Reason for this topic
This team is dedicated to discussing anything related to having plastic surgery after major weight loss. This is not for those looking at lapband or gastric bypass surgery, but it is for those looking...
View ArticleHello!
Hi, Ann here, your friendly team administrator. I started this group because I haven't found a SP discussion group on this topic. I have lost aver 100 pounds in the past couple of years, most of them...
View ArticleCosts
Plastic surgery costs a bunch...does anyone have ways they've come up with to pay for it? I know some plastic surgeons work with some kind of medical loan company. Does insurance ever pay for post...
View ArticleRecovery
Share your recovery stories here! How long did your recovery take, were there any complications, what have you done to minimize scarring?
View ArticleTo have surgery or not...that is the question
So if I have plastic surgery, is it just vanity, or are there reasons of psychological and/or physical health involved? I've had two plastic surgeries (breast reduction and min-abdominoplasty) and am...
View ArticleInteresting Articles
If you find interesting articles or websites about plastic surgery after weight loss, post them here!
View ArticleIs this team still active?
I joined the team and saw a message about the team leader not being active. Tell me it's not so! 39 This is a topic I have given much thought to, even though I'm only 1/3 way to goal. I am hoping to...
View ArticleTentative surgery date set
I have a tentative date set for my plastic surgery. I'm planning to have a TT, TL and lipo in the hip area. I met with the PS on Friday. They sent me home with lots to read. I had already made my...
View ArticleZerona
Has anyone on here tried Zerona or Skin-Tyte laser treatments as an alternative or prelude to surgery? I purchased a Skin-Tyte groupon and went for my first treatment on my face last week. (I have LOTS...
View ArticleLove the idea of this team
Hi There, I asked three of my friends who I know have had skin removal to join, because I'd like to see an active place where I can find them (and others with similar experiences) and ask questions....
View ArticleAny regrets? Anything you'd do differently?
I'd love to hear from those who have Been There on this... I'd rather ask you guys because I think you'll tell me like it is. - How long ago did you have the surgery? - Do you have any regrets about...
View Articlehaven't regretted anything
As a card carrying feminist from the 70's, I thought I would never do such a thing as have someone shape my body. But after losing weight, gaining a pouch of extra skin, after having cysts that made me...
View Articlemaking the decisions
In many if not most cases, insurance will cover breast reduction if medically necessary-each insurance company has different criteria, but plastic surgeons know that. I am on a site called...
View ArticleIntroduction and here to help if I can
Hi Folks. I'm Lisa Haupert. I'm 55 years old and lost 115 pounds since turning 50. As you can imagine that left lots of excess skin that wasn't going to go away, despite training and running half...
View ArticleDid anyone hear about a new way to do liposuction?
I was watching one of those daytime TV things...maybe The Doctors? Anyway, they were talking about this new way to do liposuction (with lasers???) that causes the collagen to shrink, and that it's...
View ArticleAfter Surgery
I just had a circumferential abdominoplasty and an inner thigh lift. All I can say is ouch! Of course my insurance didn't pick up anything but I think it will be worth it. Well, since my surgery was...
View ArticleSurgery scheduled in May
I'm so glad to find this forum!! I have lost 85 pounds and have kept it off for almost two years. I had read that loose skin may take two years to shrink, and, after two years of extensive exercising,...
View Articletummy tuck
I have lost 128lbs, and am scheduled for a tummy tuck on june 19th. I have an extreme amount of excess skin hanging off of my belly, and can't wait to get it off! Does anyone have experience with this...
View ArticleI'm Clover
Hi my name is Clover, I have lost 128lbs. I have tons of excess skin on my belly and legs. I am scheduled for tummy tuck on June 19th then plan to have thigh lift next summer. Everyone keeps asking if...
View Articleweight gain after surgery
So I am 7 days away from my tummy tuck, and I am really worried about gaining weight during recovery. Does anyone have any input or experience with this that would be helpful?
View ArticleI have loose skin on my lower abdomen . .
I have a crescent of loose skin that hangs in a half-circle around the bottom of by abdominal area. It is so embarrassing because it shows under my clothes. I have to be careful about what I wear to...
View Articleweightgain after surgery
Does anyone have any experience with weight gain after surgery? I had a tummy tuck in June and have gained 8 pounds since! My doctor says I still have significant swelling, but I'm kind of freaking...
View Articlerecent surgeries?
Anyone had any recent surgeries, and they would like to share their experiences? I just had a revision from a breast reduction that I had over a year ago. The first surgeon did not do an expert job,...
View ArticleHi. My name is Tanya.
A couple years ago, I began my weight loss journey which resulted in me dropping from 263 lbs to about 170 lbs. From there, I struggled to maintain my weight over the next year or so, but persevered...
View ArticleSP_COACH_TANYA wants input about loose skin.
She posted a message below to the At Goal & Maintaining + Transition to Maintenance team, but not here. Here is a link to that thread so you guys will know about it and be able to provide your...
View ArticleSurgery yesterday
Still a bit woozy from meds but am so happy I did this. Tummy tuck, breast lift and implant change. Much less pain than I had imagined. Will write more when my head feels clearer.
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