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Btw. I had the VSG on 11/20/12. I hit the lowest weight of 170-ish less than 12 months after surgery. But I have maintained the 200 for almost 2 solid years.

So I haven't been on much in the last couple years. Just steadily keeping my weight from fluctuating too much. I am having a TT and breast augmentation on 5/2 with Dr Michael Salzhauer (aka the real Dr Miami) in Bal Harbour, FL (Miami area). It's all paid in full. It was about $12,000 that I took the last 14 months to pay off.

I started at 350 (give or take since I don't know how much I got up to really)

I'm now at about 200. I went as low as 170 but looked unhealthy. I love my curves as they are now. However, the pain the excess skin causes on my back is more than I can bear.

Everyone keeps asking me "are you excited??", "aren't you terrified??", and "are you sure you want to put your body through that??" Yes. Yes I do. To all of it.

Here's a couple pics I had from before and during the processes. Thank you for everyone that has been so supportive.

I have degenerative disc disease in my lower spine. The weight of the skin pulls on it and exacerbates it. Plus the excess skin creates folds where rashes occur and causes skin breakdown.

I'm going to be honest and insurance will very likely not pay for it. Mine won't. Not even my new one. But the medical necessity part covers me to be out on FMLA so that my job is protected. Just in case there are complications.

I'm on schedule to have an extended Tummy Tuck and breast augmentation on May 2nd, 2016 in Bal Harbour, Fl by Dr Michael Salzhauer. He's also know as "The Real Dr Miami". I'm paid in full and all medical clearances provided. Already have my post procedure meds and people lined up to care for me. I'm spoiled and blessed that I work in a hospital, so I have a menagerie of people ready to help me afterwards. Including physicians and nurses. 14 days and a wake up!!!!

I'm having an extended Tummy Tuck and breast augmentation with the "real Dr Miami" on May 2nd in Bal Harbour, FL. Cost is about $12,000. All out of pocket. But because it's medically necessary I have FSA paying part of it. Just needed a letter from my doc staying medical necessity. Hope that helps. I will post pics.

Btw. VSG on 11/20/2012

Highest weight: 350 (but my scale only went that high. Lost weight for surgery. )

Current weight: 195.

I'm also 6 feet tall and carry a lot of muscle from weight lifting and having been an athlete most of my life.

I'm having an extended tummy tuck and breast augmentation with the "real Dr Miami" on May 2nd in Bal Harbour, FL. Cost is about $12,000. All out of pocket. But because it's medically necessary I have FSA paying part of it. Just needed a letter from my doc staying medical necessity. Hope that helps. I will post pics.

Btw. VSG on 11/20/2012

Highest weight: 350 (but my scale only went that high. Lost weight for surgery. )

Current weight: 195.

I'm also 6 feet tall and carry a lot of muscle from weight lifting and having been an athlete most of my life.

I am 3 years post op.

Before:

During:

I say during because I haven't had my first round of plastics yet. That's scheduled in May.