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catwoman7
on 7/31/19 5:22 am, edited 7/30/19 10:22 pm

RNY on 06/03/15

I agree with everything DCGirl said. In addition, I've read that gaining or losing more than 10 lbs after plastic surgery can affect your results. If that's true, you definitely want to be at a stable weight for awhile before having it. I had a 12 lb bounceback after hitting my lowest weight. It's pretty common...

Dcgirl
on 7/31/19 4:28 am - DC

RNY on 12/16/13

Topic: RE: PS Recommendations

He is a magician indeed! I can't recommend him enough!

You very well may lose past your goal and I highly recommend it since many people get bounceback in years 2 or 3 or 4. Reaching "goal" felt momentous to me but then I realized what was really going to change? I still followed the rules, weighed my portions, ate high protein and low carb...it's only been this year (year 5) that I am struggling with regain :(

But I would really recommend waiting 6 months to a year at a stable weight before plastics. Most doctors will tell you the same. Trust me, I get wanting to run out and do it immediately since the loose skin can be pretty demoralizing, but that's just my two cents. Your fat and skin sort of rejiggle over time and settle in. For best results, I would wait.

Congrats on your weight loss so far though! That's awesome. I know you must feel amazing!

brenmcc
on 7/29/19 5:59 pm

RNY on 03/11/19

Topic: RE: PS Recommendations

Just read your post and saw your pics, you look AMAZING!!! He really must have an incredible gift. Congratulations on your transformation. :) I'm in Troy NY, about 5 minutes from Albany. I know Ithica well, a friend of mine went there so there were many parties. ;)

I'm still loosing an average of 3 lbs a week so I'm hoping that continues through the next 2 months. I set my own personal goal to be at or under 169 lbs by my birthday on October 5th.

My highest weight was 290 on 12/18/18
RNY surgery on 3/11/19, weight was 264
Last Friday, 7/26/19 weight was 192

Timing is still in question since I haven't come close to goal yet. For all I know, I could continue loosing past my goal. Wouldn't that be a kick??? :) Thanks so much for the advice!!!

Gwen M.
on 7/29/19 5:43 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Topic: RE: PS Recommendations

All of my plastics were with Dr. Michaels and he was amazing. Great bedside manner in addition to skill.

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

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Dcgirl
on 7/29/19 11:54 am - DC

RNY on 12/16/13

Topic: RE: PS Recommendations

I am team Dr. Joseph Michaels 100%! I had the best experience with him. He does virtual consults. I can't say enough good things about him.

Here is a post I did a couple of years after plastics, and it links to my original plastics post.

I would recommend waiting more than a few months. Many surgeons recommend that you spend 6 months to a year at your goal weight. I have had regain since my lowest weight, and had I had plastics at that low number where I stayed for like a hot second, I don't think I would still have such awesome results.

Where in upstate NY? I went to college in Ithaca!

brenmcc
on 7/29/19 11:39 am

RNY on 03/11/19

Topic: RE: TT done yesterday!

Thanks for the tip about Dr. Sauceda. I've seen his name (probably on realself) so was wondering about him as well.

Yes, if I decide on going abroad, I'm definitely going to speak with my doctor to ensure I'd be able to come to her with any potential issues.

Lots to think about... Exciting but also overwhelming. It's nice to talk to folks who have already screened some of these doctors.

catwoman7
on 7/29/19 11:14 am

RNY on 06/03/15

Topic: RE: TT done yesterday!

a lot of surgeons in Mexico seem to use recovery houses - I think they're a great idea! Another surgeon in Mexico who's pretty well-known on OH is Francisco Sauceda. I actually did an email consult with him - he's much cheaper than US surgeons - probably half the price, as I recall. Dr. Carmina Cardenas is as well, from what I've heard. They are both very well-respected and well-trained surgeons - in fact, Dr. Sauceda at one time worked in the burn unit at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. If you end up going to Mexico, either one of them would be a great choice.

overall, there are excellent surgeons abroad, and some not so good ones. You just have to do your research to make sure you're getting a good one. And from everything I've heard, Dr. Carmina Cardenas is very good.

I know what you mean about going abroad, though. I was tempted but decided to stay in the US in case there were issues. Although I suppose most doctors here would treat you if you had a complication - but maybe you should check with yours first to make sure that's the case. Just for peace of mind. It'd be a huge pain to fly back to Mexico. But if you're covered on this end for potential complications, you may be fine.

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

brenmcc
on 7/29/19 11:00 am

RNY on 03/11/19

Topic: RE: TT done yesterday!

Thanks a lot & congratulations on your surgery. I would actually prefer to stay as long as possible. I live alone and know I will probably need to hire a nurse if I don't go through a surgeon with a recovery house. That's actually one reason why I'm leaning toward Dr. Carmina Cardenas. Although on the flip side, I'm hesitant about having this done outside the U.S. I've read horror stories about that but her reviews sound amazing. I'm flip-flopping on that for sure.