I can’t believe it’s been 21 days since my arm surgery! I’ve been a very bad blogger 😦 Coming home has been amazing and overwhelming.
The surgery on my arms is called a brachioplasty or arm lift. It removes the excess skin from your upper arms.
I have to say that the pain is less than the liposuction I had in May. It’s different, but not as bad. The first 3.5 days I have NO recall of. The anesthesia used was Valium and Ketamine. The Ketamine causes amnesia and it sure worked for me!
So here is a before and after. This “after pic is Day 12 post op:
And this is a close up of my left arm. There is still some swelling, but I’m very pleased with the results. My surgeon is Dr. Donato Viggiano. He is awesome and I highly recommend him.
How is everyone else doing? I promise to get back on track with posts about Dukan, Consolidation, Paleo and running (which I can’t do until next week) 😦
Ciao!
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Wow Sandi! Can I just say you look so YOUNG and fit? Great job! 🙂 Your doctor must be very proud of you … you’re doing everything they ask of you as a patient … and that will guarantee the best results. Way to go!!
MJ
Thanks, MJ… Trying to follow directions. I m so pleased with them. I’ve been doing some light yoga, but no running until next Monday!
You look super.I was amazed when i saw the results last week. Stick to your routine and all will be well very soon.:)
Thanks, Mom! It’s your good genes that help 🙂
Awesome, you can totally see definition in your arms! And enjoy the time with family & friends, don’t worry about us bloggers, we’ll still be here! 🙂
Katie, that is totally the first thing I noticed was the definition in my biceps and shoulders! It’s a great feeling! Are you still down in NOLA?
Yea! Way to be a good role model and take care of yourself FIRST. 🙂 I miss hearing your updates. Just because you’re in the US and not China doesn’t mean you don’t have stories to tell! 😉 (How do you like that double negative)?
It’s been crazy busy since I got here. I’m still not in permanent housing, living out of a suitcase, lol. Feel like a vagabond!
Well, you’re a beautiful vagabond!
Awww, thanks 😉
Sandi, I am so happy for you….you look fantastic. Oh no! I just read that you are still living out of a suitcase. I remember that unsettled feeling and hope that you are able to begin sending out some roots; however, I know that you will bloom wherever you are planted (I plagiarized that from somewhere).
Can’t wait to see you next week.
Thanks, Mona! I can’t wait to see you, too! Living out of a suitcase is challenging. It just means at some point ill find just the right place!
They look amazing!!! You look amazing! 🙂 I know you’re extremely happy. See you SOON!!!
Thanks, Teri 🙂
Looking forward to seeing you!
Amazed at how natural your arms look. Excellent job by your surgeon….so happy for you girl!!!
Thanks, Jonelle! Dr. V is amazing!
Glad to see you back here, I miss your posts! But take time for your family and yourself first! We’ll be patient! 🙂 You look amazing!
Thanks, Tatjana 🙂 I’ll be back in full swing soon!!
Looking good
Thanks, Christy 🙂
Nice!! Looking forward to more posts…!!
Thanks 🙂
I promise to be better with the posts!
YOu look amazing!!!
Thanks 🙂 Hard work pays off… I give a lot of credit to all of you that have supported me brought this journey!
You look amazing – my inspiration as always !
Thank you!
Hi Sandi! Welcome back !! Your arms look amazing, glad the surgery went well, sounds like you are having a great time back on home territory!
Thanks, Meg 🙂 I’m glad to be home.
Sandi what an excellent way to take the VERY BEST care of yourself. Hope your housing situation stabilizes asap. You look terrific —natch. All that good living is radiating out of you like a beacon in the night! xo
*anna
Thanks, Anna! I decided I was going to do a better job of taking care of me tis time around 🙂
lookin’ fabulous!!!!
xxoo
Thanks, Cyn! I feel fabulous 🙂
I’ve missed reading your blog posts but hope your settling in is going well. Living out of a suitcase is no fun . . . just planning what to wear is frustrating!
You look absolutely marvelous, my dear!
Thanks, Sarah! It’s been tough writing my posts since I’ve been home, busy doing so much! But I’m getting back in the swing of things 🙂