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Will I need to undergo plastic surgery to eliminate excess skin? Will it be covered by insurance?

After losing weight, many patients find that they are left with large amounts of excess, saggy skin on their bodies. To remove this skin, some patients choose to undergo plastic surgery. Since this is considered cosmetic surgery, it is typically not covered by insurance. Therefore, patients who think they might like to have plastic surgery to remove excess skin should save money for it as soon as they decide to undergo LAP BAND surgery or gastric bypass weight loss surgery at our practice.

Can I drink alcohol after undergoing weight loss surgery?

After undergoing gastric bypass weight loss surgery, you will find that even small amounts of alcohol will affect you quickly. For the first year, it is suggested that you completely refrain from drinking alcohol. After that, you may have small amounts of alcohol with your doctor’s approval. Patients who undergo LAP-BAND/REALIZE Band surgery or gastric bypass surgery should avoid alcoholic drinks because they tend to be high in calories and can hamper weight loss.

Check out our blog post “Why Alcohol and Weight Loss Don’t Go Together” and “Long Island Iced Tea – How Many Calories?“