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I chose vertical thigh lift, abdominal plastic and lower body lift first. Then arms and breast.

I was bothered most by my thighs but my belly was a close second. Had a vertical thigh lift, tummy tuck and lower body lift in August and very pleased with the results. I think what ever is most stressing to you is where you should start.

My loss was slow but it came off eventually. Have patience ?

Gas comes with laparoscopic surgery. It will get better.?

If you lose a great deal of weight you will have extra saggy skin. Whether or not you are bothered by it is very individualized. I was but some are not.

I am 52 and had gastric bypass conversation from band 4/2014. Had a slow weight loss but lost 115lb over 18 months. Had plastics for lower body lift, tummy tuck and vertical thigh lift 7/2017 which took off another 5 lb of extra skin. The conversation to bypass was the best decision followed closely by the plastics. Good luck to all just starting or in the midst of this journey.

I hope!

You are on your way! Keep up the good work!

Thank you!

Thank you so much! I have been getting such wonderful emotional support from this website and all the great folks like you!

First two days I had severe pain 7-9. I was also very afraid of taking the IV pain meds which looking back on it was not a wise choice. I was more uncomfortable due to this and would choose the meds if I had a do over. When I got home I used oxy at night and for first post op visit as he said he might be pulling the rest of the drains. I would rate 5 at worst. I used one extra strength Tylenol intermittently otherwise. I was able to totally stop everything Day 6. Pain came and went but was not constant. It was more a sharp stab that resolved quickly or a tightness or pulling which was okay. Honestly my hysterectomy was much more painful for a lot longer time.

Updated pictures post op day 28.

Just a brief update.Went to surgeon today.He was pleased with healing around pelvis. Said the separation of the one suture line was nothing to worry about.I had areas at the inside of knees that were very swollen and hard to touch. He said they were seromas and needed to be drained. He the proceeded to take a ginormous needle and aspirated both. Not what I was expecting. He said to keep compression going and hopefully he won't have to drain again. Well I was due for a bump in the road. ?