Has any one here had a belt lipectomy done at Madigan Army Medical Center? I had the sleeve done at Madigan Feb 2011 I have lost a little over 100 pounds. I went to the DR last week asking about having a Tummy Tuck done and how much it would be.  I was told it would be free for me because I lost 100 or more. I scheduled the surgery for Aug 7 but on my consent form it does not say tummy tuck it says belt lipectomy. Just wondering if this is the standard procedure they do for patients who have lost alot of weight.

Hi and Thank You!  What I had was a lower body lift which is quite a bit different then a tummy tuck.  The lower body lift with muscle tightening and lipo, flattens and tightens the tummy, lifts the monds area and the outer thighs along with the butt.  So happy I went that route as opposed to just a tummy tuck.  The cost for the lower body lift ran just under $20,000 all inclusive and was worth every penny.  I did a lot of research and believe Dr Dry is one of the best in the greater northwest area.  I went from a size 10 before lift to a size 4, yes, a size 4.  It amazes me everyday.  Dr Dry also recently preformed a breast lift(no implants) combined with an arm lift and am absolutely loving my results of that surgery as well.  I swear the man is not only an extremely gifted surgeon but must be part magician as well.  I am currently scheduled for my last plastics with Dr Dry which will be a full thigh lift on October 1st.

Good luck with your future procedures!

I agree.  He does great work.  It still amazes me everyday to look in the mirror and see the results he was able to acheive.

Hope your doing well in your recovery!

I made it to my 1 year anniversary and I'm feeling so GREAT!! Everything has gone so good for me thus far. I'm giving it 100% and feeling awesome. So much has changed in my life sense I made the choice to have this operation, some were good changes and others were not so good. We can't win them all but I'll keep moving forward good or bad.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good surgeon in the Kitsap County area or in the Tacoma area. I had my surgery at Madigan Hosp. but have lost my benefits due to divorce.