before/after pics of ETT Not HAPPY

 I can't friend you either and would love to see your pics.  When I click on you, it doesn't take me to your profile.  Can you please add me?

 Also, I had a quick question.  Did you like your results right after your surgery?  How long did it take for your skin to relax and start sagging again?  I am just wondering because I am 6 weeks out right now.  I wanted to know if I should be worried about this happening with my tummy as time passes.  I am really happy with my results now and hope they stay!

 Hi Pam:

I have not had my surgery yet but my shape is similiar to yours and I would definitely let my doctor know of my concerns.  I personally would not be happy.  I have seen pictures of women who had worst skin than you and I and there results did not show loose skin or belly when you sit.  Just my two cents.  I know you have a great improvement but not what you or I would expect the outcome to be after surgery.

Hi Tess, I agree with you, I have seen women with more loose hanging skin then I had and their results were alot better then mine.  I expected more and I feel I deserve more.  I actually wrote an email to my PS last night and sent him the pics that I took and he said we will talk when I go in on the 12th of April, my happiness is his main concern he said.  Will keep ya updated.

How much research did you do before you chose your surgeon? Did you get recommendations from others who have had WLS??? Our bodies are just different. I think you have a right to be concerned and should speak to your surgeon. I lost 200 pounds and had tons of excess skin (and am 45 years old) but my mid-section is pretty tight now. It can be done.

Laura

Hi Laura, my PS was recommended to me by several PS patients.  He was my 1st consult and he made me so comfortable so I choose him without seeing other surgeons.  If I had the extra money I would have choosen your doctor from the start.  I have seen his pics and I have also been in contact with him about my issues and he gave me alot of information.  I'm not sorry I choose my PS but I just feel more could have been done and I'm hoping we can eventually get the result I know I deserve to have.  You look amazing!!

I've looked at the pictures and I agree-I'd be honest with the surgeon and request he fix it at no charge.  I'll bet this will have a good outcome!

Best wishes as you pursue this-keep us posted.

 Thanks for friending me.  I looked at your pics and I agree, while they do look better,but they are not what I would expect.  Looks like you needed a complete LBL to get rid of that side fat and be able to more evenly distribute the removal.  Both surgeons I have talked to expressed the concern that I would have dog ears and side fat if I only did an extended TT.  My body is very similar to your before pic, too.  Although I do not particularly want the scar all the way around and the thought of that incision scares the &*(%$### out of me, I would rather have the results I am looking for the first go round.
Hope you get a satisfactory fix for your issues and thanks so much for sharing your pics.

I understand how you feel. i too have some extra skin that needs to come off. My surgeon will be doing my revisions in the fall when we do my thighs and breast lift, this way I won't have to pay extra for anestesia and the revisions are free. Good luck and keep us posted.