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We love her. She is a big goof. She is a 90 lb dog that thinks she is a 10 lb dog. We know that because we used to have a small backup dog who was only 10 lbs, and she behaves just like he did.
Annie is too cute!
Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs
Are you also having a breast reduction?
I don't really need it. Even when I was almost 500 lbs I never had man boobs, and I am still fairly muscular, so they haven't sagged any more than most men my age who are in reasonably fit condition. It still seems strange to be able to write that, but I am in great shape for my age, and better shape than I've been for years.
I've got some other saggy baggy bits, but I don't really care. They are age appropriate and I am not vain. This flap removal is just that, because it is a huge one, and getting rid of it will increase my comfort level tremendously- once it's all healed up, anyway.
Are you also having a breast reduction?
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Haha. I?ve read a bunch of posts about buying a recliner to help with loose skin surgery. We were all prepared to bring down some furniture from my parent's home instead, but then Mom said she wanted a particular piece.
As soon as that was out of her mouth, my lovely wife said, "We can get you a recliner now!". So today off we went to the Lazy Boy store. We looked at a bunch of recliners. There were two which fit the Bill (haha). One was white. That ain?t a gonna work when the dog is a Rottweiler who loves to sleep in her master's chair when he ain?t around. The other was brown, and clearance, which meant I could forego the $99 delivery fee and throw it in the back of my truck. So I did.
I love it. I need a catheter so I don?t have to get up. Seriously, I think it will work out well. The woman who sold it to us looked at me like I had three heads when I told her I don?****ch TV. Ever. I read, I surf the Net, and I come here to annoy certain people. What else could anyone want? Hopefully it helps with my flapectomy. But even if it doesn?t, I will survive, and enjoy it whilst poking the bear. Or the flying monkey. 
Oh yeah. Annie the Animal is laughing at me. Or someone.
Hey,
Canada is great, I am sure you would love it here. :-) I am on the east coast, is beautiful.
I have been I touch with Dr Sauceda today,I emailed him from an email address I found on this site.
He responded to me within a few hours,I was wowed.
I wrote back with some questions and am waiting to hear back. I have an email into a Cuba clinic as well and waiting for response.
keeping my fingers crossed
I had a tummy tuck at 116 pounds (5'3", HW 219). My skin weighed one pound.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I had my pre-op appointment this afternoon and they set me up for two weeks from Monday to remove 10 lbs of ugly fat. I said "No, doc, not my head! I just want this excess skin gone!"
Seriously, it went well and I am excited about it again. The doc has a pretty good sense of humor so there was some joking around. He is going to do what he calls an inverted T. Since insurance is picking up a small part of the tab, he said it is non cosmetic. I guess if it is cosmetic, they call it a fleur de lis.
"What's that mean, Doc? You use fewer stitches?"
"No, it means we can't do any liposuction or other things. Most men don't need or want cosmetic anyway."
"Well I'm almost 60, and I have six grandchildren. I'm supposed to be a little lumpy and wrinkly by now."
He laughed.
"What about my fur patch on my chest and belly? (Here's a problem you ladies don't have I'll bet!) I guess it's going to be significantly disrupted."
"I'll see what I can do, but you're probably right."
"Can you graft it onto my head?"
He laughed again.
"Tell you what, I'll split it with you." He's as bald as I am. I explained that I would be telling my four grandsons that I'd been chopped in half in a hideous industrial accident to explain my scar. He thought they'd really get a kick out of that.
Overall it was a very relaxed appointment. He took all the time I wanted for the serious stuff about recovery time, post-op details, potential issues with another medical issue going on right now - no conflict, which relieved me - and brought my wife in on the whole discussion since she will be my nursemaid during recovery. She informed him she didn't really care about fur, lumps, whatever. She's put up with me for over 34 years of wedded bliss. She just wants to make sure I come through it okay.
Oh yeah, I asked about pain medication for afterwards. He blew a bunch of sunshine up my skirt, telling me I looked pretty tough. Well yeah, doc, but I can be a sissy sometimes! He said they make the determination on what and how much after surgery and observing how I am reacting. I guess I'll have to practice looking sore.
It is exciting and a little nerve wracking all at the same time. I've been sewn up more times than I can remember. I've broken all sorts of bones and been to the ER countless times starting at the tender age of 3 years old. But in just under 60 years, this will only be my second surgery, the first being my sleeve.
I live in the states, it's also very expensive here as well, yes I communicated with the doctor and we're doing all surgery at once. Yes I have a total price and the clinic is in Monterrey, come over to Dr. Sauceda forum there are other people that already went to him and they tell their success stories. I lost my weight without surgery so I don't know anything about vgs sounds invasive though, sorry you went through that alone.
How is it in Canada BTW I would love to move there full time, just cautions about starting over in a different country ð?¤"
Thank you for your response,
Do you mind if I ask you some questions about your surgery plans?
Where do you live?
Did you have your consult and were you told what they can do in 1 surgery?
Did you get a total price?
Where in Mexico is this clinic?
I am not set on Cuba, my spouse would rather me have it home in Canada but the cost is double or more so I feel money better spent on bills. lol
I went for my VGS alone and was only a little scared but with the large cuts I am scared to death being in another country ,but am willing. I think ;lol
Thanks in advance,
Ave
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