MrsKnebel

I had always been a self proclaimed "Tan-aholic"! Largely in part to help camouflage the cellulite and stretch marks on my legs and tummy. I was a member of Planet Fitness and used the tanning beds daily, (whether I worked out or not) because it was less expensive to pay for a membership than it was to go to an actual tanning salon. My thought was, tan fat looks better than pale fat.
However, my mindset changed drastically the day I got the call from the Dermatologist informing me that I had skin cancer...ON MY FACE, directly under my EYE. I had to have Mohr's Surgery that left a scar that runs from below my right eye to just above my mouth. I have muscle and nerve damage because of the surgery that makes my smile crooked and my right eye slightly lower than my left eye. I looked like the elephant man for 3 months while I was healing and every time I opened my mouth to laugh or take a bite of food, the incision would ooze.
I still love tan skin, but now my tan comes in a bottle or from a spray tan. It simply isn't worth the risk to put myself in another, though extremely relaxing, tanning bed. I miss those beautiful tans, but I love the skin I'm in more!
Be informed, make the best decision for you!

I had always been a self proclaimed "Tan-aholic"! Largely in part to help camouflage the cellulite and stretch marks on my legs and tummy. I was a member of Planet Fitness and used the tanning beds daily, (whether I worked out or not) because it was less expensive to pay for a membership than it was to go to an actual tanning salon. My thought was, tan fat looks better than pale fat.
However, my mindset changed drastically the day I got the call from the Dermatologist informing me that I had skin cancer...ON MY FACE, directly under my EYE. I had to have Mohr's Surgery that left a scar that runs from below my right eye to just above my mouth. I have muscle and nerve damage because of the surgery that makes my smile crooked and my right eye slightly lower than my left eye. I looked like the elephant man for 3 months while I was healing and every time I opened my mouth to laugh or take a bite of food, the incision would ooze.
I still love tan skin, but now my tan comes in a bottle or from a spray tan. It simply isn't worth the risk to put myself in another, though extremely relaxing, tanning bed. I miss those beautiful tans, but I love the skin I'm in more!
Be informed, make the best decision for you!

I had always been a self proclaimed "Tan-aholic"! Largely in part to help camouflage the cellulite and stretch marks on my legs and tummy. I was a member of Planet Fitness and used the tanning beds daily, (whether I worked out or not) because it was less expensive to pay for a membership than it was to go to an actual tanning salon. My thought was, tan fat looks better than pale fat.
However, my mindset changed drastically the day I got the call from the Dermatologist informing me that I had skin cancer...ON MY FACE, directly under my EYE. I had to have Mohr's Surgery that left a scar that runs from below my right eye to just above my mouth. I have muscle and nerve damage because of the surgery that makes my smile crooked and my right eye slightly lower than my left eye. I looked like the elephant man for 3 months while I was healing and every time I opened my mouth to laugh or take a bite of food, the incision would ooze.
I still love tan skin, but now my tan comes in a bottle or from a spray tan. It simply isn't worth the risk to put myself in another, though extremely relaxing, tanning bed. I miss those beautiful tans, but I love the skin I'm in more!
Be informed, make the best decision for you!

I had always been a self proclaimed "Tan-aholic"! Largely in part to help camouflage the cellulite and stretch marks on my legs and tummy. I was a member of Planet Fitness and used the tanning beds daily, (whether I worked out or not) because it was less expensive to pay for a membership than it was to go to an actual tanning salon. My thought was, tan fat looks better than pale fat.
However, my mindset changed drastically the day I got the call from the Dermatologist informing me that I had skin cancer...ON MY FACE, directly under my EYE. I had to have Mohr's Surgery that left a scar that runs from below my right eye to just above my mouth. I have muscle and nerve damage because of the surgery that makes my smile crooked and my right eye slightly lower than my left eye. I looked like the elephant man for 3 months while I was healing and every time I opened my mouth to laugh or take a bite of food, the incision would ooze.
I still love tan skin, but now my tan comes in a bottle or from a spray tan. It simply isn't worth the risk to put myself in another, though extremely relaxing, tanning bed. I miss those beautiful tans, but I love the skin I'm in more!
Be informed, make the best decision for you!

Yes I agree with @katanne. Go prepared, do your research......I also agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl....be honest. It's the only way you can expect them to be able to help you. They have to know everything. Good luck to you!!!

I wouldn't (and didn't) go into my consultation without some idea of what each of the surgeries entail and what my preference was.

I can't imagine that you would want to be anything but truthful, open, and forthcoming. In order to get the best care and results you need to be rigorously honest with yourself and your surgeon and medical team.

No. no. and again no! Do your research, PLEASE.
Sooo harmful just to have your scars fade a bit???
Please, read ALL the info that you can get your hands on.
Prayers going up for you

I can't wait to do zumba again!!! I'm actually sitting in my pain management doctor's office right now, and hopefully we'll get this pain under control and I can begin to move again! My fist visit with my surgeon is April 7th. I'm praying I will be the exception to the rule as far as wait time goes. Just ready to reclaim my life! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I know it will be worth the wait but I really hope it doesn't take a year. 6 months I can handle but I hope it's sooner.
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Hi I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 2/16 and it took about 4 months in total to my surgery day. If you do all the required tests then insurance approves it fairly quickly.
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Hi. It took me 4 months and had surgery on the5th month. I had it done on 5/29/15

My first visit was January 28 and my surgery is scheduled for April 27, I have Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Hi I'm in Covington...STPH. I've only had my first visit with the surgeon and nutritionist. Not sure what the process is yet. I know his office spoke with my insurance company. But when do you know everything's a GO! They gave me the packet, step down diet to start and 1 month follow up appointment....but that's pretty much all I know. Sent from my 0PAJ5 using the BariatricPal App

Aquatic aerobics at my YMCA... I actually sweat in the Water...lol
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I've started walking daily, working towards building up my tolerance for exercise. It makes me stronger and helps me lose the pre-op weight.
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I have been lifting weights and doing light cardio to get my body out of couch potato mode. I want to be as healthy as I can be on surgery day and prepare myself for an active lifestyle after surgery.
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I suggest Biotin as soon as you can. I started Vitamin D, multi Vitamin, Calcium citrate, Iron, and B12 several months prior to surgery. However I did not start Biotin until a few weeks after surgery and I experienced thinning hair. It has stopped thinning now, I am 7 months post...it actually stopped at month 5.

I did start taking a Vitamin regimen several months before surgery. I am almost six months out and while I have had some extra shedding it hasn't been severe thank God.

Congratulations on your surgery Tan4sho - you are on your way to a new you! If you need us we are here. I am 3months post op and I still need everyone's support.

Thanks guys... I'm getting ready to get discharged. I can't wait to go home. Surgery went well. I had myself all worked up lol. It was not as bad as I thought. I did a lot of throwing up whet it was done but when I got through that's I was good. Thanks for all the prayers and encouraging words, it really did help this go smoother for ne
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Woot! Hope all went well! I pray your surgery was uneventful and that you heal well

I will pray for you! I hope everything goes smoothly.

Thanks guys for the encouraging words. @@PaulDaniel that's great your getting your date. It's going to feel good when you schedule it.
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Good luck tomorrow! I go Tuesday for my step 3 appointment to schedule my surgery
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