Too Soon for plastics????????????
I've heard at least 3 plastic surgeons speak at my support groups. Normal recommendations are to have a stable wt for at least 6 months and be at least 18 months post op. There have been a couple of patients in these same groups who talked the doc into doing it early, and ended up back with a tune up procedure to fix the area where addiditional wt was lost. One woman lost all of her wt during the first 6 months, and ended up having plastics at 1 year, so she had a stable wt loss for 6 months but had not yet reached her 18 month post op time frame. I guess you can look for a surgeon, but he may have the same recommendations. DAVE
Dave Chambers, 6'3" tall, 365 before RNY, 185 low, 200 currently. My profile page: product reviews, tips for your journey, hi protein snacks, hi potency delicious green tea, and personal web site.
Laura
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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The folks on the plasics forum could likely give you a detailed answer. Many have really done their homework and are glad to share the knowledge.
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V'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
I had my plastics 2 years, 2 months post-op. I'm not displeased with results but I can definitely see changes since I've lost more weight. Sorta sad to think of the money I spent and now I could use some touch ups everywhere I had plastics. And I haven't touched these melted candle thighs and hanging butt.
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