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Lower Body Lift and Extended Arm Lift - San Antonio, TX
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I had weight loss surgery in March of 2014 and...
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I had weight loss surgery in March of 2014 and lost 185 pounds over the next 2 years. I am so incredibly grateful for the loss that I thank the architect everyday. I started researching skin removal and body lifts in April of this year. I spoke with a friend that had procedures done in Houston and was super pleased with her outcome. I asked who her surgeon was but was told quickly, "why would you come to Houston when Dr. Peter Fisher is in San Antonio.?" I began researching him tout de suite. Wow what reviews and what a reputation. I scheduled my consult on May the 27th and to my surprise I was super nervous. Dr. Fisher calmed my nerves in 3 minutes. His confidence and demeanor are a knock out. He and his nurse sidekick were so professional and yet so supportive while not selling me a car. I loved the whole experience and booked that day. My first procedures are scheduled for Sept 6th and I am super pumped. I have seen his before and after pictures and I can only be so lucky to be in his hands. I will keep you who are interested posted in my progress. Also a thanks to Southern Bell for her bravery in posting all of the ugly plus the beautiful outcome.
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Replies (6)
July 16, 2016
I am so proud for you....185 pounds WOW!! I've had a consult with Dr Fisher as well and followed him extensively on this site. I would love to see before and after pictures of you. I take it you are lucky to be near or in San Antonio.
September 7, 2016
How much just for lower body lift . I have a consult next month with the same doctor
September 8, 2016
Good luck n keep us posted! Post pic.. I had my surgery July 26.. You can check out my pictures. You will be ok . Saying a prayer for you.
UPDATED FROM scarletteblair
3 days pre
Looks like a dress pattern
Exactly 3 days and 12 hours till surgery. Getting all the way butt naked and hanging out with Dr. Peter Fisher and his assistant was much less awkward this time but still uber awkward. He has such a great confidence that he makes it so easy not to stress out. The care and precision he took during the mark up was amazing. Measuring and re measuring to make sure it was what he wanted in the end. Fan Damn Tastic. I uploaded some, not so great, mark up pics. Once I get the ones from Dr. Fisher I will post those for you. I asked a million questions and he answered them all while singing the Allen Parsons Project songs. (Fricking great) He said the procedure would run 8 hours total or a little longer. I received some instructions and a lanyard to hold up the drains. I am dreading the drain part, geez I am a wuss. I am just thinking it will be over before I know it. I stressed out exactly the same before my gastric bypass and it turned out wonderful. I will be happy the skin is gone and out of my way. I wonder if he has body by Dr. Fisher bumper stickers. hmmm curious. more to come after surgery. Have a fantastic Labor day weekend.
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September 3, 2016
Funny about the bumper sticker idea! I tell everyone that I have a Peterbuilt ass. Lol
September 11, 2016
Hey! Can't wait to see an update! I too am looking into dr fisher and curious to see what your stats were. We seem to have similar shape. I'm 5'6" and highest weight was 245, lowest 165 and hanging between 175-180 after having 2 kids post wls. I only was able to send dr fisher photos and he was thinking I should loose another 20 pre surgery but I'm hesitant to loose down to something I'm not sure is attainable. Any insight you have is more than appreciated!
September 11, 2016
I am 5 8 and weighed in at 172 on morning of surgery. My top BMI should have me at 165 so I wanted to be as close to that as I can get. Dr. Fisher is beyond an expert. I had several nurses come by to see his work. I would trust and do what he says for the best result. I struggled getting of the last 10 pounds so I totally understand. I have an appointment with him tomorrow and I will get some of the pics to post. :)
September 12, 2016
Thanks so much for your insight I am looking forward to watching you transform!!!
September 16, 2016
I'm going to have pretty much what you've had. Had to cancel first surgery date due to a infection coming up on my neck. Hadn't been sick in years and the week before my surgery this crazy place shows up that turns out to be MSRA still don't know where I got it from.
But hopefully when I go back the 21st he will schedule me real soon. My plastic surgeon became my life saver and cleaned and drained my neck.
I'm really impressed that he is so caring and nice.
I've been wanting a body lift for a while and decided it was time to do it.
