My boss was admiring my running shoes one day and asked where I got them. I told her I always go to Fleet Feet. She then comes back to tell me that she went there and bought exactly the same pair of shoes because she "loved the color". Funny enough, I've had the most hideous colors because I have them fit me, choose the pair that fits/works the best and then I buy the one color they stock no matter what it is. Luckily, I have a good idea at this point which brand/model is going to work for me, but I seriously don't care at all about color.

Thank you very much for sharing this document, super helpful!!!

I've lost 94 lbs so far in 2019 and am on track to hit my goal weight by the end of October. I'm hoping to have brachioplasty, a tummy tuck & breast lift in Feb or March (allowing 3-4 months for my weight to stabilize).

I live in upstate NY so am researching surgeons here and in neighboring states. It sounds like several on this site have entrusted Dr. Michaels with your transformations. Can you tell me if you found his prices comparable to other surgeons that you may have consulted with? Thank you!

I also scoff when people make some comment about gym fees and how they should just run because it's "free". Psssssh.

Also, shop around. I learned that plastic surgery has a different price tag depending on where you live. My surgeon charged $12,000 when he did a tummy tuck in Boston, MA and charged $5,000 for the same surgery in Youngstown, OH.

To go the insurance route you need to work with the plastic surgeon and submit you evidence of rashes, appointments to treat it, and the prescriptions used.

I have had 3 PS, this video gives the best summary of PS after WLS and insurance approval. Be prepared for the f-bombs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoMWdgAp51c

At 4.5 years after surgery, I am ready to Dr. Voung's straight talk. Listen to the end. He has tips for how New Mexico now covers some skin removal surgery. It may give you some ideas to document the medical need some some surgery.