Presley
  Yes, the scars are the downside, but honestly, they are geting lighter
and hopefully will continue to do so, and the scaring in mostly on the "inside "
of the arm which lays against me. My scar extends  about 4 " below my elbow
as the skin hung down that far, not all will have  to go that far.  I
am SO glad I had it done, my arms hung so bad they were causing some of my
shoulder problems, as I would have to kind of move my arms out away from my body
because they "drug" when I moved my arms back and forth. I am very glad I had it
done and I like looking at my arms. Before they were like an ad (probably mostly
in my head) that I had been very fat . It needs to be your decision, but I would
do it again. ...and I am 60 now and starting a new part of my life with energy
and a more positive outlook about life and myself.
  good wishes   Luci

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From: presley2473 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] New Member
To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, June 9, 2008, 3:23 PM






It is amazing what a difference getting the weight off can make in
your life. I actually went to the plastic surgeon's office to
inquire about the brachioplasty. My arms are by far my worst part.
I got scared of the scarring I was seeing in the after pictures, and
I decided against it. How did it work for you? After I get this
part finished, that will probably what I explore more next. I am 35,
and I also feel like I have been given a second chance at life. I
can do things now that I haven't done since college. Thank you for
kind words!

-- In cosmeticandplastics urgery@yahoogrou ps.com, L Sellers
<lsds_46815@ ...> wrote:
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> Presley
>   CONGRATS on the decision to take charge of your life w/ the
bypass...and on your weight loss, and your decision to take this next
step for you!!!
>   I had bypass in July of 05-lost almost 150 lbs and had a tt,
brachioplasty with major hernia repair last November.  I am so
very happy I had it done. I feel so good about ME throught this whole
journey and am now looking forward to havine breast red/lift next
month. I am 60 years young and have my life back. I couldn't even
walk to the mailbox before all this and this weekend I built a garden
and moved 2 cu yards of dirt by myself and have the garden ready
to go. First weekend in May I did 42 miles on my bicycle with a
group-it is so wonderful having my life back, having energy
and feeling so much better about myself. Yes, it is a daily
commitment to doing what is right, but so worth it.
>  so, you ARE doing the right thing for you. What I can
say is, if you haven't done it yet, get something for
constipation NOW-before you do anything else. The meds
will play& nbsp; with your system, don't be afraid to take your
pain meds right after-stay ahead of the pain, don't wait for it to
get bad, walk when you can, drink lots of water, and CAN YOU SAY
PROTEIN!!!-very crucial to healing. Keep those levels hight.
>   Best of luck to you.  Luci 
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> Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] New Member
> To: cosmeticandplastics urgery@yahoogrou ps.com
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surgery
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had
> gastric bypass surgery, and I have lost about 115 lbs. As the next
> step, I need to have a tummy tuck and a breast lift. I am a little
> apprehensive because before my bypass, I would never have dreamed
of
> having any kind of cosmetic surgery. Does anyone have any words of
> wisdom to let me know I am doing the right thing? Thanks for all
your
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