Plastic Surgery?

I had a TT, buttock and back lift, breast lift with implants in Feb 2007. I had a neck lift in May and am going for a revision Sept 6 (for the neck). I am very happy with the results! They removed 7 1/2 pounds of skin during the first procedure and did lipo. The recovery was pretty tough.....but well worth it. I would still do it again. My insurance covered part of the TT based on the amount of weight I lost and the health conplications. I figured I had come too far to not finish what i had started. Best of luck to you.....I am doing amazing.....I am in single digit clothing for the first time in my life (4/5 v.s. 4-5XXXX) Life is awesome and I am very blessed to get this second chance. I don't take a single day for granted. Melannie RNY 8-10-2005 -148 lbs current weight 120-122 and holding

Well, almost everyone who has gotten the plastic surgery seems to think it is worthwhile. I went to my appointment and the paperwork for insurance has just recently been turned in -- something about the dictation from the doctor taking quite a while to get back. Had the lovely pictures all taken and included in the package. I think I have decided that I will get the arms and girls done at least now, regardless of whether or not insurance will cover. Just have to push the insurance company as much as I can, but don't have too much time to do it. Although I fully expect that they will NOT cover the girls. Doesn't seem to be something they do very often, consider that too cosmetic. Our daughter is getting married in ST Thomas USVI at the end of February and I want to look good for the wedding. I think I can camoflague the tummy pretty well, but sure can not hide my arms! I will let everyone know how things go... Waiting right now for something from the insurance company. Today is my 2 year re-birthday. Whenever asked whether I would do this again, I give an enthusiastic YES! Wish I had done it years earlier! Although I am still up in the 190# area, most people think I must weigh about 140 to 150. I will never be tiny or small, just not my build in general. But, I am happy and can maintain at this weight. Happy anniversary to everyone and all the best. You guys have been soooooooo much help to me over the past two years. Love you all!!!! Eileen

Well, got the 'bad' news back from insurance company -- none of the plastic surgery will be covered. Oh well, still going to go ahead with it though. Going to get the girls fixed and the arms done. After my daughter gets married, I will look at getting the tummy done. I don't want to put too much on our finances right now. It is expensive, but I have read that the PS I am going to is noted for his excellent work on breasts! Now just have to make up my mind on saline or gel (leaning toward the gel), and the big one of what size to go for! Will let you know as things progress. Have a History and Physical appointment on 5 October and preliminary surgery date of 19 October. Eileen