Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 , Thanks so much for describing you thigh and butt lifts for us. Keep us (well, at least me) informed about how you fare over the next month or so. This is something that I am interested in doing myself, more so than the arms (probably never!) or the bust. And Other than your comments, as SGT Schultz used to say, " I know nothing, NUTHING!!! " In Charlottesville, VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 , Thanks so much for describing you thigh and butt lifts for us. Keep us (well, at least me) informed about how you fare over the next month or so. This is something that I am interested in doing myself, more so than the arms (probably never!) or the bust. And Other than your comments, as SGT Schultz used to say, " I know nothing, NUTHING!!! " In Charlottesville, VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 Well, folks: I'm 16 days out from my hip(butt) lift and thigh lift. Only a few minor problems. Have thought often of some of the troopers who have gone before me and realized I was having a good recovery. The hip lift extends the tummy tuck incision around the back, dipping down to the butt crack (medical term...look it up ;-) creating a lovely heart-shaped scar. It's really looking good....he did lipo at the bottom of the back and did not undermine the skin much but pulled it down as well as the butt/hip up. It got rid of those wrinkles under the butt which I didn't even care about. I just wanted rid of the stuff that hung over my pants at the bottom of my back. Only fallout from this one was one day of leaking where a seroma (pocket of fluid) from the lipo found its way to a weak spot in the incision. Yuck. The first part of the day I thought I was bleeding to death, went to the doctor and it stopped just as he arrived. It started again later, leaked out overnight, and he syringed out about 4 ounces the other day. There's a little piece of string sticking out near the area but you can bet I'm not pulling that one! The leg lift is really doing its job, but recovering from it is a little more problematic. It hurts to sit a lot, but is finally easing up. He made an incision down my inner thigh from my groin to about 4-6 inches above my knee. It's really not visible from front or back. At the top of the leg, in my crotch, is a horizontal scar making the whole thing form a " T. " This incision was not healing very well toward the front, so he re-did the front 1.5 inches of each side 2 days ago. Just xylocaine. It wasn't so bad, but the anticipation on top of the fatigue was a real bear. One side is perfect, the other side isn't perfect but it a lot better and may just be a little swollen. I'm still glad I went through with it. I would really encourage this T-shape configuration because they can really pull the leg tight with the vertical scar. Men have hair...women have hose. My brother had veins removed there for his heart surgery and his scars, which were stapled, have faded. I think a horizontal-only incision along the panty line would not allow enough " lift " and it certainly isn't the most ideal place for healing. I've kept up my protein and rested a lot. Can anyone tell I just went to Starbucks and am wired on sugar and caffeine?????? Fondly, Bandas Austin, TX RNY 4-28-98, Dr. Selinkoff, San , TX Then: 305 Now: 195 110 pounds gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 > Well, folks: > > I'm 16 days out from my hip(butt) lift and thigh lift. Only a few minor > problems. Have thought often of some of the troopers who have gone before > me and realized I was having a good recovery. > > The hip lift extends the tummy tuck incision around the back, dipping down > to the butt crack (medical term...look it up ;-) creating a lovely > heart-shaped scar. It's really looking good... ********* WE WANT PIX! WE WANT PIX! WE WANT PIX! ..he did lipo at the bottom of > the back and did not undermine the skin much but pulled it down as well as > the butt/hip up. It got rid of those wrinkles under the butt which I didn't > even care about. I just wanted rid of the stuff that hung over my pants at > the bottom of my back. Only fallout from this one was one day of leaking > where a seroma (pocket of fluid) from the lipo found its way to a weak spot > in the incision. Yuck. The first part of the day I thought I was bleeding > to death, went to the doctor and it stopped just as he arrived. It started > again later, leaked out overnight, and he syringed out about 4 ounces the > other day. There's a little piece of string sticking out near the area but > you can bet I'm not pulling that one! *************** Good! Glad to see you're not so pain med addled that you get silly! > The leg lift is really doing its job, but recovering from it is a little > more problematic. It hurts to sit a lot, but is finally easing up. He made > an incision down my inner thigh from my groin to about 4-6 inches above my > knee. It's really not visible from front or back. At the top of the leg, > in my crotch, is a horizontal scar making the whole thing form a " T. " This > incision was not healing very well toward the front, so he re-did the front > 1.5 inches of each side 2 days ago. Just xylocaine. It wasn't so bad, but > the anticipation on top of the fatigue was a real bear. *************** the fatigue is something you just can't factor in with these things. I was astounded at how tired I was after my revision. HOW DARE I BE TIRED with all the protein & vites I take? But hey, surgery is surgery. One side is > perfect, the other side isn't perfect but it a lot better and may just be a > little swollen. I'm still glad I went through with it. I would really > encourage this T-shape configuration because they can really pull the leg > tight with the vertical scar. Men have hair...women have hose. My brother > had veins removed there for his heart surgery and his scars, which were > stapled, have faded. I think a horizontal-only incision along the panty > line would not allow enough " lift " and it certainly isn't the most ideal > place for healing. > > I've kept up my protein and rested a lot. Can anyone tell I just went to > Starbucks and am wired on sugar and caffeine?????? ********** I'm delighted to see you posting intelligbly and with enthusaism! That post-op time is SOOOOOOO SLOWWWWW. