Question:
With what you already know...

I'd like to know, please, without being *flamed*, how long you think I should wait AFTER getting back to a reasonable weight, before I should have any additional needed surgeries pertaining to my Proximal LAP RNY? Believe it or not, I still have, as some say, "hanging skin", but my abdomen seems so big and swollen like something else is going on...9/3/02 5'2" 265/181/115-126 Hadiyah, a.k.a.~~~    — yourdivaness (posted on May 24, 2005)

May 24, 2005
Personally, I would get to a weight you are comfortable with. A weight that you can see yourself maintaining for the long run, and one that is right for you and your lifestyle. I've been researching plastics and have decided that I need to lose 8 more pounds before I will do it. The 8 isn't going to make a big difference in the way I look or feel, but it is a strong indicator whether I will be willing to work at maintaining that weight. I've received an estimate of 16k for the work I want done, I want to make sure I wont screw it up once I spend that kind of money.
   — RebeccaP

May 24, 2005
After reading your question again, are you refering to plastics or do you think you have some kind of hernia or something? As for your swollen abdomen, mine is the same way. Nothing is wrong with mine, it's just muscles that aren't 'in shape' anymore. That and I'm getting (cry) older. If you think something is wrong, you definately need to see a doctor. That way you can get it fixed or relieve your fears.
   — RebeccaP

May 24, 2005
some plastic surgeons have there own requirements, for example my ps told me that I had to be 18 months post op from WLS and atleast 3 months at my goal weight before I could have a Tummy Tuck done. Most ps want you to be as close to your goal weight before a tummy tuck, some only require you to be 20 lbs from your goal. I would go to my pcp and let them make sure there is nothing else going on with your tummy and when you are about 30 lbs from your goal weight, start researching and having consultations with one, two or three plastic surgeons to discuss what procedures you will need.
   — cindy