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Hismasterpiece by Design 360 Body Lift with Auto Glute Augmentation by Shifrin - Chicago, IL
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I'm actually writing a review! Yippee!!! 12 years...
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I'm actually writing a review!
Yippee!!!
12 years post gastric bypass beauty!
415 lbs at 23 years old.
Now 163 lbs.
My journey has been extremely challenging. The perfect ingredient for pressing forward!
Early 2013, I was fed up with my geriatric looking body.
The wrinkled, elephant looking, hanging skin certainly did not match my face nor spirit.
I took major inventory of the investments of shapewear, girdles, and body contouring pieces I owned. I fell in love with the bodymagic "drop 3 dress sizes" shapewear so much,
I sucessfully invested, marketed, and sold the entire Ardyss product line for years.
Fast forwarding as I mature, the less I desire to mask things.
I desire to live like the MASTERPIECE that I am.
"Masking" does not line up with those desires.
IT'S TIME TO DO ME.
Next level.
I considered 2 surgeons for a tummy tuck.
As most of you all may have experienced, you know when you have met "the one".
Both p.s. told me I would be an easy case and the skin removal would make a significant difference with my shape.
One recommended the fleur-de-lis and the other suggested a tummy tuck with muscle repair.
The quotes were very similar.
I wasn't satisfied and decided to research more options for surgeons.
For three days I read so many bios and reviews.
I literally stumbled upon Dr. Shifrin.
I patiently enjoyed learning about him, his work, and career path.
I was certain a meeting was definitely worth our time.
My consultation went very well.
I concur with every positive attribute everyone else has stated about Dr. Shifrin.
After having a gastic bypass and 2 c-sections, I understand connecting with my surgeon. I must believe they have my best medical interest, trust their skill, knowledge, and ability, understand and follow their instructions explicitly, know their human and pray for them.
Dr. Shifrin introduced me to the lbl procedure. I was impressed and thirsty to find out more information.
I trusted his recommendation.
I did extensive research on the procedure.
I was elated by the fact that it definitely is more effective for addressing my circumstance.
Ready to roll ; ) !
Yippee!!!
12 years post gastric bypass beauty!
415 lbs at 23 years old.
Now 163 lbs.
My journey has been extremely challenging. The perfect ingredient for pressing forward!
Early 2013, I was fed up with my geriatric looking body.
The wrinkled, elephant looking, hanging skin certainly did not match my face nor spirit.
I took major inventory of the investments of shapewear, girdles, and body contouring pieces I owned. I fell in love with the bodymagic "drop 3 dress sizes" shapewear so much,
I sucessfully invested, marketed, and sold the entire Ardyss product line for years.
Fast forwarding as I mature, the less I desire to mask things.
I desire to live like the MASTERPIECE that I am.
"Masking" does not line up with those desires.
IT'S TIME TO DO ME.
Next level.
I considered 2 surgeons for a tummy tuck.
As most of you all may have experienced, you know when you have met "the one".
Both p.s. told me I would be an easy case and the skin removal would make a significant difference with my shape.
One recommended the fleur-de-lis and the other suggested a tummy tuck with muscle repair.
The quotes were very similar.
I wasn't satisfied and decided to research more options for surgeons.
For three days I read so many bios and reviews.
I literally stumbled upon Dr. Shifrin.
I patiently enjoyed learning about him, his work, and career path.
I was certain a meeting was definitely worth our time.
My consultation went very well.
I concur with every positive attribute everyone else has stated about Dr. Shifrin.
After having a gastic bypass and 2 c-sections, I understand connecting with my surgeon. I must believe they have my best medical interest, trust their skill, knowledge, and ability, understand and follow their instructions explicitly, know their human and pray for them.
Dr. Shifrin introduced me to the lbl procedure. I was impressed and thirsty to find out more information.
I trusted his recommendation.
I did extensive research on the procedure.
I was elated by the fact that it definitely is more effective for addressing my circumstance.
Ready to roll ; ) !
Masterpiece35's provider
Replies (11)
July 27, 2015
I enjoyed reading about you. Although I did not have surgery, I lost a massive amount of weight. I'm Having an arm lift, but eventually hope to have a LBL too. Eagerly following you and wishing you luck!
July 27, 2015
Hi kimstwin!
Congrats on the major weightloss!
The struggle is real.....
