Sorta odd Q about plastics... - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

rainrain · 04-27-2007, 07:40 AM

I had mine at 15 months because I had hernias.

I was not at my goal weight, and I think it would have been nice to be thinner at that time, but he did a fantastic job. I stopped losing after the PS. I am really happy and have maintained the weight loss with in 5 or 10 pounds. On the up side right now because I have not excersized due to anemia exhaustion, I better get moving.

I say wait as long as you can 18- 24 months in realistic and wise.

brookscn · 04-27-2007, 07:51 AM

My PCP told me that it takes 2 years for the skin to catch up with the weight loss. I didn't necessarily believe her, but recently, I've noted that my skin has been toning up a bit.

Zenomia · 04-27-2007, 08:50 AM

Around here, it takes a good 6 months just to get a consult and so forth, then you have to wait who knows how long to get a date. For me, I am starting the process early, so that I can be sure of my choices and save up the $$. Realistically, surgery won't happen until NEXT summer! (that would be at the 2 year mark...)

It's all in how things work for you. Not everyone is the same and different Drs. require different things. Mine says 16-18 months at the earliest...

gottaloseit · 04-27-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VanessaSFL

Chris!Hang tight with the PS...WE are close to starting weight and height...I lost 90% of my weight before six months and than nothing for the next six...then out of nowhere...boom another 30+ lbs...

I am two years out and am just now feeling that my body has slowed with the changes...yet I have been at this weight for almost a year now.My Surgeon sugguest PS only after 18 months.(My choice not to have any PS has to do with the $ and I refuse to finance anything ....yet

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Ask the PS at your support group lots of questions.It is exciting!

Best wishes to everyone getting consults and PS...Very happy for all of you!

V

Thanks V! Yeah, I am thinking that my weight loss will slow down too so my body can adjust. I just want the tatas to be where they should and the panni to be gone. I am exercising to help it along. Hopefully my skin has some bounce back and will not be hanging too much! I know from others at work who have lost weight that exercising is the key because she never exercised and she has wings...poor thing. I guess we are all different though and have different figures etc. I will ask tons of questions at support group, I am excited about it.

lealphachienne · 04-27-2007, 08:59 AM

My skin hasn't changed in the past two years....I didn't have arms done, so i was able to track the results of time on skin sag. I don't recall my WLS surgeon having a specific time frame. The PS said I just needed to be at a stable weight for at least 3-4 months before going under.

rollingroulunds · 04-22-2008, 11:58 PM

Hi there, I was wondering how does someone get their insurance to pay for it?? I had a tummy tuck before Gastric so I had alot gone already so I don't have much hanging except in arms, thighs,breasta and somewhere private which i hate. A PT I saw (I have chronic pain possibly due to the surgery and neuropathy NOT due to vitamin deficiencies) said my breasts are causing a lot of problems with my neck as they hang down "meatless" shall I say!!! lol and that it should be covered by insurance to reduce my pain level in my neck.
Any ideas ?? I am in USA California on an HMO Cigna and currently in pain management. Who has to write up the need?? A plastic surgeon or who??

Thanks and how did you do it??

Kathy

pebitpeb · 04-23-2008, 04:34 AM

For me I had lost almost 170lbs and carried alot of excess in my panis that had stretched my skin about 3 inches above my knee, I was also very desperate to have my hip replaced and get off the pain meds and be able to move more freely. So at 7 months I had abdominoplasty that removed an amazing 40 lbs., since then I have lost an additional 50 lbs and have had my hip replaced, I am 2 lbs from my goal weight and cant see myself going backwards. This new life is the best gift I have ever received and would not change all that I have gone through to get here.

Good question and I see you are receiving good response.
All the best too you.

pebitpeb
Paul