Question:
Is it wise to mention that I had liposuction in the past??

When I was in my twenties and exercised 3-4x a week, I had lipo to reduce my hips & abdomen. I didn't do it for weight loss (I didn't lose any), I just was fed up with working out so hard and not getting rid of the lovely pear shape God blessed me with. Of course, this was when I was young & dumb, and never thought I would have children & gain 100lbs! Should I mention it? Or would they figure it out on their own (scars, etc)???    — Annette H. (posted on May 30, 2002)

May 30, 2002
Don't worry about mentioning it. Once you lose all your weight then you will see the benefits of your old Lipo operation again. I had Lipo on my stomach and thighs. Of course, I told my WLS doctor and he didn't even blink like it wasn't important but should be a sign that you care about your weight.<----I am guessing.
   — Carmen K.

May 30, 2002
I had bi-lateral masectomy with assisted liposuction to flatten my chest. Breast on a man was humiliating. I had the procedure when I felt my weight was not increasing. I used the "wasn't asked, didn't tell" idea during the insurance process so I wouldn't appear as though I was having WLS for cosmetic or vanity reasons. However when I had my consult or was ever asked if I had any surgery, I was honest about my history. Especially when asked by the anesthesiologist, one should correctly answer all questions. Best wishes.
   — ERICK B.

January 9, 2003
you have to mention all surgical procedures to your seurgon so that they can do the best for you...even ones that we may not be so proud of
   — Wendy S.

March 6, 2003
It is of the upmost importance that you tell you doctors everything you have done. Everything you take med wise. There is nothing to be affraid of unless you are not truthfull. All of us have to tip a bottle now and then to get the grey out if you know what i mean. I had it, and i was up front that i waisted money on something i turned around and gained all back and then some. But, one thing is for certain i would do it again. It kept my sizing in prosepective. I hope you feel comfortable enought to tell you doc this. Hope this helps.
   — Marya H.

April 11, 2005
You need to tell your doctor everything, something that might not seem important to you may be very important to your doctor. Good Luck and God Bless. Karyn
   — Zimpo