bichonmom

Dr. Schulman, I wonder if I could potentially have breast reconstruction (left breast lumpectomy 7 years ago, with chemo and radiation therapy now cancer-free) and effectively have a tummy tuck at the same time. I chose not to have any reconstructive breast surgery initially, but since my lap band weight loss, I'm interested now. What do you think? Thank you for addressing my concerns.

I wish you all the best as you get banded and begin your successful weight loss journey, Restless Monkey!

:girl_handsacrossameWell, I've banded together with all of you who are determined to finally get to a healthy weight and stay there permanently. So far, the journey has been great. My motivation was to resolve my Type 2 diabetes. I was banded by Dr. Joseph Moran on 8/13/08 and Dr. Moran also repaired my hiatial hernia. On 8/22 my internist took me off both prescriptions for diabetes, prescription for hypertension and my prescription for controlling chloresterol. I am amazed at the improvement in my health already! I think we all deserve all the support we can get.