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Iam_with_the_Band
on 6/24/14 11:38 am

brain damage and cerebral palsy.

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

MyBariatricLife
on 6/24/14 8:46 pm

I am so sorry to hear this.

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AZDee
on 6/24/14 9:59 am - Gilbert, AZ

I had three procedures and fortunately I made it though surgery okay but 2 of the three surgeries must now be completely redone, and the third I was told could have been done a lot better...So after the time and energy not to mention the cost, it was a big waste of time....But it was a beautiful center...Lol  Lots of good that did me....Something I learned is do not be swayed by the fancy clinics with all the marble and glass because you are only going to be there for a short while and then live with the outcome for a lifetime, that is unless you decide to pay for revisions!!! 

 

pineview01
on 6/24/14 1:20 pm - Davison, MI

That is who I was going to go with.  I got a free in person consult at a convention.  Had everything set, than I got some Waring here.  I also tried to to communicate with a staff member who went all around but never gave me a straight answer. They even sent a letter saying to get everything in writing and look for hiding cost when comparing but, she refused to do the same. 

BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.

MyBariatricLife
on 6/24/14 9:32 am

Why did you do TT then anchor cut LBL? And 5 more procedures -- what could possible be left to do on you? When is your surgery?

I did a TT and later changed my mind and went with the LBL, which is what I should have had done in the first place. Just wondering why you did it this way?

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Iam_with_the_Band
on 6/24/14 9:35 am

after losing 271 lbs I needed to get some relief for my back pain. I had another 50 lbs to lose but I couldn't wait. I had the TT done at that time. Then I returned for my lbl and anchor cut. I still need my breast work, upper body lift, 2nd stage of my thighs and a revision of my arms.

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

MyBariatricLife
on 6/24/14 9:43 am

Amazing weight loss! We really do need to put the pieces back together. 

So tell me about the revision to your arm lift because I recall having quite a lengthy discussion about arms when I had my brachia complication. Is it more skin removal done in two stages versus one? And what is the 2-stage thigh lift about?

What is your opinion on revisions? By that I mean, I have had several patients say that their surgeon likes to go back in and tweak the work they have already done. I have had other patients tell me that revisions are bad owing to scar tissue formation and that a good surgeon will "do it right the first time." My POV is that our bodies are quite damaged and I like a surgeon who will go in to perfect his/her work during a subsequent surgery. Your thoughts? Thanks.

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Iam_with_the_Band
on 6/24/14 11:46 am

my Brachioplasty was done before my last 50 + pound loss. So I need them to be tweaked. My thighs carriedpost of my weight and I needed a lot of lipo and skin removal. I have lymphadema and massive would just make it worse, if it's all done at once. He took 13 liters and did a long thigh lift. Our plan was to do my lift in 3 stages. I have seen lots of revisions done, they turn out really well. It's better in my mind to not take too much off the first time and revise later if needed. 

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

MyBariatricLife
on 6/24/14 8:49 pm

Good luck with your last round. Lymphedema really does complicate things. 

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MyBariatricLife
on 6/24/14 9:46 am

Also -- did you have the muscle plication done again after the 50 pound weight loss?

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