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Ok, so I know it’s ridiculously early for me to ask this question since my surgery is May 10th. BUT, has anyone had plastics after surgery? If so, how long did you wait? What did you have?

I have a big belly now, so I KNOW there’s going to be skin that has to get removed later. And I’ve heard lots of women talking about the need to have their breasts done.

I’m a crazy planner (yes, I plan years ahead of time! Lol) so I’m just seeing what other people out there have done.

HW: 311

CW: 260

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

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2 hours ago, moondoggie1983 said:

Ok, so I know it’s ridiculously early for me to ask this question since my surgery is May 10th. BUT, has anyone had plastics after surgery? If so, how long did you wait? What did you have?

I have a big belly now, so I KNOW there’s going to be skin that has to get removed later. And I’ve heard lots of women talking about the need to have their breasts done.

I’m a crazy planner (yes, I plan years ahead of time! Lol) so I’m just seeing what other people out there have done.

HW: 311

CW: 260

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

Someone I know had plastic surgery done after major weight loss. She waited two years and maintained her weight during those two years before going under the knife again for complete body reshaping and breast lift with breast implants.

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I do not feel like I will need plastics but I may want it lol. But I have not had kids yet, so I will wait until after I have kids

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The fact is, you don't KNOW you're going to have excess skin. I was convinced I was going to but 3.5 years after surgery, I don't have excess skin. You've got enough going on right now so cross each bridge as you come to it. Good luck!

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1 hour ago, Bryn910 said:

I do not feel like I will need plastics but I may want it lol. But I have not had kids yet, so I will wait until after I have kids

And on the upside, you probably won't get stretch marks when you do!

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Some insurance carriers will help pay for plastics if you have mobility issues or a history of rashes. Other than that its self pay and expensive. Costs less if you have it done in mexico.

here is a link to the bariatricpal forum on plastics.

https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/393-plastic-reconstructive-surgery/

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I am hoping the body stuff will be okay (I am 60 and have no plans to parade around in a bikini) but I have already planned a face/neck lift once I reach goal. My face already shows damage from years of smoking and I am sure the wrinkles will get worse after I lose the weight. Plan to continue weight training, yoga and cardio to help the body as much as possible. I also don't want to go below 150 since that was my weight for years until my early 40s.

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