Question:
WONDERING PERCENTAGE OF POST-OP OPEN RNY'S that have had to have abdominplasty,

breast lifts, etc. I'm 5'7" and 265 pre-op for Open RNY 12-05-02. Just wondering about the possibility of this in the future. I've had a C-section and abdominal hysterectomy so I know I'llhave some problems with muscle tone.    — Debra L. H. (posted on November 26, 2002)

November 26, 2002
Hi Debra, I am a little over one year out. I have lost 130+ lbs. I started at 267, went up to 271(my wt the day I came home from the hosp) I am also 5'6 and about 3/4. And I will have to have a TT or the full works most likely the full works. I have so much excess skin that is it awful. My body looks like ****. I look good in clothes but awful out of them lol. I can suggest that you exercise and then again exercise. I was into this stage thinking I am young, and considered a "ligh weight" my skin will bounce back so I did not do a regular exercise routine. I would change that now if I could but I can't. You can learn from my mistakes :) Well I wish you health and happiness. Life is much, much greener on this side!!!!!!! OPEN RNY 10/4/01-130+lbs
   — TONYA B.