Arms ----Before and Now, Brachioplasty - Arm Lift

[exitmelanie]

Oh those damn McD's chocolate chip cookies...they are so so yummy! I hear you! Are you like a super human healer or something? Maybe it's the video but I can hardly see your scars so I'm high-fiving you through the screen. You better believe if I ever get to Kansas City, we'll be cheering up some margaritas!

[MissJJinVA]

Oh my gosh, April. What an amazing difference! How exciting is that? I'm really happy (and envious).  jan

[seemego2150]

@bandedmomanddaughter Thanks! I have my 5 week checkup tomorrow.

[saphre1964]

wow wow wow.... amazing difference, which i could join you on the brachioplasty bench...lol xxoo~nicole

[seemego2150]

@saphre1964 Thanks Nicole! I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow.

[bandedwendy]

you arms look amazing! those scars will fade, as you stated, it may just take some time. i doubt that "we" will ever find "us" to be perfect, but you have came a long way and your dream of smaller arms came true! i will be curious to see what the doc says about the arm you are dissatisfied with. PMA, baby, PMA! decent restriction is good and it will help you to shed those 8 lbs. when do you get cleared for exercise again? how long do you wait for arm exercises? girl - that drive is insane

[seemego2150]

@bandedwendy Thanks! I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow and I THINK I will get cleared..I hope so. I am not sure if I can just jump straight into my usual arm weight machines or if he will set some kind of a slow program. I will try to do a vid this weekend if there is much to tell.

[bandedmainer]

Your arms look beautiful! The before and after photos are amazing. I am so happy for you. You have worked so hard. I know you are a bit disappointed with your left arm scar, but really, it will not be that noticeable. Please stay in touch. I really look forward to your updates.

Kathy

[seemego2150]

@bandedmainer  Thanks Kathy! I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow and hope he clears me for working out again :)

[Provysjourney]

Your arms look great! I don't think you have anything to be disappointed with. My arms are horrible! They are about 17" - 18" around. Thank you so much for documenting this journey. I've always been curious about this type of surgery. Good luck with getting those 8lbs. off. You will do just great!

[seemego2150]

@Provysjourney mine were 18 inches :) most of it hanging lol I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow. Thanks for watching!!!

[virginiann1975]

Your arms look fantastic! Thank you for this update.

[seemego2150]

@virginiann1975 thank you!! I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow. :)

[dottiemay71]

Wow!  You look great!

[seemego2150]

@dottiemay71 Thank you! :) I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow.

[siralovesyou]

WOW! Amazing!!!

[seemego2150]

@siralovesyou Thank you!! I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow.

[lapband23]

Your scars look fantastic. I have seen pics of others and your really look great

[seemego2150]

@lapband23 Thanks!!  I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow.

[MsBandtastic]

Your arms look great. Very happy you were able to get the surgery.

[seemego2150]

@MsBandtastic  Thank you!! I have my 5 week checkup tomorrow.

[GhrelinBgone]

I think your arms look great! What a difference the surgery made. Your scaring is still good, I hope you come to peace with that one arm because it still looks good.

[seemego2150]

@GhrelinBgone Thank you !!:)

[BanditStephanie]

Wow, what a difference, looks so good!! :)

[seemego2150]

@BanditStephanie Thanks! I have my 5 week checkup tomorrow.,

[cabernetqueen]

how about sewing the seam tighter in the one sleeve?

[seemego2150]

@cabernetqueen I go for my 5 week check up tomorrow and will discuss it with them. I actually prefer to use the ace wraps the best. I am not sure what he will think of that long term. I bet I have to wear something for 3 months...ugggg...but I am faithful to it.

[cabernetqueen]

where did you have this done again? local? how far did you travel? etc--- looks great! I think once I have the rest of my stuff done- LBL- and Br. aug and lift-- I may never have the funds left for the Brach- or inner thigh lift.

[seemego2150]

@cabernetqueen I live in the Kansas City, Mo area. My wls surgeon recommended Monach

Plastic Surgery. They are fairly well known here and located just over the Kansas state line in Leawood, KS. good luck with your plans! I will be anxious to see it all happen and wish you only the BEST!

[19la54]

Looks great!!! You must be thrilled.

Wish I could have this done to my inner thighs as well as my arms...haha.

[seemego2150]

@19la54 yeah my thighs need it to..but i am chicken lol i might go for the tummy tuck next year though

[greenfrog775]

I am amazed they look better then any of the others I have seen done.

[seemego2150]

@greenfrog775 well thank you!! a lot of people have told me that.  i am trying really hard to take good care of them.

[banded4mee]

yay!!! i was happy to see your update. your arms look awesome in the new pics. i am so excited for you!!! what a great summer this will be. i know the scar is very noticable to you, but to us..u can barely see it!! you look amazing!! congrats!!

[seemego2150]

@banded4mee thanks! i am looking forward to summer. i really cant wait for the next few months to go by so i can quit wearing the arm compressions..

[TandMBlackwood]

Wow your arms are looking great! Remember your scars will fade and soften so don't be too discouraged!

[seemego2150]

@TandMBlackwood awww thanks! you're right. i do love them :)

[rosebush555]

the arms look really good..wow what a difference...atleast your doctor gave you a fill...when I had a small gain..he didnt give me a fill and now I have to lose weight before he will give me a fill..... Your arms really are different from the before photos.It will be so nice to where a sleeveless shirt..plus big arms(which I have) make a smaller person still look heavy... so happy for you!

[seemego2150]

@rosebush555 Thanks Rosie...how you doin these days?

[losingitwithrebecca]

I think your arms look fabulous. I understand your dissapointment with the L arm scar - but like you said -- it looks SO much better.You drive 2.5 hours to get to work?! Holy moly - I can't imagine your gas (car) bill. Great to hear from you. Hope you get prime restriction W/O the reflux in the next few fills!

[seemego2150]

@losingitwithrebecca thanks becca. yeah, i drive different distances depending on the day. i travel all over the state. I go for my 5 week checkup tomorrow.