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LauraMJ1987
on 4/26/19 6:06 am
Topic: Do Go Fund Me page's exist for this community??
  • Are there any types of "go fund me" fundraiser page's specifically for post weightloss surgery patients needing to get skin removed? I'm not even talking implants or that type of procedide, but thigh lifts,. Tummy tucks/panniculecyomys.etc.
  • I'd like to start a go fund me, but preferably not be laughed at in the process. I've spend the last 11 years losing weight, exercising and keeping it off but exercise isn't going to shrink skin and I believe a surgery for me would cost between $15,000-$20,000!!! I'm 32yr old and we're a 1 income family with 2 beautiful babies (ain't no mama got that kinda cash laying around...) I'm terrified that I'm going to be trapped in this "skin suit" for the rest of my life. I want to be able to run and play with my kids! I don't want these years to pass be my because I can't afford the surgery.
  • Help, advice, suggestions are all welcome!
  • I'm even going to.post my actually phone# plase.text only (no calls) 724-730-7409.
  • FYI I live I'm NE Ohio
(deactivated member)
on 4/26/19 5:21 am
Laura in Texas
on 4/25/19 12:50 pm
Topic: RE: Having a Hard d time closing

If you feel like your surgeon is not doing enough, find a wound specialist in your area. Search the group to find other people who have had similar experiences.

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

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

Teenie
on 4/23/19 10:39 am - Pittsburgh , PA
RNY on 12/19/17
Topic: RE: Austin Lower body lift

I hear Dr Steven White in Dallas is exceptional but I'm guessing he may be too far away.

HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.

Teenie
on 4/23/19 10:34 am - Pittsburgh , PA
RNY on 12/19/17
Topic: Having a Hard d time closing

I had Hernia and abdominal skin removal Early February and I'm still not healed. I had infection where he tried to make me a belly button and along the horizontal incision and closing these wounds is taking so long. Doctor says it's from doing to much but I can't sit still. Has anyone else take a long time to heal after abdominal skin removal it is getting very frustrating considering Summer is almost here and I won't be able to use the pool with open wounds.

HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.

Polly Smith
on 4/19/19 3:11 am
Topic: RE: Is it safe to travel to Poland for having plastic surgery?

Oh, so I'm a little bit scared right now. But I cannot afford the plastic surgery in my country. Maybe I should contact any provider and it will be safer for me? I found this: https://beautypoland.com/ Anybody knows if they have any insurance for their patients?

catwoman7
on 4/19/19 2:36 am
RNY on 06/03/15
Topic: RE: Is it safe to travel to Poland for having plastic surgery?

I had mine in Chicago (three hours away from me). And yes - I had to return once for complications. They're not common - but they happen. So just make sure there's someone on this end who's willing to treat them.

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

Polly Smith
on 4/19/19 2:31 am
Topic: RE: Is it safe to travel to Poland for having plastic surgery?

Thank you for your reply :) Did you have any plastic surgery in Poland? Did you have to return due to complications?

catwoman7
on 4/16/19 1:21 pm
RNY on 06/03/15
Topic: RE: Is it safe to travel to Poland for having plastic surgery?

that's going to depend on the surgeon. Be sure to do your homework if you're going to travel abroad for surgery. Also, make sure your PCP or some other doctor here will deal with any complications, should they come up. You don't want to have to fly back to Poland for that...

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

Polly Smith
on 4/16/19 6:21 am
Topic: Is it safe to travel to Poland for having plastic surgery?

Hi,

I'm looking for an affordable tummy tuck. My friend told me that plastic surgery was very cheap in Poland. What do you think about it? Is it safe?

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