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I had abdominoplasty 4 years after my RNY, which in April will be 18 yrs. I'd lost 228 lbs, having started out at 384lbs, down to 156lbs. It was an amazing transformation!!! A year later I had excess skin removed from upper arms and thighs. Another amazing transformation. I am a completely new person! I also advise WEAR THE BINDER 24/7. I still will wear the binder sometimes to this day if I feel my 'hourglass' shape is needing a little defining. I also will wear it to support my back as I have chronic back pain (among other issues). You'll have drains after the surgery. They are more a nuisance than anything. I was, however, able to hide them in my jeans pockets. Yes indeed I was able to wear jeans, size 6!
All that said, I have regained about 50lbs. In Feb 2009 I broke my leg, then 4 months later I broke my foot. (I was in police training.) So I was on crutches all that year and put back on some weight. I'm wearing my binder a bit more just to hold my shape.
Good luck!
Who did you see? Denial is usually the result of a doctor not advocating enough. So good for following through.
recovery is slow. Take it easy. Stay on top of pain meds. Follow the rules given. Walk.
17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni
Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139
these are terrible indicators and I hope you get well as soon as possible
Thank you Leslie.
Gonna have to scoop up a tank top
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE. 
Hello
Thanks for replying!
Removal of excess inner thigh is on my bucket list.
WI**** was covered by OHIP.
I don't understand why it's so hard to fight for surgery.. they would cover a sex change operation but not reward a person that was formally obese with the removal of excess skin.
Frustrating
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Abdominoplasty I"m assuming you mean a Tummy tuck. For the first 6 week you'll do no lifting. You really want to take things slowly. Increase your protein to promote healing. Walk and rest. Wear your binder 24/7. A tank top will help with the ithiness that the binder causes.
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
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I had a thigh lift done also.... about 5 years ago.... now I'm hearing its around $9000-11000 in the GTA ....depending on a patients needs.....
FYI there are a couple of Ontario Plastic Surgery FB groups if your looking for info
WOW Good for you! I am starting with tummy tuck.
I would really love to do inner thighs some day!
Wish I was American. Their insurance seems to cover some stuff. Can't even imagine what the inner thigh surgery would cost.
One day at a time.
Thank you!
Did you have all your surgery in a fail sweep?
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
OMG ...yes it was life changing ..... I had it done 6 years ago ...upgrade to the full extended TT and had a hernia repair at the same time as well as the breast reduction/lift. No looking back for me!! I had 13lbs of belly tissuse removed. :)
Thank you for your message!
Did you have surgery? We're you pleased with results?
Feeling a bit nervous!
I can't wait.
Thanks for the healing vibes!
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
