I check it out often, but not really a lot happening on the board. I miss ya all. I've been really busy also. Heaviest weight 316 ish, first consultation in April was 308, and surgery weight on June 8th was 303. I am now between 173-178, depending on the day and time of day. I've always fluctuated with my weight. I try to weigh in at school at 3:00 each day and was at 175 on Thursday. However, I was at a conference all weekend and didn't eat correctly. My doctor said he would be happy if I got to 170 on my initial consultation, so I am really happy. My goal has always been 150 so that means I have about 25 to go. Wow, I cannot believe that. I need to update my profile. I'd like to see more current pictures. I'd still like a June get together, but don't know if anyone else is interested. What do ya think?

I started at 288... time of surgery was 252 and am 180... my goal is 155. Im with you on the slowness... Jan I lost 10lbs, Feb I ended up at 5.. this month I lost 1lb then it found me again!! My NUT told me to expect about 5lbs a month until goal... its frustrating because its so close yet so far away!!! Im going to buckle down starting this week and aim for a great month this month!

No, just my Extended TT is covered. BTW, that is a HUGE 'just'! I will pay for my BA/BL and vertical cut. It will cost me about $8100. Depending on the insurance company they have different protocals. Some require 100 pounds, 1 year out, or I even heard having an apron to your knees!! Then of course some of them will only do the panni or nothing at all! So all in all, I am very lucky and happy! Robin

Congrats Robin, Is your insurance covering both? I am a little suprised because I thought that most surgeons required that you wait at least 18 months after your surgery before having plastics. I guess everyone is different. Shannon

congrats! My insurance had a written exclusion for wls so i had to self pay. i seriously doubt they pay for plastics! youre very lucky!!! I consulted with a ps and he said he would want me to wait until i was at my goal weight for a YEAR. i was like whoa. but i can see his point, in about 3 mths my stomach has shrunk up a good bit.. it might some more i hope! But my boobies are seriously deflated Hope it goes great! jen