plastic surgery/tummy tuck

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I have a friend that had surgery with Dr. Rabkin in Oct of 99, and

she has lost over 200 lbs. She is getting ready for her tummy tuck,

and is very nervous. Since she doesn't have a computer I told her I

would ask for some information on her behalf.

I know alot of you have had abdominoplasty after you got to your

goal, and I was wondering if any of you would be willing to share

your before and after pics. I have tried to look some up on the web,

but the only ones out there are 'little tucks', and not quite as

severe as someone that has lost such an excessive amount of weight.

Please, if you can share your pics it would be very helpful. Please e-

mail me personally at susan4541@....

What was recovery like? Was it worse than the DS? Is the pain more,

or less tolerable? How long in the hospital? Any complications? Thank

you sooo much in advance. I know this information will be helpful to

her and I, as I am sure I will be facing the same thing a little

further down the road!

Kim B.

Dr. Anthone

DGB/DS open 4/18/01

-64lbs.