LAP-BAND Surgery and LAP-BAND Discussion Forum - Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ Forum for discussion of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery following weight loss. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/styles/lapband/misc/rss.jpg LAP-BAND Surgery and LAP-BAND Discussion Forum - Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ Plastic surgery Paducah, KY http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/plastic-surgery-paducah-ky-105839-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:03:39 GMT Hey all ya happy thin ppl! I am going to complete this journey I have been on to Thin Land with some Plastic surgery! Can't wait! Just wondering if anyone has had any PS done in Paducah KY? I am going to have a body lift, breast lift, and my arms done! Be ready for summer! whoo hoo! Also, wondering about how some of you healed up and how long it tooK! Hope everyone is having a great day! ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery kydime http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/plastic-surgery-paducah-ky-105839/ will insurance cover tummy tucks and can you get preggo after http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/will-insurance-cover-tummy-tucks-can-you-get-preggo-after-105589-new/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:46:14 GMT i was just wondering if insurance will cover tummy tucks and if not how much is it , and can you have a baby after a tummy tuck ? i was just wondering if insurance will cover tummy tucks and if not how much is it , and can you have a baby after a tummy tuck ? ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery nightgangl7 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/will-insurance-cover-tummy-tucks-can-you-get-preggo-after-105589/ 20lbs left http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/20lbs-left-105526-new/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:18 GMT I am interested in having brachioplasty done..everything else I want to wait til after I have kids...I only have about 20lbs left that I want to lose...should I wait to lose that 20lbs before I have brachioplasty or will it make any difference? My arms have always been big and I really want to... I am interested in having brachioplasty done..everything else I want to wait til after I have kids...I only have about 20lbs left that I want to lose...should I wait to lose that 20lbs before I have brachioplasty or will it make any difference?
My arms have always been big and I really want to have this done my husband says maybe I should wait...wanted to get an opinion.

Thanks!!! ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery kaninag http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/20lbs-left-105526/ Skinnyjeans turn for a flat tummy http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/skinnyjeans-turn-flat-tummy-105258-new/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:31:39 GMT I had a consult I think back in May/June and it's finally here. Surgery is Thursday 11/12 and I can't believe it. I'm having a breast aug and extended tummy tuck. I went today for my un-fill. I'm a little worried because now I think my band may have a leak. I knew I had been able to eat a lot more since a fill in Aug (thankfully didn't gain, but didn't loose). I have my fills under flouro everytime and supposedly I was at 4cc (i have 4cc band) but NP was only able to pull out 1.6cc. I hope they just messed up at last fill. I won't know though until I can get fill again.

Anyways back to PS. I'm super excited. Will be staying the night in hospital since having both procedures at once. I will have a pain pump. Husband it staying with me and my mom and dad will be coming next week to stay a week. My son is a teenager so he is pretty much self sufficient. I'm taking off through Thanksgiving and hope this will be enough time. I have a desk job. I'm worried about the pain but feel the extra $ on pump will help a lot.

Over 11 years ago I had a breast reduction and didn't get very good advice from my PS. I was young and was just tired of my big boobs. Went from DDD to B.
We'll after gaining 60 lbs and now loosing they look flat on top. I'm a 38C but that is mainly from the side fat boob. I'm only going to a D but Dr. said I could easily be DD. I just dont' want to be that. Been there done that. Just need a little more on top.
I'm currently in a size 12 pants (started out tight 20w) and was able to fit a 10 the other day. I still have 15 lbs to loose to get to goal. Dresses I wear 14 (broad shoulders/back) and tops PL. I'm 5'2 and 160. I carry my weight in my belly and can't wait to join the flatlands.

I have learned so much from you all. I debated about starting this thread but felt if I can play it forward than I will. Matter of fact it took me 15 min to figure out to even start a thread. I only did this once when first banded in 2007.

Here's a link to some pics hubby took.
http://www.makemeheal.com/pictures/breast-augmentation-implants/tt-ba-a10474
PW -- byebyerolls ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery skinnyjeans http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/skinnyjeans-turn-flat-tummy-105258/ Zerona http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/zerona-105189-new/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:38:01 GMT Hi there - Has anyone investigated or used Zerona? It is laser fat removal procedure. Thanks. Cynthia Hi there -

Has anyone investigated or used Zerona? It is laser fat removal procedure. Thanks.

