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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Congratulations on achieving or approaching your goal weight! Are you thinking about skin removal, cosmetic, or reconstructive surgery? This is the forum dedicated to discussing tummy tucks, brachioplasty (arm lift), mastopexy (breast lift), and inner thigh lifts, and other cosmetic procedures after losing a lot of weight with weight loss surgery.

2,585 topics in this forum

  1. BariatricPal Hospital MX now offers Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery! Get a free quote

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,604 views

  3. Can it be done?

    By MsTipps,
    • 4 replies
    • 123 views

  4. Tummy Tuck with muscle repair plus bilateral arm lift

    By JSchool10,
    • 5 replies
    • 243 views

  5. Breast reduction- did anyone get one after surgery? If so why?

    By xoxococojay,
    • 42 replies
    • 2,761 views

  6. Anyone had the 360 lower body lift?

    By 1234567890,
    • 12 replies
    • 623 views

  7. The weight on my mind

    By hunneybee81,
    • 9 replies
    • 228 views

  8. Neck/facelift, Anyone?

    By Screwballski,   
    • 7 replies
    • 247 views

  9. Plastics at BariatricpalMX

    By BlueCrush,
    • 3 replies
    • 225 views

  10. Tummy Tuck without Muscle Reconstruction

    By Strivingforbetter,
    • 11 replies
    • 355 views

  11. Beltectomy/circumfrential

    By kmanddj,
    • 1 reply
    • 260 views

  12. Boobs !

    By _Kate_,
    • 52 replies
    • 5,933 views

  13. My Personal Experience with BariatricPalMX

    By Adrian Watkins,
    • 7 replies
    • 953 views

  14. Is this price outrageous? (NYC!)

    By TheFormerFatGirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 975 views

  15. Skintyte? Laser skin tightening?

    By Sleeved36,
    • 1 reply
    • 144 views

  16. Coolsculpting

    By LaLaDee,
    • 12 replies
    • 435 views

  17. Post op arm lift with breast lift and implants

    By nurse247,   
    • 5 replies
    • 664 views

  18. Does Having Bigger Boobs Can Save My Relationship?

    By Numbheart,
    • 14 replies
    • 420 views

  19. I’ve got questions

    By George OG,
    • 9 replies
    • 431 views

  20. How did you decide plastics was right for you?

    By LaLaDee,
    • 9 replies
    • 258 views

  21. TUMMY TUCK RECOMMENDATIONS

    By lookingforanswers62,   
    • 0 replies
    • 135 views

  22. Snapchat dysmorphia (more people want surgery to look like a filtered version of themselves rather than a celebrity)

    By Missouri-Lee's Summit,   
    • 3 replies
    • 210 views

  23. Arm Lift and Tummy Tuck

    By j.winters1028,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,195 views

  24. Plastic surgeon recommendation please

    By Patricia Lopes,
    • 4 replies
    • 227 views

  25. When Does Skin Stop Shrinking?

    By CalGuy64,
    • 1 reply
    • 288 views

  26. Post before/after panniculectomy/tummy tuck and Brachioplasty

    By JSchool10,
    • 1 reply
    • 306 views

  27. Breast Reduc and Lift Question

    By mi75,
    • 3 replies
    • 261 views

  28. Did anyone just have a Panniculectomy?

    By ariesgirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 570 views

  29. how much cup size did you lose after a breast lift (not a reduction)?

    By Travelher,
    • 32 replies
    • 2,673 views

  30. Drs on Mex

    By mamalala,
    • 4 replies
    • 482 views

  31. Best scar treatment and diet

    By Zuze,
    • 8 replies
    • 567 views

  32. Qs and more Qs...

    By Googler,   
    • 38 replies
    • 3,047 views

  33. Surgery and insurance

    By amumoz89,
    • 3 replies
    • 703 views

  34. Before and After pics Panniculectomy

    By Dashofpixiedust8,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,711 views

  35. Anyone had kaiser pay for their arms and tummy tuck?

    By carlacv,
    • 0 replies
    • 270 views

  36. 2 weeks post-op LBL, BL, Arms

    By SouthernSleever,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,196 views

