7 Things I Learned About Plastic Surgery

I’m Sandi. I was banded almost 6 years ago and have lost 250 lbs. I love Banded Living.

Needless to say I was left with a lot of excess skin, so I chose to have plastic surgery, and I’ve been really happy with the results. I’ve had a lower body lift, breast lift and augmentation, and had the batwings under my arms removed.

I’m glad I did my homework before surgery.

Here are the 7 things, I learned about plastic surgery after weight loss surgery:

1. Interview several doctors

2. Easy access to your surgeon is important for follow up care.

3. Experience with weight loss surgery patients is critical.

4. You must be totally comfortable with this doctor.

5. Let your weight stabilize for at least 6 months before having surgery

6. You want a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

7. Make sure the surgeon uses an accredited facility.

If you would like to learn more, check out my blog at Sandi’s Banded Living

I’d be interested in your feedback.

Hey Sandi. You've always had great advice. I love the way you put it...

"So I went on to start investigating the second thing I said I would NEVER do in my life – plastic surgery. The first thing I said I would never do was weight loss surgery "

Both as my friend and as my mentor on this Banded Living journey I loved reading this post on your blog. The tips are great!

8. It hurts like Hell!!!

I am a long way away from PS myself but the pain may be enough to stop me.

9. The pain is so worth it!

I love my band and my new flat tummy!

Sue

Sue:

I agree with you - the pain is definitely worth it. Thank goodness our brains are wired to forget pain so that by 3 weeks after PS you are more results oriented than remembering the pain oriented. I was able to tolerate the pain immediately after my lower body lift when the nurse who helped me to the restroom and held my hospital gown closed in the back exclaimed- You havea cute butt! He does such good work! Throuhg my drugged stupor after 11 hours of surgery I knew that I had done the right thing...I also love my flat tummy, my muscled arms and the girls are where they belong now. After all of my hard work I frigured if I could scratch up the money I DESERVED to really enjoy my new body.