TT & BL- 2 ops or 1

[sallo 56]

Hi everyone,

I've had consults with 2 different plastic surgeons and one surgeon won't do a TT/BL at the same time as it's 'too much t do at once' and the other will.

The only 2 ops I've ever had are my bypass last year and gallbladder removal last week. I healed well after each operation, but struggled emotionally coming out of the anaesthetic. I hate the feeling! This makes me think it would be wise to do it in one operation....along with reducing the overall cost and recovery time. On the other hand, I'm worried the recovery will be too painful & I won't have a carer at my beck and call.

I felt a better vibe/connection with the surgeon who wants to perform them separately. Should this be the deciding factor? So confused.

Any hints that will help me decide? (BTW- I've gone from 250 to 150).

Thanks in advance!

[VSG4Mag 106]

1 hour ago, sallo said:

Hi everyone,

I've had consults with 2 different plastic surgeons and one surgeon won't do a TT/BL at the same time as it's 'too much t do at once' and the other will.

The only 2 ops I've ever had are my bypass last year and gallbladder removal last week. I healed well after each operation, but struggled emotionally coming out of the anaesthetic. I hate the feeling! This makes me think it would be wise to do it in one operation....along with reducing the overall cost and recovery time. On the other hand, I'm worried the recovery will be too painful & I won't have a carer at my beck and call.

I felt a better vibe/connection with the surgeon who wants to perform them separately. Should this be the deciding factor? So confused.

Any hints that will help me decide? (BTW- I've gone from 250 to 150).

Thanks in advance!

Following bc I'm hoping to be in your shoes next year. And just wanted to say congrats on your weight loss. 100 pounds! Awesome!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I had 5 procedures done on the same day, so the cost was reduced and potential time off work reduced too. Everything went well for the first 4 weeks then my body rejected the internal stitches, which I had never had problems with before. I ended up off work for 11 weeks and although I am back now I am only working 4 hours a day. Its nothing to do with the surgeon or my home care, it was just bad luck. I did save £7,000 though and got it all over and done with in one. It still do the same!

Congrats on the weight loss!! Amazing

Kate

[sjfink 239]

My surgeon limits his planned surgery time to 6 hours for patient safety, so he often won't do the TT & BL as a single procedure. Luckily, he thought he'd be able to do both within that time for me. My surgery ended up taking 8 hours (no complications, just took longer than he expected). My recovery was much easier than I expected (& my surgeon was pretty surprised by my recovery, too!) & was back to working full time in 10 days (desk job & worked partly from home the first week back). I think going with the surgeon you're most comfortable with is the best plan! Best of luck.

[Sweet as peaches 759]

13 hours ago, sallo said:

Hi everyone,

I've had consults with 2 different plastic surgeons and one surgeon won't do a TT/BL at the same time as it's 'too much t do at once' and the other will.

The only 2 ops I've ever had are my bypass last year and gallbladder removal last week. I healed well after each operation, but struggled emotionally coming out of the anaesthetic. I hate the feeling! This makes me think it would be wise to do it in one operation....along with reducing the overall cost and recovery time. On the other hand, I'm worried the recovery will be too painful & I won't have a carer at my beck and call.

I felt a better vibe/connection with the surgeon who wants to perform them separately. Should this be the deciding factor? So confused.

Any hints that will help me decide? (BTW- I've gone from 250 to 150).

Thanks in advance!

Girl, congrats on the 100 pounds.

[sallo 56]

13 hours ago, _Kate_ said:

I had 5 procedures done on the same day, so the cost was reduced and potential time off work reduced too. Everything went well for the first 4 weeks then my body rejected the internal stitches, which I had never had problems with before. I ended up off work for 11 weeks and although I am back now I am only working 4 hours a day. Its nothing to do with the surgeon or my home care, it was just bad luck. I did save £7,000 though and got it all over and done with in one. It still do the same!

Congrats on the weight loss!! Amazing

Kate

Oh wow, that must have been a horrible experience! How long were you under anaesthetic? And despite needing 11 weeks off and now limited to 5 hours a day you'd do it again?? I guess 7 grand is quite a bit of cash. All up mine is quoted approx. 10 grand AUD (which is around 6 thousand pound). I have a pre-existing heart condition, which also makes me hesitant about staying under for a long time.

Thank you!

[sallo 56]

11 hours ago, sjfink said:

My surgeon limits his planned surgery time to 6 hours for patient safety, so he often won't do the TT & BL as a single procedure. Luckily, he thought he'd be able to do both within that time for me. My surgery ended up taking 8 hours (no complications, just took longer than he expected). My recovery was much easier than I expected (& my surgeon was pretty surprised by my recovery, too!) & was back to working full time in 10 days (desk job & worked partly from home the first week back). I think going with the surgeon you're most comfortable with is the best plan! Best of luck.

Heya,

Thanks for your response! It confuses me even more because I think maybe it IS possible to do it all at once. I just feel more comfortable with the surgeon who WON'T do it. I have to weigh up which is more important to me- having it done all in the one op, or having it done by the surgeon I prefer....

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I was in theater for 6 1/2 hours ... Its should have been £23,000 but ended up being £16,000. As of this morning I have one break in the skin and I'm looking/feeling great so all worth it in the end!!