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Erin T.
on 7/23/19 9:12 am
VSG on 01/17/17
Topic: RE: PRICING

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.

VSG: 1/17/17

5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145

Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish

LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18

Gwen M.
on 7/23/19 9:10 am
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: PRICING

Seriously. Those people must wear the same shoes for years :P

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

brenmcc
on 7/21/19 7:47 pm
RNY on 03/11/19
Topic: RE: BL/ArmLift this Friday-final questions

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!

brenmcc
on 7/21/19 6:34 pm
RNY on 03/11/19
Topic: RE: PRICING

Hi Haley and congrats on your surgery. How was your experience with Dr. Cardenas and the facility? Did you stay in the recovery house. Her reviews are great but I'm still a little hesitant about going out of the U.S. I appreciate any info that you're willing to share. Thanks!!!

Erin T.
on 7/21/19 6:02 am
VSG on 01/17/17
Topic: RE: PRICING

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

VSG: 1/17/17

5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145

Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish

LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18

Sharon SW-267
GW-165 CW-167 S.

on 7/20/19 6:08 am - PA
RNY on 12/22/14
Topic: RE: Booked for surgery omgggg

Best wishes next week. Do you know what position your dr wants you to be in post-op. If I recall correctly they do not want you to sit on after a fat injection to your butt? Make sure your AC is working and follow your S directions.

Sharon

White Dove
on 7/19/19 12:32 pm - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: PRICING

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.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Erin T.
on 7/19/19 6:47 am
VSG on 01/17/17
Topic: RE: PRICING

I covered some with cash and then the rest with a personal loan. I also took out a new credit card with a large bonus for spending a certain amount in the first 90 days. I put it on the credit card and then paid it off with the cash/loan money immediately. Between the bonus and the points I got about $1,500 back that way.

VSG: 1/17/17

5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145

Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish

LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18

Sharon SW-267
GW-165 CW-167 S.

on 7/15/19 4:35 am - PA
RNY on 12/22/14
Topic: RE: PRICING

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.

Sharon

Em143
on 7/14/19 4:22 pm
Topic: RE: PRICING

Not to mention shoes and insoles that have to be replaced every 300-500 miles! Lol!

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