Plastics...Who has had it? & what was your experience?

I am almost ready to get some plastics & I need info/suggestions on Surgeons.
Also what was your pain like & recovery time?
Luckily I am coming into some $$ the first part of May and will be able to get a TT & my arms done whoot!

I am with you I need to have a tummy tuck and some boobs. I have went from a d to a b cup and look wierd with such small ones. I need to have my arms done as well.

I want to have my first one done in October.  I went for my first consultation with Dr. Pancel and have another one scheduled with Dr. Gonce.  I want to check around with two or three before deciding.

Word to the wise....that appoint is very ummm....well.....horrifying! ha ha!! They give you this paper g-string and that is all you wear while the doctor inspects every bit of your flesh - tugging and pulling to see what needs to be lifted and where.  So just head up.

The cost from Dr. Panchel was about $14,000 for tummy and inner thighs.  Dr. Goonce is 6,000 for the tummy alone.

Thanks for the 411
I have watched enough TV to know how the consult goes down & I am as ready for it as I ever will be..lol Good thing I have no shame when it comes to getting nekkie in front of medial types..

I have done boobs and arms with Dr. Sawan. The intial consultation was NOT uncomfortable... there was no g-string anything going on. I went for a few other consultations with others who are well known in the area (Dr. Tim Love) and found that we just didn't click. Sawan was kind, professional, and honest. He also has the ability to work with Weight Wise to do your surgeries there instead of OU. I was more comfortable with that arrangement as I don't like the thought of interns working on my new body! Anyway, the down time for the arms was killer. If I had only done boobs, there would be just a little discomfort but nothing major. I am now 7 months post op on the arms and boobs and have no issues. I love my new arms. I am going for another consultation for tummy in April... probably going to try for late July on that operation. Sawan suggests doing your different surgeries at different times because you will not be able to pull yourself up with your arms for a bit... won't work well if you do tummy at the same time... how are ya gonna get up?!! Good luck with your procedures and remember that even with new arms and boobs and tummies and legs, we will always have to watch what we eat and exercise!!!!

Thanks for the info!
I am only wanting a TT  and my arms done. I dont see a point in lifting a 44 yr old butt and well 44 yr old boobs are ok with me! lol

Thanks for sharing!!  I can't wait to have my work done.  I will have to check out Dr. Sawan.

Hi Everyone, it has been a long time since I have updated my blog. I am now doing updates again as I am moving into the plastic surgery portion of my journey for anyone that is interested.

RNY 03/15/2006, lost 135-138
Breast lift/augmentation, tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo on April 10th

For Women only: A great resource for plastics is tummytucktalk.ning.com

This site is not only for tt, but all sorts of plastics. You must be a member so tell them that Lisa from MO sent you as a referral. This place is great and had the icky pics that I was looking for and details that I couldn't find elswhere online. Stuff I wanted to know before heading into surgery!