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38 y/o, No Kids, 4 Years Post-RNY
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I have a Lower Body Lift scheduled for December 6,...
$16,000
I have a Lower Body Lift scheduled for December 6, 2016 and I am mostly excited about it. I went to two consults with PSes and chose to go with the first doctor after weighing my options and doing some research here. After the LBL, I'll go back for a brachioplasty and breast augmentation. My husband is very understanding and supportive while my parents are more concerned than anything else. I've been talking about doing this for years so perhaps it is the sting of reality that "some day" is now well defined and coming up in about 10 weeks.
I had bariatric surgery (RNY) 4 years ago and from my highest weight, have lost 180 lbs. I look forward to having the skin removed so that I can bend more easily, get a bigger lap area, and dress more easily without camouflaging my very pear bottom half.
The procedure is scheduled to last 5.5 hours which scares me a bit. The pain, discomfort and recuperation period also has me concerned but the surgeon will be using Exparel to help with post-op pain. I am also in good health and am fairly active so I think, all in all, I should have a positive outcome if I am a good patient.
I am thinking about renting a lift-chair for home for a month. I have the most beautiful recliner but it is contemporary and lower to the ground. From what I've read, the "lower to the ground" part might suck for a while given the discomfort of the 360 degree incision ad muscle tightening.
I had bariatric surgery (RNY) 4 years ago and from my highest weight, have lost 180 lbs. I look forward to having the skin removed so that I can bend more easily, get a bigger lap area, and dress more easily without camouflaging my very pear bottom half.
The procedure is scheduled to last 5.5 hours which scares me a bit. The pain, discomfort and recuperation period also has me concerned but the surgeon will be using Exparel to help with post-op pain. I am also in good health and am fairly active so I think, all in all, I should have a positive outcome if I am a good patient.
I am thinking about renting a lift-chair for home for a month. I have the most beautiful recliner but it is contemporary and lower to the ground. From what I've read, the "lower to the ground" part might suck for a while given the discomfort of the 360 degree incision ad muscle tightening.
UPDATED FROM PartyPatty
1 month pre
The dreaded photos!
I know that in viewing other people's reviews that photos really help me out so I wanted to post mine too. I haven't taken all of them yet but this is what I've got so far.
You know what the hardest thing of taking these pictures was? Not sucking in!!! I have sucked in my entire life, mostly to bring my panni up a little higher. I will be happy to see that gone! In any case, enjoy!
You know what the hardest thing of taking these pictures was? Not sucking in!!! I have sucked in my entire life, mostly to bring my panni up a little higher. I will be happy to see that gone! In any case, enjoy!
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November 2, 2016
Good on you, being willing to share these I know is sooo frickin hard. I think along with others benefit, I'll be excited to see my afters in succession. 6 days to go... so slow the time is moving!
November 30, 2016
Well done. Im booked for a tummy tuck on the 12th so ill br posting my pics soon too (no sucking in) i have a tummy similar to you. I cant imagine having a flat tummy. Can wait to see you on the flat side!
December 9, 2016
Well done Hun !!
Not easy to share our 'before' photos !!
Out of all the before pics I've seen (and I've seen a few !) I would say your the closest to my body at the moment .... I would say mine is worse than yours especially my bottom but stomach is very similar !
I haven't put my pics on yet ... building up to it !
Will be really keen to follow your progress ..... stay strong Hun
UPDATED FROM PartyPatty
28 days pre
Different Shapes After LBL
This may sound dumb but I met with someone who had an LBL recently and her pre-op shape was kind of strange and so was her post-op shape. I'm not picking on anyone but it's worth mentioning that I think she was rather barrel chested with wide shoulders and then little hips, etc. She was kind of like an extreme apple shape or upside pear. I asked her if she lost any of her shape when she did the LBL and she said that no, everything just got better for her.
So my question is, should I expect to have a slimmer/trimmer figure with about the same proportions? I see some women never get the flat stomach appearance and always appear a little rounded. I guess I'm trying to imagine what I might look like.
