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Thank you. That is why I am here trying to get some opinions of others. I feel so conflicted because I don't have a TON of money to spend but still want SOMETHING...
Just plllleeeaaaassssssssseeeee do as much research as you absolutely can and speak to multiple patients from a surgeon if that is the route you decide to go. I know there are success stories out there, but don't just go for someone because they are giving you a "killer" deal. Not worth the risks and complications since a US Dr. won't touch you if you have issues.
Thank you. This puts things a bit more into perspective for me. I didn't have surgery to become "skinny" I just want to do normal things without having to adjust skin and try to minimize the appearance of it
I hear you - I don't think I could have stopped fixating on my body without the skin removal (although I am fixating on it still - but more in the, I can't believe this is my body happy way lol)- so I definitely see where you are coming from. In time, my thighs may bother me more (and I have a bit of a turkey neck) -but just like when I lost the weight, I'm so thankful to be in this place right now and the happiness is real even though my body isn't perfect. I wish you the very best in reaching your goals and finding that happy place. Acceptance is something I always marveled at (and still do for people *****ach out without change), but I do think it's a hard thing.
Congratulations on being happy where you are, currently. I can't wait to feel that about myself. Trying to accept things (should I not get PS) is really difficult and I really don't want to wrap my head around it so I am working on making it a really important goal because there is NOTHING i could do on my own with this skin and it NEEDS to be removed.
Thank you for your feedback. I may just need to find a surgeon who will listen to my concerns and may work with more bariatric patients who understands
I think your concern is valid- I did not lose any additional weight before surgery - I was at 160 at 5'5'' but had been there or around there for a few years (after losing down from 336). I had surgery in June and I'm down and maintaining (with no active maintenance activities) at 145 - so 15 down since the plastic surgery - Dr. Sauceda removed 8 lbs of skin from my arms, stomach area and then I had a breast lift with small implants added. I do have the Duodenal Switch which means that I don't absorb very much in terms of fat or protein- so that probably contributed to the extra weight coming off (I just couldn't consume much after surgery - my stomach was very restricted again for at least a month). I tried focusing on getting in protein. I was a bit worried after surgery that I was losing too much - I don't want to get too thin - but I've still got some fat in my thighs and I like the way I look now.
Healing has gone really well and I'm feeling good and loving the results- my thighs are still a mess and I had planned on getting them done before this- but I don't know if I will now - I might just accept them and move on - my stomach is flat (which I can't remember ever having that in my life) so I'm loving my shape/arm/breasts- it has been a life goal since I was a teen to have a body that I'm happy with - and I really am happy with myself - it feels good.
Good luck with your surgery and progress!
I had my surgery here in the US (Chicago), but the names of surgeons in Mexico that come up a lot on this and other sites are Dr. Francisco Sauceda in Monterrey and Dr. Laura (?) Carmina Cardenas in Tijuana (not sure on her first name - but you'll find her if you google her).
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
Hello again, I have had a few consultations here in the states, but wanted to know if anyone had any experiences, whether good or bad, with surgeons in Mexico?
I have a feeling I have around 8-10 pounds of skin that will be removed. so I am concerned that losing + whatever is removed will put me below where I want to be.
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