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I had 2 of the Marena for the body breast and arms as I had all of my surgeries within 2 weeks. You need the spare for when your washing the other one Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm 3 years out and it something you need used to. It's one of those side effects we forget to talk about. Some days it will make lots of noise and other days nothing. It is not because you are hungry Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I feel for you, I've just had reconstructive surgery to remove mine. I just don't know that a procedure like that will give you the result your looking for. It can't magically remove that excess skin that is hanging and the reason it's hanging is because the elasticity of the skin is gone. Hopefully I'm wrong and someone might tell you differently. My advice is hang onto your money invest in some good compression garment so your cloths sit nicely. Then after you have maintained your weight loss for at least 12months visit a couple of surgeons with all your information about what went wrong with the last surgery and they may be able to come up with a solution to prevent the blood clots. You are doing a great job don't let the frustration of the extra skin slow you down. Good Luck Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm 8 weeks out from Body Lift and Bra Lift and 6 weeks out from Breast Lift / Reduction and Arm Lift. I've still got some swelling in my tummy and arms but Ive been really strict with wearing the compression garments so I'm hoping the swelling will settle down soon. I still have a small amount of loose skin at the TOP of my tummy that will need to be rectified in a few months but it's a million times better than it was. In regards to my belly button some days if it's hot it gets a bit red but no real problems. If it happens I just make sure I put some Betadine on it after my shower and dry it properly with a cool hair dryer. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

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Go to some of the second hand stores and see what they have on offer. Pay less for something that may not fit for Long. Or alternatively what about stretchy tights and Long shirts. Or in warmer weather 3/4 tights and Long shirts. Once the shirt gets to big you can belt it for another look Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi yes I've had the first surgery 2 weeks ago yesterday. I had the circumference body lift and the surgeon also did a bra lift at the same time because he didn't think I would be satisfied with the overall result. All has gone well I'm feeling good some of the electric shock feelings from the nerves but not to bad. I started to get itchy about 4 days ago after I shower and put the compression garments on, so I'm trying to deal with that. The surgeon is very happy with my healing so I'm back in hospital tomorrow for the Breast Lift / Breast reduction and the arm lift. We will be in Bangkok for another 2.5 weeks so that the surgeon can monitor my healing. I have to admit I haven't done much at all the last 2 weeks making sure that I don't have any complications. I'm very lucky that my Husband is here with me and has been doing everything I'm not sure I could go through both of the surgery's without him. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm fast approaching plastic surgery and wanted to know if anyone had used Dr Drielsma in Sydney. I'm getting body lift, breast reduction and lift. Then my arms in a latter surgery. I'm pretty sold on him so far but would be interested in any feedback. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Had you always planned on the Fleur De Lis or were you not happy with the tummy and decided to get it done ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi thanks for the pictures there great. When did you have it done and how are you coping ? I decided to go to Bangkok, surgery is next Sat Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Has the opening become infected and if not what have you been told to do to prevent that from happening ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Get the basics right first Fluid and Protein then start increasing those walks and at a minimum start taking a multi Vitamin. Good Luck Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi just wondering how your going at the moment? I'm having full body lift on the 6th next month. Then Breast reduction/lift and Arm lift 2 or 3 weeks latter its dependent on my healing of the first procedure. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Good Luck Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

You will be amazing and running after 2 you will lose it in no time. Just stay healthy it's more important than ever now that your a Mum Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Finally worked out how to get in Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I take a 1000 Vitamin D every morning and a Woman's Multi Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Totally agree they will advice you what they can do at your current weight and what revision will be required when or if you get to your goal weight. They may suggest waiting but it should be up to you. I say go for it your unhappy and the change in your arms might be what you need to push you forward and motivate you to get to that next goal. Good Luck I hope keep us updated with what you do

Bec that's fantastic news, the sleeve has def been successful for you. Your dream of being a Mum came true and now another to make up the perfect pair lol. Take care Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

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Hi everyone hope you are all doing well Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank You Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi what silicon scar strips and cream are you using or have used and where do you buy it from. I will have to buy it online as I don't live in the US Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

So I'm off to Bangkok on Wednesday to see 2 surgeons that I'm interested in for my plastics. Body Lift, Arm Lift and Breast reduction with lift. The 2 Drs I'm seeing are Dr Chartchai at Samitivej Sukhamvit Hospital and Dr Komwit at Bumrungrad International Hospital. Very nervous but I've done all my research and I have all of my information and questions so it's just a matter of deciding which one I think I will be the most comfortable with and the one that will be able to give me the results I'm looking for. Then pay the deposit and book it in for early August. I Guess this is when it all starts to become real. October will be my 3yr sleeve anniversary so I'll really have something to Celebrate this year. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

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