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43 Year Old, Having Tummy Tuck and Arm Lift After 80lb Weight Loss with Lap Band - Tampa, FL

Name: 43 Year Old, Having Tummy Tuck and Arm Lift After 80lb Weight Loss with Lap Band - Tampa, FL
Item: David Halpern, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Sly2014

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I had lap band surgery 6 years ago. I've been at...

Sly2014March 24, 2014

WORTH IT$13,000

I had lap band surgery 6 years ago. I've been at stable weight and don't seem to be able to lose anymore. I've worked out with trainer and arms and stomach are not any smaller. I can't wait to get the excess skin removed. I will still need to have breast lift and thigh lift but will have to wait till next year for that. I have my preop appointment Wednesday.

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David Halpern, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

Kimmers25

March 28, 2014

How exciting that you are able to do this for yourself. You have done an excellent job with the weight loss so now it's time to finish this up.

It's good that you are going to schedule the other surgeries next year. Give your body some time to heal in between each procedure.

Keep us up to date and let me know how you are doing. How was the preop?

Sly2014

March 28, 2014

Pre-op went great. I'm more excited than I was. I have read lots of posts about different supplies people buy - gloves, gauze, tape, etc.. My PS said I wouldn't need anything. Is that really the case or should I still buy stuff?

Kimmers25

March 31, 2014

You don't need to go crazy, but make sure you have all of the convenience items. Here is a link to my supply lists and tips. Click Here.

Sly2014

March 31, 2014

Thanks, this is very helpful!

Kimmers25

April 1, 2014

UPDATED FROM Sly2014

1 day post

1 day post op- 10 lbs gone

Sly2014April 11, 2014

Surgery was yesterday. It went great. They started around 7 and ended about 1. I was home by 3:30. Pain was not as bad as I thought it would be but I'm taking Percocet every 4 hours. My arms don't hurt at all - a few little twinges. Stomach is the most painful. Definitely hurts when I move and change positions. I have to go back to PS in a little bit - am not looking forward to getting in and out of car. I can't wait to see the results without bandages. So far everything looks great and I'm very happy. I will post some before and after pics soon. I'm so glad surgery is over and I can start the recovery process!

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UPDATED FROM Sly2014

1 day post

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Sly2014April 11, 2014

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Soon2be

April 11, 2014

Congrats! No matter how much weight you lose, the skin is still there. I'm so happy for you! Get lots of rest and please keep us posted on your recovery. Happy healing!