Re: Surgery after weight loss - Surgeon recommendations > Kathy....

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Hi Kathy,

Well done on getting to the stage that you are doing the nip / tuck side of things.

I have had a mini arm tuck with Dr. Lam which I ended up being about $3,500 out of pocket. I am heading in for a fleur di lis tummy tuck in April and I will be about $7,000 out of pocket from what I can work out so far... maybe a tad more. Dr. Lam is also doing this proceedure at the San in Wahroonga.

I had one night in hospital with my underarm tuck, painful, but not excessive... it was easy enough to deal with. It was more like having barbed wire under my arms for a week or so. I then had sore upper arm muscles for a few weeks, which was annoying, but part and parcel of having any sort of surgery is a few weeks of discomfort. I am reasonably happy with the results, it is a compromise surgery as I don't have the scars down my arms, only in my armpits.

I will keep you updated as to how things go with my tummy tuck. I am really keen to get on with that, but I am waiting until the cooler weather as I will have to wear a fairly substantial garment for about 8 weeks post op.

Mel

>> Hi Guys and Girls> > I have been a member of the group for a while, and post off and on (more off than on I must admit) but I always read the digests and value and learn from the opinions/info given> > Anyway, I have gotten to the point that I think I am ready to investigate the finishing touches, and am thinking of surgery to remove the excess skin.> > I am looking to hear if anyone had done this, and what their experiences have been.> > What did you have done, and who did it?> Are you happy with the results?> Would you do it again?> If not, why not?> Pain experienced and healing time?> Approx cost?> > Looking forward to all your responses : )> > Kathy> > > __________________________________________________________________________________> Yahoo!7: Catch-up on your favourite Channel 7 TV shows easily, legally, and for free at PLUS7. www.tv.yahoo.com.au/plus7>