Your thoughts please

I'm going for a plastics consult on the 22nd and want to know what all questions everyone is asking if they are seeing a specialist. I have some basic ideas - but I want to make sure I cover all the bases!!! Thanks for any input! Dee Dee 350/166/159....soon!!!!

Hey Dee Dee .. I too go for my consult on the 25th . I am going so I can get the tummy tuck . What worries me is my surgeon ( wls ) says I may not get it because I really do not have much of an overhang . My stomach went really flat . I do have skin - and I want it gone -but who knows . I see we both have the same ins company . I know my NP says they normally do not approve plastics w gastric bypass patients unless it is medically necessary . I am hoping that they do approve me .. I really want this .. What I really want is the full body lift .. and new boobs.. but hey - I am happy just to be down 175 pounds .. As to questions .. I have no clue what to ask - other than the basic After-care - and surgey techniques . Let me know how it goes and how the insurance does .. that is if you are using the ins - for this . Hugs . Nat

I've had my consultation and have scheduled my TT surgery for November. My surgeon estimates he'll be removing at least 10lbs of extra skin from my abdomen and will be tightening my stomach muscles. Be sure to ask your surgeon about your belly button and muscle tightening. Believe it or not, not all surgeons will create the new belly button when doing a TT (steer clear of any who won't replace it). Also, there's a great "Plastic Surgery Forum Message Board" right here on OH that has loads of great info. There are also a number of plastic surgeons who monitor the board and respond to questions. There are also loads of people who provide there post surgical photos (for arms, TT, breast lifts, etc.) showing stitches drains etc. Unpleasant, but it gives you an idea of what to expect. Good luck, I'm excited about getting my surgery, but also dreading it too! take care. thx g