Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

..I've decided to stop.....



Recommended Posts

Hey what's up ya'll? I had a goal weight of 180lbs but I went to the doctor yesterday and I had lost 20lbs since being there at the begining of January and I've just decided to stop. I'm still going to keep my band and continue to excersize and eat healthy it's just that I've worked extremely hard and nothing would make me happier than to just have plastic surgery and be done with it. My band doctor told me he thought I was at a good size to go ahead & see a plastic surgeon so that's what I'm planning on doing he has me on some Vitamins & some other medication because he wants to make sure my esphogus is fine b'cuz i've had alot of vomiting & acid reflux lately in the past few months....he tells me he believes I'm healthy & fine he just wants to make sure, but he was kind of up-set that I chose a doctor that wasn't in his hospital for my plastic surgery. Oh well I'm not even sure if I can get this payed for or not I'm not sure my insurance will pay for it. But I do have an appointment with a Plastic Surgeon that my insurance is going to cover the first visit I know for-sure....just to talk to her and see what she thinks or what she feels like I need and when, where, all the questions. I'm a little nervous and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a little bit scared. Because I am scared I don't know what to expect but this is what I've been waiting for....so March 16th is when I find out for sure what's going on with the Plastic Surgery.....

Anybody had any plastic Surgery? Tummy Tucks? Anything to do with removal or skin from weight-loss......Let me know how it went and what to expect...please....any & all support/answers is appreciated......

thanks

Tabbi

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so happy for you! Please keep us updated. I am interested in what the PS has to say. I forsee myself having some plastic surgery in the future too. Good luck to you! You have done an awesome job!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi, I am new here, just wanted to pop in and say your story is amazing.

Thank you for being such an inspiration......hugs

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

WOW, you are totally amazing! What a fantastic job you did with the weight loss. Good luck with your plastic surgery, sure hope the insurance pays for it for you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Tabbi, just wanted to say that you've done an incredible job. You know that already!!! Your life must be so incredible now...Shawn

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You have traveled a long way and should be SO PROUD of yourself!!! Congratulations on taking the next step, and please do keep us posted. We want to cheer you on!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

:omg: 20 pounds since the beginning of January???? :omg:

...did anybody else catch this?

Thats -20 in roughly 8 weeks. :confused:

We are ALL so proud of you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Tabbi,

You are welcome to grill me about PS. I had my last August. Had a TT and medial thighplasty. I started looking into plastic surgeons when I was about 20-30 lbs from goal. If I were you, I would defintely see as many surgeons as you can til you feel comfortable with one of them. Congratulations. You have done wonderfully.

Babs in TX

334/180

-150 ish

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I checked out your weight before the band, and wow your weight loss is truly amazing. It sounds like you are at the perfect weight for your height right now. You are a great big success story, and reading your post was so inspirational. There are a couple insurance companies that allow one plastic surgery, one is TriCare and I can't think of the other. This may be a cost you will have to have done on your own (that's the pits isn't it), but it will be well worth the money. God Bless You on your journey. You sound like one little miracle that has added years and years to their life. You lost far more than a whole person. :confused:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are so amazing to me. Your weightloss with the band is amazing, your weightloss in the past 8 weeks is amazing!! Congrats on your new life!! Please tell us any secrets you have for success, my ears are wide open. Good luck with your PS also!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×