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I'm 40 yrs old and have no kids. I've been...
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I'm 40 yrs old and have no kids. I've been overweight my whole life - 150-160 on a 5'5" small frame. I've tried various diets over the years - I've always been an athlete so never worried much about the lbs. About 2 years ago I stopped eating anything that comes from a package, just about anything with preservatives - really changed my diet around.
About 40 lbs just melted off in no time. It's been so easy. I've been 115-120 since. Now I have a lot of skin on my upper and lower abdomen, and my upper thighs sag. I'd like to wear a bikini again, and hip-hugging jeans without 'muffin top'. I'm an ER doc, so I'm mostly worried about the risks of elective anesthesia and surgical complications (DVT/PE) even though I know I'm at very low risk. I see DVT/PE every day (not from PS) so I know it happens to people. Photos coming!
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1 month pre
A bit about my thigh lift: I have sagging skin on...
A bit about my thigh lift: I have sagging skin on the top/ inner thigh, but lower thighs around the knees are ok. Back of thighs have cellulite but skin isn't too droopy. I have hardly any butt left - however, my real priorities were my abdomen and front of my thighs, and I have seen so many photos of "butt lift gone wrong" that I'm not willing to consider that for myself yet.
My PS told me BEFORE examining me that most thigh lifts are disappointing if the loose skin is at the bottom of the thigh. I said, "well, examine me and see what you think". Once he did, he felt that I could get some improvement in the contour of my inner and anterior thighs.
I feel very comfortable with him. He is giving me a sizable discount, which is really nice. I will have to stay overnight at an outpatient 23 hour obs type of facility which is fine. I've had major orthopedic surgery before so I'm not worried about the pain, just the possibility of complications. My SO is on board, not thrilled but on board, but it's my body and my money, so...
Can anyone tell me if I can buy Bio Oil at retail stores? I'm set on Vitamins, Arnica, Bromelain, CG, but haven't seen Bio Oil anywhere. I guess I can get it online.
My PS told me BEFORE examining me that most thigh lifts are disappointing if the loose skin is at the bottom of the thigh. I said, "well, examine me and see what you think". Once he did, he felt that I could get some improvement in the contour of my inner and anterior thighs.
I feel very comfortable with him. He is giving me a sizable discount, which is really nice. I will have to stay overnight at an outpatient 23 hour obs type of facility which is fine. I've had major orthopedic surgery before so I'm not worried about the pain, just the possibility of complications. My SO is on board, not thrilled but on board, but it's my body and my money, so...
Can anyone tell me if I can buy Bio Oil at retail stores? I'm set on Vitamins, Arnica, Bromelain, CG, but haven't seen Bio Oil anywhere. I guess I can get it online.
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1 month pre
Okay, a few pictures. For reference I am very...
Okay, a few pictures. For reference I am very petite, size 0-2. Have been size 10-12 most of my life until about 3 years ago. In the photos I'm wearing VS undies size small and 34C bra. I am having lipo of upper abs - they're uneven - I have a fat pad on the right. Also lipo of hips to give me a nicer contour. Full TT, I have ab muscles but they'll never be really tight since I lost so much intra-abdominal fat. And anterior-medial thigh lift, you can see where I used to have a lot of fat in upper middle thighs, they're just pockets now.
One day, I might think about bringing my rear end back up to where it used to be... it's gotten a little too friendly with the backs of my thighs... but this is enough surgery for this time around, I think.
One day, I might think about bringing my rear end back up to where it used to be... it's gotten a little too friendly with the backs of my thighs... but this is enough surgery for this time around, I think.
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February 22, 2012
Airbus- I am intrigued about the thigh lift, with losing 150 pounds my thighs to me are terrible, he is discouraging me saying it is expensive, a hard recovery since people tend to pull open stitches in the groin and a little of he hates doing them! So will be curious to see how you fair, since it is very high on my list. Losing weight is great for your health but sure leaves a mess behind.
Bio-Oil- I found it at my Target Pharmacy, any bigger pharmacy should have it, or ask if they can bring it in for you. I am sure your doctor will really do a great job operating on a fellow doctor!!!
Bio-Oil- I found it at my Target Pharmacy, any bigger pharmacy should have it, or ask if they can bring it in for you. I am sure your doctor will really do a great job operating on a fellow doctor!!!
February 22, 2012
Thank you, Bejewelme! I must just be overlooking it at Target, I will definitely find it!
I read about your upcoming procedure, it sounds as if you've got a lot on your plate already. My PS explained that thigh lifts are difficult and not a lot of surgeons do them - he does get a lot of referrals from other docs because he does them - but he cautioned me that following my postop instructions to the letter would be important.
