Looking for a plastic surgeon and tips in NYC

Hi everyone! I had my lap band in June of 2005.  Its been great, no complications and they weight has stayed off (95 lbs, give or take!).  Dr George Fielding did the surgery at NYU, I highly recommend.  Now that my weight loss is plateaued I want to get rid of this awful excess skin.  Looking to have a body lift, arm lift and inner thigh lift.  I am approved for carecredit and have to finance this myself as I have no side effects that would get the insurance to pay for it (at least not that I can see).  Was wondering if you all could help me answer a few questions: 1. Recommendations fo any NYC or Brooklyn surgeon that specializes in post-lap band surgery 2.  If you have done this your sel, how did you finance?  any hints would be helpful!! 3.  What is the realistic recovery time like? I am 32 and in good shape. Thanks everyone in advance for your help! All the best Astrud

Astrud,

I used Dr. Sterry for my lower body lift and breast lift.  He has lots of experience with weight loss patients and I think he did a magnificient job.  You can read more about my experience on my blog, www.losingforlife.com.   Amazingly, my lower body lift was covered by my insurance.  Dr. Sterry's office has a great insurance coordinator and they can give you an idea of whether or not you might be covered.  Be sure to get your doctor to document any back pain or rashes you might get from the excess skin.  I went back to work 2 1/2 week after my lower body lift.  In hindsight I probably should have stayed home another week. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Mary

Dr. Fielding's office should have recommendations.
have a wonderful plastic surgeon--I went there for other reasons, but I met many post-wls patients there. His name is Dr. Randal Feingold, Great neck, NY.

Wouldn't you know it; after 5 years of knowing & loving Dr. Feingold, I found out recently that Dr. Garber sends his patients there. Small world.