Horrible Consult
Laura
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I have worked with patients with the most grevious deformities from accidents, burns, and congentital defects. I realized after being around WLS patients for 10 years that there is a similiar process involved in accepting the new self after weight loss. Like everyone else that walks this planet, you will never have physical perfection. Your trauma in front of the mirror is not uncommon.
Body image disturbance and similiar issues are very common both before and after WLS. Plastic surgery is by no means a cure for this, and can result in even bigger problems with failed expectations if it's not done in the right person at th right time.
I don't mean to be presumptuous, I don't know you, but I know you are not a "circus freak" and perhaps sorting out where some of that feeling comes first from will pave the way to a happy and healthy "new you."
Plastic surgery should be more than just somebody looking at you (or photos) and saying "what needs to be done" to make you happy.
Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas
www.DrLoMonaco.com
www.BodyLiftHouston.com
I've lost 95 pounds with the lap band and have an extended tummy tuck scheduled for April 12th. Part of me wants everything now...That instant gratification!!! I've spent a lot of time and research (and prayer) and I've decided to take things one step at a time. This summer my stomach will look fabulous (compared to now) and my thighs will look bad. I'm still me and I'm still happy...and I'll still wear my bathing suit!! I'll never be perfect, but I'll be better.
Maybe next year I'll get my thighs done.
I so know how you feel!! I went to a PS here in CA becasue I wanted my arms done (bat winds)
After he dropped the gown to the floor (man that office was cold) he suggested a TT as well - he was using a marker to draw on me - as hubby watched - he drew lines around & then he would grab a handfull of flesh on my waist/hip area & say "We'll need to lipo this too".
I was in tears when I left his office!! I broke down when his financial counsleor told me he wanted $ 16,000.00 for the TT & arms & this was his fee ONLY!! The hospital, anesthesi, garments, drugs - would be more.
I FREAKED!! After I quit crying - I started telling everyone who would listen & I was directed to medical tourism. I am going to Costa Rica & have added BA to my procedures. For all 3 of them plus lipo - will be $ 9800.0!!
I am so excited!!
So - check around - get someother opionions!!