My name is Nelva, I had gastric bypass with Dr. Marema back in 6/99. I lost 200lbs and have always wanted to have cosmetic surgery, but was scared. I had a...
I'm going in to North Ridge hospital for "tummy tuck" and chin lift tomorrow! I, too, am a Dr. Marema graduate (10/01). Will let you know about the pain....
Hi all, I had gastric bypass 3 years ago, and a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago. No real pain after the surgery.........just inconvenience because of the drainage...
Welcome to the group Nelva!!! I wish you the best on this new Journey!! My insurance didn't cover any of the surgeries. I have heard of some people being...
Andy, I have to say I had a completely different experience regarding pain after my tummy tuck. I didn't feel any real pain. Dr. Revis knew I couldn't deal ...
Hi Peggy!! I'm glad to hear you didn't have any pain from the procedure - Thats what I was saying the other day - IF you ask 10 people who have had surgery you...
Hi, gang. I successfully underwent my "tummy tuck" and chin lift this past Thursday. Uneventful procedures, Dr. Revis and all North Ridge Hospital staff were...
Hi Roger, Welcome Back!!! Glad to hear you had sucha great experiance!! The last set of surgeries I had were pretty mucha cake walk as well - I don't know if...
Andy, I am three weeks out of my surgery, and having a horrible time sleeping at night. Any suggestions? I went back to work last week, and thought that ...
Hey Everyone!! Sorry it's been so long since I have been on line or taken care of the pending members. Unfortunately my Dad had fallen a few weeks ago and ...
Andy, Good to hear from you. On July 19, just 8 days from now, I will undergo my second procedure. It's legs and butt time, as I call it. I am looking...
First of all Andy, it was great to see you at Dr. Revis office. Hope you had a wonderful time with the kids on your recent excursion. For those of you that...
Hi Everybody! I was soooo happy to find out about this great group! I had gastric bypass surgery in August of 2002. Prior to the surgery I had lost about 105...
hello. i'm christie. i have not had any surgeries as of yet. i'm still in search of information. i live in jacksonville, fl, and am not sure i'm a candidate...
Hello Christie, I am Mercy. I had the surgery in January 2002 and I lost 220 lbs. When I attended to the infomation session, they informed me that you must be...
Hi Barb, I am a new member and I would like to know if you had a lower bofy lift and how was your experience. My concern is that a year ago a surgeon that I...
Hello, I am a new member and I would like to know if you had a lower bofy lift and how was your experience. My concern is that a year ago a surgeon that I...
Thank you Mercy. I'm not sure its for me and I worry because my husband said a lady died last week. I guess it was on the news. Its more for me and my self ...
The 100 lbs. is a guideline. Check out www.usbariatric.com and use their BMI calculator to see if you are a good candidate. Roger Robitaille Naples,FL ... ...
Thank you Roger. I did and I'm barely on the 35 :( By the way are you guys always talking about Dr. Don Revis in Ft. Lauderdale? Its funny b/c if so I've ...
Had gastric bypass with Dr. Marema at U.S. Bariatric almost 4 years ago (lost 130 lbs., was 315), had tummy tuck and neck lift with Dr. Revis 10 weeks ago....
Thank you Roger. Well BMI of 35 is borderline. mine was liek 35.894 or something liek that and yes I have bad knees. I had double knee surgery already because...
Hi Folks/ Referred to your group by Dr Revis/ I had a Roux-n-Y 2/04 and have lost 138 lbs/ Dr Revis will be doing a lower body lift on me in October 2005/ Is...
"Roux-en-Y" is perhaps the most common and best gastric bypass surgery. It's what I had and lost 130+ lbs. and have kept all but 10 off after 4 years. The...
I just had Dr. Revis do a tummy tuck and neck lift on me 10 weeks ago. Doesn't fully match your situation, but I would be happy to share comments with you...
Christie, Dr Revis is the BEST. I can't say enough about him. First, I have never seen him without a smile on is face, which tells me he loves what he...
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