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Circumferential - Marina Del Rey, CA

Name: Circumferential - Marina Del Rey, CA
Item: David Stoker, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Stacydf

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I am 52 years old & have lost 155 lbs with weight...

StacydfAugust 26, 2014

WORTH IT$26,000

I am 52 years old & have lost 155 lbs with weight watchers & exercise...It took me 2 yrs & 2 weeks & I've had it off for 3 yrs. I never thought I could have a body where I could wear shorts & a sleeveless top again & now I can't believe its only been 4 weeks since my circumferential surgery. They literally cut me in half!!! The Doctor expected to take out 14 inches of vertical skin but he took 18 inches!!! OMG.... what a difference....my stomach is practically flat even with still some swelling.....The recovery has gone fantastic....Everything has been above expectations from the very beginning. the moment I called for a concultation & spoke with Heather. She even made a special appt for the Dr to see me on a Tues after a full day of surgery! After the consultation I was convinced not only that I wanted the surgery but that Dr Stoker was the the only one I wanted to do it!. All of Dr Stoker's staff is top notch too....Heather & Monica being my favorites :-) they never were too busy to answer questions & never made me feel a question was "stupid"...They even suggested I talk to another patient that had similar surgery & she was so generous in sharing her experience & photos. My surgery's will be in 2 phases....the circumfencial cutting me all the way around...pulling up & down & removing 18inches of skin & revising a previous scar....my next phase will be removing skin from under my arms, a breast lift & some work on inner & outer thighs. I am very very very pleased with my results so far & can't wait for the next step....I feel like the luckiest girl in the world :-)

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David Stoker, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (8)

Dream come true

August 26, 2014

Serious body make over you have there! I am excited to see your result as well as your before pictures. I too am turning 52 this year and i just had a tummy tuck last August 7. Please let us see your progress. Please please?

TheLuckiest

August 27, 2014

Congrats. I had a very similar journey with Weight Watchers and Dr. Stoker as my P.S. You will continue to love the results as you heal. Many congrats on your success.

Stacydf

August 28, 2014

Thanks Theluckiest :-) I see by your posts that you had upper surgery too?? & it looks like a month or so after first one??? I am just 5 weeks post op and looking at breast lift & arm surgery in November ....is that too soon?? What did you have done & how are your results ??? Appreciate the info

TheLuckiest

August 28, 2014

Stacy, Look at my profile page (just click on my User Name.) I lost 150 pounds total, 111 with Weight Watchers in the past two years. You will see a post about my Breast, Arm and back lift. I just posted photos that i got from Dr. Stoker recently. My first surgery was Extended Abdominoplasty with Public Lift and Panniculectomy. That was in Feb. The Arm Lift, Breast Lift, Bra-line Back Lift was in late April. So about two months in between. I think the space in between you are planning is fine. I am very happy with my results. The result from the back lift was the least dramatic of all of my procedures. Dr. Stoker says my case is very extreme and was very aggressive in what he did. I was so big for so long, there's only so much magic he can work. Next year, I will be doing a butt and thigh lift.

much2gain

October 28, 2014

I too had surgery with Dr. Stoker in late September 2014. He is simply amazing; kind, considerate, brilliant, and has a true passion for his craft. After very extensive research, I flew all the way from the Midwest for surgery with him. It was the best decision I've ever made and worth every penny!

ashz

November 9, 2014

Do you have any before and after pics?

much2gain

November 10, 2014

I'm working on completing a review of Dr. Stoker along with pictures for this website. I hope to have it up this week. I can't miss the opportunity to give a glowing review. :)