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freelee    128

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I know it varies GREATLY and depends on many factors, but can you share how much additional weight you lost after having any skin removal surgery after your original weight loss surgery? I've lost 120 lbs after RNY 10 months ago and am beginning to wonder about plastics. But I am 63 wonder if it is worth the risks of another elective surgery at this age. Afterall, I'm not shopping the bikini department anymore! TT, upper thighs and arms would be my plastics surgeries of choice.

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rte837    141

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GOOD for you! I am 63 y/o. RNY 9/03 and lost 108 lb. Was stupid and put back about 70 so had a revision 10/08. Starting in 2010, had face lift, bracioplasty, Tummy Tuck, inner thigh lift, and circumfrential body lift. The most wt. I lost was from the inner thigh lift and that was about 8 lbs. Don't recall ANY significant change with TT, wt. wise. But 63 or not; it makes a huge difference in the way the body looks and the way I feel; like I'm in my 40s again!! Do know that the scars are the consequense and at our age, they won't fade as much as with young folks. That's the pay back. For me, it was worth it. And if you're healthy the anesthesia shouldn't be that big a factor. Keep up with you vitamins/minerals/water and some exercise to avoid any blood clots. Good luck. Hope this helps.

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rte837    141

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BTW; don't know what state you're in; but if it's Fl., I can recommend a GREAT plastic guy!! No PAs or NPs; he does it all from first visit to each and every follow up. HIGHLY recommend. Let me know.

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freelee    128

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Thanks so much, yes this helps a lot. People keep saying, "but you'll loose more when you have plastic surgery....but I didn't think this is the case. Glad also to hear the encouragement about surgery at my age. It should be about feeling younger, not the extra few pounds. Thanks again.

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rte837    141

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Glad to help. If you want to talk more email me; rtempes@cfl.rr.com I have lots of before and after. And don't forget that most of us do regain at least some weight. So , it really is a life long project. But we're worth all the effort we put into ourseles.

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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