Anyone have skin removed or tummy tuck after surgery? I really want to get one but I have heard its very painful so I'm scared. I have had 3 c-sections and bounced back fairly quickly without much trouble so just wanted some insight. Thanks

There is a whole forum dedictated to the topic of plastic and reconstructive surgery - lots of discussions and experiences shared there.

I had a lower body lift (tummy tuck, but went around the back too), breast lift and implants arm lift and a "small" thigh lift.

For me, pain was NOT a big issue at all. It was very well managed the first few days and never was an issue after that. Recovery however was long, slow and hard! It was 2 months before I had my life back and even longer before i was truly 100%

Oh.so.worth it though! I got great results.

Good luck!

There is a whole forum dedictated to the topic of plastic and reconstructive surgery - lots of discussions and experiences shared there.

I had a lower body lift (tummy tuck, but went around the back too), breast lift and implants arm lift and a "small" thigh lift.

For me, pain was NOT a big issue at all. It was very well managed the first few days and never was an issue after that. Recovery however was long, slow and hard! It was 2 months before I had my life back and even longer before i was truly 100%

Oh.so.worth it though! I got great results.

Good luck!

Jane, who did you go through? I live in NJ now but am from WA and might consider having my plastic surgery out there so I can stay with my mom for a few weeks during recovery.

<p>There is a whole forum dedictated to the topic of plastic and reconstructive surgery - lots of discussions and experiences shared there.</p> <p> </p> <p>I had a lower body lift (tummy tuck, but went around the back too), breast lift and implants arm lift and a "small" thigh lift.</p> <p> </p> <p>For me, pain was NOT a big issue at all. It was very well managed the first few days and never was an issue after that. Recovery however was long, slow and hard! It was 2 months before I had my life back and even longer before i was truly 100% </p> <p> </p> <p>Oh.so.worth it though! I got great results.</p> <p> </p> <p>Good luck!</p>

Hey Jane,

Did you have all that done in one surgery or different surgeries? I still have a lot to lose but can already tell that I'll probably need all you had done. How long were you off work?

I had it all done at once which required me to go to Mexico. Local docs wanted to stage it over 3 surgeries which would have taken me about 3 years due to time off work issues. I am not recommending this route for everyone, but it has been amazing for me - love my results, loved the care and love having it all BEHIND me.

I seriously need to get updated before and after photos but here is a thread with some info in it.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/285839-two-weeks-from-plastics-progress-so-far/

I attached a recent photo - I lost over 180# from my all time highest weight - 160# as a result of the sleeve. I had excess skin for sure! This pic gives you an idea of what is possible!

You look great!!! So happy for you! I still have a ways to go but with the amount I've lost and still need to lose, I'll definitely need plastics. Thanks for all the info.