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On 02/22/2023 at 17:48, catwoman7 said:

unfortunately, yes. I had my surgeries (three of them) over the last four years. The first one I had three years after my WLS, so that would have been in 2018. I was told by people on this site (BariatricPal) and/or a similar one to expect to pay about $8000-$10,000 per procedure. with a lower body lift counting as two procedures since they do both front and back. I had three consultations in the US, and those estimates were pretty accurate. I had a fourth estimate by a plastic surgeon in Mexico, and his estimate was about half that, if I remember correctly (however, I decided to stay in the US)

although keep in mind that it really depends on where you have it done, and the experience & reputation of the surgeon. You're probably going to pay more in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles than you will in Knoxville, Tennessee. Also, a surgeon who's nationally known and has 20 years of experience is probably going to be more costly than someone with only a couple years of experience under their belt.

Other procedures I had were breast lift, arm lift, and face/neck lift. Those all fell into that range too (each of those are considered one procedure). Face/neck lift was a little cheaper, I think - but not much. I think it was $7000.

insurance usually doesn't cover it, but if you have some medical issues due to the loose skin - like a chronic rash that doesn't clear up with more conventional treatments, then it *might* cover it. Or at least some of it. If you do have such issues, go see your doctor about it so its documented. Then if you decide to pursue plastic surgery and think part or all of it should be covered because of medical issues caused by the skin, you'll have documentation of the problem - because the insurance company will want to see that before approving it.

So $60,000 ish for everything - talk about motivation to keep it off!! Do you know if it makes any difference at all if you lose more slowly. Good thing I’ll be saving money not eating out (and as a pack rat still have a wardrobe in all sizes)

On 02/22/2023 at 13:25, summerseeker said:

Hello and congrats on your surgery date. If you have any questions, ask away, none are silly

I had my hair dyed pre surgery. I had my bottom length hair cut twice. My long straight, hair made me look so much balder. Once to shoulder length then a very necessary pixie cut. I have lost hair at other times of my life when going through surgery so did not bother to try expensive treatments. I read others say nothing stopped the shedding so that was good enough for me

I was already using a stick so continued with it for a while. Walking is recommended by everyone. I love it still.

Try and keep people at a distance in the last two weeks, especially school children. I know this advice is a waste but its the only way you can be sure of no virus cropping up the last week before surgery.

I bought a thermos cup to keep my drinks warm. My stomach would not tolerate cold drinks.< br />

Like Hair loss, skin sagging after surgery is a matter of age, weight and genetics. I believe the chemists who have nothing to do with the cosmetic industry. They say nothing helps your skin regain its shape after loosing a ton of weight if you are a certain age and your skin has no elasticity left.

200 lbs - wow! Well done and congratulations! Was it very expensive to remove the loose skin

Thoughts/experience with any of these products - this was included with the pre-op surgery materials received

Thanks - super helpful. Did you take anything to prevent stretch marks/ lose skin?

Good luck everyone - great to have people to keep you motivated

I am scheduled for a March 20tj bypass - it’s getting real and the questions are hitting me fast and furious. Appreciate any advice and insight:

1. Dying my hair/roots - any issues. Should I do it now or closer to the surgery date so it lasts longer. Same question for a new cut. Time for people to get use to it? Should I start taking collagen, non-sulphur Shampoo - anything to manage the Hair loss a little

Walking post surgery - should I get walking sticks?

I know there is no weight lifting post surgery - what about other non-weight bearing exercised- exercise bike, yoga classes etc.

COVID, flu, tetanus, - anything else I should get ahead of

Any kitchen things I should get- can you purée with a hand blender?

I am March 20th - and super tempted to eat all those things I won’t be able to each after my two week fast begins

Best of luck - how is the liquid fast coming along

Any one with similar date I can go on the journey with. I am in Canada so have an endoscopy and colonoscopy on March1st with the same surgeon so there are no surprises when we go in

Not sure if there is an option where you claim you are having a different surgery

On 01/25/2023 at 08:35, catwoman7 said:

I had a desk job (retired now) and took three weeks off. If necessary, I could have gone back after two - but I appreciated that third week to sleep and get used to the food progression.

Any thoughts on going back part time to start? Were you able to check in on email and stay in touch prior to officially coming back

Still trying to decide what or when I tell people. Curious abut return to work experiences