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Post Gastric Sleeve Massive Weight Loss - The Woodlands, TX

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4 weeks and a few days

smjonesApril 20, 2017
WORTH IT$22,000
Well I've made it back to work. Really tough week. Standing and reaching are difficult after having the legs and arms completed. I was feeling pretty unhappy with my progression thus far.. I knows it's early to be judging but gah it's hard not to. So I took some comparison pictures. I'm very proud of my transformation and can't believe where I was a few years ago. I'll never be the same. I'm a much happier person and I look quite a bit better I'll have to admit! If anyone is still wondering if the pain is worth it. It is. It might a rough road but whatever skin issues you're dealing with after massive weight loss; there is an option and it's so worth it.

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John LoMonaco, MD, FACS

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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bev20024
April 21, 2017
You look fabulous!!!
haiam
April 21, 2017
Fantastic progress! How well did it all help with your health issues, may I ask? I completed VSG at the end of March and I'm 30# down, 70# to go, so it's early days for me.
smjones
April 26, 2017
Thanks! Before my VSG I didn't have many actual health issues. I wanted to lose weight before I reached that inevitable future. My blood pressure is normal and I would say slightly better, blood sugars have always been normal. The big difference is breathing. You don't realize you're working so hard to do small tasks until after losing the weight and reflecting. That is the most amazing. Good luck to you on your weight loss!! It's hard work but so worth it!
Christiesacc
April 22, 2017
Hang in there! You are looking AMAZING!
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samk86
April 22, 2017
Thank you so much for posting this! You look fabulous! I understand how it would be hard reaching/stretching for arms and legs being just a month out, but at 5 months, how is your center? you dont seem swollen, and look like youre standing pretty upright...
smjones
April 26, 2017
I surprisingly didn't have any muscle tightening so standing up straight for me happened pretty quickly. Maybe 2-3 months. I was still wearing my compression garment about 14 hours of the day before this surgery. And now I wear tight yoga pants as compression for my legs so it also helps with my lower lift. I do feel some "fullness" or tightness if I don't wear the pants for some time. Otherwise that surgery is all healed and doing wonderful!
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samk86
April 27, 2017
That's fantastic to hear. And arms and thighs doing better? I'm headed for my consult tomorrow, and reading honest blogs like yours has been so great
smjones
April 27, 2017
I am doing much better. My arms and legs are finally healed. I do still have daily swelling which is normal. And my scars look very pink but I know it'll get better. Good luck at your consult!! Take your time and ask all the questions you have. If it doesn't feel right in your gut then go to another dr. It has to sit well with you!! You'll know!
WorkInProgress62555
April 26, 2017
How are you feeling?? Have you taken any before/after pics from the front to show the difference the thigh lift made?
smjones
April 27, 2017
I'm feeling much better! I'm still having trouble sleeping but that's not abnormal for me, I had that problem with the last surgery also. I did take some pictures but at this point I can't see much of a difference in size because I'm swollen still. I had a follow up last week. He said both of my knees have dog ears so they poke out visibly. He will fix that, but his next appt isn't till February to do those type of small surgeries. It will be fixed in office though!
UPDATED FROM smjones
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smjonesApril 12, 2017
More of the process of how things are going

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UPDATED FROM smjones
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Picture updates

smjonesApril 12, 2017
I realized I hadn't added any pictures! They definitely aren't pretty but can give you an idea of the process.

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