Surgery Consultation

Coconut_Tim wrote: »

jgnatca wrote: »

First of all, congrats! I looked in to the skin removal surgery and decided against it. What turned me off was the months long recovery and the extensiveness of the surgery (the skin has to reattach to the flesh).

By comparison, bariatric surgery is a very minor incision and recovery.

However, the people I know who have had it done are uniformly pleased. Not a single regret story in the whole bunch.

Thank you!

The recovery bothers me as well. I am sure after the consultation I will have a better idea of what to expect but I cannot take several months off from work and maintain my livelihood. The surgery itself does seem scary to me. I know they will most likely have to removal an extensive amount of skin from my body. I heard someone once said they would need to create a new bellybutton for me. That just seems silly!

Thanks for responding.

Coconut_Tim wrote: »

kimcalica wrote: »

Coconut_Tim wrote: »

kimcalica wrote: »

Hi.. I'm 8 months post op from my tummy tuck and skin contour due to my 130 lb weight loss.

My case was a little different because one month out from my tt, I got the top half done and breast augmentation as well.

The only thing I would do differently, is wait on my second surgery.

I'm very happy with my results, and all the feeling from the nerve damage etc.. is coming back now, so speaking for only the abdominoplasty, I'd say that was ok.

I lost my mind after the second surgery because I thought I was stronger than that, and I just got super depressed and started eating things I shouldn't etc..

The scars are awesome, only pencil thin, but I'm not sure if a state insured doctor will be as skilled.

My doc had me drinking bone broth a week before and a week after for healing effect.

I also took arcana and bromilin.. a homeopathic medicine that helps with healing and bruising.

I would totally do it again. As I said before.. I just think I had the second surgery too soon. Glad it's all done though!!!!

Hey! Thanks for responding with some good information. I appreciate you sharing your experience. How long did the surgery take? Did the recovery stop you from working for a long period of time? I will most likely need surgery on my legs and arms as well as my abdomen. Do you happen to have any photos of the scars that remain?

I'm a stay at home mom, so I didn't take any time off, but my family was pretty much in charge of everything for like 6-8 weeks.

Again, I had 2 surgeries and I'm sure a big part of me didn't try as hard to bounce back because I knew there was another wave of down time coming up.

Right now, I'm killing it though.. I'm working out again.. aerobic dance and small weights.

The surgery took 4 hours.

I also need the surgery on my arms and before I had the surgery, I had said I wanted the thighs done, but now that I've gone through the tummy, I'm honestly thinking about leaving my thighs alone. Mostly because I'm worried about my range of motion.

I am very flexible and double jointed in my hips, I'm worried that I won't have enough skin left to maneuver the way I do naturally. I already feel very constricted from the tt..

As for my scars, they are still taped up. My doctors method is to keep them taped for at least 3 months.

Btw, the swelling and bloat is terrifying and real!!
I gained 20 lbs of inflammation and still carry about 7.

I only just this week started to fit into my pre surgery clothes and it's been 8 weeks!!!

I lost my damn mind! Another reason the thigh surgery scares me.

Thanks so much for replying again. This is good stuff to know.

I never thought that tightening my skin would change the way I move my body. Interesting. Losing my flexibility might not be such a big deal because I don't do much that requires high amounts of flex. lol I could see how someone who enjoys dance or yoga would dislike that though.

Good job staying active and kicking butt

Edit: I am wondering how much did they remove? Do you know how much it weighed in total?

Coconut_Tim wrote: »

kimcalica wrote: »

Coconut_Tim wrote: »

kimcalica wrote: »

Coconut_Tim wrote: »

kimcalica wrote: »

Hi.. I'm 8 months post op from my tummy tuck and skin contour due to my 130 lb weight loss.

My case was a little different because one month out from my tt, I got the top half done and breast augmentation as well.

The only thing I would do differently, is wait on my second surgery.

I'm very happy with my results, and all the feeling from the nerve damage etc.. is coming back now, so speaking for only the abdominoplasty, I'd say that was ok.

I lost my mind after the second surgery because I thought I was stronger than that, and I just got super depressed and started eating things I shouldn't etc..

The scars are awesome, only pencil thin, but I'm not sure if a state insured doctor will be as skilled.

My doc had me drinking bone broth a week before and a week after for healing effect.

I also took arcana and bromilin.. a homeopathic medicine that helps with healing and bruising.

I would totally do it again. As I said before.. I just think I had the second surgery too soon. Glad it's all done though!!!!

Hey! Thanks for responding with some good information. I appreciate you sharing your experience. How long did the surgery take? Did the recovery stop you from working for a long period of time? I will most likely need surgery on my legs and arms as well as my abdomen. Do you happen to have any photos of the scars that remain?

I'm a stay at home mom, so I didn't take any time off, but my family was pretty much in charge of everything for like 6-8 weeks.

Again, I had 2 surgeries and I'm sure a big part of me didn't try as hard to bounce back because I knew there was another wave of down time coming up.

Right now, I'm killing it though.. I'm working out again.. aerobic dance and small weights.

The surgery took 4 hours.

I also need the surgery on my arms and before I had the surgery, I had said I wanted the thighs done, but now that I've gone through the tummy, I'm honestly thinking about leaving my thighs alone. Mostly because I'm worried about my range of motion.

I am very flexible and double jointed in my hips, I'm worried that I won't have enough skin left to maneuver the way I do naturally. I already feel very constricted from the tt..

As for my scars, they are still taped up. My doctors method is to keep them taped for at least 3 months.

Btw, the swelling and bloat is terrifying and real!!
I gained 20 lbs of inflammation and still carry about 7.

I only just this week started to fit into my pre surgery clothes and it's been 8 weeks!!!

I lost my damn mind! Another reason the thigh surgery scares me.

Thanks so much for replying again. This is good stuff to know.

I never thought that tightening my skin would change the way I move my body. Interesting. Losing my flexibility might not be such a big deal because I don't do much that requires high amounts of flex. lol I could see how someone who enjoys dance or yoga would dislike that though.

Good job staying active and kicking butt

Edit: I am wondering how much did they remove? Do you know how much it weighed in total?

Yes, dance and yoga has been a huge part of my life. So it's been a big thing trying to blow off any steam without that in my life.

Everything changes though.. even your girlie zone!

If you want to reply in a message I understand, I hope it isn't too personal to ask, I was wondering what you mean by everything changes, even girlie zone. I am a guy and I am sure it does have effects down there. But what kind of changes can I expect? What kind of changes happened?