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07 Jul 07

Is Gastric Bypass Enough?, Can Gastric Bypass Alone Fulfill Dreams Of Thinness And Health? - CBS News

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When San Diego native Amy Suter's weight peaked at 308 pounds, she became
convinced
Over two years, Amy lost 185 pounds. "I would sit in the bathroom and go, "Oh my
God, I have bones," she recalls.
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- She found a new job and a new boyfriend, Navy navigator Jeff Walker. They met
  one night at Denny's almost three years ago.
- She turned to plastic surgeon Dr. Lori Saltz for help.
- To finish the job, Amy decided to undergo seven hours of cosmetic surgery, to
  remove the extra skin and lift what's left.
- On Oct. 8, 2003, during nearly seven hours of surgery, Amy's body - her breasts,
  stomach, arms and backside - were resculpted.
- Now, a year later, after two major surgeries, Amy says she is truly content.

After stomach stapling, more surgery - Nip 'n Tuck Nation - MSNBC.com

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Not just about vanity
For some weight-loss surgery
patients, a body lift isn’t about vanity or for simply cosmetic purposes.
Hanging folds of flesh around the abdomen can cause rashes, chronic infections,
hygiene problems and difficulties with exercising. These people may have
conquered the health problems like diabetes that accompany excessive weight, but
their clothes still don’t fit properly.
“The profound effect is on body image,” says Dr. J. Peter Rubin, director of the
Life After Weight Loss Program at the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a center which specializes in body
contouring and counseling.
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- “The key issue is that a patient’s weight is stable and is as close to the ideal
  body weight as possible,” says
  Rubin
- On average the cost of an abdominal tuck is between
  $6,000 and $10,000, depending on the area of the country. For a lower body lift
  with a thigh reshaping, the price can reach $10,000 to $20,000. A complete body
  contouring, including face lift, can top $30,000, according to estimates.
- While skin surgery doesn’t carry the same risks as
  gastric bypass -- which has a nationwide mortality rate of 1 in 200, according
  to doctors -- there can be complications. The patient is placed under general
  anesthesia, which can be risky for someone who may have weight-related heart problems.
  
  There’s a danger of post-surgical
  blood clots. Long incisions can be slow to heal, fluid can collect between the
  muscle walls and the skin and severe scabbing can slow recovery.