2 FOR 1
I had an LBL, BL, arms and medial thigh lift done with an epidural and twilight sedation. I was off for 8 weeks. The pain was minimal for the body work. The facelift was more painful.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
My doctor was totally confident that he could handle the original 10 hours of OR time and that I would be fine. I would not feel confident with a doctor who isn't comfortable doing multiple procedures at once as many many surgeons do this.
Like you I did not one have to go through multiple surgeries and recoveries.. I am not able to take that much time off from work. I wanted to get it all over with too.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
If you are having a breast reduction, maybe that takes more time, thus more time under anesthesia. You could always get a second opinion.
Never mind, I re-read your post and if Kaiser is covering the tummy tuck, you are lucky. Breast reductions can be done, if it is medically necessary, so that is a procedure that insurance will often pay for. At least insurance is paying for the procedures.
Gail
Sounds like you don't have a lot of options, as few do with Kaiser. That's why I pay extra for a PPO, but that has it's own drawbacks too. Good luck!
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift