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Baggy Skin Sack About to Get Tightened Up
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Been discussing Abdominoplasty, arm lift for...
bluzgalSeptember 27, 2016
WORTH IT$24,000
Been discussing Abdominoplasty, arm lift for several months when a friend suggests I look at this site for people who had major procedures post weight loss. The reviews have been very helpful, and I hope my review will others too.
I've had weight problems off and on for years, finding myself on 3 occasions needing to lose 100 pounds or more. Most recently 4 years ago I lost 90 pounds, and was pretty stable for nearly three years, and regained about half of it in a very short time period as a result of coping with several major stressors. It's back under control, and I'm ready to do something about all this baggy skin and fat deposits and lack of fat these major body changes have left.
I have virtually no waist line, basically am bigger at boobs- partly because of back boobs and underarm skin and fat. Waist is large due to skin rolls. And hips have saggy skin but no butt left!
I've gat bat wings and creepy and crepey arm skin and some la. Thigh skin as well. Boobs are somewhat saggy, and would benefit by going to a higher latitude.
There's much work to do here, and likely will take two long procedures to get everything in order.
I've seen three plastic surgeons, Dr Agha, Dr Fisher, and Dr Shifrin. Honestly, I think any of the three is confident in handling my case. There were similar, but not identical recommendations. All three have excellent training and experience. I eliminated Dr Agha primarily because of the timing and the much higher price point. Dr Shifrin is a very good listener and his staff are great, but while he does post-weight loss cases, it is not a major focus for him. I finally decided on Dr Fisher, as I was impressed with his experience level with cases like mine. About 80% of his cases are post -MWL cases, and his website shares a good number of cases showing some of these. His plan of attack on these various regions wax made with my most troublesome, annoying features in mind. He's been easy to communicate with, and his staff have been helpful and communicative.
Surgery date set for November 8!
I've had weight problems off and on for years, finding myself on 3 occasions needing to lose 100 pounds or more. Most recently 4 years ago I lost 90 pounds, and was pretty stable for nearly three years, and regained about half of it in a very short time period as a result of coping with several major stressors. It's back under control, and I'm ready to do something about all this baggy skin and fat deposits and lack of fat these major body changes have left.
I have virtually no waist line, basically am bigger at boobs- partly because of back boobs and underarm skin and fat. Waist is large due to skin rolls. And hips have saggy skin but no butt left!
I've gat bat wings and creepy and crepey arm skin and some la. Thigh skin as well. Boobs are somewhat saggy, and would benefit by going to a higher latitude.
There's much work to do here, and likely will take two long procedures to get everything in order.
I've seen three plastic surgeons, Dr Agha, Dr Fisher, and Dr Shifrin. Honestly, I think any of the three is confident in handling my case. There were similar, but not identical recommendations. All three have excellent training and experience. I eliminated Dr Agha primarily because of the timing and the much higher price point. Dr Shifrin is a very good listener and his staff are great, but while he does post-weight loss cases, it is not a major focus for him. I finally decided on Dr Fisher, as I was impressed with his experience level with cases like mine. About 80% of his cases are post -MWL cases, and his website shares a good number of cases showing some of these. His plan of attack on these various regions wax made with my most troublesome, annoying features in mind. He's been easy to communicate with, and his staff have been helpful and communicative.
Surgery date set for November 8!
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UPDATED FROM bluzgal
2 months pre
Pre-op Pics: back boobs, bat wings and oceanic ripples on the belly
bluzgalSeptember 28, 2016
Oh, look! A lava flow! On the back- a pleated drapery! I really am not sure why I can't fly with those bat wings!!
Replies (13)
September 29, 2016
good luck. I need the same surgery. I am almost there yet I have decided to go Fisher. Be blessed.
September 30, 2016
No agency, I have family in town. He recommends a particular agency if needed though.
October 1, 2016
Best wishes for your surgery and a trouble free healing. Can't wait to see your after photos.
October 2, 2016
Good luck...i had breast lift and arm lift this past Jan and now having tummy tuck and thigh lift on Oct 6th......arms were the easiest for me...very happy with results so hoping for the same this time....
October 4, 2016
So awesome for you that you lost all that weight! It is a great feeling! Then you actually look at your body and say hey my body doesn't match the new me!! I wish you lots of luck with your procedures!! I will follow you and help you with any questions you might have! In the end you will be so excited with the changes! I'm so excited for you!
November 12, 2016
I hope you surgery went well and your having a great recovery!!
November 12, 2016
Thank you! Surgery went well, and recovering quickly. Up and walking- no speed races, but able to get around independently. Got a shower this AM, starting to re-enter post pain med world.
