? For Those Who Have Had PS - ThinnerTimes

cindyjq · 07-17-2006, 09:27 PM

I am getting ready to have a TT & Breast Lift. For those that have been through this already I have some questions.
How long can I anticipate being off work (as long as there are no complications)?
Will I be qualified for disability insurance for plastic surgery?
Did you notice a big difference right away?
How long before you could return to a regular exercise program?
Did you use any creams or do anything special before/after for scarring?
Do you have sensation in the nipples?

Any and all advise is welcomed. Cindy

Cinerbelle · 07-17-2006, 09:38 PM

Hi Cindy,

I haven't had any PS yet, but you are getting done exactly what I want. May I ask how much you have been quoted for the procedures? Is your insurance paying for any of it? I am anxious to see the responses to your questions, as I have many of the same questions!

Good Luck!

lealphachienne · 07-17-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cindyjq

I am getting ready to have a TT & Breast Lift. For those that have been through this already I have some questions.
How long can I anticipate being off work (as long as there are no complications)? I was off for 3 months...but I also have a minimum lift requiremen for work of 50 lbs. I couldn't lift more than 20 lbs until after 3 months.
Will I be qualified for disability insurance for plastic surgery? As long as your docotr signs the paperwork stating that you are unable to do your usual and customary job.
Did you notice a big difference right away? Yes, but not good. You will be swollen, gain weight, and can't waer any of your nomal clothes. Even without any complications, it takes 3-6 months for the swelling to go away. Plus, you need room for the drains, which can be left in for 3-4 weeks.
How long before you could return to a regular exercise program? 3 months
Did you use any creams or do anything special before/after for scarring? I tried different creams on diffrent areas to compare...all my scars looked exacrlty the same no matter waht I used.
Do you have sensation in the nipples? Yep, all back to normal fo me. Stil very little sensation along the scars for the TT...which is good, because i started the tattoo process to cover up the scars.

Any and all advise is welcomed. Cindy

I had a TT, lower body lift, boob lift and augmentation at the same time. It was just over a year ago.

Cinerbelle · 07-17-2006, 09:52 PM

Wow, it's good to know you can get paid disability...I was thinking I was going to have to save up a ton of vacation time. Will most Plastic Surgeons sign the paperwork....hmmmmm, I wonder! I am also worried that my work will get mad if I go out on disability for PS. I know that I do not "have" to tell them what I am going out for, but I am very open and don't know if I would be able to say it was for something else...especially if I came back to work with a huge rack!!

lealphachienne · 07-17-2006, 09:56 PM

It's reconstructive surgery. Period. It's none of their concern. HEck, bypass surgery is still considered an elective procedure, so think of it as a medical thing. Plus, this is California.....it's more acceptable to be "out" with having PS than perhaps in other parts of the nation.

Cinerbelle · 07-17-2006, 10:00 PM

When you word it as "reconstructive surgery" it sounds much better then "boob job".

Thanks for putting a new light on it for me!

yogurt · 07-17-2006, 10:27 PM

Hey Cindy,

I had an abdominoplasty (the skin and muscle tightening as well) a yr ago, and one of the most annoying things about it is the "Ken Doll" syndrome. That was the very long lasting puffiness of my groin! (hence, the Ken Doll thing - just picture it) ;)

Actually, the swelling of everything lasted pretty long - about 6 months. Oh sure, it was still very cool, and you could tell my tummy and waist was smaller, but there was still swelling. I also wore the binder for quite awhile - made me feel better.

And the numbness of the area - I still have numb feelings if I touch around the front of my tummy - close to the incision. It's kind of weird, 'cos I feel my touch, but it's just a little tingly. Doc said that so many nerve endings were cut, that it would indeed feel numb, if not always a little bit.

But it's wonderful! And if I ever think that maybe it's not a whole lot different than I was prior to the TT, all I have to do is look at the "before" photos, and I'm amazed that I really looked that way!

Also, a very cool site all about the surgery etc, is
http://www.tuckthattummy.com/

Good Luck Cindy!