Question

Has anyone made weight and then had a circumferential body lift done?  

Answer 1

My friend lost 200lbs not on IP and had that done. Then she proceeded to gain it back

Comments

@imogen that’s too bad. I have to pay for my surgery out of pocket as insurance won’t cover it but I’m having a lot of issues and pain with the excess skin

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@vernon I think a big part for her was she didn’t lose the things that caused the wright gain in the first place

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@imogen yea. You have to be in the right mind space.  

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@vernon yes

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@imogen yes, it's a lot more than just lost pounds. It's usually recommended to wait an amount of time to ensure you will maintain it.  

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@imogen I think normally, surgeons want to see you maintain for at least a year. I’m planning on getting a 360 tummy tuck if needed. If not, then a regular tummy tuck, I don’t like the panniculectomy.  

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@vernon if pain then your insurance might cover it. I would check with your doctor.  

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@vernon struggling with the same. I lost 120lbs and have maintained for 2 years. My skin is not getting better

Answer 2

I’d like to know also.  

Answer 3

I just had a panniculectomy done two weeks ago Friday and I was about 10 pounds to goal. As of this morning I am now 3 pounds to goal. I am hoping for more work to be done later if I can’t tone those specific areas. I definitely see implants in the future.  

Comments

@leasia it is definitely not an easy surgery to go through but I am loving the results and the pain is tolerable. It is a lot of resting for the first so many weeks. Lots of limitations and restrictions.  

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@loram I’m so scared to get it done but so want the skin gone.  

Answer 4

I had a consultation for a tummy tuck and breast lift a few years ago and it was recommended that I get to goal weight first. I’ve been trying to get to goal since then. Hoping I can do it this time around and get the surgery before my 50th bday in August.  

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@peculate I’m at my goal weight and have been maintaining for over a month now. You can do it!  

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@vernon that’s so awesome! Congratulations! Thank you for the motivation and encouragement! I refuse to let life and responsibilities get in the way this time! I’m determined!  

Answer 5

I did! The best thing I ever done ! Big surgery as I was 50 at the time but would recommend it to anyone.  

Comments

@demand congratulations! How was the recovery? That’s what I’m most concerned about. I can’t be off work for too long.  

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@peculate unfortunately I was off with a broken arm. so it was good timing. But it's big surgery. I had over 70 staples. From behind you could see the cuts on my behind. And I had drain tubes in for a week or so

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@demand oh wow! I can’t imagine the recovery with also a broken arm. Did you have help? How long before you were up moving around pretty good?  

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@peculate I had my cast off the week before surgery. So it was a plus. But had 6 months off for the broken arm Lots of time to heal the belly . I remember the first two weeks just lying around taking it easy. I seemed to nap a lot . I think I was out walking in 4 weeks.  

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I was up walking the night after surgery.  

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@demand thank you so much! That was perfect timing!  

Answer 6

Family member did after IP and maintaining for a year or two. She looks fantastic now!