Good luck to you. I can't wait for mine.
September 16, 2016
Today is day 10 and it is 7 million times better than day one. I will answer anything I can for you just ask
September 16, 2016
Good Morning, First I'm going to be having the Belt Lipectomy. From what I understand he will be tighting up my stomach muscles lifting up my outer thighs and butt, and pull down all the excess skin and cutting it off. Sounds simple and scary enough. Was hoping I could do all in 1 surgery but he said it would be two much on me so i'll have to wait about 4 weeks from 1st surgery to have the Arms and boobs done. and the 3rd will be the inner thighs. of course my money runs out after the boobs and maybe by the time it swimming time of year I'll have saved up enough for the inner thighs or met a handsome single million air.
When I get home I'm pretty much going to be on my own. My son and his girl friend live with me and I hope they might check to see if I'm still alive ever now and then. But how hard is it to get up and down. I actually have a walker that was my husbands and hope if I use that it can take place of someone having to help me. Also Dr advised that I'd have to be careful of plopping down especially on the commode said it could bust open your stitches. You have any pointers, are your leggs to sore to be able to use them. I hate to think I'm going to need someone to help me off the commode. I'm not one that actually knows how to let someone help. I've always been the one helping others.
When I first saw this sight I was embarrassed looking at the pictures felt like I was looking at [RS bleep]. You can tell I'm old. Then I realized that so many looked just like me. i've even seen some wondering if it was me, but the results look so good I can't wait.
I know my only problem is going to be with the pain meds. When Dr fixed this infection on my neck I already had my pain meds that I was given for my surgery that was cancelled so I used some for my neck. I'm probably going to have to stay naked because they make me so hot that sweat actually drips off my head. So I'm not really forward to that.
Ok back to what I need to know. Is there a special garment I need to purchase. Because one has not been mention from my doctors office on this Body lift only when I have the boobs done.
And do you have to do anything to the incisions or just where the drains are. Kind of dread them a little because this thing on my neck which in 2 weeks went from the size of a pea to a large lemon, it was a abscess that tested as MSRA, after he cut it open and cleaned out and packed for two days. up until now i've keep it from closing up because it still has some fluid draining and the inside wound hasnt closed up completely yet. I do know the inside needs to be pretty much healed before the outside.
I help take care of my mother for about 18 months after she had open heart surgery and it paralozed her from the waste down and she ended up from the hospital having a terrible wound at the beginning of her butt that we could put her wound vac on better than the nurses.
and I never want to have anything like that.
That why I patiently waiting (i'm not really patient) for my neck to heal so there is no chance of infection getting in to new surgery sight.
When you have update pictures I would love to see them. I'm so ready for a body that does't hang and sag.
Anything you know I need to know I would love to hear from you,
Thanks,
Lynn
When I get home I'm pretty much going to be on my own. My son and his girl friend live with me and I hope they might check to see if I'm still alive ever now and then. But how hard is it to get up and down. I actually have a walker that was my husbands and hope if I use that it can take place of someone having to help me. Also Dr advised that I'd have to be careful of plopping down especially on the commode said it could bust open your stitches. You have any pointers, are your leggs to sore to be able to use them. I hate to think I'm going to need someone to help me off the commode. I'm not one that actually knows how to let someone help. I've always been the one helping others.
When I first saw this sight I was embarrassed looking at the pictures felt like I was looking at [RS bleep]. You can tell I'm old. Then I realized that so many looked just like me. i've even seen some wondering if it was me, but the results look so good I can't wait.
I know my only problem is going to be with the pain meds. When Dr fixed this infection on my neck I already had my pain meds that I was given for my surgery that was cancelled so I used some for my neck. I'm probably going to have to stay naked because they make me so hot that sweat actually drips off my head. So I'm not really forward to that.
Ok back to what I need to know. Is there a special garment I need to purchase. Because one has not been mention from my doctors office on this Body lift only when I have the boobs done.
And do you have to do anything to the incisions or just where the drains are. Kind of dread them a little because this thing on my neck which in 2 weeks went from the size of a pea to a large lemon, it was a abscess that tested as MSRA, after he cut it open and cleaned out and packed for two days. up until now i've keep it from closing up because it still has some fluid draining and the inside wound hasnt closed up completely yet. I do know the inside needs to be pretty much healed before the outside.