Food is good!
Lol.
Seriously!
Thank you for the support.
I'm endeavoring to do arms and breasts early 2016!
It is such a blessing to finally get to this leg of the journey!
I will be following and supporting you as well!!!
Best.
Congrats on the major weightloss!
The struggle is real.....
Food is good!
Lol.
Seriously!
Thank you for the support.
I'm endeavoring to do arms and breasts early 2016!
It is such a blessing to finally get to this leg of the journey!
I will be following and supporting you as well!!!
Best.
July 28, 2015
Thank you for sharing your story and your pre-op pictures! I commend you on your weight loss journey and your attitude is just awesome! I will look forward to following you on your recovery and seeing your results
I know how it is when you say you met "the one" I felt that way about my doctor too and put my trust in him and his confidence in his abilities gave me the peace I needed to forge ahead (after 7 months of back and forth decision should I do it, should I not? Should I do this, or not?) I'm hoping for the best for you, you have a great shape and I bet your results will be spectacular! It's worth it!
I know how it is when you say you met "the one" I felt that way about my doctor too and put my trust in him and his confidence in his abilities gave me the peace I needed to forge ahead (after 7 months of back and forth decision should I do it, should I not? Should I do this, or not?) I'm hoping for the best for you, you have a great shape and I bet your results will be spectacular! It's worth it!
July 29, 2015
Hi caverstone!
I can not thank you enough for the wonderful thoughts you have shared!
I'm very grateful for this opportunity and will not only enjoy my results, but I am going to reinvest some quality time and effort into weight training/ working out.
I had more clarity and quiet understanding previously doing so.
7 months probably seemed forever, but I think that was a healthy amount of time to make such a pertinent decision.
I participated in a support group facilitated by my gastric bypass surgeon for a year before I decide to forge ahead!
Lol
Thank you kindly for your support and I positively agree .....my results will be spectacular and it is worth it.
Have you ever noticed the most challenges rear their Lil heads.....when something is worth it?
Looking forward to sharing your joyous journey as well!
Best!
I can not thank you enough for the wonderful thoughts you have shared!
I'm very grateful for this opportunity and will not only enjoy my results, but I am going to reinvest some quality time and effort into weight training/ working out.
I had more clarity and quiet understanding previously doing so.
7 months probably seemed forever, but I think that was a healthy amount of time to make such a pertinent decision.
I participated in a support group facilitated by my gastric bypass surgeon for a year before I decide to forge ahead!
Lol
Thank you kindly for your support and I positively agree .....my results will be spectacular and it is worth it.
Have you ever noticed the most challenges rear their Lil heads.....when something is worth it?
Looking forward to sharing your joyous journey as well!
Best!
UPDATED FROM Masterpiece35
Surgery dates and anemia
I have had to reschedule my procedure 2x due to low hemo levels.
It is extremely important to have the appropriate levels before surgery.
This has had a major inconvenience for everyone involved.
As a gastric bypass patient, hemo levels have been challenging for me.
I have an awesome hemotologist, however my body doesn't generally display the common symptoms associated with anemia.
I take oral iron daily and eat iron enriched foods, however my body doesn't always absorb the nutrients.
I also get iron infusions as needed.
I'm expecting to have an acceptable level to have my procedure this week!!!
It is extremely important to have the appropriate levels before surgery.
This has had a major inconvenience for everyone involved.
As a gastric bypass patient, hemo levels have been challenging for me.
I have an awesome hemotologist, however my body doesn't generally display the common symptoms associated with anemia.
I take oral iron daily and eat iron enriched foods, however my body doesn't always absorb the nutrients.
I also get iron infusions as needed.
I'm expecting to have an acceptable level to have my procedure this week!!!
Replies (13)
July 26, 2015
I suffer from low iron levels myself and it's always a pain whenever I have to have blood work. I eat a handful of raisins and that usually helps. I'm super impressed with your weight loss and I'm looking forward to more updates. Great job!
July 26, 2015
I'm looking forward to following your journey!!! I have low HCG levels and have had to postpone my surgery. Where are your levels and what levels does your Doc want them to be at? GREAT job with your weight loss!!!
July 27, 2015
Hi Gina l.!
I drink beet juice with carrots and spinach.
Snack on pumpkin seeds,
Take a tablespoon of backstrap molasses daily, and eat liver, and low fat red meats.
