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Doc Claims Rib Cage and Pelvis Grew Larger Due to Previous Obesity. Is This Possible? (photo)

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I saw a board cert plastic surgeon yesterday about a Tummy Tuck or Body Lift and left with quite a shock. He told me that my rib cage expanded and that my pelvis grew to better handle the weight when I was 100 pounds overweight. I'd never heard of that and have not found anything via google searches to support his claim. The other docs that I had consults with didn't mention this. I am 32 yr Male, lost 100 pounds, became 50 to 100 pounds overweight at age 21 and lost most over the past 2 yrs.

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