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Kelly M.
on 2/21/19 4:38 pm - TX
Topic: RE: Neck lift... recovery time?

I read a lot about others pain, I hardly had any pain and had lower face and neck lift Nov 5, 2018. I know every one is different but I was numb still am.

Kelly in Texas   Gastric Bypass   Oct 15 2012  

LindyLin
on 2/20/19 1:13 pm
Topic: Neck lift... recovery time?

I have enjoyed reading many previous posts about neck lifts- thanks to everyone who has posted!

I'm 8 months out from RNY, and have been at my stable goal weight for about 2 months. My neck is a mess and doesn't appear to be "bouncing back." I'm almost 38 and I think those bouncing back days are over.

I have a few consultations coming up to talk to plastic surgeons about a TT, breast lift (for the future), and a neck lift.

My question is about travel... if I were to have the neck lift in June, I would be traveling about 3 weeks later. I understand that there may be some residual bruising at the point, but I'm more worried about pain and being able to travel comfortably. It would be 9 hour flights, back and forth.

Thanks for any help you can pass along :)

HW: 286

SW: 264

CW: 163

RNY on 7/10/18 with Dr. K. Vaziri, Washington DC

Extended TT, Breast Lift, and Lipo with Fat Transfer to Buttocks on 7/24/19 with Dr. Joseph Michaels

Lower face and neck lift, 7/27/20, Dr. Henry Sandel

Crazeru
on 2/20/19 9:43 am
Topic: RE: HELP! Can't get my protein levels up, will I still be allowed to have surgery?

I bumped up my protein to 150-200 for a couple of months before and 4 months after surgery.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11
UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

Crazeru
on 2/20/19 9:40 am
Topic: RE: I want lipo with my surgeries. I do not want t big or even medium pubic mound!

Dr Sauceda lipo'd my mons with my LBL.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11
UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

Crazeru
on 2/20/19 9:39 am
Topic: RE: Multipul surgeries and staying longer to have them in Monterey?

I had all my surgeries done at one and did great. I did have the small thigh lift instead of the long thigh lift. I was 59. You move like a little old lady, take care getting in or out of bed. I had one recovery period and was back at work 8 weeks later. I stayed 2 weeks instead of the 12 days.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11
UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

Gwen M.
on 2/19/19 12:41 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Medical tourism for PS

What changed your mind in the last year?

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Gwen M.
on 2/19/19 12:40 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: I want lipo with my surgeries. I do not want t big or even medium pubic mound!

Even if you're not scheduling until January, you should absolutely be able to ask the surgeon these questions now - and get answers.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Gwen M.
on 2/19/19 12:39 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Multipul surgeries and staying longer to have them in Monterey?

That sounds horrible. I can't imagine recovering from all the surgeries I had all at once.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

samiamiam
on 2/19/19 10:52 am
Topic: I want lipo with my surgeries. I do not want t big or even medium pubic mound!

Hello, I really want lip on my stomach and pubic mound. However, I have been told that Dr. Sauceda will not lipo the pubic mound or stomach if he is doing surgery in that area. I DO NOT WANT a big pubic mound. Does anyone know how long you have to wait between lipo and surgery in the same area? Also, I want fat injected into my face and rear so the only fat I have available is in my stomach. Does that mean I need to have separate surgeries. I know these questions are for the doctor, however, I am wondering if anyone has had an experience to share because my surgery is not going to be scheduled until January so I will not be able to ask and figure out the timing for my surgeries. Thank you:)

Tammy

samiamiam
on 2/19/19 10:44 am
Topic: Multipul surgeries and staying longer to have them in Monterey?

Hello, I want all my work done. Head to toe including lipo, fat injections, full body lift, facelift, the works. I would love to just stay for 4 weeks and get it all done, but, do you think that is too much for the body to deal with. Also, have you had multiple surgeries and just stayed longer?

Tammy

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