I believe the absorption of the iron is my issue.
Raisins are always good in a bran or Morning glory type muffin.
Thank you for your support and encouragement!
Many more updates to come!
Best.
I drink beet juice with carrots and spinach.
Snack on pumpkin seeds,
Take a tablespoon of backstrap molasses daily, and eat liver, and low fat red meats.
I believe the absorption of the iron is my issue.
Raisins are always good in a bran or Morning glory type muffin.
Thank you for your support and encouragement!
Many more updates to come!
Best.
July 27, 2015
Hi thankfulmom!
I will know exactly where my levels are Tuesday.
I will see my hemotologist.
I believe I'm at 10 or slightly more.
I have had 4 iron infusions.
It takes time (varies 3-4 weeks) for the iron to attach itself to the rbc and give a reading/count.
I'm about 3 weeks out from my 1st infusion.
My dr. Requires a level of at least 10.
Please be encouraged to stay the course.
I know it can be extremely challenging, frustrating, and somewhat confusing.
However, on the best side it is optimal for our bodies to be whole, amazing energy, better sleep, and we are not cold all the time!
; )
Thank you so much!
My weightloss journey has reached far beyond what I expected....sometime
I still feel like a big girl!!!
Sounds cray cray, but true.
I will know exactly where my levels are Tuesday.
I will see my hemotologist.
I believe I'm at 10 or slightly more.
I have had 4 iron infusions.
It takes time (varies 3-4 weeks) for the iron to attach itself to the rbc and give a reading/count.
I'm about 3 weeks out from my 1st infusion.
My dr. Requires a level of at least 10.
Please be encouraged to stay the course.
I know it can be extremely challenging, frustrating, and somewhat confusing.
However, on the best side it is optimal for our bodies to be whole, amazing energy, better sleep, and we are not cold all the time!
; )
Thank you so much!
My weightloss journey has reached far beyond what I expected....sometime
I still feel like a big girl!!!
Sounds cray cray, but true.
July 27, 2015
I also suffer from low iron. I had iron infusions 1x a week for 8 weeks almost a year ago and have been able to maintain proper levels since. I am a GBP too!
July 27, 2015
That is great news!
How long ago was your gastric bypass?
I'm determined to get this iron thing together.
I usually need the iron infusion 1x a year.
How long ago was your gastric bypass?
I'm determined to get this iron thing together.
I usually need the iron infusion 1x a year.
August 3, 2015
I had it back in 7/2009. It's been over six years. I wish the vertical sleeve was experiments back then because they don't seem to have this problem!
July 27, 2015
Sorry you had a setback, hope you get to have your surgery soon. Fingers crossed for you!,
July 27, 2015
Thanks,
I actually believe it has worked in my favor!
Will share the good news a.s.a.p.!
I actually believe it has worked in my favor!
Will share the good news a.s.a.p.!
July 27, 2015
Look into nutritional clay. I myself use terramin from amazon as it is the same brand NASA uses. Highly absorbable iron, can't overdose, easier on liver and lots of absorbable micronutrients.
July 27, 2015
Wow!
Thank you.
I'm a research geek!
Never heard of it!
Very kind and thoughtful for you to share.
Will give you some feedback soon!
Thank you unitydnk!
Thank you.
I'm a research geek!
Never heard of it!
Very kind and thoughtful for you to share.
Will give you some feedback soon!
Thank you unitydnk!
July 30, 2015
PLZ plz post your AFTER pictures. This site helps so many people with same issues. Good Luck and thank you for your courage. Gumboangie
July 31, 2015
Hi Gumboangie!
I definitely will!
I'm extremely pleased with my surgeons work. I would love to be of assistance and encouragement to anyone.
This site certainly has helped me in several ways!
Thank you kindly.
Best!
I definitely will!
I'm extremely pleased with my surgeons work. I would love to be of assistance and encouragement to anyone.
This site certainly has helped me in several ways!
Thank you kindly.
Best!
These are the most recent.
I will try to take more before my procedure.
Thank you for your kind words!
Please remember to write down some questions you may have.
Have you had any other consultations?
What procedure are you considering?
How exciting....you have made a great solid decision. Are you going to start preparing now or closer to your surgery date?
I have purchased quite a few things to help me along.
I will be happy to share what really helps.
Yippeee!
I'm happy for you!