body lift?

I am seeing Dr Deconti in Richmond next week about a tummy tuck, I was looking around online for prices and info and found out about a body lift. Is there any difference in a body life and all the things I would need done after losing 250lbs? Any advice on what to do and not to do? any stories about this Dr that I need to know good or bad? I am a bit nervous about going into another surgery. Am I really ready to have this done anyway, at first I was told wait 2 years after the GPB, my 2 years wont be up until Feb 28, 2007.

Hi Michelle, I had a lower body lift a year ago yesterday! A tummy tuck will only address your abdomen. A lower body lift is essentially a tummy tuck, a butt lift and an inner thigh lift. It will address any hip issues where a tummy tuck will not. You can see my before and after pictures: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EcMmjlq0bOmg You may have to copy and paste the address in your browser to see. These pictures were taken 5 weeks apart. I paid $11,300. Dr. Mitchel Krieger in Fairfax did my surgery. He pulled my midriff muscles back together again (after having kids, they get separated) and gave me a new bellybutton. If you need any more details, email me and I will send them to you. Hugs, Karen

Michelle, Is that what you paid for your tummy tuck or your lower body lift? You look outstanding !!! Dana

Hi Dana, That is what I paid for the lower body lift. I sent the wrong, full monty file! I hope no one was offended by the graphic pictures! It was worth every cent and my surgeon does a lot of WLS patients. He is a true artist and everyone who has used him has loved their results. It is worth the drive! Karen

Karen, Thanks for letting us see the pictures. That slide show is very inspiring to me. You look great. I was planning for a tummy tuck but now I want the lower body lift! Kim

That is an excellent price Karen. I paid about that much for an extended tummy tuck with muscle repair and also for liposuction of my legs. even agter gaining 100lbs back with a pregnancy and finishing college my tummy tuck wasn't affected. I am only 6 months out but almost where I want to be weight wise...maybe lose about 20lbs more. Thanks for letting us see the pictures....I am a RN so I have seen some seriously graphic stuff...that was nothing !!!...Except for some excellent surgical work !!! Maybe I should look him up. I excited to get started on the plastics. I would like to do upper body first..implants and arms..But after seeing you I really would like the thigh/butt lift !! Dana

Kim and Dana, Dr. Krieger has a negotiated price with INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital (which just received their Center of Excellence as a bariatric hospital) for 23 hours. My surgery was at 7am on a Wednesday, done by 1pm; in recovery until 5pm and my 23 hours didn't start ticking until I actually got to a room. He discharged me the next day before 5p.m. so I never got charged for a night's stay in the hospital; only operating room and recovery room time and anesthesia. All his fees and the hospital fees were included in the $11,600 quote. But because I was in surgery 1/2 hour less than he estimated, I got a refund from the hospital ! Did you see the black fanny pack I had on over my compression garment in the last two pictures? That is called an On-Q pack. It is filled with topical pain medication that is delivered via catheter directly under the packing into my incision. It delivered medication time released for 3-5 days!!! it was great. Add a few percosets, and I was set! Dr. Krieger's consultations are free. His phone number is 703-620-8884. He is also a general surgeon so if you need a hernia repair at the same time....he can do it, too! He is board certified in both areas (plastics and general) and has been a surgeon for 17 years. Not too bad on the eyes, either! Good Luck! Karen