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I recommend scrolling back through posts here, since a lot of us have posted our experiences. :)
Short version - recovery was hard but it was totally worth it.
It's good to have realistic expectations when you go into it. My legs, for example, will always look a bit weird, but they're so much better than they were.
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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I underwent bariatric surgery. Lost 165 pounds, proud of myself for losing all this weight. The only upsetting part is all this extra loose skin. I feel like this is the next step to complete my journey. I live in Canada and made an appointment to see Dr. Avi Islur in Winnipeg. One of my friends lost over 100 pounds and went to him for the same reasons, she looks phenomenal and feels phenomenal.
I want to hear from fellow members who have underwent body contouring surgery. I really want ot get it done, a little nervous to go under. How did you feel afterwards? Was it worth it? How was recovery?
I read a lot about others pain, I hardly had any pain and had lower face and neck lift Nov 5, 2018. I know every one is different but I was numb still am.
Kelly in Texas Gastric Bypass Oct 15 2012
I have enjoyed reading many previous posts about neck lifts- thanks to everyone who has posted!
I'm 8 months out from RNY, and have been at my stable goal weight for about 2 months. My neck is a mess and doesn't appear to be "bouncing back." I'm almost 38 and I think those bouncing back days are over.
I have a few consultations coming up to talk to plastic surgeons about a TT, breast lift (for the future), and a neck lift.
My question is about travel... if I were to have the neck lift in June, I would be traveling about 3 weeks later. I understand that there may be some residual bruising at the point, but I'm more worried about pain and being able to travel comfortably. It would be 9 hour flights, back and forth.
Thanks for any help you can pass along :)
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
I bumped up my protein to 150-200 for a couple of months before and 4 months after surgery.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
Dr Sauceda lipo'd my mons with my LBL.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
I had all my surgeries done at one and did great. I did have the small thigh lift instead of the long thigh lift. I was 59. You move like a little old lady, take care getting in or out of bed. I had one recovery period and was back at work 8 weeks later. I stayed 2 weeks instead of the 12 days.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
What changed your mind in the last year?
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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Even if you're not scheduling until January, you should absolutely be able to ask the surgeon these questions now - and get answers.
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)
That sounds horrible. I can't imagine recovering from all the surgeries I had all at once.
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)
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