jacque064

i am concerned about the excess skin.but what else can we do. most ppl i have spoken with said they do not have excess skin..but would they tell u. as long as they look good w/their clothes on ..why would they say otherwise.

did u get banded, yet?? if so, how did it go? i am scheduled to be banded in Jan 09 by dr. hollis..

thanks for all the responses!!I received a breast reduction in May 2008 (this year) and quite concerned if my breasts will sag once i loose the weight. Deciding to get the lapband will be a difficult one b/c i do not want to have additional surgeries after my weigh loss to get breast implant or breast lift. I will meet the requirements for the lapband at the beginning of next year 09 and quite concerned about how they will look. Any suggestions on what to expect?????

Did anyone get the lapband surgery after a breast reduction? If so, did your breast sag or are you considering getting breast implants or would you consider getting another breast reduction?

thanks for the reply Dr.Lo. I did call your office to schedule an appointment and was told to wait until i lose weigh b/c of the top bulge located in my stomach area, which i believe comes from my two surgeries, not sure if it scar tissue or what...i am not a specialist but thats what i believe. The person did not tell me NOT to come, but said that i would get better results if i lose in that area before getting the tummy tuck. I also believe that my stomach muscles are severed to no return b/c of my surgeries. Not sure what to do or which direction to go. If i could lose the weigh in my stomach area, i would be able to do so much. But, i am just praying that i do not get any more hernias in that area.:smile2: If i send u a pic, would you be able to tell me if a tummy tuck will help me?

I am considering a tummy tuck. Do you think i would be a good candidate if i have had two hernia surgeries in the last 5 years (umbilical and incisional hernia)? The incisional hernia was caused by an old gall bladder surgery over 18 years ago. Is it possible that i will continue to get these hernias because of the fat/bulge in my stomach area? I look like i am about 6 months pregnant and want to get rid of this by exercising but cant b/c of the incisions in my stomach area, it is quite difficult trying to pull myself up. Your help is greatly appreciated.