Starting my research
I've been reading here for a while and have scheduled my first consult. I am really not unhappy with the way I look or the extra skin. What I am unhappy about is continuing to get gross infections in my cavernous 6 inch navel! I'm pretty athletic, and anytime I sweat it just turns into a swamp in there!
I don't want to spend the rest of my life dealing with it, so I'm going to see what can be done. Also, I've worked out for almost 4 years now.......I'll bet I have a 6 pack under that skin!
I'm going to check on everything from just skin removal on the stomach, to TT to LBL. If I grab all the way around my body, I do have quite a bit of extra skin, but luckily on the backside it kind of hangs in the right spot and gives the appearance of a J LO booty....if I get it cut off, I'll have no butt at all!!
You have helped me so much already in preparing for this next phase.........WISH ME LUCK!
I don't want to spend the rest of my life dealing with it, so I'm going to see what can be done. Also, I've worked out for almost 4 years now.......I'll bet I have a 6 pack under that skin!
I'm going to check on everything from just skin removal on the stomach, to TT to LBL. If I grab all the way around my body, I do have quite a bit of extra skin, but luckily on the backside it kind of hangs in the right spot and gives the appearance of a J LO booty....if I get it cut off, I'll have no butt at all!!
You have helped me so much already in preparing for this next phase.........WISH ME LUCK!
Good Luck Kim! I am going to my first consult on Wednesday. It is really with the doctor that I think I will be most happy with. I hope it turns out that away.
Tess
Starting Wt 306; Losing Wt 155; Goal Wt 145: Regain Wt 225; Current Wt 157
PS: FDL Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair 5/17/12, TT Revision, Butt and Thigh Lift 4/18/13
Good luck, Kim.
I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago (hip to hip incision -- about 2 inches past on each side).
My doc said that when he got in there, that I had the firmest abdominal muscles he has seen in 30 years --- not sure how that happened -- LOL.
I walk and hike a bunch -- and I sit on a big ball at my desk ---so, I think that really strengthened my core -- but I never do ab work.
He did a line of sutures down the mid-line and then one about 2 inches over on each side -- so I look like I have a really nice 6-pack already.
He uses 'progressive tension suturing' -- I had no drains and had a pain pump inserted that lasted for about 2 days post-op. I have had very little discomfort.
I am wearing my pre-op size 8 capri's today ---
I am thrilled with the results -- the muffin-top that was above my belly button is gone, the 'slab of flab' that was below my belly button is gone --- my mons were lifted -- and my upper thighs even look a bit better.
No regrets at all ---- hope you get the same!!
I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago (hip to hip incision -- about 2 inches past on each side).
My doc said that when he got in there, that I had the firmest abdominal muscles he has seen in 30 years --- not sure how that happened -- LOL.
I walk and hike a bunch -- and I sit on a big ball at my desk ---so, I think that really strengthened my core -- but I never do ab work.
He did a line of sutures down the mid-line and then one about 2 inches over on each side -- so I look like I have a really nice 6-pack already.
He uses 'progressive tension suturing' -- I had no drains and had a pain pump inserted that lasted for about 2 days post-op. I have had very little discomfort.
I am wearing my pre-op size 8 capri's today ---
I am thrilled with the results -- the muffin-top that was above my belly button is gone, the 'slab of flab' that was below my belly button is gone --- my mons were lifted -- and my upper thighs even look a bit better.
No regrets at all ---- hope you get the same!!
Kim,
I have seen a number of presentations from PS and seen the different techniques used. I would say look at the difference between someone that does a plain Beltectomy(sp) versus another technique.
In Atlanta we have Dr. Lincenberg that does Fluer De Lis style cut where the skin is tightened in all directions. He has some of the best work I have everseen and he tries and with a great deal of success places the cuts where scar tissue will be hidden based on clothing.
He specializes in Post Weightloss Plastics
http://www.gaplasticsurg.com/
Oh yeah he also has some Botty techniques to give ya a sexy bootay!
I have seen a number of presentations from PS and seen the different techniques used. I would say look at the difference between someone that does a plain Beltectomy(sp) versus another technique.
In Atlanta we have Dr. Lincenberg that does Fluer De Lis style cut where the skin is tightened in all directions. He has some of the best work I have everseen and he tries and with a great deal of success places the cuts where scar tissue will be hidden based on clothing.
He specializes in Post Weightloss Plastics
http://www.gaplasticsurg.com/
Oh yeah he also has some Botty techniques to give ya a sexy bootay!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Hi Kim!!
Glad to see you are on your way.
I understand the swamp issues...and let me tell you...I don't miss it!!!
Good luck and ask lots of questions!
Glad to see you are on your way.
I understand the swamp issues...and let me tell you...I don't miss it!!!
Good luck and ask lots of questions!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. " -- Anais Nin
Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12
TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11
Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12
TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11
Best of luck to you! Please let us know how it works out and what you decide on!
My journey: http://abowlfullofjelly.blogspot.com/ w/ March 2011 Sleevers List
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HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
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