Plastic Surgery Consult Scheduled!!

Well, I've finally done it. I called my plastic surgeon (he happens to be my RNY doctor's son - how convenient) and scheduled my consultation. I have lost a total of 99 pounds so far - started at 274, now at 175, have gone from a size 28 to a 12. I exercise at the gym 4-5 days per week, and have been since last March. I have a hernia, which I am hoping will get me my approval for at least the abdominoplasty - but I want to ask how much extra I would have to pay for the full body lift. Has anyone else started thinking of plastics yet? Barb

I heard a PS speak at a local WLS support group meeting and he did a lot of the lift where you are cut all the way around the middle and the skin is pulled up. Not sure if that is what you are referring to. It was very interesting and the results were amazing. I have 50 more lbs to go. Not sure if I will look into plastic surgery or not. Yes, I have saggy skin but at this point it only matters once in a while to me. I may feel differently 50 lbs from now. Wishing you the best in your journey. Hope you find a surgeon you really like. Mary

Good luck with your plastics Barbara!! I am going to be looking into plastics soon myself. I don't think I will get the insurance company to cover any of it, but I will try. Let us know what happens and how the process is. Good luck to you and congratulations on your succes!!! -118 -Renee