Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Blog | Dr. Linderman

Well, on May 11, 2005 I had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass). At that time I weighed about 279 lbs and wore a size 26W. I had no major health issues.....yet! I had always struggled with my weight ever since I was a young child. After having two children it was becoming even more difficult for me to maintain my weight and stay healthy. I was finally told by an internist that my hormone levels, while within the normal ranges, were off balance for me. He suggested the gastric bypass surgery to "shock" my system back to normal. To satisfy my insurance, I went through an 18 month, doctor supervised weight loss program. I didn't lose a thing! I finally had the surgery and it was a success! Although I was a "slow loser" that first year, only losing 92 lbs, I was still getting healthier by the day. By the time I came to see Dr. Linderman in November of 2007, I had lost over 125 lbs and had been maintaining my weight at around 150 lbs for a year. I was happy to be in a size 12!!! After my initial consultation, Dr. Linderman and I decided the best course of action to remove my excess skin and firm up my mid-section would be the belt lipectomy. Just two weeks prior to my surgery date, I also opted for a breast augmentation. Even while pregnant and weighing close to 300 lbs, I had never gotten out of an A-cup bra. I felt that if I were going to go this far to help improve my body, I might as well make it proportional! On January 29, 2008, I had the belt lipectomy and breast augmentation. The surgery went extremely well and was a complete success!! I now weigh 130 lbs, wear a size 3-4 and have beautiful C-cup breasts! Just 6 months post-op the scars are already faded around my mid-section and practically invisible on my breasts. I would do it all over again without hesitation. For the first time in my life, I feel like ME!! I am so thankful to Dr. Linderman as well as his staff. Their professionalism, care and sincere concern are beyond compare.

Haydan Hibschman

Labels: body contouring surgery, breast augmentation