Lapbanders for plastic surgery newbie questions?
Hi,
I had lapband surgery in '08 and have lost about 80 lbs. I have another 15 or so to go. I have lots of extra skin and am thinking about plastics, particularly for abdominal flabbiness and skin once I reach my goal. My questions concern the impact of the port on any abdominal plastic surgery. Have you had any problems because the port was in the way? Are all procedures ok? What should you avoid? I'd appreciate any advice as I am just starting to look into this and want to make sure I don't do anything that will cause a problem with my band or port.
Thanks for listening.
I didn't have the band and therefore can't answer this for you - but just wanted to say congrats on the 80lb loss and good luck in your plastic surgery journey!
Surgery Date 1-29-09
Surgery Weight 317
Lowest Weight 175
Current Weight 195
Surgeon Goal 180
Personal Goal 165
Total lost since surgery 142 pounds!!
Surgery Weight 317
Lowest Weight 175
Current Weight 195
Surgeon Goal 180
Personal Goal 165
Total lost since surgery 142 pounds!!
My PS moved my port during my LBL. During my BL/BA, he lipo'd around that area (below my bra line) and I had no problems from it. Port is just fine.. although not where the band doc originally put it. It makes it a bit more sensitive when I get a fill, but those have been few and far between in recent years.
322/157/170 Reached Goal on 7/30/06
LBL w/o outer thighs on 9/11/06
BL/BA, brach, lipo on 5/16/07
Medial Thigh lift on 01/23/08