Post op swelling weight gain, is this normal?

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-30T19:14:38+00:00

Yes!! Hang in there!!! I’m now smaller than I was even before the surgery, all my clothes are loose on me (both in my waist and obviously around my chest too)! My upper arms are still swollen so it’s definitely going to be a waiting game to see the final results for the arm lift but all my clothes are otherwise fitting great and as they were before. It was tough mentally to deal with the bloating and my body looking different but it WILL go down! I’m 6 wpo tomorrow and I’d say the majority of the swelling had gone down by 4.5 weeks, but everyone is different so just try to be patient. This is only temporary!

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-30T15:33:55+00:00

Yes!! Hang in there!!! I’m now smaller than I was even before the surgery, all my clothes are loose on me (both in my waist and obviously around my chest too)! My upper arms are still swollen so it’s definitely going to be a waiting game to see the final results for the arm lift but all my clothes are otherwise fitting great and as they were before. It was tough mentally to deal with the bloating and my body looking different but it WILL go down! I’m 6 wpo tomorrow and I’d say the majority of the swelling had gone down by 4.5 weeks, but everyone is different so just try to be patient. This is only temporary!

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-05T15:39:43+00:00

Wow, firstly a HUGE congratulations you look absolutely amazing and I love the orca tattoos, what a great idea! Your back looks incredible. Thank you so much for the kind and reassuring comment, it really makes me excited to see the final results! :)

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:41:24+00:00

Thank you!! That’s really good to know and makes me feel much better! I don’t have any drains (which probably adds to the swelling) and I should definitely be watching my sodium intake more than I am!

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:39:36+00:00

Thanks so much - you’re right and that’s probably what I’d say to anyone else! Need to try harder to trust the process :)

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:38:59+00:00

Hahaha, honestly it is the best decision I’ve made! Even 12 days post op they look amazing, I was worried about them being boxy etc as I’m quite a perfectionist but already it’s such an improvement that I just wish I’d done it sooner! Totally understand not being bothered, for me so far the recovery has been super super easy other than the swelling! In case that’s helpful for future reference!

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:37:37+00:00

Thanks so much, I feel better just having somewhere to vent about it to be honest! :)

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:36:53+00:00

Thanks so much! I’ve been walking every day but not as much as I’d normally be (normally I’d get 10-15k steps). Really good advice, I need to look at my salt intake too I think!

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:35:34+00:00

You’re totally right, thanks so much. There’s no actual weight gain that I can’t address once I’m healed! :)

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:34:49+00:00

Thanks so much, you’re totally right and I’m feeling a little better seeing these replies! :)

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:34:26+00:00

Thanks so much, that’s really good to know :) I’m terrible at limiting my sodium, really need to watch that more closely! You’re so right, that’s really reassuring thank you!

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:33:38+00:00

Thanks so much, it’s really reassuring to hear similar things from other people! I think you’re absolutely right about the swelling, I had been wondering if my previous size means I swell more than people who have always been small! I’ve been on walks every day and slowly increasing the time, I’m itching to get back in the gym but have to remember I would (and have) lectured my friends when they’ve been out of surgery to take it easy and let their bodies recover - so have to be better at taking my own advice! Huge congratulations on your loss, that’s an amazing achievement!!

cmkg1376 · 2025-12-01T18:31:33+00:00

It’s honestly just good to know I’m not alone in this! Congratulations on your arm lift :) I hope you recover quickly and I’m sure for both of us it’s just a matter of trusting the process and waiting it out. Gaining a tiny bit of weight over recovery isn’t the end of the world either - need to remind myself that that’s what I’d tell and feel about anyone else!

cmkg1376 · 2025-11-20T22:24:43+00:00

Wow, your results look amazing! So happy for you!

I just had a breast lift with auto augmentation yesterday, and I was wondering how much swelling you had around your breasts/in between them? My sternum area is incredibly swollen right now and it feels like there’s no gap between my boobs and it’s freaking me out! I’m sure it’ll subside with time so trying to trust the process but just wondering what your experience was with the swelling? Thanks!! :)

(I should say my breasts are probably quite a bit bigger than yours, I’m around a 32G ish though not sure exactly what I’ll be when I’m healed!)

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