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Kareyquilts: Arms, Butt & Thighs, Oh My!

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KarenG.    0

KarenG.
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Karey your arms are going to look great! That might be next for me. I hope things are going smoothly for you. I see that you had the same acufuser pain pump that I had. I kept the bag and put the drains in it when I showered even after the pump was removed.

Sending healing vibes!

K

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KarenG.    0

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It is local (lidocaine I think) that goes right into the incision area and works for like 3-5 days. It is amazing and helps you take less oral meds. Ask your PS about it because it really was great.

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Shalee04    7

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Hi Karey, You are superwoman, having all those procedures at once, Here I am fretting over boobs and Tummy Tuck.< /p>

Your arms are going to marvelous!!! I have been looking at mine lately and wondering if I really can live with thier waveyness.

Anyways take care of yourself, I will be over to the flatlands soon...

How is the Anchor TT pain compared to the regular TT, and are you able to sleep on a bed or are you sleeping in a recliner???

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Donna113    2

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Karey, you are wonderful to share your life. It has been great to see your progress. Your body is looking superb.

Mimi

Yeah, what she said. :biggrin:

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Donna113    2

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Hi Karey, You are superwoman, having all those procedures at once, Here I am fretting over boobs and tummy tuck./quote]

Shalee, will you start your own thread and post some before/after pics? It really is incentivizing to see the transformations.

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kareyquilts    1

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Yes, I had a pain pump and it helped a lot. It was taken out today, but I'm really not that painful on the stomach area anymore. Shalee, I could only sleep on a regular bed with a wedge pillow and pillows under the legs, etc. I found with my first tt, where the muscle repair occured that a recliner was very difficult to get in and out. With this set of procedures, I have found the recliner to be invaluable. Good luck!

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renewedhope    4

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Karey, you look amazing. Arms and breasts are next for me. I guess I need to get past tt and thighs first. You are such an inspiration to all of us!!! I will be joining you in the flatlands (and in the recliner/bed) on Friday!! I can't wait!! Keep getting better. You are absolutely amazing!!

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Shalee04    7

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Shalee, will you start your own thread and post some before/after pics? It really is incentivizing to see the transformations.

Donna I have a thread started here on the plastics board. it's called Shalees October Overhaul.... I haven't posted pix yet, soon.

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Donna113    2

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OK, will check it out. Please do take some pics; even if you don't share on this board, it will be nice for you to have for yourself.

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kareyquilts    1

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Today has been a hard day. I'm really not experiencing much pain anymore. I just feel like I'm burning out all the people who love me and are helping me, especially my DH. It's really hard to be patient and wait for people to help you get up, eat, etc. It took my DH 45 minutes to help me shower and get back into the compression garment. It takes a while to unpin the drains get them through the crouch of the compression garment, re-attach them to a string around the neck and then reverse the process after the shower. Except the after process is more difficult because my ps uses foam pads around my thighs, and waist (prevents bruising, but makes the garment VERY tight). He could hardly get me zipped back up! I think tomorrow I will get the drains off my arms and maybe 2 others. I think that I will lose the foam pads too. If I don't have to be dependent on others (so much), I'll feel alot better. Anyway, wish me the best in getting rid of the drains and foam.

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Frangipani    1

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Hi Karey,

Glad to hear the surgery went well and that you're resting and healing!

Best of luck in getting rid of the drains and foam-- and congratulations on the hot new bod!!!!

:):smile::thumbup:

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kareyquilts    1

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Frangi: Hi! Hope your doing better and the wound healing is going well. My admiration for your ability to handle all of this has increased 100 fold. I don't know how you did this by yourself or how you went shopping, etc. The hardest thing I am dealing with is getting up and down. How did you do it? I still need help? Did you have a special chair, technique?

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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