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I had a full abdominal lipo today after losing 80 lbs with my lapband. I looked in the mirror and I see brusing and saggy skin. I do not mind the bruising and skin BUT I am scared to death that my skin is so saggy that it will not go back. My doctor said it will but it almost seems impossible. I am 28 and although young I have battled weight up and down stretching out skin back and forth. Has anyone had lipo and had the skin go back or does anyone have advice for me on how I can get it to go back I am just freaking out and almost regretting it.....I just want a semi flat tummy!!!

Hello all...I am about a year and a half with the lap band and after weight loss, dieting, and exercising I think it may be time to look into a tummy tuck and a breast lift. I am curious to know if anyone knows any good plastic surgeons in the mass/nh/ri area. Also, what is the typical price range for these procedures? Is this tax deductable at all? Reall I would appreciate any advice or help in this area, thanks

Hello everyone I am about a year and a half out of surgery and after losing weight and working out I have decided a tummy tuck and possible breast lift may be in my future. I am just beginning the process to research Doctors but I have no clue where to look. So if anyone knows any good plastic surgeons in the Mass, Nh or RI area it would be much appreciated. Also, what is the going price for these type of surgeries? Are the tax deductable because its from weight loss surgery or no? Any help, advice, or thoughts would be much appreciated! Thanks

Okay, basically I guess I am here to vent but also seek some support because I dont know what the heck to do. I was banded on 11/20/06 and at first was doing great then was having a really difficult time due to no restriction and then I went and got a fill just over a week and a half ago...I have now gained 3 lbs, I still have noooo restriction and my doctore told me I wouldnt need to come back for 3 to 4 months. Is this normal? He told me he normally gives people 0.5 cc for a fill and he gave me 1 cc and he told me it would be great.....Well its not and I have just as large of an appetitie now as I did before my band...Now I know it is my fault the food choices I have been making, which have been horrible but I am believeing its been mainly out of stress.....I know this is just a tool and I have to use it but I did shell out $15,000 cash so this would help me control my intake portions right or wrong? I just want to be thin, and I need help, at this point I dont know what to do....Just stop eating bad and deal with having no resstriction, call my doctor even though he said not to call for 3 or 4 months, anyone have any advice for mee please.........

I am needing some advice from everyone here....I just had my first fill last week and I have absolutely no restriction and have the same appetite i did before the band. Now i know it is up to me to make the right food choices but isnt the band supposed to help control my portion intake? Should I call my doctor? Has anyone experience no restriction after their first fill, I need some advice I am seriously bummed out here....Especially since I cleared out my savings to pay for this surgery....Thanks

Thanks everyone for you support...I have called my doctor and have a fill scheduled for next week....So hopefully that will do the trick....I am feeling much better today, more motivated and have made great choices in eating today....Gotta start somewhere right...Thanks everyone P.S. ABOUT MY DATE....Yes, he liked me alot actually just wasnt the guy for me...But, I went and got over my fears and it was nice to have someone with some interested for me..I will find the right one eventually just need to take care of me first!

Okay everyone I havent posted in a couple weeks because I have been so down and discouraged...I had my surgery on 11/20 and did great the first few weeks but as the days went on and I got hungrier and hungrier I have been testing the waters....I have eated food very bad for me and a lot of it...I have no restriction, which I know is normal until first fill....But mentally I have been making the wrong choices....So I just want to know did anyone else go through this but were able to come out successful and jump back on? Please, any advice to get me back on track will help.....Many thanks

OKAY HERE IT IS.....I am letting all of you know how the date went...First, I wanted to cancel I got so nervous yesterday I almost threw up, hahah...It is just me and in my head cause i havent gone on a date in so long...Well, we met at a restaurant to originally have a drink but we ended up having dinner...One of the first things he said to me when we sat down was you look so much better in person than you in your pics....The night went great, we had fun....He was complimenting me all night long and totally into me...Even tried to kiss me at the end of the night and i just gave a little peck cause i am not like that, hahah...We have a second date planned and we will see...I am looking back like wow no reason to be nervous....So my advice to all you single gals with no cofidence to get back out there and date...Its not that bad....It was nice to have a guy pay attention to me....And NOT ALL GUYS LIKE SKINNY WOMEN...And this guy explained to me he has dated thin and heavy and it just has to click with the person and that was the nicest thing to hear to know that there are still guys out there like that....Woo hoo

I sent mine to AZ...But I think I forgot to put who it was from...Anyone from AZ get a gift without knowing who it is from?

Love you guys.....Thanks, I am going to get all decked out and try my hardest to leave the self doubt at home, you guys rock.... I will keep you posted

Hahah, I only wanted support for being nervous about going on my first date in a long time, how did it turn into this....Thanks for everyone who supported me I really do appreciate it.... And Marjon as far as people being shallow...There are a lot of people who are not attracted to heavy people and that is ok, I have my likes and dislikes too...BUT there are a lot of people who are just plain shallow and think people should look the way society says, etc...and those are the ones I dont want...I have met a couple of great guys off the internet who ended up loving me the way I am....So, I intend to find that again and I am confident that I will...Yes, it will take time as everything does but they are out there.... So everyone wish me luck and we will see what happens I guess..

Hey Nathalie, thanks girl for your kind words...I needed that...I am just so damn nervous to go on the date even though he does know what I look like....But thanks for the support I will let you know how it goes...

I am not angry at all....I just said in the first post I need support cause I am nervous...My weight is more my issue than anyone elses, it always has been....but I just wanted support from people who understood what it is like getting back out there, it is very nerve wrecking...Then getting a response like yours doesnt help cause you dont speak for every man....It actually made me more nervous, so thanks...