1,000 days logged, 220 pounds lost (100% natural.), its time for plastic surgery.
PosterGuy1
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Hello all. Technically its 999 days logged, and 219.8 pounds lost.:) The support I have gotten here has been great!
My original story is here-
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1160837/from-420-2-pounds-to-219-6-pounds-picture/p1
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What are your experiences with plastic surgery?
My original story is here-
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1160837/from-420-2-pounds-to-219-6-pounds-picture/p1
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What are your experiences with plastic surgery?
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Way to get it!0
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Amazing job.......0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Way to get it!
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Absolutely amazing. You are an inspiration.0
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NothingsGoing2StopMe wrote: »Congrats on the amazing weight loss. My guess is at this juncture you will be needing abdominoplasty and a man boob lift. I think if you dont shop for cheap and do your research to find a highly rated well known reputable plastic surgeon you will be very happy with the result. you will also get one that you deserve. I think you are going to be very happy. I worked with plastic surgeons and you get a good one you will never regret your decision. Go for it!!! Feel free to message me if you have any questions I might be able to answer for you.
Thanks!
Yes to both procedures. Brachioplasty and a thigh lift, too.0 -
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Good job. Amazing. It's great you're getting the surgery!0
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Good work! You've done great
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You have done an amazing job. Congratulations!
I would expect a reputable surgeon to want you to maintain for a bit before doing the surgery. Do your research so you get the results you are looking for!0 -
Congrats on all your hard work paying off!0
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Great job!
I am guessing you can relate to this guy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpKDteQ3FIQ
There are many in my bariatric support group who eventually go for plastic surgery. I heard a plastic surgeon describing the dilemma for those of us who have lost significant weight that we are trapped in a skin suit that is too big for us. So what is needed is a skin tailor. I suggest you pick your surgeon before you pick your surgery. Make sure the surgeon is board certified. After you have a consult you'll have a much better idea on what is available.
From the stories in my group I would say the pain and recovery is significant, but every one in my group were happy with the ultimate result.0 -
Congrats on the weight loss!
I got abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and brachioplasty (arm lift) this past March and am tentatively planning to get a thigh lift next spring. My extra skin wasn't terrible and didn't cause any medical problems so I had to pay for it out of pocket, but it was completely worth it. I had maintained at this weight for about 2.5 years by the time I had the surgery. I recommend waiting til you have stabilized at a weight for a bit to know for sure that you can sustain it and to see how your body is at that point. I did not find loose skin stretches back or changes over time, so surgery is really the only way to get rid of it, but I'm still glad I waited a couple of years. The surgeons I visited said they recommend maintaining the weight for at least a year or 18 months before having surgery, but that's not a prerequisite if you're paying for it yourself.
Definitely see a few surgeons for consultations- some charge a fee, but the ones I went to were all free. You can really get a sense of how comfortable you feel with someone after meeting with them, and certainly reading reviews and others' experiences with a doctor helps a lot as well. Realself.com has really helpful forums and reviews from people who have undergone these procedures.
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Congrats on the weight loss!
I got abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and brachioplasty (arm lift) this past March and am tentatively planning to get a thigh lift next spring. My extra skin wasn't terrible and didn't cause any medical problems so I had to pay for it out of pocket, but it was completely worth it. I had maintained at this weight for about 2.5 years by the time I had the surgery. I recommend waiting til you have stabilized at a weight for a bit to know for sure that you can sustain it and to see how your body is at that point. I did not find loose skin stretches back or changes over time, so surgery is really the only way to get rid of it, but I'm still glad I waited a couple of years. The surgeons I visited said they recommend maintaining the weight for at least a year or 18 months before having surgery, but that's not a prerequisite if you're paying for it yourself.
Definitely see a few surgeons for consultations- some charge a fee, but the ones I went to were all free. You can really get a sense of how comfortable you feel with someone after meeting with them, and certainly reading reviews and others' experiences with a doctor helps a lot as well. Realself.com has really helpful forums and reviews from people who have undergone these procedures.
Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your experience!0 -
Great job!0
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Just want to say great job and I'll be sending some positive energy your way!0
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I have no experience with the surgery but here I am complaining that ya hard to lose 18 lbs and then I read your story. What an amazing job! You are an inspiration0
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Same here, amazing transformation!.0
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Great work! Best wishes for maintenance and possible surgeries to come. Having stuck with the process for 3 years should give you the confidence needed to stay healthy and looking good.0
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK! You are probably only going to do this once, so get it done right. Don't bargain hunt. I have seen bad plastic surgery and it looks worse than the original problem they had fixed.
I had a tummy tuck and a boob lift after my kids. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. I used (a few years ago) www.makemeheal.com. they were a great support group. One of the only places I could show pictures and get real answers. They were amazing when I was scared to death on a weekend about a dry healing patch which turned out to be nothing0 -
Awesome weight loss. Does age matter whether to get the surgery?0
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Way to go!0
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Great job man you look great. No I do not have any experience with plastic surgery. Again I have to commend you on all the hard work.0
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I read your original story. While it is impressive in its own right, it was even more amazing when I realized that it was posted 2 years ago. Congrats on not just your loss, but your maintenance! Way to go!
Sorry, no tips on surgery. But I thought you deserved the praise 0 -
Thanks for the compliments.0
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Just had to say congratulations! This was so nice to see!
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Fantastic job and very inspirational. Especially for those of us at the beginning of the process of losing a whole person or two.0
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That is very nice of you guys.0
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Lots of my formerly obese clients had it done with great success. Always evaluate the surgeon and cost though. Much kudos to your success and good luck with surgery.
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