I have been to 2 consults with 2 different plastic surgeons in OKC and so far both estimates are within a few hundred dollars of eachother. For the TT & Brachioplasty  & some lipo it is going to cost right at 13K. I have one more consult next week before I make a final decision on who is getting my money and the opportunity to hack off this flappy apron of skin I have been carrying around since I was 16 yrs old. I am lucky in that I have a surprise windfall coming my way on April 24th and will be able to pay cash for my plastics. I was told that Tricare would pay for some things if they are medically necessary, but I am not going to wait on them to decide if they will pay.

I found the head issues to be the biggest surprise in the whole journey.  I did go in and talk with Dr. Keller a few times.  He is amazingly normal, insightful, and helpful.  Take care of yourself!

Each of us reacts to major weight loss in different ways.  I really didn't expect the emotional fallout I dealt with along the way.  I thought I was amazingly well adjusted and would sail through with no issues.  Well, not quite that smooth.  You are not alone in dealing with weird feelings and emotions.

For me, I lost my identity sort of.  I was always the short, fat, blond.  Invisible to most but defined by my fat.  Not being invisible to the world is a weird deal to handle.

Hope I helped in some way.  Go talk to someone to help you over the bump.

Thanks!!! I will do my best to keep updating......

im happy im not alone and theres others out there too just like me but at the same time i wouldnt wi**** upon anyone if that makes sense? :)
we''ll get thru this :) hopefully i can make an apt when im in edmond tomorrow.

xoxoxo

thanks kat ;) i go to the dr tomorrow and hopefully i can make an appointment tomrorow too for the therapist.

it def was scarey. i am lucky to have the love and support all around me, or it could have gotten worse.

ty again <3
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