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    Re: Stomach stretch

    Stomach is muscle. It does stretch over time. There is no way it will stretch back to holding 32 oz like before surgery. Even by pass, the little pouch can stretch overtime.

    That is a very...
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    Re: I need knowledgeable people for this

    I consider my diet low carb but I eat veggies and some fruits. I don't eat much rice. Bread makes me gain. I don't count the carbs but I eat whole food, have always done it this way. Eat the...
  3. Re: I was so afraid this was happen ....and it has :(

    Think of it this way, before surgery you probably can eat 1 dozen cookies but now you ate 1.5 cookies.

    For me, I have to include sweets in my daily diet. I just limit the amount. I can't...
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    Re: Hubby not being supportive

    Focus on yourself and being healthy for yourself. Don't look for his approval. It is easier that way. People who don't have a weight problem won't understand. I told my mom after I had the...
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    Re: GAINING weight! Ugh!!!

    Most of us are food addict. It is a terrible addiction since we can't just avoid food.

    Do you exercise? I am also an emotional eater. Do you weigh yourself regularly? Do something now, don't...
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    Re: Hysterectomy 4 months after VSG

    How close are you at goal? Some people have tummy tuck at the same time with hysterectomy.
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    Re: Expensive Cremes

    I wouldn't waste money for 5 little holes but it is up to you.
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    Re: Just not losing....

    First take a deep breath and don't compare yourself with others. Everybody is different.

    1. Are you weighing yourself regularly?
    2. Do you keep check of what you eat? How many times you eat a...
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    Re: Long term sleever success thread

    I am almost 3 years out.

    Things that I do to keep my weigh in check. I am 10 lbs above my lowest. It is hard to lose a few pounds these days.

    1. Weigh regularly. I weigh daily and write it...
  10. Thread: 136 lbs gone!

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    Re: 136 lbs gone!

    Congrats!!
  11. Re: Can you recommend a surgeon (likely out of USA) that is excellent and also very inexpensive?

    Another option is go to the residence program of any of the big hospitals in your area. They are cheap(er). The surgery is done by residents overseas by plastic surgeon. At least you will have...
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    Re: How did you pick your plastic surgeon?

    Looking good. I am too chicken to have surgery out of US. I don't even want to have surgery out of state.

    For people who live in MA, you can look up the best doctor list by Boston magazine...
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    Re: How did you pick your plastic surgeon?

    Remember the pictures you see from the surgeons are their best work. I went to one consult, I was not impressed with the pictures, so definitely did not go with that one.

    I was too trusting the...
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    Re: How did you pick your plastic surgeon?

    I got some tips from other people and plastic surgeons

    1. Start with the American board of plastic surgery to look for a board certified plastic surgery (That is just the very basic, my surgeon is...
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    How did you pick your plastic surgeon?

    From a hospital or a private practice?
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    Re: How to Keep Losing?

    After 9 months, i really had to step up my game to continue to lose. Like keep check of all the food I eat. Exercise a lot (not just walk). I do intense exercise.

    Sometimes your body needs...
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    The good thing about living in MA, there are tons of other hospitals and plastic surgeons. I will find another one. It takes time. I am interviewing. LOL! I feel like an idiot. I thought I did...
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    I thought I went to the best in MA. Mass General Hospital (#2) in US. I end up being treated like I am begging them to operate on me again with a discounted fee of $11k. The average tummy tuck...
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    My surgeon who quit the practice said that he couldn't repair the upper ab muscle (one of the reason it looks so awful). Yes, I do have a new belly button and a big indent below it. Big scars from...
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    If you live in MA, think twice before going to Mass General Hospital for plastic surgery. MGH (#2 hospital in US).
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    Thanks all. The hospital I went to was completely non caring. I can pull out 5 inches of excess skin in my stomach.

    Went to see the Chief of Plastic surgeon, he said the result is a good one,...
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    Part of having TT is, you have to wear shaped wear for months. Those thing are hot. Now that i need another surgery, I don't wear them anymore. Gave me rash.
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    more reasons to ask about the revision policy. So people know what to expect.

    Sometimes if the surgeon cut too much, the incision can split, cut not enough will need a redo.
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    I need to find out from the surgeon whether the revision policy will carry over to the new practice. He stopped answering my questions, email, phone call, etc after he told me he was leaving. ...
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    Re: Failed tummy tuck

    No, I didn't need a lower body lift. That I have checked with 3 PS. I need a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty. The upside down T tummy tuck. I have a short body. Only 4'10".

    My back really doesn't...
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