PICS before & 1 mo post op plastics

I hate posting these but I appreciated seeing others and I feel it is important to see. Warning: Partial nudity http://photobucket.com/albums/f294/plastics12506/before%20after/ Mary

Mary, Thank you for posting these. I agree with you that it is helpful and important to see. I for one, appreciate your willingess to show them. Hugs, Amy

mary- you look great, just one question what procedures did you actually have done? did you do them all at once? you look amazing !!! donna

Donna, Belt Lipectomy; Bilateral Mastopexy; Bilateral Brachioplasty in conjunction with insurance approved Panniculectomy. (My terms, Full Lower body lift with muscle tightening & mons lift, Boob lift and arm wings clipped) (I did not have implants) Surgical Fee: $11,500 - 1,150 (Multi procedure discount) = 10,350 (includes pre & post operative care) Hospital & Anesthesia charges: Facility 2,800, Anesthesia 1,352 Total 4,152. Total charge out of pocket is 14,502 I had it all done together. Surgery on Wednesday 1/25 and back to work 2 1/2 weeks later on 2/13. I am just over 1 month out. Mary

Mary, wow! You look great! I saw your pics after your surgery also.Your tummy so tight now.I'm sure you are pleased with the out come??Thanks for sharing these pics.what a differance a month made.Enjoy the new ,improved you!! Darlene

Thanks for sharing these with us, Mary. I am preop and it gives me a good idea of what to expect. YOU LOOK GREAT, CONGRATS! How do you feel? Vivian

Mary, WOW you look so awesome now and healing so good. Thanks for sharing these pics hun, if does give us PS pre-ops hope that our skin will be taken care of. I just can't wait until I am there and ready. Thanks again and keep us posted on the progress.... Debra P

hello. mary thank you for those pic's I have a couple of appts in march. I would love to have a tummy tuck. Can you tell me how much pain??? it looks liked it would be sore. I am a big chicken. Any info would be great. Thank you... Debbie

Debbie, Honestly I had NO pain just discomfort. I had them remove the pump in the hospital as it made me groggy. I took two pain pills at home and stopped as they made me nausious, and I really didn't need them. I know it sounds crazy but it was so much less than I expected maybe that is why it seemed so good. Take it easy when you get home and let yourself heal. I was very careful not to stretch as I was afraid I might rip something but I didn't. There was a bit of tightness and still is some but I felt great from the 2nd day. Was back to work 2 1/2 weeks post op. Wish you all the best Mary

Mary You look MARVELOUS! I notice that your before tummy looks just like mine size wise...did you apply for insurance coverage at all? This is the only way I would be able to have this TT surgery since I really cannot afford any out of pocket expense other than co-payments. I have my consult this Friday with my WLS. He feels my chances for insurance coverage might be better since I am going back to my gastric surgeon rather than ps. I am hoping I will find out realatively fast whether or not insurance will cover the surgery because I have to get my summer school work request in buy March 10th. I am really hoping and praying that I WON'T be working summer school this year! Keep your fingers crossed for me. Again, You look so beautiful! Hugs Marianne