First time poster here

mld51581
on 1/8/09 8:00 am - Elgin, IL

Hey guys just wanted to say hello and share my story. I am 27 years old I am 3 years post op RNY and I was 708 lbs when i had my surgery and I have lost over 305 lbs. I am looking into the plastic surgery and skin removal. Does anyone have auggestions or information that may help.

Thanks

Matt

Daves-an-RN
on 1/8/09 9:31 am - Sycamore, IL

RNY on 12/10/08

No idea on the PS and skin removal, but congrats on the 300+ weight loss.

What kind of insurance do you have?

I am getting mine removed at UIC after I lost a couple hundred lbs.

Start Wt.:485
Surgical Date: 12/10/08 Open RNY
Goal Wt: 275
Present Wt: 224 LBS!!!!!!!

Ya, thats right, Im UNDER MY GOAL BY 50LBS!!
WOO HOO!!!!!!!

mld51581
on 1/8/09 11:50 am - Elgin, IL

I have aetna and they told me i have to do the predetermination for it so we shall see what happens

Nicolle
on 1/8/09 9:58 am

DS on 02/22/08

Good for you!!!

A few people I now have used Lawrence Zachary at Weiss and have been very happy with their results:

http://www.weisshospital.com/physicians/viewPhy.cfm?ID=C4C41A6D-D0B7-9A5B-8AA8-880BE7DBE6D7

Good luck!

Nicolle

I had the kick-butt duodenal switch (DS)!

HW: 344 lbs CW: 150 lbs

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!

Monica G.
on 1/8/09 8:31 pm - North Aurora, IL

RNY on 03/24/08

I am not even a year out so I can't help with the PS, but I wanted to welcome you to an awesome board and send my congrats on your weight loss!!
Join the daily roll call and tell us more about you!

Monica