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@@fashionstylist Congrats on your surgeries! I bet you feel like a new person! I have a question if you don't mind? When they performed your TT did they have to completely un-fill your band? Do you know if they detached your port from your muscle and sewed it back? I went to a consultation and these were the steps they told me were necessary which is what has caused most of my hesitation. Just wondering if this is always the case or just how this particular doctor performed. Thanks!

my surgeon didn't mess with my port at All. I'm sure it was adjusted. But I know I still have some In There because I still have restriction. I know it's not as Much as it was . so when I go I'll have them take an xray. If the surgeon is familiar with wls patients which most are u shouldn't worry my dear. If this is what u want then u should. I'm glad u r researching and asking questions. It was the best decisions. I was losing weight but the TT just sealed it for me. I look 10 years younger . Ask me whatever u like . yayyy

Does anyone know about Tummy Tuck and weight regain, ive been on the fence about it for a few years wondering if I should consider... and has anyone needed a fill after? Also how much weght did you lose after? Any weight regain? How long out?

I don't know about how weight gain works. But I do know and have heard that u will never get a tummy again. I love my results. I'm 3 weeks post Op and I have lost 35 lbs. I am still swollen and will continue to lose . they said it takes a full 6 months for swelling to go down. I'm actually making me an appt for a fill next month. I just want to make sire everything is still in tack and I think I need a fill anyway. I'm very happy about getting a tummy tuck.

Did you finance this or did insurance pay it? I'm an 8 and 170 and I'm sure with a Tummy Tuck I could be much smaller!

I had To pay for mine out of my pocket. Best investment ever. Before surgery I was a 16/18. Now I'm in size 12 and I'm still really swollen Which means I could be smaller . Yayy. I can't wait.

How do ya feel? Worth it? Would do it again? Do us docs doors than one procedure at one surgery???

I would definitely do it again in a heart beat. I love my results. I did everything at once. I feel amazing. Still sore and swollen but that goes away with time. No complaints

Immediated went from a size 16 to size 12 . I had a large hanging tummy . I still can't believe it's gone.

I was married at 21. 30 years later after putting up with someone putting me down my whole life, I am ready to meet someone who loves and supports me. I look back now and he was most abusive at 180 lbs after child birth etc. I ate to hide. Living a new life now. This year is for me. Bring on 2015

Good for u. New year! I was only married for 2 years but we were together for 4 and I ate all that pain away. I actually had the lap band and then it never stopped. I gained about 20 lbs after the lap band just because of my unhappiness. I left. Just had a TT And butt lift And fat transfer. I feel amazing. And to think of all of the names he used to call me and put me down. I'm finally taking care of myself .

Thanks for any info ????

you can ask me anything

I had Lipo, Tummy Tuck, back Lipo and butt fat transfer and it ran around $10K. It was worth every dime. The typical down time is like 10-14 days. But I took off till after the first of the year. More like any extra week. I'm recovering quite well. I was able to drive myself to the post Op appt on the 8th day. I was feeling pretting good. The first 4 days are the hardest.

Thanks for any info ????

I hope it's OK that I jump in here, even though I have not yet had WLS or plastic surgery. I was never really overweight until I married, although I'd always struggled a little to maintain reasonable weight. I apparently married someone just like the father who'd ignored me all my life, and when he continued that pattern in our marriage, I began eating to stuff down anger. Our marriage lasted about 22 years - we are still married but have been separate for a year now, at my request. It took me over a year of therapy (which I entered to deal with emotional eating) to get the courage to end my marriage and ask him to leave. I had planned to file for divorce this month (since my state required a year apart before filing) but now I've decided to have WLS, so I'm holding off on filing until I get it done, b/c I'll have to change insurance once the divorce is final.

So, I think in many cases (obviously not all) people who overeat in the first place may have problems in their marriage but use food to cover their emotions. Once you start dealing with those emotions fully, without food, it may lead to divorce if the other person is not willing to work on it (mine had no interest in looking at himself or our relationship).

I totally agree with u. Once I stopped dealing with it with food, I had to face the music. Im seeing a therapist now for myself not My marriage. My marriage is over . my new life begins. My Tummy Tuck is tomorrow with Lipo of the back and fat transfer to butt...I'm so excited. The toxic things are gone. New life.

Thanks so much @deeadumble

I was banded on July 5, 2013. I have lost a total of 81 LBS and I have more to go. The thing is that my hanging tummy won't go away no matter how much more weight I lose. So I'm getting a Tummy Tuck, Lipo in my back and fat transfer to butt. I feel like I'm getting the works. This will definitely help me get to my goal weight. I will post before, during and after pics. I'm putting a blog up specifically for my weight loss journey.

I'm so happy for you! I'm getting my Tummy Tuck in 2 days. I'm so excited.

