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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How close are you at goal? Some people have tummy tuck at the same time with hysterectomy.
I wouldn't waste money for 5 little holes but it is up to you.
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...
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...
Congrats!!
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...
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...
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...
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...
From a hospital or a private practice?
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you live in MA, think twice before going to Mass General Hospital for plastic surgery. MGH (#2 hospital in US).
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,...
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.
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.
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. ...
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...