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Hi, I still can not believe how incredible you look. I looked up your surgeon and saw the before and after photos and his work is amazing. Many people had skin resurfacing and stuff. Did you have anything like that.
Teresa

Hello, I want to know how it went! Was it Dr. S
I am due to go in January
Teresa

Oh man... that quote is PERFECT!
HW: 286
SW: 264
CW: 163
RNY on 7/10/18 with Dr. K. Vaziri, Washington DC
Extended TT, Breast Lift, and Lipo with Fat Transfer to Buttocks on 7/24/19 with Dr. Joseph Michaels
Lower face and neck lift, 7/27/20, Dr. Henry Sandel
Pain wise it was much easier.
You did have to wear arm compression- so I would try to do it the beginning of summer. You have to wear them a month and they are hot.
And I really did need to keep my arms elevated as much as possible or I got terrible swelling. Sometimes I would be on laptop and only have one arm elevated and the one I was using got swollen.
Overall highly recommend!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
How was your experience with the arm lift? I may do that next summer, again with Dr. Michaels.
HW: 286
SW: 264
CW: 163
RNY on 7/10/18 with Dr. K. Vaziri, Washington DC
Extended TT, Breast Lift, and Lipo with Fat Transfer to Buttocks on 7/24/19 with Dr. Joseph Michaels
Lower face and neck lift, 7/27/20, Dr. Henry Sandel
Documenting the skin infections should help a lot. Please keep us updated. I have my fingers crossed and sending good vibes for your insurance approval.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I rarely look at the plastic surgery board, so just saw this today when it became a featured post.
What a great experience you had. I had a consultation with Dr. Michaels twenty years ago when I was working in Rockville, MD. He was about 30 years old then and just getting his practice started. I was so impressed with his enthusiasm to be the best plastic surgeon ever.
Then he was quietly doing wonderful work on celebrities and already in demand in the DC area.
I compare plastic surgery to buying a car. It is expensive but something that really changes your life. And a car wears out and has to be replaced, but your new body will be yours for life.
In one book that I read while preparing for surgery, there was a quote, "Weight loss surgery gave me back my health and plastic surgery gave me back my self esteem".
Thanks for sharing your story.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I'm beyond excited I'm praying my insurance will cover the necessary surgery. I'm 4 years post op from vsg and have struggled some but I'm determined to stay focused and get it done I'm sick and tired of skin infections and such.

Elia Maria Saenz
You are not that far from Maryland, Check out Dr Joseph Michaels. Worth the trip. I went from NY. Plenty of before and afters on IG.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
You had Dr Michaels!! He's the best :) personal favorite of course.
Stay low, and get your protein in!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets