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Thank you for sharing and responding to everyone.

What is your BMI? Do you know if Dr Miami has different BMI requirements for post WLS patients. I know in general his rule is 32 BMI.

He sticks with the general rule but he discusses that with each person. My BMI is about 27.

@@talkysfunny - Thank you so much!! That really helps. Really appreciate your response. You look amazing!

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Thank you so much!!! It's an amazing journey and I'm realizing that it's a lifetime journey. There is no "before & after" but instead a "before & during". Keep up your hard work.

Can I ask how tall you are? And if this is not too rude, did you get implants and what size? I am 5'10". I just hit 1 year post-op RNY and goal at 173. I am planning plastics for this fall but concerned the 450cc silicone breast implants Dr recommended are too large. Given your weight, it seemed we might be similar and your figure is AMAZING!

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I am 6' and I weigh 195. My implants are 750cc each. I had a lot of skin, so the large volume was needed. I did not need a lift, only augmentation. And they are perky. But it's up to you and what your post op breast size goal is. I ended up a full D. Which is proportionate for me. And all the women in my family have larger breasts. So now I blend in with my family better. Lol

What issues do I need to be aware of if I over do things. Definitely not planning to but always good to know what can happen. I'm having 2 surgery's 3 weeks apart. Still not confirmed which will be first Body Lift or the breast red / lift and the Arm lift.

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I have a seroma that requires draining. You can cause more scarring. Pull a stitch. Get an infection. Wear your compression garment all the time unless showering.

I recommend going to walgreens or Walmart and getting a big bottle of hibiclens. It's about $20. Wash your body for a few days before surgery and for weeks afterward. Keeps your risk of infection low.

Supplement your intake with Protein powder. I added unflavored to my broth, Soups and yogurt. Increasing your Protein facilitates healing. I also took arnica Montana for swelling.

Take your pain meds.

Looking awesome! Did he Snapchat your surgery? Lol

Lol. Yes. I let him. My friends and family wanted to watch it. So I let them. Most of us are in the medical field, so we tend to have a morbid curiosity.

It was something else to be able to watch your own transformation. It's one thing to look one way before going under, then be completely different when you wake up. And another to get to see what happened in between.

He's an amazing artist. I look and feel great. Minor issues but in all fairness I brought it on myself being too mobile too soon.

Here's a couple more from this weekend. I will take an updated incision pic tonight.

The bandage across my belly came off. The twins are incredible. Lol. I'm loving life.

Skin removed. About 3 feet of it. Over 16 lbs. May 2, 2016.

After surgery. Still on the table.

Post op day 1 pics. Bruises are from the Lipo he did on the sides.

Belly bandage with drain. You can see the new chest a bit too. Lol. The middle bandage is my new belly button.

Side view. Post op day 4. And chest shot. They are so huge compared to what I was used to. Even when I was big I had small boobs.

Post op day 12. Feeling tiny. Snatched waist. Super curvy now.

Post op day 13. So you can see the shape and belly. In a sports bra the new boobs are huge.

Post op day 19. Bandages came off. This is my incision line. Healing beautifully. The flakey stuff is the dried blood and glue used to seal the incision line.

Just thought I would share some update pics. Took pics when I felt good. Not necessarily in a set order.

He is amazing!!! And the staff is wonderful. Lol

I just had a brachioplasty and breast lift on 4/21.

My next item is a brachioplasty. I want that badly. But first I need to recover from my breast augmentation and extended Tummy Tuck.

Thanks for that brave before picture. That kind of looks like the skin I know is going to have to go on me. I'm trying to psyc myself up to do what you are doing. I salute your courage. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Just mentally prepare yourself, then physically prepare. I researched the hell out of the process. Plus my doc snapchats a lot of his procedures if his patients give permission. Which I did. My friends and family were so uncertain and afraid for me. In order to be successful I also need my loved ones support. They were able to watch my procedure and see what I went through. My friend that came with me, got to watch while she waited to be let in to see me in recovery. The support I have received blows my mind everyday. And I have never once regretted my decision to commit to this surgical process.

Good luck to you and all that read this. Hugs and much love!!!

That's today. Post op day 4. I'm usually hunched over but I straightened up a bit for the pic.

Here's another group pic I made.

The itching is real. No phantom pain yet. But itching skin that is numb is frustrating and can be painful. I have also resolved myself to the fact the glue from the tape on the bandages will have to eventually wear itself off. I cannot get it off and my skin is irritated enough as it is. Lol.

The best feeling though is when I go down for a nap and put the ice packs on top of my boobs. Lol

Just finished my first round of plastic surgery. I have an amazing nurse friend taking care of me. The plastic surgery team is the best in class. It was worth every penny and every minute I had to wait for it (my doc has an over year waiting list) and every bit of pain so far.

You are all worth the effort this part of our journey entails. Everyone should be given the chance to experience this.

Stats:

Pre VSG weight 350

Day of VSG 320

Pre plastic weight 200

I had a breast augmentation and extended Tummy Tuck. Here are some post TT and augmentation pics. I know how important this is to see by pre bariatric patients, post bariatric, during stalls, when you're feeling down from the excess skin. We are all capable of this. We are all worthy of this!!! Once I'm a week out and get my drain I will post another pic...I'll keep updating this topic! ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1462249299.856091.jpg ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1462249310.038337.jpg

Do you have a before photo ?

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That's one of them.

Can I ask how expensive it was? Did insurance pay for any?

I paid about $12,000 out of pocket. No help from insurance. But it was worth every sacrifice, every second of OT and all the saving. It can be done!!

Wow impressive! I don't know much about this, I am only 1 month out after my sleeve.

Lori

You will down the road and it's all an amazing journey!!! Congrats on the sleeve!! This forum was key in my overall success in this process.

I was so glad my surgeon didn't show me the skin or fat she removed. That definitely would have grossed me out! She didn't even tell me how much it weighed, but I did find that later in my paperwork post-op.

How many pounds was it?

It was 12 pounds of skin. I don't remember how much fat was lipo'd out.

Wow. That is amazing. I don't know how many pounds mine was but it was 72 cubic inches removed. Congrats!!

I was so glad my surgeon didn't show me the skin or fat she removed. That definitely would have grossed me out! She didn't even tell me how much it weighed, but I did find that later in my paperwork post-op.

How many pounds was it?

It is amazing (and a little gross) to see what they removed. You have a great surgeon - excellent results!

I know those pics are graphic but plastics is no joke. Lol

Congratulations - you look amazing. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

It's looking like it's going that route. Thank you so much.

Congrats! Hope your recovery goes really smoothly.

So far I'm doing amazing.

Thanks for sharing!

Anytime. It's a huge help for people to support each other. This site was my saving grace during this process and continues to be.

Hugs to everyone!!

@@talkysfunny - You look great!

What is the 'next' round for?

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

The next round will be my arms at some point. The last will be my thighs.

I'm doing really good. I'm up and walking every few hours. Tolerating my oral pain meds. Needed zofran a bit but I'm on strong pain meds. My friend is a rock star taking care of me. My doc did amazing and my recovery nurse was a saint.

Just finished my first round of plastic surgery. I have an amazing nurse friend taking care of me. The plastic surgery team is the best in class. It was worth every penny and every minute I had to wait for it (my doc has an over year waiting list) and every bit of pain so far.

You are all worth the effort this part of our journey entails. Everyone should be given the chance to experience this.

Stats:

Pre VSG weight 350

Day of VSG 320

Pre plastic weight 200

I had a breast augmentation and extended Tummy Tuck. Here are some post TT and augmentation pics. I know how important this is to see by pre bariatric patients, post bariatric, during stalls, when you're feeling down from the excess skin. We are all capable of this. We are all worthy of this!!! Once I'm a week out and get my drain I will post another pic...I'll keep updating this topic!  

Thank you everyone. I appreciate it.