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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Beth
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    Default Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    I haven't posted on here in awhile but things continue to go well for me. I seem to have landed at about 166 pounds. I might be able to lose 5-10 more pounds but, if I never do, I'm pretty happy where I'm at. I went from a size 24 to a size 8/10 but really my life has changed for the better in so many ways beyond just the numbers. Increased self-esteem and confidence, better ability to do things and be out in the world, and a calm peace of mind about my health, eating and weight - you couldn't put a number on any of those things.

    Life is good

    But the purpose of this post is to ask anyone with cosmetic surgery experience for some advice. Like most 100+ losers, I have extra skin. I can more or less live with the lower half of my body - the tummy and the thigh skin - because it doesn't really show through my clothes and, okay, so maybe I don't put the bikini on at the pool. But my upper half, my arms, and my neck and face, are fairly noticeable. I'm 44 but, aging aside, there's a lot of loose skin under my neck and I have jowling on the lower part of my face. If this is the best it's going to get for me, I know I'm not going to be happy in 5-10 years. And I could definitely see people staring at my arms this past summer. It's not pretty.

    So, I'm scheduled for 12/15 for brachioplasty (arms) and a full face lift. I have the option of breaking it into two surgeries or doing it in one 6 hour long surgery. I'm not 100% thrilled with either option. I have younger kids and an intense job - 2 separate surgical recoveries makes things harder, not to mention the expense and risk of the 2 surgeries. So that makes me lean towards getting it done in 1.

    But these are not easy surgeries. A 6 hour surgery is not something you just stroll into and I've heard cosmetic work is way harder than the sleeve or other surgeries and so I'm wondering if I'm putting myself through a bigger risk and a bigger recovery hell for nothing?

    I will add that I have an excellent surgeon/hospital and I also have 3 weeks off to recuperate -- and, if I have to take a 4th week, I can do it. But does anyone have any experience with combining the procedures vs separating them? I've seen people on here combine tummy tucks with arm or breast work but has anyone done arms and face together?



    Weight at 1st Doc's Appt: 290
    Weight the Day of Surgery: 267

    Post-Sleeve Weight Loss YR 1:
    Month 1: 17 lb
    M 2: 12 lb
    M 3: 11 lb
    M 4: 9 lb
    M 5: 6 lb
    M 6: 7 lb
    M 7: 5 lb
    M 8: 6 lb
    M 9: 5 lb
    M 10: 4 lb
    M 11: 6 lb
    M 12: 6 lb


    Total Weight Loss: 124 lb (101 lb post-sleeve)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member KariVSG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Kari
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    Default Re: Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    Great job on the weight loss



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    I don't have any experience but being 50 I was looking at my face also and hoping it tightens. Please keep us updated on how it went. I've still have 40 pounds to lose and they say it takes a year for skin to catch up. But I'm gonna start saving I think.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member azladyrider's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sue Ashe
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    Default Re: Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    Personally I waited until my weight loss was steady for a year prior to having a tummy tuck - never wanted an arm lift or anything other than my tummy but if I had done my face I would have done them both together - just couldn't afford them both. If you have that long to recover then go for it - I guess I would be asking the doctor what they thought. It would all depend on how well you handle pain. I have had 12 surgeries for breast reconstruction over the years and I tell ya the tummy tuck was by far the worst pain I ever had.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Beth
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    02/02/2015
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    Dr. Noel Williams
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    Default Re: Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    Thanks



    Weight at 1st Doc's Appt: 290
    Weight the Day of Surgery: 267

    Post-Sleeve Weight Loss YR 1:
    Month 1: 17 lb
    M 2: 12 lb
    M 3: 11 lb
    M 4: 9 lb
    M 5: 6 lb
    M 6: 7 lb
    M 7: 5 lb
    M 8: 6 lb
    M 9: 5 lb
    M 10: 4 lb
    M 11: 6 lb
    M 12: 6 lb


    Total Weight Loss: 124 lb (101 lb post-sleeve)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member stacydev's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Stacy Devenney
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    04/27/2015
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    Default Re: Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    I'm doing two procedures on November 16th - tummy tuck and thigh lift. I know it's different places then you are having, but also wondering if I have bit off more than I can chew. It's too late now, I'm going through with it, but I've read horror stories about the pain and recovery involved with the thigh lift and I am only taking 8 days off of work. Luckily I have a desk job, but I have heard that sitting for long periods really makes your thighs swell. I wish you good luck on your surgery.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Beth
    Surgery date
    02/02/2015
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    Dr. Noel Williams
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    Default Re: Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    Good luck to you! If this first surgery goes well, my doc was suggesting I could also do the thigh lift and tummy tuck (fleur de lis) in the same surgery, which he said would be about 4 hours. So if you don't mind, I'd like to follow up with you to see how it goes for you and what the recovery was like.



    Weight at 1st Doc's Appt: 290
    Weight the Day of Surgery: 267

    Post-Sleeve Weight Loss YR 1:
    Month 1: 17 lb
    M 2: 12 lb
    M 3: 11 lb
    M 4: 9 lb
    M 5: 6 lb
    M 6: 7 lb
    M 7: 5 lb
    M 8: 6 lb
    M 9: 5 lb
    M 10: 4 lb
    M 11: 6 lb
    M 12: 6 lb


    Total Weight Loss: 124 lb (101 lb post-sleeve)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member stacydev's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Stacy Devenney
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    04/27/2015
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    Dr. Tuggle
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    Default Re: Arm lift and face lift all in one procedure - anyone?

    Quote Originally Posted by bethie8888 View Post
    Good luck to you! If this first surgery goes well, my doc was suggesting I could also do the thigh lift and tummy tuck (fleur de lis) in the same surgery, which he said would be about 4 hours. So if you don't mind, I'd like to follow up with you to see how it goes for you and what the recovery was like.
    Of course! I will post an update once I have my surgery.



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