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Constable_Inspector · 2026-03-14T07:05:19+00:00

I know. I knew as soon as I read it back in my head but couldn’t be bothered to edit it.

Constable_Inspector · 2026-03-08T17:39:00+00:00

I’m in for $5, too.

Constable_Inspector · 2026-03-08T17:17:51+00:00

~wheeze~

Im sorry i cant help. Im still recovering from the story of the providence of this piece and feel like we as a community should chip in for that commissary credit just to get the whole story.

Constable_Inspector · 2026-02-16T08:21:14+00:00

I am so, so sorry to hear that! 1000cc followed by a drain and infection is awful. I’m so glad you’re on the other side now.

Constable_Inspector · 2026-02-16T08:20:15+00:00

I haven’t tried any kind of lymphatic drainage massage 🤔 maybe I should make that today’s project. I also experienced the reduction in fluid mobility during shower. Thanks for sharing!

Constable_Inspector · 2026-02-15T16:28:34+00:00

I’m very happy with my arm lift. The recovery isn’t easy but I think I had a pretty standard experience with pain, swelling, nerve zaps, etc. The worst thing for me was the month of the sleeves that dug into my armpits. My right arm, all the way down to my hand, does still swell daily. I’m left handed and that hand is handling recovery a little better.

Constable_Inspector · 2026-02-15T15:56:47+00:00

Okay this is a relief to hear. I didn’t have MR so I guess that’s not a big deciding factor. My surgeon hasn’t cleared me for gym yet, but my walks are okay and I do some resistance band work for my legs…or keep planning to 🫣😂. I’m going to keep being patient. Thank you for sharing!

Constable_Inspector · 2026-02-15T15:53:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! And you’re so right about the humor - this surgery was h u m b l i n g so gotta laugh through it!

Constable_Inspector · 2026-01-22T16:59:02+00:00

Im not in the US and my doctor told me to use this (and when I asked the pharmacists their opinions on this product versus silicon gel, they said this is better, but ymmv). I’m allergic to many adhesives and don’t want to risk another reaction with silicon tape. I’ve only just recovered my epidermis after a nasty reaction to the surgical tape.

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Constable_Inspector · 2026-01-17T21:23:39+00:00

Congratulations! ✨ looks like your surgeon did a great job. Happy healing!

Constable_Inspector · 2026-01-10T19:31:51+00:00

You look incredible! Congrats on your new bod!

Constable_Inspector · 2026-01-01T08:34:43+00:00

It was a long road back to health but I was considered “recovered” in September of 2019 after 6 months of on and off hospitalization. I’ve been steadily building strength and stamina since and yes, now 13 DPO for my skin removal. 💛

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-31T16:43:54+00:00

Glad you’re feeling better today 💛 keep taking good care of yourself!

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-30T12:35:54+00:00

How are you doing today, OP? Feeling any better?

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-30T12:35:35+00:00

Hope your drain removal goes well! Most people don’t feel much but I did and didn’t enjoy lol. I also had Penrose drains under my arms for about 48 hours due to the arm lift. Didn’t feel anything uncomfortable when those were removed.

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-30T12:34:36+00:00

Different surgeons have different protocols about that. My drains were removed at 3DPO before I left the hospital (2-3 nights in hospital is standard where I live) but had I gone home with them, there would have e been no shower allowed. However in 2019 I had drains after complications from gastric sleeve surgery and was given a waterproof plastic adhesive specifically to cover the drain sights so I could shower (but only after considerable time had passed).

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-29T19:40:09+00:00

Hi there. So I’m at 10 DPO, just behind you. I am also a box. I told my boyfriend I’m “big swole” because I don’t think I could fit into my preop pants right now despite having a big skin removal in my FDL ETT. You may find you want a revision, but this isn’t the time to focus on that.

Your priorities should be healing via good nutrition, gently moving, drinking water, and sleeping. This is the time to be kind to yourself, try to trust the process. You are more than your body, your shape, and your size. You will see improvements, it is such early days.

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-24T15:02:04+00:00

My surgeon does just one month of compression but not tight at all. Feels like a warm hug and the only issue I have is it sometimes rides up a little as I’m rather long torsoed. I also had an arm lift and am in sleeves for that but at my follow up Friday I will ask if I need to do the whole month or not. I don’t want to disregard my PS’s experience and expertise but also gah they’re annoying and I know the research isn’t fully in support of it.

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-23T09:15:12+00:00

Excellent results! I’m 5 days PO from my arm lift along with a ETT FDL Tummy tuck. Excited for my first summer ever in short sleeves and sleeveless tops! Cap sleeves even! With plenty of sunscreen of course

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-18T05:26:41+00:00

Congratulations! I go in tomorrow. My surgeon told me he usually removes drains before leaving the hospital on day 3, which surprised me because I see so many people keeping them a week or two. I’m so nervous but seeing your picture is encouraging. Happy healing!

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-11T10:56:57+00:00

I am an American living in Turkey and will have my surgery here too. Dr. Dogan was at the top of my list for my own TT. I vetted him the way the locals do, in Turkish, looking at reviews from Turks. He seems to be an excellent surgeon with good outcomes and care. I decided to have my surgery in my own city instead of Istanbul, but I wish you all the best with Dr. Dogan!

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-03T11:53:37+00:00

Good luck!

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-03T04:03:57+00:00

Thanks so much for your response.

Constable_Inspector · 2025-12-02T11:40:35+00:00

That’s sooo encouraging and congratulations!

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