You should get one included in with the price of the surgery. I did for my thigh lipo. I did not get another of the heavy duty Stage 1 recovery bottom garments because after a few days I would wa**** and put on spanx for a few hours while it dried. My breast reconstruction was different - I got another vest end wore it for 6 months or so (switching off).

Ask your PS - at the last pre-surg appt, they measured me for the garments they would put on me at the end of surgery. I would think that the drs get a volume discount

Also check for any lotions that you should apply. Straight Vit-E oil was good and Dr Michales gives some silicone lotion with sunscreen.

Many insurance plans cover complications from PS, even if not the basic plastic surgery. You might want to check yours so you know the cost of having another PS back in Idaho do the follow-up if there are complications. If you go to an ER, they will treat you and keep you alive, but then if you need additional work done by a PS, they will expect payment before taking you on.

I had my PS done by a US PS specializing in post WLS work. Dr. Joseph Michaels in the DC area. For many of the same reasons as catwoman7.

Arms, breasts, and extended tummy - all in one surgery, and paid a little more than $27k. Lord, I feel light-headed typing that!!! It's true that we pay for our overeating in SOOOO many ways... ?

80 or more grams of protein when I am not trying. I love eggs and dairy. As of today, I am keeping better track and making sure that I am getting 30 grams every 3 hours through meals and/ or snacks for the 14 hours that I am awake each day.

Hi Tammy,

I did have my surgery! I'm very happy with the results! My surgeon was Dr. Joseph Michaels in Bethesda, MD. I can't figure out how to add a pic here, but I did upload one. Maybe you can find it somewhere in my profile? Let me know if you find it.