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Kathy S.
on 5/10/18 10:14 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Topic: #OH2018 PLASTIC SURGERY Q&A PANEL AND FREE CONSULTATIONS

#OH2018 PLASTIC SURGERY Q&A PANEL
AND FREE CONSULTATIONS

We are happy to announce the Plastic Surgery Q&A Panel "Uncovering You, Plastic Surgery After WLS" and free plastic surgery consultations at the 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference!

There are free private one-on-one plastic surgery consultations available to registered conference attendees on both Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th. Each consultation is held in a private room, giving you full privacy to discuss your surgical options with the Plastic Surgeon of your choice.

If you'd like to schedule a consultation, make sure you sign-up right away because the appointments fill up fast and there are a limited number of consults available.

Schedule Your Consultation

PLASTIC SURGERY Q&A PANELISTS

Q&A Panelist: Dr. Edward Domanskis

Dr. Edward Domanskis is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Newport Beach, CA. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California. Dr. Domanskis has been recognized as a Physician of Excellence in Plastic Surgery from the Orange County Medical Association, as well has been listed among America's Top Plastic Surgeons and Best Doctors in America.

As the Founder and President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Domanskis is known for his outstanding body contouring surgical results for extreme weight loss patients.

>> Learn more about Dr. Domanskis
Q&A Panelist: Dr. Omar Lazos

Dr. Omar Lazos began his career with a degree as a Doctor in the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Baja California. He graduated at the top of his class obtaining the Medical Title, as well as the professional certificate of Bachelor as a Physician issued by the General Direction of Professions of the SEP.

Dr. Lazos was selected as a resident for the subspecialty in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the National Medical Center November 20. In his tenure as a plastic surgeon, he has participated in many workshops and courses, as well as surgical campaigns and research projects in his specialty. ?

>> Learn more about Dr. Lazos
Q&A Panelist: Dr. Jaime Schwartz

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon that was recruited to California as the Chief of Plastic Surgery for a large hospital system where he was tasked with creating a plastic surgery department with a focus on patients that have undergone gastric bypass.

Dr. Schwartz is also a thought-leader and expert in Lipedema. He has diagnosed many women with Lipedema, presented his approaches of using Lymphatic Sparing Liposuction in conjunction with Lymphatic Sparing Body Contouring procedures. Dr. Schwartz has presented his novel techniques at the Fat Disorders Research Society (FDRS) nationally and internationally.

>> Learn more about Dr. Schwartz
Q&A Panelist: Dr. Jeffery Umansky

Jeffrey Umansky, MD, FACS, graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, as a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from UCLA. He was selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, an honor to the top medical students across the country.

Dr. Jeffrey Umansky has extensive training in all aspects of Plastic Surgery. He performs cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face, breast, abdomen, as well as the rest of the body and post weight loss body contouring procedures. He has an appreciation for the intricate anatomy of the human body and the effects of procedures that alter one's image.?

>> Learn more about Dr. Umansky

#OH2018 Conference, Proudly Sponsored By:

Stay tuned for more ObesityHelp National Conference announcements!

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Mary F.
on 5/9/18 9:00 pm - East Windsor, NJ
Topic: RE: Only horror stories?

Everything was always great for me Banded in 2007 and got below goal... Had to actually gain a bit (that's a first). I was going strong and well until Feb when an xray for something else showed my band slipped down and wouldn't let fluid through. Had to have it removed reluctantly but necessary.

Now I am gaining and scrambling to try to figure out my next move.

Mary

NatalieNTexas
on 5/8/18 7:56 pm, edited 5/8/18 12:56 pm - houston, TX
Topic: RE: Only horror stories?

Tara,

I have been banded since 2007 with zero problems.

I achieved all my goals and more.

I only had one fill within that first year.

The only scare I had was when I was weightlifting and stupidly overworked my core and I believe the band scraped my insides. I thought it had moved so I went in for scanning and it was still safely where it should be.

My plastic surgeon and I agreed to visit removing the band during my tummy tuck.

Please check out my blog and reach out if you like:)

Nic M
on 5/8/18 1:34 pm
Topic: RE: Only horror stories?

I know two people who still have bands. They both had surgery in 2003-ish... the same time I did. One hasn't lost any weight but still has his band. He doesn't actually get it filled anymore and his doctor stopped doing bands and moved out of state.

The other person has had success. She eats a vegetarian diet and exercises regularly. She's had some issues that required corrective surgeries, but is otherwise doing well.

Congratulations on your success! That's a pretty major accomplishment!

 

 Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI

 

Mell
on 5/7/18 1:16 pm
Topic: RE: Only horror stories?

I was banded 10/2006 at 300lbs now at 195, up about 15-20lbs from my low. Working to get back on track. I have had some issues with my band but so far it is still here and I truly appreciate it!

You have done awesome congrats!

Mellissa

Naomi B.
on 5/6/18 4:06 am, edited 5/5/18 10:17 pm - Hanover, PA
Topic: RE: Only horror stories?

Congrats to you, only people who have problems post here. I have had my lap band for over 13 years, not problem free, I have had my share of problems. I had my original band replaced back in 2012, I was more successful with my first band.

Naomi B.
on 5/6/18 3:52 am, edited 5/6/18 6:01 am - Hanover, PA
Tara R.
on 5/5/18 8:57 pm - CA
Topic: Only horror stories?

its been a few years since I've been on. I only see horror stories! Is anyone doing well with their band? I was banded 12/2007 and am now 144 pounds. My height at weight was 350. 316 at surgery.

kairosgrammy
on 5/5/18 1:51 pm
RNY on 10/17/17
Topic: RE: STOP DOING ALL LAP BANDS

My surgeon said the only thing he does with lapbands is remove them.

kairosgrammy
on 5/5/18 1:48 pm
RNY on 10/17/17
Topic: RE: Lap band removal
On September 30, 2017 at 6:01 PM Pacific Time, MiaS wrote:

Hi All, please help! I was banded 6 years ago and have been having port pain for a while. I met my bariatric surgeon and he dismissed it. I was asking for removal. Now I am in severe pain and have been to ER and they said it's lapband erosion and will need to be removed asap. I understand how they remove the band but around my belly button to get to the port I have a huge absess and I am terrified and can't find any posts about anyone who has this. Has anyone heard of this? My belly button is red and sore and I am on so many antibiotics...

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Obviously, the surgeon who did your lapband is an idiot. I'm not a doctor, don't have a lapband, all I have is the info I gathered preparing for my WLS and I knew you had erosion. Find another surgeon asap! They should have referred you in the ER.

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