Carolyn-

Thanks for the words of encouragement!! The belly is an issue.......... and I don't think the skin will "catch up".......

Like I said... we all have our 'demons"..... and the sleevless blouses and dresses don't bother me near as much as my stomach!!

I wore sleeveles blouses this summer!!! hehehe.... and was HEAVIER!! BUT........... still hav the bat wings. but am ok with that......... funny how we all look at ourselves.

We're all beautiful.......... we all have hearts and souls..... and those that have never been in our shoes will never know how wonderful everyone really is!!

OK... got a bit mushy........ but I really love the fact of how everyone changes their perspective on life after being overweight........ and getting a second chance.

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Yup me too Chancie, the stomach is definately going to have to go, having been stretched out with 2 pregnancies and then alot of weight, then lose weight and gain weight, the poor skin on my stomach is really stretched out. . . so once i've lost all the weight and maintained for about 6 - 8 months without gaining, I'll look into getting that loose skin removed. . .

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Sleeve Date: Dec 29, 2009
PreOp Weight: 332 lbs 6' tall
Goal Weight : 170 lbs

I already know that I want my arms done
It all depends on $
While I was at the recovery house (I had surgery in TJ) there was a lady there that had had TT, Boobs, Leg Lift, and Butt Lift she said it all ran her 10K
Hmmmm..... Yeah I think I live with a lot for 10K.
I would like my arms done though.

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Lap Band March 2007
Band Slipped and Removed May 2008
Sleeved 1-28-2010
Dr. Mario Almanza

Hello,

I read on another website, another girl had plastics with a doctor Lara in Tijuana. I think he works with Dr. Almanza. Anyway, I'm going to get sleeved next month and I'm already looking for cost and different surgeries. I will be looking to have plastics probably in Mexico or some other country. Colombia has some really good plastic surgeons and very inexpensive compared to the US.

My first probably will be batwings removal... then boobs/lower lift. I think my legs are going to be cottage cheesey looking. Has anybody had batwings removal? Where? and how much?

I met a woman at the recovery center (Dr. Almanza and Betancourt) I believe she said 800 for arms??

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Lap Band March 2007
Band Slipped and Removed May 2008
Sleeved 1-28-2010
Dr. Mario Almanza

I most likely will have a TT. My question is, and keep in mind I haven't had WLS yet, I already have problems with my breasts. I get rashes and get bumps similar to pimples that really hurt. So if that continues I might have to get a breast lift.

At one of the support meetings I went to, they had a plastic surgeon who specializes in PS for weight loss patients. She was really informative and had some great before and after slides. It really made you stop and think about conturing your body after you've lost the weight.

Of course like some others I will be waiting until after children as well as it was recommended by the plastic surgeon and my primary care physician.

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Spaz
First Doctor Visit: January 6, 2010 (for the the third time)
Psych/Social Evaluation: January 19, 2010 (Approved)
2 of 6 Nutritionist Appointments Completed (1/6, 2/9)