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hahaha....bahahahaha.... Im a midwife so I am kind of orientated to that area! Women come in SO many shapes and sizes that it is hard to respond. BUT if you lose weight (particularly with extra skin left over) it will hang about. This occurs on the PUDENDA (the outside bits) too....I am not so much talking about the inner labia but more the outer meaty bits can be more hangy. Interestingly the word pudenda means SHAME in latin). However, having said this many many skinny woman have hangy outy bits. EVERYTHING is pretty much normal in womens genitals..I have seen it all. AND, to top it off most women are embarrassed and think they are abnormal if they don't look like 10 yr olds. Its sad really. Most girly bits are misshapen, slightly discoloured, somewhat hairy, somewhat hangy...... nothing like what we think everyone else looks like. I like the name FUPA.....must remember that! Rani

I was initially going to keep my potential surgery a secret (Im still waiting for my first apt) but I feel so embarrassed at being so fat I felt like I had to tell people that I WAS doing something about it. I think its a bit like the fat girl making jokes about herself being so fat...kind of like I get in first before other people could get in first. So, my good friend looks at me at work yesterday and states in front of EVERYONE: You are going to die in that surgery. She is overweight herself and has a failed band....I think sometimes other overweight people are even more judgemental of surgery than those that just have no idea. Of all people I thought someone with weight problems would understand. Rani (first apt March 5 - can't get there fast enough)

I am aware that it would make your situation easier to have the band and sleeve in one surgery however it is my understanding that this seriously increases the complication of a leak. I would be very reluctant to have an all in one procedure.

Melissa, I live in Australia. Bit far away to travel for a revision for you

Hi NurseMom, I am an RN in Australia (nice Koala BTW)and have had a breast reduction and lift. I think that even with small breasts the lift will do a great job - they will retain what breast and fat tissue you have and cut then bring up the excess skin to tighten them into a perky state! I was a G cup and am now a C but the best part is they are not saggy even 4 years out of surgery. I had NO pain for a day or do then discomfort requiring paracetamol only for pain as it was hard to sleep on my back. The results from day 1 have been excellent. I have different sensation now - I have a delayed sensation - so I can see someone touch a nipple but then only get the sensation about 3 seconds after.

Totally crazy! I hear what u are saying. I am waiting for my first surgeon apt and know that his criteria is for BMI to be above 35. I have been eating like crazy - it's kind of weird as I am almost having to force myself and it feels disgusting and unhealthy. When I was initially refused by the first surgeon as my BMI was too low at 33 - even with 12 year history of failed band with complications and a previously much higher BMI - I asked should I just go and put on 10kg? Sadly the answer was yes. My insurance will cover it, I have the gap $ and the time and motivation but no surgeon!

Melissa, I am waiting for my first surgeon apt after having my band removed by my surgeon in my state who does not perform sleeves. He has advised me to go to a particular surgeon who has vast experience in band to sleeves as he states it is more complicated and has a higher leak rate. He stated the band to sleeve is not nearly as simple. . I need to fly two hours to get to him. As this is really important surgery for me and its MAJOR surgery I don't want to take any further risks so I am happy to go interstate. It also gives me peace of mind.

Yes, I think I've read your other posts. I have been told by my Tassie surgeon to make sure I go to someone who has vast experience of sleeving after banding as its much more complicated. I did look Dr Moore up but couldn't see anything about how many procedures he has done. I'm seeing Ian Michell in Vic then heading up to see Dr Talbot then Dr Craig Taylor in NSW. I'm Hedging my bets by seeing 3 in the hope I will have a choice of surgeons. Dud u have any other co-morbidity use. I have asthma which is worsening, recurrent back pain and a strong family history of high bp and diabetes.

Hi, I'm waiting on my first apt with surgeon. My BMI is about 35 and hoping he will consider a sleeve after 12 years of failed lap and. I live in Australia I am 45 and live with my amazing (and Whippet slim) girlfriend - have 5 children between us! I am more scared 'coming out' about my otential surgery than telling people I am a lesbian. Everyone has such a strong opinion and hideous stories of people requiring liquid diets forever or months and months of intravenous food. My fingers toes and everything in between is crossed I am eligible. My partner is amazing and supportive. She tells me she adores me as I am but I do not like myself and Sam concerned for my health.