Sweet Pee

I had a breast lift without implants, a lower body lift and a butt lift. I am very please and happy with my results.

That is a tricky question. Smile The reason I say that is because some of my skin that was taken off durning my lower body lift was used for my butt lift to give me more volume. I was 142lbs before surgery. 3 weeks after surgery, I was 131lbs. That was due to not having a big appetite, a tiny tummy from my WLS and the compression garment. Also a lot of my swelling went down as well. Durning that early recovery period, I was trying to eat as much as possible which helps the body to heal, and is not the time to be loosing weight, but I know I lost a pound or two. My before and after pictures shows I had quite a bit of skin that was removed. http://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/member/116222-sweetpee/

Good to hear you are doing good. Move as slow as possible. Take care!

Glad to hear you are doing well!!!

I had plastic surgery in Tijuana, Mexico and had fantastic results. There are so many plastic surgeons in Tijuana, one must do a lot if research before making a final decision. It is good that you are asking about this place, because you always want to get positive reviews, and results of before and after pictures of the doctors work. After tons of research I chose Dr Victor Gutierrez. You have some doctors there that only care about a quick dollar, but others really take time with their patients and really care deeply about their patients results. That is the kind of doctor I had. I wish you tremendous success in your search. Smile.

Also, ask about revisions. If something does not meet your expectations after surgery, ask if they will do whatever Is necessary to fix the problem. Some plastic surgeons also offer scar revision. Ask if this is included once you are healed. All went well with my surgery, but it felt good knowing these provisions were offered to me my my plastic surgeons. There are many plastic surgeons that offer this as well.

Welcome to the plastic surgery elite club! Smile!!! I would recommend asking if they have experience in doing tummy tucks in men after weight loss. Also look at their men before and after pictures. I had a excellent PS experience and I hope you will too. I am sure you have a six pack under there, and it will definitely show up after your surgery. Take care

You will have a new body when you wake up. I am so excited for you!! Everything will go Great!!

Hi Susie, The lower body lift will only tighten your outer thighs. Unfortunately, the LBL will not help your inner thighs. I have had a LBL so now my next plastic surgery will be my arms and thighs. I only need a small lift. I want my legs and arms to match the rest of my body. You are having fat transfer to your breast? It is amazing what plastic surgeons can do!

I plan on getting my arms done in about 4 months. I always hear that the scars heal very well, but I am still apprehensive. I know my scars from my breast lift surgery recently are practically none existent. I hope the arm scars heal the same way.

I understand exactly what you mean. Have you ever watched that show on TV "Say Yes To The Dress" They get emotional and start to cry when they find the perfect dress for their wedding. I doubt if you act like that, but you will know when you find the plastic surgeon just for you. I talk about this in my story (in my profile) when I am searching for my plastic surgeon. I searched for months!!!! I am sure you will find the perfect doctor just for you just like I did.

I had excellent results also for a lot less with Dr Victor Gutierrez in Tijuana, MX. However, cost should not be the #1 determining factor in choosing a plastic surgeon. Research is important very before making a final decision.

I had the same sedation as CGJane, without any problems either. I am happy this was used during my PS.

Thanks skiddles. Thanks for sharing your journey with us too!!

You are not missing anything. SMILE Everything will be OK!!! All of us will be thinking of you and will want to know how you are as soon as you can let us know after surgery.

You look Great!!!

One day after school was out, I was on a plane. I had a lower body lift, breast lift, and butt lift in June. Since it is major surgery - let me Stress - MAJOR SURGERY, recovery time is a slow process and you will need time to heal. I am happy I waited until school was out. I recovered durning my summer break. I did not have any compilations following my surgery. Even then, I dreaded going back to work in the middle of August, because I was still moving kind of slow. I needed the entire summer, and encourage you to wait till then. Smile, Sweetpee

It takes a lot of hard work, determination and effort to lose weight, and successfully accomplish so much. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story and success. You look great. Very Inspiring!!! Sweetpee

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Many people post their before and after pictures and all we notice are the amazing transformations. The stories we hear are lovely and we want our bodies to look the same way. Many are having plastics without considering the long term recovery that it entails. For some it is long and hard. Although I am 6 months out, and my surgery went very well, I am still recovering. Fortunately, all of this information was clearly explained to me by Dr Victor Gutierrez before I had my surgery, and later I received several reminders afterwards about recovery and how it takes the body a long time to heal, especially after something as extensive as the surgeries we have undergone. It takes lots and LOTS of time. I am still limited in a few activities I use to do, because I have not completely healed. My endurance level is slowly coming back, but It is taking a lot of work. I agree with CGJane, please know what you are getting into before you choose to have plastic surgery, because it is not a quick easy recovery. Even thought I am not 100% fully recovered, I am happy to say I would do it all over again. Here's to wonderful happy healing in 2014!!!!!!!

Hi Sue, Smile. I hope no one became offended. It is a honest observation. I am happy you brought this up. It is something I noticed about scars and pain in the hundreds of stories I have read too, and It is common all over the world. That is why research, research, research should be our top priority before choosing a Plastic Surgeon. For me, among many other things, straight scar lines were very important! My Full Story is on this site on my profile page if you click on Story. In my research, many people may not realize that some of the plastic surgery doctors are not doing the surgeries, but students are. Some of the really big nice plastic surgery facilities in Mexico with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons are teaching hospitals and are allowing students to do the surgeries. I have observed this myself when I am in the operating room with the doctor, when a student is in there, sometimes they allow the student do the surgery. I understand it is the way students learn, hands on practice. I am not saying it is wrong. This practice is done around the world to teach. I encourage everyone looking for a plastic surgeon to really do research, either here in the United States, Mexico, or any other place in the world. It is important to ask questions and know who is actually doing your surgery while you are under anesthesia. Please ask the right questions. Read as many reviews as possible, look at thousands of pictures, and do not let cost cloud your judgment. I look forward to seeing your pictures. Thanks Sue.

I have also plastic surgery in TJ, Mexico. I had a wonderful experience, with virtually no pain, complications, or problems. Mexico is a great place to have plastic surgery, but I encourage lots of research before choosing a plastic surgeon.

I back in too. Going to do my BEST! Will post my goals soon.

Thank you Kris for your update. Continue to take it very slow!!!!! Healing takes time.

A full body lift means the incision goes around your body 360 degrees. I had a full body lift also. http://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/member/116222-sweetpee/ I have before and after pictures in my gallery.