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 > Well, folks: > > I'm 16 days out from my hip(butt) lift and thigh lift. Only a few minor > problems. Have thought often of some of the troopers who have gone before > me and realized I was having a good recovery. > > The hip lift extends the tummy tuck incision around the back, dipping down > to the butt crack (medical term...look it up ;-) creating a lovely > heart-shaped scar. It's really looking good... ********* WE WANT PIX! WE WANT PIX! WE WANT PIX! ..he did lipo at the bottom of > the back and did not undermine the skin much but pulled it down as well as > the butt/hip up. It got rid of those wrinkles under the butt which I didn't > even care about. I just wanted rid of the stuff that hung over my pants at > the bottom of my back. Only fallout from this one was one day of leaking > where a seroma (pocket of fluid) from the lipo found its way to a weak spot > in the incision. Yuck. The first part of the day I thought I was bleeding > to death, went to the doctor and it stopped just as he arrived. It started > again later, leaked out overnight, and he syringed out about 4 ounces the > other day. There's a little piece of string sticking out near the area but > you can bet I'm not pulling that one! *************** Good! Glad to see you're not so pain med addled that you get silly! > The leg lift is really doing its job, but recovering from it is a little > more problematic. It hurts to sit a lot, but is finally easing up. He made > an incision down my inner thigh from my groin to about 4-6 inches above my > knee. It's really not visible from front or back. At the top of the leg, > in my crotch, is a horizontal scar making the whole thing form a " T. " This > incision was not healing very well toward the front, so he re-did the front > 1.5 inches of each side 2 days ago. Just xylocaine. It wasn't so bad, but > the anticipation on top of the fatigue was a real bear. *************** the fatigue is something you just can't factor in with these things. I was astounded at how tired I was after my revision. HOW DARE I BE TIRED with all the protein & vites I take? But hey, surgery is surgery. One side is > perfect, the other side isn't perfect but it a lot better and may just be a > little swollen. I'm still glad I went through with it. I would really > encourage this T-shape configuration because they can really pull the leg > tight with the vertical scar. Men have hair...women have hose. My brother > had veins removed there for his heart surgery and his scars, which were > stapled, have faded. I think a horizontal-only incision along the panty > line would not allow enough " lift " and it certainly isn't the most ideal > place for healing. > > I've kept up my protein and rested a lot. Can anyone tell I just went to > Starbucks and am wired on sugar and caffeine?????? ********** I'm delighted to see you posting intelligbly and with enthusaism! That post-op time is SOOOOOOO SLOWWWWW. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2000 Report Share Posted November 17, 2000 , Sounds like you are doing pretty good! Now that my TT is over I hope to have my boobs and thighs done. I hope you continue to do good and heal fast. Donna Nave ~~~ http://mspmedicwls.homestead.com/pg1.html Wilmington, NC (The Sunny Coast) RNY 3-23-99 now BMI of 27 Abdominoplasty & Hernia 9-28-00 all by Dr. S. Olchowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2000 Report Share Posted November 17, 2000 , Sounds like you are doing pretty good! Now that my TT is over I hope to have my boobs and thighs done. I hope you continue to do good and heal fast. Donna Nave ~~~ http://mspmedicwls.homestead.com/pg1.html Wilmington, NC (The Sunny Coast) RNY 3-23-99 now BMI of 27 Abdominoplasty & Hernia 9-28-00 all by Dr. S. Olchowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2000 Report Share Posted November 17, 2000 , Sounds like you are doing pretty good! Now that my TT is over I hope to have my boobs and thighs done. I hope you continue to do good and heal fast. Donna Nave ~~~ http://mspmedicwls.homestead.com/pg1.html Wilmington, NC (The Sunny Coast) RNY 3-23-99 now BMI of 27 Abdominoplasty & Hernia 9-28-00 all by Dr. S. Olchowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2000 Report Share Posted November 19, 2000 Anita: Between yesterday and today a bunch of swelling has gone down and they are looking good. The vertical scar is not going to be a vanity problem. Getting the " panty line " to heal quickly is tedious. Even at 2.5 weeks, I can pull stuff until it actually weeps a little blood. I *did* buy one of those toilet seats that clamps onto the regular one and raises it about 8 " It wasn't much help at first, but it's a lot of help now. I'm actually emailing standing up! I've been fortunate...no clots or infections, but I'll be glad when I can really use my legs again. I'm dying to go to the gym!!!!! Bandas Austin, TX RNY 4-28-98, Dr. Selinkoff, San , TX Then: 305 Now: 195 110 pounds gone! Re: ps update > Hi , > Thanks for the update. I'm glad to read that you feel the leg really tightened with the T-shape incision. But I will have to learn how to >answer nature's call standing > upright. The things we do for vanity... > > Cheers, > Anita in GA > Lap GB: 10Apr98 - Dr. Rutledge > -115 lbs. TT and thighplasty 03Jan01 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2000 Report Share Posted November 19, 2000 Anita: Between yesterday and today a bunch of swelling has gone down and they are looking good. The vertical scar is not going to be a vanity problem. Getting the " panty line " to heal quickly is tedious. Even at 2.5 weeks, I can pull stuff until it actually weeps a little blood. I *did* buy one of those toilet seats that clamps onto the regular one and raises it about 8 " It wasn't much help at first, but it's a lot of help now. I'm actually emailing standing up! I've been fortunate...no clots or infections, but I'll be glad when I can really use my legs again. I'm dying to go to the gym!!!!! Bandas Austin, TX RNY 4-28-98, Dr. Selinkoff, San , TX Then: 305 Now: 195 110 pounds gone! Re: ps update > Hi , > Thanks for the update. I'm glad to read that you feel the leg really tightened with the T-shape incision. But I will have to learn how to >answer nature's call standing > upright. The things we do for vanity... > > Cheers, > Anita in GA > Lap GB: 10Apr98 - Dr. Rutledge > -115 lbs. TT and thighplasty 03Jan01 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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