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37 Year Old Mom of 3 Beautiful Girls. 6yrs Post Lapband with 100lb Weight Loss - Lexington, KY

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Less than 2 weeks before my panniluculecotmy. I'm...

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TinaRealSelf
Less than 2 weeks before my panniluculecotmy. I'm very nervous how my results will turn out. My ps does only the lower part without billing for a full TT insurance will only cover lower. I have 3 wonderful daughters ages 19,12&3y/o. I had lapband 6yrs ago and have maintained my weight for the past 5yrs. I am 5'6" weigh 148lbs. I hope the pain is tolerable. I plan to only take off 1-2wks of work at the most. The drains worry me. My doctor also said he don't use a binder is that okay?

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Hal Michael Bass, MD

Hal Michael Bass, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 27, 2015

We just uploaded a new video that may help with any pre-surgery jitters.  I've included both the RealSelf and YouTube links.  

Regarding the binder, you may want to post that question on the Doctor Q&A section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICPjeR5pKFA: <iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ICPjeR5pKFA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://www.realself.com/video/10-tips-to-fight-those-pre-surgery-jitters: <rs-video-player video='{"id":"7730","external_id":"4187570914001","uri":"video\/10-tips-to-fight-those-pre-surgery-jitters"}'></rs-video-player>

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April 27, 2015
Thanks Gina your information had been very helpful.
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April 27, 2015

My pleasure!

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May 5, 2015
I'm having the procedure done with the vertical incision as well as the horizontal On May 15. I completely understand the ji
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May 5, 2015
Jitters. Good luck. And keeps us posted
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May 5, 2015
Thanks Jessie76 you will look awesome and feel great I'm sure. Thanks I will keep you updated.
UPDATED FROM TinaRealSelf
6 days pre

1 week left

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TinaRealSelf
Surgery is 6:30am next Thursday. Supper excited and nervous.

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April 30, 2015


I'm sure you're trying to get lots of things done before the big day.  Here's a video that may help with the pre-surgery jitters.  Take care and keep us updated.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICPjeR5pKFA: <iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ICPjeR5pKFA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


http://www.realself.com/video/10-tips-to-fight-those-pre-surgery-jitters: <rs-video-player video='{"id":"7730","external_id":"4187570914001","uri":"video\/10-tips-to-fight-those-pre-surgery-jitters"}'></rs-video-player>

UPDATED FROM TinaRealSelf
3 days pre

4 days and counting.

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TinaRealSelf
Trying to get everything done around the house since not sure how will feel after surgery. Going to grocery shop Wednesday and finish all house work.

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May 4, 2015
Good luck! Thinking of you :)
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May 4, 2015
Thank you xxlizzie. That was so nice.