I help take care of my mother for about 18 months after she had open heart surgery and it paralozed her from the waste down and she ended up from the hospital having a terrible wound at the beginning of her butt that we could put her wound vac on better than the nurses.
and I never want to have anything like that.
That why I patiently waiting (i'm not really patient) for my neck to heal so there is no chance of infection getting in to new surgery sight.
When you have update pictures I would love to see them. I'm so ready for a body that does't hang and sag.
Anything you know I need to know I would love to hear from you,
Thanks,
Lynn
September 16, 2016
Lynn I am not a doc, just a patient on day 10 but I will provide full transparency on all questions. :)
This, "When I get home I'm pretty much going to be on my own" made me literally cringe. I work out several times a week and I have really strong leg , arm and core muscles. I purchased a toilet riser and we had a walker from Big's mom. I can not conceive getting off the toilet, getting out of the chair, getting up from anywhere, putting on my tights, or any other physical activity without help the first 4 or 5 days. That is the 100% truth for me. You are trying to baby all of your incisions as long as possible while they are glued and or new. If you rent a 0 gravity recliner with a lift maybe that would help on that end. Yes you have the drain points that must be stripped every two hours. I found it difficult to reach these very well till day 3. They also have to be drained and logged for the Dr. to make decisions on removal rate. I am sure you will find folks that have done really ok on their own but I can not imagine it.
This, "When I get home I'm pretty much going to be on my own" made me literally cringe. I work out several times a week and I have really strong leg , arm and core muscles. I purchased a toilet riser and we had a walker from Big's mom. I can not conceive getting off the toilet, getting out of the chair, getting up from anywhere, putting on my tights, or any other physical activity without help the first 4 or 5 days. That is the 100% truth for me. You are trying to baby all of your incisions as long as possible while they are glued and or new. If you rent a 0 gravity recliner with a lift maybe that would help on that end. Yes you have the drain points that must be stripped every two hours. I found it difficult to reach these very well till day 3. They also have to be drained and logged for the Dr. to make decisions on removal rate. I am sure you will find folks that have done really ok on their own but I can not imagine it.
UPDATED FROM scarletteblair
5 days post
5 day update
The first few days are not pretty friends but it gets better every 12 hours. My nurse, husband, misread my meds and had me taking the lowest dosage from the beginning so I may have suffered more than I should have. Dr. Fisher said, several times, "make sure you take your pain meds and manage your pain." Big text him on the night we came home, in the evening, and Dr. Fisher called straight away. He answered all Big's questions and was super easy to speak too... of course my hubby did not know he was not giving me the full dosage of meds.. deep sigh. Joann called me several times from the office to check on me and to set up our follow up for Monday morning. We have been following instructions completely on the drains. Stripping them every 2 hours and measuring outputs. It has come way down and very low so hopefully they will come out tomorrow. We sent the doc a picture of my legs and he had me switch to my long leggings and take off the compression socks and my short spanx. He also called in a script for the swelling... all on a dang Sunday. He is next level. Once I exit the, "what the hell have I done" stage I will be even more appreciative of him and Joann. I will get some pics from him tomorrow and kept you posted.
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September 12, 2016
How are you feeling now? :)
September 12, 2016
I was not mentally prepared for the amount of discomfort I would have. I expected the 0 sleep situation but not total discomfort. It has beenb5.5
September 12, 2016
Sorry I hit send instead of back space. It has been 5.5 days since I was rolled into recovery and that is a very small frame of time to expect miracles...
September 12, 2016
Sorry to hear you're feeling so uncomfortable...I think you're right in that each day things will improve.... don't forget to stay as hydrated as you can, keen to see how you are going, until then be well!
September 12, 2016
Oh man I hope your feeling better. Pain is only temporary and your results will be lifetime. That's my husband quotes. Feel better sending you healing vibes.
Thank you for sharing your post! Please post some "before" and "after" pics when you're ready! It'll be great to see your transformation!
Are you doing anything to prepare for the procedure?