That said, I have seen some amazing pre-post op photos of thigh lifts after weight loss. Your PS might not be comfortable with it (which I think is a good reason not to have him do it) but in the future, if you think you might want it, you may want to investigate other surgeons. After all, everybody can't do everything well, right?
I read about your upcoming procedure, it sounds as if you've got a lot on your plate already. My PS explained that thigh lifts are difficult and not a lot of surgeons do them - he does get a lot of referrals from other docs because he does them - but he cautioned me that following my postop instructions to the letter would be important.
That said, I have seen some amazing pre-post op photos of thigh lifts after weight loss. Your PS might not be comfortable with it (which I think is a good reason not to have him do it) but in the future, if you think you might want it, you may want to investigate other surgeons. After all, everybody can't do everything well, right?
February 23, 2012
I understand wanting to get rid of that funky skin that we have. I live in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and keep reseaching Doctors. I have appointments with Hochstein, Haas and Wisnicki so for. Do you mind sharing the name of your doctor. This would be helpful since you are in the field. We can't trust our bodies to everyone, right?
February 24, 2012
I would share it, but he is giving me a steep discount and prefer not to, just because other patients might ask "why is it this price for me but not for this patient?". I'm in the Miami area - he is on this site.
February 23, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing...it makes me feel much better know that an ER doc is willing to take on all of that! Congrats on your weight loss and I look forward to your updates.
February 24, 2012
Thank you for your support. I've thought about it for a year now. It's time to stop hiding from my SO when I get dressed/undressed. Tired of feeling so insecure about "granny" - that is what I call my belly. It's soft, wrinkly, puckered, and it lays down before I do every night!
February 23, 2012
Airbus- I gotta say it, you look freaking amazing, I mean really hun, step back and look at your pics, you are model worthy! Are you sure you need a whole thigh lift and tummy tuck? Are you sure just a little lipo wouldn't fix you up?? You look fabulous, I mean I know how it is we all have parts we hate, but you have such nice skin tone and you are so firm, I hate to see you have a bunch of ugly scars if not needed.
Did you ever see that abdominal etching they do with lipo? I bet with someone as small and lean as you that would work! I am so jealous of nice pretty skin, I ruined mine I have veins everywhere,the flabby skin it is a mess, so whenever I see pretty skin I am like NO!!!!!! Don't mess it up, LOL Tanning does a number on me too, I gotta lay off that, but I figure I ruined myself in my early 20's living in CA so might as well keep going!!! You are a doc and certainly know what you want, but I do think you look fabulous, so I had to say it!
Did you ever see that abdominal etching they do with lipo? I bet with someone as small and lean as you that would work! I am so jealous of nice pretty skin, I ruined mine I have veins everywhere,the flabby skin it is a mess, so whenever I see pretty skin I am like NO!!!!!! Don't mess it up, LOL Tanning does a number on me too, I gotta lay off that, but I figure I ruined myself in my early 20's living in CA so might as well keep going!!! You are a doc and certainly know what you want, but I do think you look fabulous, so I had to say it!
February 24, 2012
I really appreciate the kind words. I already have scars on my belly from ruptured appendix , the PS says he will remove that scar and basically replace it. I am absolutely rabid about sun protection, SPF 50+ anytime I will be outside for more than a minute, long sleeves, hat, umbrella, you name it. Face and hands 30+ SPF daily, no matter what. I have darkish skin by genes, I don't scar too badly since I stay out of the sun.
I don't think lipo will help me, I just don't have any fat, it's all loose skin and lipo doesn't do anything for that. I wish it did!
I don't think lipo will help me, I just don't have any fat, it's all loose skin and lipo doesn't do anything for that. I wish it did!
March 24, 2012
I have to ditto what Bejewelme just said! I thought you were posting "After" pictures! I would KILL for your body - I think most of us on here are hoping that our procedures make us look like your before's! I know we - as women - are our worst enemies, but I have to question why you feel the need for an invasive surgery - that from the looks of it will be virtually the same outcome? I have heard nothing but horrible things about leg lifts - and your thighs seem just fine! RU sure this surgeon isn't in it so much for the money and not the outcome? Sorry but after seeing the pictures, I think he better give you a HUGE discount, as there is virtuallly nothing for him to do! He could put a few incisions in here and there and say he did work, when really there was virtually nothing or very little to do in the first place! Kind of like those horrid rhinoplasties that offer NO change at all! I just hope that this is worth ALL the pain for you - from where I sit, I don't think it will! I wish you good luck and the outcome you hope for!
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