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Congratulations!!!! Can I ask what insurance you have?

My goal is to have PS this summer. Tummy tuck and breast lift with implants. I have gone to one consultation, and liked the doctor a lot, but really want to visit a few more before I make my final decision. How do you find the right plastic surgeon? Are there questions I should ask when looking at websites and talking to the receptionist on the phone to make the appointments? I am feeling so overwhelmed right now. I want to find the best plast surgeon I can. I figure that I have worked so hard on losing the weight. This will be icing on my cake (so to speak). Btw, I live in Jacksonville, FL if anyone has any recommendations or knows of doctors I should avoid

The beginning of my journey: 254 Surgery day: 233 Now (a little over 6 months post-op): 197 My goal weight is somewhere between 150-160. Not sure exactly where I want to be. I'll see how I feel at those weights and go from there. My weighloss has definitely slowed the past 2 months. I joined a gym 3 weeks ago and I am doing 4-5 days of cardio and 2-3 days of lifting weights. I am hoping that this will help move things along in the right direction...down!!

My surgeon is a big fan of "no/low carb" eating. Patients are to stay below 30 grams of non-vegetable carbs per day. I find that when I follow this rule, I am not as hungry and lose weight at a more steady pace. It has worked wonders for me. I eat eggs, tuna, chicken, any kind of meat really, salads, any thing that is high protein and low carb. My protein intake is consistently above 80 grams a day. You should try this for atleast a week. I promise that you will be fuller for longer and lose weight. But give it a few days.

That is awesome! I am going on a cruise next week, and am a little nervous about all the food that will be readily available. It is great to hear that people have been so successful when out of their normal routine. A little insight into low cal cocktails.... My friend introduced me to this and it is awesome! Sounds gross, bur give it a try . A shot of vodka over ice, water, a splenda packets, and a generous squirt of lime. It is sooooo tasty--can't even taste the vodka.

I am about 4 months post op, and I know exactly what you are talking about. It is like a "side stitch" you would get from running. It has happened to me a couple times. I have contributed mine to eating too much at one time. It has only happened to me 2-3 times and does go away by the next day. It can be pretty painful .

Does ordering a "hand roll" mean no rice? That sounds like a fantastic idea, I had no idea it could be done. Can someone explain exactly how a roll stays together without the rice? Thanks

I enjoy cocktails on occasion. I have to steer clear of beer and carbonated drinks---the gasses really build up and make me feel yucky. I have done a few shots since surgery. The only thing with that is it is hard to take the shot in one big gulp (like I use to do). I usually have to take the shot in 2 big sips.

Jenn, I am glad I am not alone in this either. I am hoping it is just a hormonal thing with the rapid weightloss. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon. I definitely had a higher sex drive prior to surgery---extra fat and all.

I had the band put in Feb 28, 2011. So a little over 3 months ago. I have lost about 40 lbs in the past 4 months. I figured my sex drive would have increased, but unfortunately, I have little or no libido right now . It is extremely frustrating for me! I feel great about myself and am wondering what is wrong. Am I the only one with a lowered sex drive?

I have 3 incisions. 1 in the middle right under my bra, 1 on the left of my abdomen, and a larger one in my belly button. When I first took off my bellybutton bandage, I was concerned that my bellybutton looked messed up. But now, 3 months post op, you can't even see it, and my bellybutton looks completely normal

I have nothing but great, positive things to say about Dr C. He did my surgery in Feb 2011. He is motivating, explains everything to me, and is more than willing to answer all my questions. I love the accountability he provides for me. After all, we are the ones in charge of our weightloss. In fact, he gave me his cell phone number after the surgery and told me to call if I had any issues. By chance, I saw Dr Pinnar for my last fill. He also seems very informed and caring. He took a lot of time with me during my appointment. But that could have been because it took him 20 minutes to access my port---ouch!!!