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Arm Lift & Tummy Tuck Following Following 150# Weight Loss - Frisco, TX

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I am scheduled for Abdominplasty w/ standard...

Min50609
WORTH IT$13,000
I am scheduled for Abdominplasty w/ standard liposuction and bilateral Brachioplasty (arm lift). After losing over 150 pounds over the last 7 years following lap band surgery I am in desperate need of the skin removal surgery. I scheduled this surgery six months ago to align with my slow period at work and plan to take off almost two weeks following surgery. I will update following my pre-operational appointment and surgery.

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Robert Najera, MD

Robert Najera, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 9, 2015

Congratulations on your weight loss and thanks for starting your journey with us.  This checklist might help with the things you'll need after your procedure.

http://www.realself.com/forum/checklist-for-before-your-surgery

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November 12, 2015
Can't wait to see your results! I have lost 130lbs and I'm having arm lift and BA 2/3/16.

I will follow your progress and cheer you along! ;)
November 23, 2015
Thank you! I booked this in March so as the date gets closer I'm excited and scared. I'll be sure to post all the details after the procedure.
November 16, 2015
I can't wait to see your post-op pictures!! I have had surgery from Dr. Najera and I think he is amazing! Love him
November 23, 2015
Thanks! So far, I'm very impressed with him and the office staff!
November 20, 2015
Can't wait to hear and are progress these are the first two on my list just didn't know if safe to have done 1st same time as a tt I would need send to help myself up etc. So if you can do this so can I . good luck.
March 5, 2016

You are looking fantastic!    How are the arms feeling?  I hear that is painful during recovery.  

March 5, 2016
In my case, my arms didn't hurt as much as the tummy! If I had just had those done I could have went back to work in a few days!
March 7, 2016

Well that is good news!

UPDATED FROM Min50609
15 days pre

Pre-Op Done!

Min50609
Only 16 days away from my surgery! I completed my pre-op appointment and have all of my instructions and prescriptions for my recovery. I'm a ball of nerves but ready to transform this saggy body!!!!

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November 25, 2015
Good luck!

Are you going to post arm photos?
November 25, 2015
There are arm photos posted?
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November 26, 2015
I'm stupid, Lol. Thanks!

Not too much longer for you!
November 29, 2015
Congrats on your weight loss!! Ive also lost 150 pounds and i look very similar to you....my arm lift and breast lift is in Jan and TT to follow 8 weeks after.....cant wait to hear how your surgery goes and how great you look!!
November 29, 2015
Thank you!!! I will update my progress, just scheduled my blood work and I'm ready to get this done and behind me!!
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2 days post

3 Days Post Op

Min50609
My surgery went longer than the scheduled 6 hours because my dr said he's a "perfectionist". I went home a couple of hours after waking up and I've been surprised at the pain level. I was expecting much, much worse. I've kept up on my meds and the only terrible pain was due to a couple of coughs.

Today I unwrapped my arms and washed my compression shirt, tomorrow I will do my stomach and get some pictures. My doctor said they had removed around 14 pounds of extra skin on both the abdomen and arms. I have an appointment on Thursday, 12/17 to evaluate/remove the two drains on my stomach.

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