I had my lapband last year and I didn't tell anyone but only my closest family members. Not even my own brother or sister know I had it. People judge and hate. So I started like 3 months prior just eating and exercising. And I made sure everyone knew so that when I started losing it would just be natural. Just keep it to yourself. Now am having my Tummy Tuck but I dont mind people knowing about that.

Its discussed on here ALOT, but not usually in the plastics forum. I genuinely believe that relationships that had major issues before massive weight loss are at high risk of failing. I don't really see it much related to plastics though.

I agree.

Go girl . gorg

Problems in my relationship was the finally straw that convinced me that I needed a whole life change and so I made an appointment to see a surgeon. (Bariatric surgery is something I wanted to do since 2010.)

Anyhow we aren't 100% broken up at the moment but I don't know what that future holds.

Im curious are people getting divorced because they are prettier so they attract some new prospects? Or because a bad/mean/jealous/unsupportive spouse...

My situation just brought out the insecurity in my husband. When u start to feel good about yourself and confident there are things people can no longer do to you. You realize you matter and that you are beautiful. Sometimes 8 found that my husband didn't like me knowing I was worth more.

Sometimes there is a status quo that is upset when one person changes.

That Can be so true

This is so wonderful! I know u feel amazing. I will be having a TT after my 80 lbs loss. My tummy hangover of skin will not go away. My plastic surgeon told me that it would have to be surgically removed. I'm also having back Lipo and fatt transfer to butt. I might as well start the year off feeling brand New. Im nervous but I know it will he well worth it.

Well I am going through a divorce now. I don't know if it is a direct result of my lap band surgery but my husband would make reference to me being a diva . I think he likes it when I was insecure and super overweight. It gave him control but as soon as I got some power and started to feel good about myself. He tried to take me down. He complained about my weight but then still had a problem with me losing it.

I am not having plastic surgery next week. I am having a Tummy Tuck and fat transfer to butt and Lipo. U couldn't be happier about it. He has other insecurity issues . he was never satisfied anyway. It's sad that I am in this situation but I am learning to take Care of myself. He would love to see me gain the weight back but not gonna happen.

Hey there! It's been a really long time since I have been on here . I have been taking care of my mothers who was sick with cancer . It's been a long road . Well she fought a long hard fight and passed away 4 days ago.

I hadn't had a chance to really exercise and eat like I should have bit I've still been going for my fills. Here are my stats:

Surgery : July 2013

Highest Weight: 331 (May 2013)

Pre Op: 319

Day of Surgery: 306

Current Fill: 10.5 ( large band 14cc)

Current : 263.0 lbs

Pre Op Size: 24/26 , almost 28

Current Size : 14/16

Goal By July 2014: 219 lbs

Ultimate Goal Weight: 176 lbs

I'm in Houston Texas and would love to be a part of a chapter . It would definitely serve a greater good!

Oh my goodness, you look so happy and healthy -- gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration. The exercise really shows as you are not only much smaller but beautifully toned as well. That is my goal. Best wishes for continued success!

Thanks you so much! I'm still tying to figure it out. On thing I don't want is sagging skin. But nothing I'm stressing about !

Well today marks one year that I have been registered on here! I can't believe I have started this journey a year ago. How funny how time flies. Today I am down 57 lbs from my first pre op visit but a total of 66 lbs from my highest weight this year.

I am now working out faithfully 4-6 times a week at 5 am in the morning. I walk faster, I have more energy, I'm loving the way my clothes look on me. Just a huge transformation!

Highest Weight May 2013: 331 lbs

Pre-Op Weight: 319

Day of Surgery: 306

Current Weight : 266

PreOp Size: 26W

Current Size:14/16 W

So nice to see good results.......had my 4th fill today. Sitting at 5.5cc. Down 63 lbs since surgery on July 16th. My life has turned around so much these last 3 months, I love it and never going back to what it was. best wishes to you all:)

Way to go'! Congratulations .. U are doing great

Signed up for training for warriors program at my gym and today I did two back to back classes my reg class and then we did one in the park to advertise. It was awesome I may have been a bit slower the second class but I was stronger than last week . I was so proud of myself I almost cried on my drive home to think how far I have come in the past 5 months.

That is amazing!! I know that felt good... I find myself walking so much faster now. 6 months ago I couldn't keep up walking with my coworker who is from NY and used to walking fast. But now I can even walk fast and talk without being out of breath !

I'm not a stocking person but where them when the occasion calls. I had a banquet Friday night and put on the only one's I had which were queen sized. Queen plus that is. They were so big that I had to pull the toes and place them underneath my feet in my shoes. I through them away as soon as I got back home. So I also had a wedding yesterday but before I went, I went to the store to purchase a new pair of stockings. Well I'm happy to report that I purchased a regular pair of stockings. I haven't purchased a regular pair of stockings since I have been grown. Isn't that something.

Wow!!!! Those are the victories that makes this well worth it' and don't ever put on a pair again! Lol