Cynthia ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery CynthiaMcC http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/zerona-105189/ <![CDATA[Wannabthinagain's journey]]> http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/wannabthinagains-journey-105167-new/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:03:04 GMT ok, i'm about to start the next phase of this journey.

I'm hovering around 6 pounds above my original goal (i say that because i would LOVE to lower it, but at the same time PS may bet rid of the rest of what doesn't seem to want to budge!).

My PS consult is Thursday 11/12/09. I'm not planning surgery until March of next year. I just want to know what he wants me to do...maintain, lose more...

I'm trying to get all the questions i should ask all written down so i don't forget anything!

the plan is to have a lift with implants (i'm sure i don't have enough tissue for even a C!) and a tummy tuck. would love some lipo if there is any backfat and above my belly if that isn't pulled flat!

here are things i have already.....can anyone add to this?

am i at an ok weight or should i lose more
should i work at maintaining now, or lose more
Belly buttons (i am worried about this one but hear my Dr. does great ones!)
implants what kind/size (i've hear of some called gummie. my sister in law had her saline replaced with this type last year because ONE saline busted after 5 years and she was totally lopsided...she's FLAT without the implants. The gummies are silicone, but will not leak if busted. at least from the outside it would still look normal!)
mons lift happens with tt? what exactly would that achieve?
will my port scar be hidden, if not removed? (my port scar is low, but a little bit higher than my belly button on the left side)
port moved/replaced with low profile (my port makes me look like i have some serious abs sticking out! LOL)
what does this price include? (compression garments, follow-ups, revisions?)
when do i return for a checkup?
should i stay in town for a couple of days at a hotel? (would this be better incase of emergencies, comfort, etc)
where will my scar be, how far around
what is typical healing time
how long before taking care of the kids
lifting them?
unfill (my band reacts to my hormones really bad! i get tight around my period ....really tight if i have really good restriction.)
muscle repair (i'm sure 4 kids have done a number there!)
pain pump or oral med?
exercising

I'm getting SOOOO excited!
Thanks Josie and Allie for the info i've gotten from both of your journey's!!! ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery wannabthinagain http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/wannabthinagains-journey-105167/ If you had a tummy tuck please help! Im getting one on 11/19 and have multiple ques! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/if-you-had-tummy-tuck-please-help-im-getting-one-11-19-have-multiple-ques-105142-new/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:13:39 GMT I am getting a Tummy Tuck, Breast lift with Implants and lipo of the thighs on November 19. I am really starting to worry about the pain. How much pain can I expect? Also was there any things that helped you besides pain meds example pillows? etc? Any and all help would be appreciated! Less than... I am getting a Tummy Tuck, Breast lift with Implants and lipo of the thighs on November 19. I am really starting to worry about the pain. How much pain can I expect? Also was there any things that helped you besides pain meds example pillows? etc? Any and all help would be appreciated! Less than 2 weeks now! ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery alliemorris73 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/if-you-had-tummy-tuck-please-help-im-getting-one-11-19-have-multiple-ques-105142/ How do you afford Plastic surgery??? http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/how-do-you-afford-plastic-surgery-104872-new/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:22:24 GMT I received a quote for $20,385.00 Here is the itemization. HOW ON EARTH CAN ONE AFFORD THIS??? DO YOU PUT IT ON A CREDIT CARD? *Breast lift, LeJour* *$4500.00* *Liposuction, other * *$1200.00* *Abdominoplasty - extended* *$5600.00* I received a quote for $20,385.00 Here is the itemization. HOW ON EARTH CAN ONE AFFORD THIS??? DO YOU PUT IT ON A CREDIT CARD?