Yes, I'll be posing this to my surgeon when I see him in 2 weeks. Until then, I just wonder. If you asked your doc this, I'd love to hear what they said.
So my question is, should I expect to have a slimmer/trimmer figure with about the same proportions? I see some women never get the flat stomach appearance and always appear a little rounded. I guess I'm trying to imagine what I might look like.
Yes, I'll be posing this to my surgeon when I see him in 2 weeks. Until then, I just wonder. If you asked your doc this, I'd love to hear what they said.
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November 8, 2016
We are all shaped differently and I think this really depends on a number of factors so as pre-operative weight ( fat percentage/ BMI) and the skill of the surgeon at hand. I would assume that the surgeon would / should give you an idea as to what you will look like post-operatively. Maybe offer an computerized image as well? Personally speaking I remember what I looked like prior to kids and weight gain and I actually weigh less and I am in better shape now than I was back then. I look great in clothes so I know that won't change much, but I want to take those clothes off and still feel just as good about myself. I don't believe that your ultimate shape with be altered, but a nice tighter lifted version should be reasonably expected. I often pull and play with the excess skin to see what the effect would be, which does not do me justice mentally as it puts me in a depressive state. Especially after all the hard I work I do and continue to do.
November 8, 2016
The surgeon I ended up going with was the first surgeon I ever met with so I've had more questions come up along the way. I tug at myself trying to get a good idea and I know the PS did it back in August too. Maybe it's just my memory since everything was all new then and perhaps a little overwhelming during the consult.
November 8, 2016
Did you not want to explore more surgeons to get different opinions? When I first lost all my weight 5 years ago. I had a small apron of skin on my stomach and my breasts were so deflated. I just wanted it gone and fixed. But I regret not looking further into a surgeon that specializes in post MWL. The surgeon I first used was a cookie cutter mommy makeover type of guy. Had I'd gone to someone with more expertise I could have been advised better of what really needed to be done. Very ignorant on my part. I've educated myself more completely now and know that this time around will be the last.
November 8, 2016
I'd add to think deeply about what shape you want in the end. Then find the person who can mostly get you there based on their experience and their gallery. Ultimately I want loose skin folds gone. Bonus would be more waistline and a little more fullness in hips but those were secondary goals. I'm very happy that Dr Fisher is working with me to identify the most important aspects of this and best to address them in totality . One of his strengths is individual approach,,balancing desired aesthetics and safety and reducing risk for complications.
November 8, 2016
Well said! I agree completely! And remember to keep an overall healthy, positive , realistic attitude! Wishing you all the best and your going to look fabulous! That's all that matters :)
November 8, 2016
Ladies, I'm working on the positivity part and also working on maintaining my physical activity. I'm eating more than I usually do and I think that's due to pre-op anxiety. Adding that to my list of things to reign in.
November 8, 2016
I did consult with multiples. I just forgot to ask the 1st guy who I booked with after meeting the others the explicit question. First guy did grab and pull my fat to show me the lift, showed me his incision lines, explained where he'd sculpt, etc. I think I just forgot since it was a few months ago and now I'm getting anxious as I get closer.
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Both surgeons came in at the same approximate price point. I'm looking at ~$28K for arms, breasts and LBL. LBL will require an overnight stay and comes in at $16K. Arms and breasts, to be done at a later date, will be outpatient and cost about $12K.
I do not blame you for wanting to be one & done. However, I see it that if I do the LBL now and 6 months later do the arms & breasts, the doc could potentially revise anything needed from the LBL procedure at that time. So while not "one and done," I think it's a good use of time and money over the long run.
The doctor I'm using is Dr. Pierre Michaud.
we wound up renting a house for the 2 week stay to give us a little more flexibility and meal options, and it was just a little bit more than the extended stay hotel.
I hope all goes well! looking forward to post op pics!
I am starting to panic. My surgery is 6-9 hours... I have never been under anesthesia for that long. I'm sure I'll be fine but I'm worried. I'm also afraid that I'm exchanging one bad problem for another... Skin or scars?
Good luck with your surgery!