I have lost 170 lbs (got my lapband 2 years ago) and I could not be happier! I was prepared for a lot of pain but it hasn't been bad at all. I still have a drain in and I have another month of wearing the compression garment. Having to try to stay still but I'm just dying to start trying on clothes!

I had this done in Houston but I'm going to Mexico to do the breast lift in August.

Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to have this done.

Amazing results!

I have now had my arms done. It has been life changing. I am now able to wear short sleeved shirts for the first time I over 30 years! I don't have before and after pictures of my arms yet but will post those when I get them. She did an extended so all the skin looks neat all around my arm pit. I won't ever have to shave anymore or wear deodorant. She removed my sweat glands at the same time.

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Karen, looking at your pictures of your arms is just amazing with the short time you are out getting this surgery done! You are healing super nicely, your scars are almost transparent to your skin! Your surgeon did a wonderful job! I am so happy for you

Thanks! I know! Her name is Camille Cash and she is a perfectionist with her work. I don't care if I have scars. I will now be able to go to pools, the beach, hot tubs, wear tank tops, etc... A whole new world is open to me.

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Thanks! I know! Her name is Camille Cash and she is a perfectionist with her work. I don't care if I have scars. I will now be able to go to pools' date=' the beach, hot tubs, wear tank tops, etc... A whole new world is open to me.

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I live right outside of Houston. I will be looking her up when my time comes! She did a great job and you look fabulous!

Taking it one day at a time.

Okay so here are my arms. The scars will fade. This has only been two weeks!

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Nice! Can I ask how old you are, Karen? I ask because I just turned 50 and figured I would just be accepting "wrinkly" a little earlier than most. Also, are you someone with a high threshold of pain? Seeing your great results is inspiring, but I'm such a whimp and not a fast healer. You've just got me thinking is all. Congratulations on your metamorphosis!

I am 53 so the skin was never going to tighten up on its own. I am really not a person with a high threshold of pain. In fact I'm quite the whiner and a wimp. I've had 3 surgeries in 8 months and after each one I ask myself why the hell I put myself in this situation. But then a few months later, like childbirth, I forget and I'm ready for the next one. The pain isn't so bad. The hard part is the recovery with the gauze and tubes and wearing the compression garment and not being able to wear all of my cute clothes and not being able to work out or walk. I'm at week 2 right now so I'm at that really frustrating part. I am so glad I got all of it done though. It's been expensive. I've had to work a second job and move into a cheaper apartment and save every bit of my money, but it was important to me to get it done.

I have lost 170 lbs (got my lapband 2 years ago) and I could not be happier! I was prepared for a lot of pain but it hasn't been bad at all. I still have a drain in and I have another month of wearing the compression garment. Having to try to stay still but I'm just dying to start trying on clothes!

I had this done in Houston but I'm going to Mexico to do the breast lift in August.

What a great job they did, you look great! Have fun shopping

I am 53 so the skin was never going to tighten up on its own. I am really not a person with a high threshold of pain. In fact I'm quite the whiner and a wimp. I've had 3 surgeries in 8 months and after each one I ask myself why the hell I put myself in this situation. But then a few months later' date=' like childbirth, I forget and I'm ready for the next one. The pain isn't so bad. The hard part is the recovery with the gauze and tubes and wearing the compression garment and not being able to wear all of my cute clothes and not being able to work out or walk. I'm at week 2 right now so I'm at that really frustrating part. I am so glad I got all of it done though. It's been expensive. I've had to work a second job and move into a cheaper apartment and save every bit of my money, but it was important to me to get it done.[/quote']

Thanks Karen for the info and for sharing with us/me your experience. I'll remember your journey in the future should I also end up walking down that path. Best wishes!

wooww you look amazing!!!

Wow! You look fabulous!! Congrats - you now have a rockin' body!