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As long as your weight is stable I would suggest seeing a plastic surgeon who works with WLS patients. Not sure what you are looking for but the ps will let you know what they can offer.
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
My Angel is Sheri TK
(I'll reply to your message soon.)
For me, I knew it was time because of scheduling. I'm not at my final, ultimate goal, but I'm close enough that I was willing to take the risk. But doing it all in the second half of 2017 is what made the most sense for my life due to my college schedule and desire to get working in my field.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Thanks for the information! I will definitely keep that in mind. Thank you!
My insurance did not cover any of it. I didn't even try to submit, honestly. You can bank on $6-$8k per procedure, keeping in mind that the LBL is two procedures in one.
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
Hi everyone! How do you know when it's time for skin removal surgery? I have lost over 200 pounds and have maintained the loss for a while. I had surgery over 15 years ago, but I never really got down to what some would consider "thin" if that makes sense. I am content with where I am, I just wish I did not have the extra skin. Are there any larger folks here who underwent skin removal surgery? Any advice, comments, thoughts? Thanks!
Wow! I hear your doctor is the best! Great! So did you insurance pay for any of it? If not, was it expensive?
Thanks!
I had 2 procedures done at the hospital by Dr. Nanda before he started his clinic in Vaughan. I think I was the first one. Love the clinic. The Anaesthesiologist is wonderful so are the nurses. Nanda has taken a sabbatical from SGH. Having lipo and fat transfer to butt done on the 11th.
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
My Angel is Sheri TK
That's a great idea - I'm going to give my surgeon a heads up because I also usually have nausea after surgery and it can last quite a while with me.
You look amazing and so happy! Good for you. It's hard work! We're always our worst critics - why is that? LOL
"Swell hell" - I'll think of that and chuckle. I did read that one person was so swollen she thought she looked 6 months pregnant! That really freaked me out. I'll do everything I can to keep the swelling down including resting and keeping my binder on.
Thanks again and good luck on your continued journey!!
Referral sent: 1/26/15 / Sleep study: 2/23/15 / Orientation: 4/20/15 HRRH / Meet Dr. Hagen: 11/17/15 (no show) / Meet Dr. Klein: 12/10/15 / Trio appointments: 2/11/16 / Follow up appointment SW and RD: 3/16/16 / Dr. Glazer: 3/30/16 / Dr. Klein: 5/9/16 / Surgery date 5/25/16 / LBL with Dr. Nandagopal 3/9/18 - PS SW 155
HW - 280. Opti start - 280. Surgery day - 266. CW - 142.
After my VSG I had terrible nausea for 36 hours. I dry heaved at least hourly for that whole time. I had very little pain otherwise though. This surgery I told them I had issues with nausea after my VSG (and actually after a following minor procedure that required sedation) and I don't know what they did, but I was much better. I had nausea that was treated with Zofran (in the past only Phenegren would work) and once they got it treated I could have eaten a (tiny) 10-course meal.
I do really love my results, but be prepared that there will be days where you question them heavily. I was ecstatic at first and then my brain started to mess with me as 'swell hell' set in and I thought I wasn't going to have a flat stomach. Even at nearly 4 weeks out I'm still swollen some/most of the time, but I get glimpses of the completely flat stomach. It's baffling for me to have a flat stomach. I also had a breast lift, so my boobs are even more of a marvel to me.
The female in me still nitpicks at myself - re: my stretch marks and the tiny amount of extra fat I carry under my bra line that I now am paying way too much attention to. I see you friended me, you'll be able to see my pictures (so far).
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
This is helpful - thank you.
When I had RNY I was prepping for it to be quite bad but I had almost no pain. I would say more discomfort than pain and I too have a high pain tolerance. Nausea was the worst for me. Have you experienced any nausea?
I will certainly plan for this now - I was thinking that with my pain tolerance and how much I've prepared, I should be ok to work from home in a few days - around day 4 was my plan. I'll see how it goes and plan for some downtime and of course listen to my body.
Congratulations on your success! Might be a silly question but do you absolutely love your results? I'm having a hard time imaging life without my "apron". While it's not huge (didn't get OHIP coverage) it's still something that really bothers me. I have to buy shirts that go down low enough not to show the bulge under my pants, etc. I'm so excited to get rid of this thing! LOL
Thanks again!
Referral sent: 1/26/15 / Sleep study: 2/23/15 / Orientation: 4/20/15 HRRH / Meet Dr. Hagen: 11/17/15 (no show) / Meet Dr. Klein: 12/10/15 / Trio appointments: 2/11/16 / Follow up appointment SW and RD: 3/16/16 / Dr. Glazer: 3/30/16 / Dr. Klein: 5/9/16 / Surgery date 5/25/16 / LBL with Dr. Nandagopal 3/9/18 - PS SW 155
HW - 280. Opti start - 280. Surgery day - 266. CW - 142.
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