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Hey @ go walking thank you very much

Thank you very much ladies for your replies I haven't even slept because I just want to get this situation fixed I will be calling exactly at 9am when they open to get this matter resolved . And your right about this happening now and. Not later. And their is two other bariatric surgeon at methodist hospital in Brooklyn NY. One is very experienced and the other I haven't heard much about her I was told u could contact both a schedule an appt with them I just dont to have to start over I have health first Medicaid and was told I have to have the surgery at a hospital in order for the insurance to pay for it

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Two weeks has passed since my body was transformed yet again by board certified Dr Victor Gutierrez who specializes in weight loss patients. After losing over 120lbs, I had a lot of hanging skin all over my body. Two weeks ago I had a thigh and a arm lift with magnificent results. My scars are unbelievable thin, flat and straight, even after this short period of time. I know these are the two surgeries that most people want to avoid. I know I did, but since I know my plastic surgeon is highly skilled and specializes in Bariatric Weight Loss Patients, I knew I had nothing to fear. My arm incisions are already almost invisible, and the flat thin groin incisions are easily covered by my panties. Also, I am happy to say, just like my surgery last year, when I had my lower body lift, butt lift and breast lift (no implants) with my plastic surgeon, this surgery was virtually painless as well. I can not believe in a years time I have a new beautiful sexy body. I am so happy about my surgery and my total experience. I was treated so wonderful, and felt so great that it was hard for me to leave and come back home.
The pictures of my plastic surgery last year are posted on this site as well. I also wrote a full summary of my plastic surgery under MY STORY.
http://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/member/116222-sweet-pee/
http://www.bariatricpal.com/user/116222-sweet-pee/

Here's a before . . .

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Never thought this would be me .. to all those girls out there going through this forum who don't believe just like I never did, this is PROOF .. you can do all the things you want .. just believe in yourself, & give yourself a chance .. I PROMISE you won't regret it, love YOURSELF !!
almost 5 months out &im feeeeeellliiinnn gooooooooooood !!!
-85 lbs

My rant is, it's too bad we aren't allowed to rant and rave in the Rants and Raves forum. It should be called the "Rants and Raves, But Only If It's Warm and Fuzzy and Don't You Dare Post What You Are Really Feeling or You Will Get Personally Insulted" forum.

Rants are absolutely allowed. What you must expect, as when posting in ANY public forum on ANY public message board, is that someone may disagree with your rant. Just as you have the right to express your thoughts, so do those who disagree with you. If you can't handle that, then you shouldn't post it. It's my opinion that debate and discussion is how we learn and grow. It's how we learn to open our eyes to the "other guy's" viewpoint and possibly learn compassion for another's plight. (Or, we still think they are a dumbass, we grumble a bit beneath our breath and move on.)

What is NOT allowed is personal attacks. I am not accusing anyone here of making them, but they will NOT be tolerated on this forum.
Have a great day everyone!

I have had the same questions and concerns when it comes to the differences in culture. I am glad you raised this issue. I have been watching the videos on youtube and there seems to be a slight difference in the journey of African Americans and other (based on what I have seen so far).
One thing that I did is went natural for the past year to minimize the hair loss if any (no perms). I am quite concern about this. My hair is thick and growing at the moment (or atleast prior to the surgery) and I have it braided. So, I guess I will see what happens when I take it out next month to get it redone.
While I recognize everyone is an individual and has a different experience, I am interested in seeing if there are any differences in the journey experienced between African Americans and others.
Thank you for the forum