Breast lift, LeJour
$4500.00
Liposuction, other
$1200.00
Abdominoplasty - extended
$5600.00
Liposuction, hips
$1200.00
Thigh lift, Outer
$3200.00
Anesthesia
$ 1670.00
O.R. Fee
$ 3020.00
Overnight Stay
$ 990.00
History and Physical, Labs
$ 75.00
Garments
$ 150.00
Pain Pump
$350.00
SUBTOTAL
$21955.00
LESS 10% DISCOUNT
OFF SURGEONS FEES
$ 1570.00
TOTAL
$ 20385.00
]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery bigbaby http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/how-do-you-afford-plastic-surgery-104872/ <![CDATA[Kate's "The Works" special]]> http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/kates-works-special-104838-new/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:26:38 GMT Hi everyone,

I haven't been here in a long time but wanted to reconnect with you guys :) I'm getting ready to finish my journey.

I'm getting cosmetic surgery in 5 weeks. I can't wrap my head around it. I've wanted this for so long, but yet, having the band for 5 years, I seem to be doing everything in my power to sabotage myself from being lean. My band is leaking - we think it's the port - and there have been a lot of bumps along the way that has stalled, reversed, and slowed down my weight loss.

I'm not mad about it; my journey has been unique. I can't even begin to describe the things I have learned about myself. It all unfolded the way it should have, I suppose.

But, just when the surgery was most out of reach - I'd gotten laid off - miracles happened and now I'm not only having my leaking port/tube fixed, I'm getting everything done, by one of the top cosmetic surgeons for post bariatric weight loss, two weeks before my 34th birthday. What an amazing turn of events.

I'm scheduled for a body lift, breast lift, brachioplasty (arms) and flankplasty. The only thing he's not doing is my thighs because they don't need it. Yet. lol. They're also replacing my port to a low profile one. Dr. Joseph Capella in Hackensack Medical is my guy. I researched tons of surgeons - this dude is mine.

All this, and I am still clinically overweight. I am shaking my head at the irony of it all.

Yet, why not? My leaking lap band is getting costly for twice-a-month fills. I have no local support group and live alone, so solitary eating is the biggest culprit. Getting the lap band fixed will help me in January shed the last 30 lbs of fat, and work on my lean muscle building.

I suspect that having the surgery will drastically change my relationship with food -- by having beautiful, reliable restriction that helped me lose 100lbs a few years ago (and mercifully helped me totally forget about food) and will give me a shot to my self esteem that has been sabotaging me.

I know it's purely psychological, but I would work SO HARD, and work out, and track my food...especially over the summer...and start losing..10 lbs, 15 lbs...but I would look in the mirror at the "frownie moustache" of my stretched belly, suck it in, ALMOST see a normal shape...and then become depressed knowing that nothing I did would ever fix 30 years of being obese. Then, I would stop trying.

I have loved watching my fellow bandsters go through the surgeries and can think of nobody better to share it with.

Dec 7th is the date. Oh my gosh :D

Kate ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Kate Eryn http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/kates-works-special-104838/ Swelling after plastic surgery - how severe? http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/swelling-after-plastic-surgery-how-severe-104799-new/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:37:50 GMT I was pretty well prepared for my panniculectomy and everything has gone smoothly. But one thing that I am still surprised at, a little over 3 weeks post surgery, is the amount of swelling I still have. I feel bloated all over and lately the scale shows me gaining weight even though I have had a... I was pretty well prepared for my panniculectomy and everything has gone smoothly. But one thing that I am still surprised at, a little over 3 weeks post surgery, is the amount of swelling I still have. I feel bloated all over and lately the scale shows me gaining weight even though I have had a re-fill on my lap band weeks ago and I have continued to eat pretty well (with a few exceptions here and there). I am certainly not pigging out which the scale would suggest. So I think it is swelling. Ladies (and gents, too) who have had plastic surgery, what has been your experiece with swelling after plastic surgery? When did it peak? When did it subside? Do you have any idea how many pounds of swelling you had? ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery FutureSkinnyKathy http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/swelling-after-plastic-surgery-how-severe-104799/ Plastic Surgeon in DFW? http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/plastic-surgeon-dfw-104656-new/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:40:33 GMT Can anyone recommend a GREAT plastic surgeon in the Dalals/Fort Worth area? If you have used him/her, please tell me what procedure you had and if you're pleased with the results. If you're not pleased, explain why. ]]> Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery bigbaby http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/plastic-surgeon-dfw-104656/