Day 4 after arm lifts and reverse mini abdominal, October 17, 2024. A bit sore right now in the elbows and hands, but pain is manageable. I do look forward to Fall leather jackets fitting better without arm bulk and layering issues. This will complete previous plastics + adventures after sleeve in December 2018. Yay!

19 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Remembering your arm surgery - Are you pleased with the long term results? Please send us some images to aspire to.

i still love my decision to get an arm lift...BUT it does take some work to keep them looking toned. i've been up and down in keeping up with my arm appearance maintenance over the years, but lately i've been on an upswing (thanks yoga and pilates addictions!):

(and yeah, the the arm lift recovery was the hardest/longest/most problematic for me from the 3 procedures i had. PRO TIP: take it easy and don't do too much too soon!!! heal first, THEN exercise omg. Eventually though, you will be able to "wave your hands in the air and shake em like you just dont care"!)

On 10/25/2024 at 2:17 PM, Sophie7713 said:

Thank you, Amber! Congratulations and best wishes on your loss of 133 pounds! Amazing. How do you feel? Roses in your honor before your California Rose Ball Parade! I so much want to see that parade in person someday... Maybe PENN STATE will play in the Rose Ball 2025?

Love the roses! i feel AMAZING!! my only regret is not doing this sooner.

13 days out - Progressing nicely, but still a BRUTAL recovery. Surgeon removed an excess of 3 ¾ pounds along with hair + sweat glands, so no need for underarm shaving or deodorant. Continuing oral and ointment antibiotics for a bit longer, as my right arm has been extra red and sensitive. Swelling, soreness, stiffness remain as the skin heals from the trauma. Six feet of sutures. Very uncomfortable, but I continue to set my eyes on the prize. Wearing Mr. Sophie's big, loose shirts with button down fronts for ease. No desire to drive or venture out. Enjoy long walks (not power walking) at night in the neighborhood with hubby and puppy - quiet and refreshing. The Happy Halloween decorations are also entertaining!

Oh gracious, @Sophie7713. Six feet of sutures. Yikes. But no more bat wings & bulgy side boobs for you. Yay! At least your drains are out so that makes life easier for you. (I remember your first plastic surgery and you had drains hooked up to a coat hanger. So clever I told a friend’s daughter that tip when she had her 360 tummy tuck & fleur de lis surgery.)

You look so good! Congratulations on such an achievement and you deserve this transformation. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️

Amazing! The joy on your face says it all. Get well soon xx

23 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

13 days out - Progressing nicely, but still a BRUTAL recovery. Surgeon removed an excess of 3 ¾ pounds along with hair + sweat glands, so no need for underarm shaving or deodorant. Continuing oral and ointment antibiotics for a bit longer, as my right arm has been extra red and sensitive. Swelling, soreness, stiffness remain as the skin heals from the trauma. Six feet of sutures. Very uncomfortable, but I continue to set my eyes on the prize. Wearing Mr. Sophie's big, loose shirts with button down fronts for ease. No desire to drive or venture out. Enjoy long walks (not power walking) at night in the neighborhood with hubby and puppy - quiet and refreshing. The Happy Halloween decorations are also entertaining!

That’s an amazing difference already!

Three weeks out from brachioplasty and reverse tummy tuck. Some swelling and bruising down. Not cleared to drive or be out and about quite yet. Remain on Tramadol 50mg and Arnica 30X to manage the burning, deep tissue and nerve pain in arms. Tylenol remains ineffective, but will keep trying to wean off narcotics. Doing some light cooking and housekeeping. No heavy lifting, but practice reaching to second kitchen shelving. Utilizing silicon cream, paper tape and wraps on sutures + arms daily. I suspect another two weeks for initial recovery. Personally, unless your arms were as heavy and problematic as mine, I would not recommend this surgery. The recovery and downtime has been arduous.

51 minutes ago, Sophie7713 said:

reverse Tummy Tuck.

why the first time i have ever heard of this procedure! now that i have, i wish i had it done during my traditional tummy tuck as well!

52 minutes ago, Sophie7713 said:

Personally, unless your arms were as heavy and problematic as mine, I would not recommend this surgery. The recovery and downtime has been arduous. 

i hear ya. arm lift recovery was the WORST. but, i do love the absence of my arm skin flaps, so for me it was worth it...kinda like childbirth, i've blocked it out the trauma/misery from my immediate recall memory. *shudder*

Thanks for the encouragement! There was little realistic information out there when I did my research on Brachioplasty. Or a bit over optimistic. BUT every body and procedure is different. I'd say mine was on the more complex end. I did not expect to be so dependent on hubby (who's deserving of a crown, at this point!) Yes, the reverse abdominoplasty is quite remarkable! After fleur de lis surgery in 2020 - a pouch can begin to develop and caused issues with so many of my new clothing, belts, jeans, waist enhancing outfits. While I am still very very swelled in that region seen in the picture - he flatten that pouch and realigned my belly button. Yay! The inclusion of that pull up procedure lies under the breasts. Gotta love those poppy fields! Haha. What did your surgeon prescribe?

Brachioplasty girls just wanna have fun! Week four of recovery. Perfect little side pillows we devised to elevate arms for sleeping.

On 11/9/2024 at 7:07 PM, Sophie7713 said:

What did your surgeon prescribe?

some variation of oxy. unlike when i had wls, i finished the entire 2 week prescription (omg i needed it). i didn't even fill the Rx after wls!

15 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Brachioplasty girls just wanna have fun! Week four of recovery. Perfect little side pillows we devised to elevate arms for sleeping.

omg ur little horsey even has silicone tape!!!!

love it!!!!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️

23 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Brachioplasty girls just wanna have fun! Week four of recovery. Perfect little side pillows we devised to elevate arms for sleeping.

Love it @Sophie7713. the surgical tape. OMG! Made me laugh

though I hope you’re not hanging from your bedside light. ?

Brachioplasty six weeks out now. Still putting silicon gel on incisions BUT started wearing these compression sleeves last week that really help sequester the pain especially in the daytime. The throbbing, burning and uncomfortableness are still there - but the compression helps numb the intensity. Many surgeons do not use them for this procedure since they can open up the sutures. I waited 4 ½ weeks for them to heal better before I sleeved. Keeping busy with light housework, cooking, holiday cards, planning for holidays and the 30th anniversary gala for Spring 2025! It will be fabulous, and really planning something special for hubby after his patience, loyal loving care in this 2019 - 2024 weight loss journey + saga now with the arms! Like SSS, by far the worst. I do not take any meds all day accept for Arnica, then a Tramadol at night to sleep. I definitely think I will be an 8 - 10 week heal time girl.