Plastic Surgery?

Is anyone starting to consider plastic surgery yet?Is it too early? I am down 75lbs now from 225 to 150.My size has gone from 20 to an 8 (some 6's).I am happy with the size even tho my initial goal was getting down to 135.I am considering the possibility of a tummy tuck.I have some loose skin on my arms and legs but I can live with that and hopefully over time with exercise that will improve.My stomach however I think will need more help.Is it standard to have this done after WLS? Good luck all! Colleen

My doctor says wait at least 2 years. Most of the excess skin should shrink. Excercise and drinking lots of water will help. Cecil 338/205

Wait until you have been a stable weight for at least 6 months. Be aware that insurance may not cover your tummy tuck. I know that I am going to need a tummy tuck and breast lift, but I have a bunch more weight to lose first. Carolyn -108 and counting

I am in the same boat as you except I still want to loose about another 40 lbs and then have a tummy tuck and breast lift and fill. I have been told by my dr. to wait to have a consoltation with a plastic surgon untill I am atleast 1 year post op and not expect to have any procedures untill 12-18 months post op. Melissa

I would contact my surgeon. For a few reasons. 1. See what their opinion is on PS, everone is different. 2. They more often then not have a plastic surgeon that they work with who is familiar with WLS. I think that Plastic Surgery is a personal choice. Some folks don't feel the need for it while others do. But I would speak to someone soon because I know that they will need a list of events (rashes etc) if your insurance is going to cover it. Good Luck !!!

I am 55 years old, had rny Nov 10, 2003 and am having a face lift July 15 even though I have 35 lbs still to loose (and 20lbs of additional loose skin). I have lost a total of 110 lbs ...86 since my surgery and the rest b4... I have lost from the top down and my old face is hanging and I hate it!! ...both plasitc surgeon and wls surgeon said yeah I can start there. I am doing it now because I am a teacher and schedule around the school breaks. I am thinking arms and breasts at Easter and Tummy at Summer break. Rochelle

I am only approaching a yr postop in Aug, but I have a PS consult for my eyes. I just can't stand the bags! I think my arms will soon be ready, I work out 4-5 x week, so they are getting in shape. I will also ask how long to wait for the rest, but not sure if I will use the same surgeon as he is the famous local face guy. JG