November 12, 2016
Yay! So glad your doing well. Take it slow and steady. Do you find showering exhausting? I sure did. So happy your recovering quickly :)
November 12, 2016
I think I would have yesterday, but today actually went pretty well. Energy much better today!
UPDATED FROM bluzgal
1 month pre
Like packing for a camping trip...
bluzgalOctober 4, 2016
Now 5 weeks from my mark-up appointment! Been collecting supplies for post -op while I'm in San Antonio. Based upon my read of others reviews and Dr Fisher's instructions I've got this list:
FOR THE HOUSE:
Toilet seat riser
Wipes
Several different poop fairy products, colace, bisacodyl, miralax, and magnesium citrate.
Gauze and tape
Chux
Body pillow
Wedge pillow
Pair of long tongs (for grabbing nearby items, and scratching itchy spots)
Protein shakes and blender
Quest bars
Back up batteries for phone and iPad.
Marena 3/4 sleeve and Capri length body suit (this should be interesting...)
Long waisted vest with 3/4 sleeves- thinking I might buy short waisted one as well
And a pair of Capri high waist pants with suspenders
Spanxx leggings
Recliner rental
FOR THE HOSPITAL:
MIO water flavors
Water bottle
Zip front no-wire bra
Zip front shirts and hoodie
Pull- on pants
WEEKEND BEFORE:
Hair appointment
Waxing (yow!)
Shave...
get all medicine refills in
Any other ideas?
FOR THE HOUSE:
Toilet seat riser
Wipes
Several different poop fairy products, colace, bisacodyl, miralax, and magnesium citrate.
Gauze and tape
Chux
Body pillow
Wedge pillow
Pair of long tongs (for grabbing nearby items, and scratching itchy spots)
Protein shakes and blender
Quest bars
Back up batteries for phone and iPad.
Marena 3/4 sleeve and Capri length body suit (this should be interesting...)
Long waisted vest with 3/4 sleeves- thinking I might buy short waisted one as well
And a pair of Capri high waist pants with suspenders
Spanxx leggings
Recliner rental
FOR THE HOSPITAL:
MIO water flavors
Water bottle
Zip front no-wire bra
Zip front shirts and hoodie
Pull- on pants
WEEKEND BEFORE:
Hair appointment
Waxing (yow!)
Shave...
get all medicine refills in
Any other ideas?
Replies (18)
October 4, 2016
I had terrible gas from my protien shakes. Horrible stomach pains..so horrible. I had to switch to meat protienfor now.
October 4, 2016
ooo no fun. I use a product called Right Protein made by Bill Phillips. Ive been using it for the last 3 years and have no problems with it. Reasonable price point too, and has a lot of vitamins and minerals as well as BCAA's and probiotics.
October 4, 2016
Mee tooo.. I love mine. Never had issues ever before. Just in case..thought you would want the to know
October 4, 2016
There is a Greek yogurt called powerful yogurt that has 21 grams of protien.
October 4, 2016
I am still so swollen. I am a month out tomorrow and I am still up several inches in my legs and waist :(
October 9, 2016
Xoxoxoxooxoxox he put me in one on Friday but so far no bueno but I feel so much better
October 4, 2016
What are you getting done first??? Your list looks great!! Make sure you have someone to be with you if you can!!
October 4, 2016
Hi there! I. Getting LBL, abdominoplasty, and arms and underarms done. A lot to tackle all at once.
October 9, 2016
Getting super excited- 4 weeks from now I'll be settling into my rental in San Antonio!
October 4, 2016
My Doctor recommended Surfak stool softener, some of the ones you mentioned are more like laxatives (I think) which you don't need.
Stay on top of your pain meds, it's all about layering ... tylenol, advil, and then the narcotic .. .don't be a martyr .. take then as prescribed ... I had no pain during my recovery from surgery, but developed hemorrhoids, not from meds, but sitting for prolonged periods at the same angle .. it was awful ... I was so thankful to be on Sufak
I'm excited for you, wishing you the best, and take it easy, baby steps....
October 9, 2016
Getting going on Extra fiber now. Thinking about the prolonged sitting- wondering if having a couple body pillows would be helpful to cushion but allow a little more movement... thinking hammock type situation. With cushioning
October 11, 2016
Colace is a stool softner!!! I remember 46 years ago when it arrived in the hospitals.
October 5, 2016
darn it I bet in a few more weeks you will have settled down in to pretty much consisent weight, and a little gradual weight loss. I figure we also will lose muscle mass too, not exercising, stress on the body, harder to keep up with 100 grams of protein doing all this!
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