!! BUT he said start back light as I feel comfortable, don't over-exert myself, stop if I feel any discomfort, and don't use my arms for anything (because of my breast reduction/lift).

SP1587....you might want to look into seeing if insurance will cover any of it. Because of my weight loss & excessive hanging skin, my insurance covered the breast reduction/lift and the panniculectomy (abd skin removal), I got my port changed to a low profile port at the same time, so all I had to pay was for the difference of the panni & TT.

Very exciting!!

I had my tt and breast lift and augmentation on dec 18. Mine was also out patient... And I was under for 5 hrs. I had no major pain just some discomfort. I only took a pain pill the first day and the 2nd night. I never walked too hunched over and did not use a recliner. Which is a good thing since I didn't have one...lol

Overall it was much less pain then I expected and the results are better than I imagined!

Overall it was much less pain then I expected and the results are better than I imagined!

I agree about the pain. If I had just gotten the TT and the arm lift, I probably wouldn't have been on the pain medication for as long as I was. I was taking my pain medication every 4 hours for the first week or so, and then I lessened it during the second week. The lipo of my flanks really gave me a beating. My entire back was one giant black and blue for the first week, and is still really tender. I am off the pain pills during the day, but because moving around at night is not comfortable (because of my back), I still take one before I go to bed. I too, though, am thrilled so far with my results!!

I agree about the pain. If I had just gotten the TT and the arm lift, I probably wouldn't have been on the pain medication for as long as I was. I was taking my pain medication every 4 hours for the first week or so, and then I lessened it during the second week. The lipo of my flanks really gave me a beating. My entire back was one giant black and blue for the first week, and is still really tender. I am off the pain pills during the day, but because moving around at night is not comfortable (because of my back), I still take one before I go to bed. I too, though, am thrilled so far with my results!!

I have heard that lipo is painful... My dr was going to do lipo with the tt but said there wasn't anything to take out so now I guess I am glad it worked out that way. Sure hope you feel better soon!!

Thanks...I find that when I am up and about or just sitting/relaxing I'm okay. The only time I get really achey and uncomfortable is transitioning between positions. Which is why I only take the meds when I sleep.

I went ahead and scheduled my surgery for March! He doesn't think I will need my ab muscles tightened at all-- did any of you have this done? I haven't had any children, so I'm not sure if anyone else that hasn't yet either had to do their muscles?

I went ahead and scheduled my surgery for March! He doesn't think I will need my ab muscles tightened at all-- did any of you have this done? I haven't had any children' date=' so I'm not sure if anyone else that hasn't yet either had to do their muscles?[/quote']

I had my muscles tightened and I too have not yet had kids. My plastic surgeon didn't really give me the option. He said he would know whether it would need to be done (for the best results) once he was in the OR. He told me that it wouldn't be a problem for me, in the future, when I decide to have kids.

Very good to know- He said he would do it once he is in there if it needs to be. Part of me figures, hey, do it while you're in there haha.

I have had children and am over 50 and my ab muscles were fine.

Myskinnydream, I'm in Houston too! I just got my arms done two weeks ago and I'm so happy! Who did yours?

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Karen, hi neighbor!

I had my tummy tuck on December 20th in Kingwood by Dr Straka.... I am scheduled for March 11th for my butt lift.... So excited!

Your arms look amazing!... What an incredible journey you have been on!

Shelly Congratulations! How is your tummy tuck? I'd love to see pictures! I'd love to get the butt lift but I've had 3 surgeries in 8 months. I'm ready to take a break. I have some weight to lose in my legs and butt before I even think about that. I'd love to keep up with you. Email me. Keelinehoppes@yahoo.com.

Karen

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