  37. Appointment set

    By Sophie74656,
    • 2 replies
    • 311 views

  38. Flabby loose underarm skin!

    By Kitaleen ,
    • 5 replies
    • 512 views

  39. Bariatric to Cosmetics

    By MsTiffyxox,   
    • 4 replies
    • 408 views

  40. Body lift done!

    By HRHMKB,
    • 36 replies
    • 1,948 views

  41. Surgeon says go ahead.. do I take the bite? Or wait?

    By BrandiceLeSha,
    • 16 replies
    • 803 views

  42. Bra Line Lift (Back Lift)

    By NYC1992,   
    • 7 replies
    • 486 views

  43. What order should the plastics be done?

    By GotProlactinoma,
    • 8 replies
    • 764 views

  44. Help!!!Ft Wayne for cosmetic surgery

    By kmanddj,
    • 3 replies
    • 352 views

  45. Excess skin

    By Deevanh11,
    • 0 replies
    • 418 views

  46. Surgeons in Ft Wayne Indiana area???

    By kmanddj,
    • 0 replies
    • 326 views

  47. Anyone happy with less than a tummy tuck?

    By GassyGurl,
    • 2 replies
    • 563 views

  48. Tummy Tuck

    By Sleeve1stFitNext,
    • 11 replies
    • 687 views

  49. Tummy Tuck and Inner Thigh Lift

    By Spiceyfrog,
    • 84 replies
    • 13,438 views

  50. Early Research

    By Kahkeetsee,
    • 0 replies
    • 396 views

  51. Caution: Top Plastic Surgeons Mexico City

    By Juliepet,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,379 views

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    • CrankyMagpie

      CrankyMagpie

      I'm going to hit my stall now. I can tell, because 1) almost everybody stalls when they start moving on to real foods, in addition to the liquids, and 2) I'm at 302 pounds, lol, and the scale knows I want to see the 2 in the first digit.
      I'm fine. It's not going to freak me out or really even upset me. Honestly, I could stand the reconfiguration of inches that always comes with a stall, for me.
      I'm posting here in between bites of refried beans, which (knock on wood) seem to be going pretty well for me, so far. I'm so happy. Between ricotta (with a little sauce and a little seasoning) and refried beans (with a very small amount of low-fat cheese melted in), I can live without chewable foods for a pretty long time. (I'm also eating yogurt and ricotta cheese.) I do want to upgrade to the ricotta bake, because it has better protein and might cut down the number of protein shakes I need in a day. It's probably a bit more firm than ricotta alone, so I held off at first, but I think it's time, don't you? Plus, my spouse can put it over pasta and enjoy it with me.
      I'm eating 2.5 ounces of ricotta in a serving and maybe that much in beans? (this is my first attempt, but that's how much I served myself) I can eat 4 ounces of Greek yogurt in half an hour, which feels like a lot before the 2 week anniversary of my surgery. But I still haven't really figured out my body's "full" signal. I felt a little sick and stopped eating, one time, which made me think I'd overdone it. Other times, I just take tiny bites, sometimes a few minutes apart, for half an hour. And then I refrigerate or throw out what's left, because that was the guidance the nutritionists gave me. But other people talk about a sore shoulder or something as their signal, and I haven't found that yet.
      I guess it'll come with time and practice.
      · 4 replies
      1. CrankyMagpie

        CrankyMagpie

        Prediction: ACCURATE! I was up .2 this morning. Here's hoping my thighs are smaller after this stall, so I can finally wear smaller pants. (The waists of pants that "fit" are too loose, but the thighs are still tight. And belts are uncomfortable on my incisions.)

      2. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Don't talk yourself into a stall. They're common, but not everyone has them early on. I honestly haven't had one yet. I've only had 3 "up" weeks in almost 8 months and none of them was from a stall. (One was from vacation, two were recovering from losing 13 lbs in 10 days because I was prescribed too much diuretic and ended up dehydrated in the er ☹️) You're unique, just let it go.

        It is early for you to recognize a "full" signal. Pretty much all the foods you're eating right now are sliders that just pass through your pouch. Other than the refried beans, most of them won't stay long enough to trigger a "fullness" feeling. Don't worry, it will come. You're doing great!

      3. CrankyMagpie

        CrankyMagpie

        If it's a stall, it's only in comparison to the ridiculous speed with which I lost during immediate pre- and post-op. I'm still down like half a pound from when I posted this. (Half a pound in four days is slow for this stage of the journey, but it's still good!)

        Thanks for the reassurance! It's good to be told I'm doing well. ❤️

      4. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Yeah, we love that non-linear weight loss when we have a 4-pound week. Not so much with a 1/2-pound week. I only weigh twice a week (and only write it down on Saturday) in an attempt to keep the insecurity monster at bay 😉

    • Leia

      Leia

      211!!! Randomly super excited to have read that on the scale this morning! It almost doesn't feel real!
      · 0 replies
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    • AshMarie794

      AshMarie794

      Haven't hit a stall but this week with only a 2 lbs loss after hitting the gym for 5 days is really getting to me.
      · 2 replies
      1. GB in CA

        GB in CA

        I had a stall for 2 weeks, lost a couple pounds, then started the gym and now I'm stalled again!

      2. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Think of your gym time not for weightloss but as preplastic surgery. I promise the more you work out (whether you lose fat or gain muscle through it) the better your skin tone, tightness and elasticity will look in the long run... (Learning that now, too late after taking a break from the gym during a recent very active losing phase, I HAVE TO GO BACK)...

        YOU'RE DOING GREAT!!!

    • GreenTealael

      GreenTealael

      Alright. No more adulting. Burned my nose, broke my espresso maker (officially), stubbed my toe, and cracked my phone screen all before 8am.
      Going back to bed.
      · 2 replies
      1. AshAsh1

        AshAsh1

        Ouchhhhh. Virtual hugs for sure!

      2. sillykitty

        sillykitty

        I'd definitely be done for the day! Back under the covers and Netflix for sure!

    • GreenTealael

      GreenTealael

      Bought fleece lined tights today. I really need fur lined pants...
      · 5 replies
      1. MargoCL

        MargoCL

        I love my fleece lined tights.... :)

      2. sillykitty

        sillykitty

        Hmmm .... tell me more about this?? I'm a Cali girl, but spend a lot of time in colder climates. I like the idea of these!

      3. FluffyChix

        FluffyChix

        See. I read this ^^^ as, "I'm a Call girl..." and I'm like, well, I bet plenty of call girls would appreciate the thermal effect of fleece lined tights. :D

        Here you go! Trying to wrap my head around these, btw, but in Houston Texas, there are about 2 weeks in February when I would possibly need them. :D

        https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=347672022&CAWELAID=120299900001964849&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=59094339069&CATCI=pla-531501973658&tid=onpl000017&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwZCZW-TNnHzknUG7ykj-uqnaeGPZJDiQEzWXOD9gThPJZrcfbRxkdxoCcMsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

      4. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Ahahaha eyes playing tricks on us!

        They are thicker than regular opaque tights and are just so cozy...

      5. sillykitty

        sillykitty

        Ok ... I have some in my Amazon cart .... :)

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