Hey what's up ya'll? I had a goal weight of 180lbs but I went to the doctor yesterday and I had lost 20lbs since being there at the begining of January and I've just decided to stop. I'm still going to keep my band and continue to excersize and eat healthy it's just that I've worked extremely hard and nothing would make me happier than to just have plastic surgery and be done with it. My band doctor told me he thought I was at a good size to go ahead & see a plastic surgeon so that's what I'm planning on doing he has me on some vitamins & some other medication because he wants to make sure my esphogus is fine b'cuz i've had alot of vomiting & acid reflux lately in the past few months....he tells me he believes I'm healthy & fine he just wants to make sure, but he was kind of up-set that I chose a doctor that wasn't in his hospital for my plastic surgery. Oh well I'm not even sure if I can get this payed for or not I'm not sure my insurance will pay for it. But I do have an appointment with a Plastic Surgeon that my insurance is going to cover the first visit I know for-sure....just to talk to her and see what she thinks or what she feels like I need and when, where, all the questions. I'm a little nervous and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a little bit scared. Because I am scared I don't know what to expect but this is what I've been waiting for....so March 16th is when I find out for sure what's going on with the Plastic Surgery.....

Anybody had any plastic Surgery? Tummy Tucks? Anything to do with removal or skin from weight-loss......Let me know how it went and what to expect...please....any & all support/answers is appreciated......

thanks

Tabbi

W-O-W !!! Congrats. Please let us know what you decide on.

Hi illude ~ You are truly amazing & as so many others have said, a great inspiration! :whoo: I am so glad you joined LBT so you can share your wisdom, especially with us newbies. I'm preband and waiting on insurance so needless to say, I am very impressed and more convinced than ever that the band is for me. :clap2:

I wish you all the best on your new journey of PS. I asked my surgeon if he thought I would need it, and he said you can never tell who will need it and who will not. I'm sure you'll find some great PS advice here. :gluck:

Tabbi,

Thanks again for sharing your story. It is truly amazing! I would think your insurance may cover your surgery since you have alot of excess skin and it may become painful to you now or down the road. If they deny it, I would appeal it with pictures, before and after or even a personal meeting in order for them to see the remarkable transformation. You deserve to have this done and also you need to have it done. Good luck!!!!

Keep us posted. You deserve this, you have done an AMAZING JOB!!!!!

Hey Girl !!!!

We can go through this together ! I am having my PS consult on March 17, and have all the same fears you do (despite being twice your age).

We have to think positive-the insurance company will pay for this, the insurance company will pay for this (C'mon say it with me).

I know I am not saying anything that hasn't been said before, but DAMN-you are my idol ! You deserve nothing but happiness and all the best that life has to offer. You have worked SO HARD for this. Now let the next step in your wonderful life begin.

Good Luck and Congrats !

Tabbi,

Was just thinking about you today and was wondering how your Dr. apt. went on the 16th. Hope to hear from ya.

Hey Tabbi,

You are just so amazing. How proud you must be. Can you tell we all love you here!!! I'm not yet banded (tomorrow) , so I don't know about the plastic surgery stuff. I just wanted to tell you I hope and will be praying that you get your plastics done and paid for!! You sure deserve it!!

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UPDATE! lol I know i've kind of disappeared for a little while I've just had so much going on I've neglected my site & the LBT.....but I went to the plastic surgeon :confused: sad to say that my insurance will not cover my surgery BUT the doctor was really nice he actually knocked off 500 dollars on every procedure that will need to be done & then an additional 10% discount so that lowered the price a bit. But it's still going to cost me 24,600 dollars to have this done. I don't have anyway to get that kind of cash. I do have some savings but it's not near 25,000 dollars... SO they gave me some information on trying to get a loan for medical procedures...which I'm looking into that but i don't know I'm still having a little hope that maybe my band doctor can help me in other areas & maybe get me a better price on things....which i don't go back to see him until may 1st.....so it's going to be a while....and I'm slightly depressed :scared: I had an-unfill & i have no restriction what-so-ever.....i think i might have gained a couple pounds, but I never weight myself because I don't like to get discouraged. So I guess I'll just have to wait & see what happens in may.....THANK YOU all for your comments & care.............

You are an inspiration to all of us. Congrats!!

Good luck with your plastic surgery.

Tabbi

Did you send pictures and or video like I suggested to you? If you did not you need to resubmit and include those. Let the doctor and his staff know that you are doing this. They should be more than happy to help you resubmit. Like I had told you, a young woman here in Shreveport did just that and it got her her surgery. Do not give up the fight!!

oh my roggie i forgot about that....i'm going to do that...but i still think i would have a better chance going through my band-doctor to try to get it covered rather than through this plastic surgeon that i just met.....& my band doctor was a bit-upset that i wasn't considering the surgery in his hospital .....but i'm going to get on that asap! i don't know what made me forget you telling me that...thank you so much!!

Yes you need to use him or your PCP so they can list possible health problems you may have in the future. The plastic surgeon would come across as one who just lists stuff so he can make money. Make sure you send close ups of excess skin and list problems you are currently having because of it. Good luck!! Keep us posted.

Wow for you! You are an after story -- congrats! Good luck seeking your financing hope it works for you -- you DESERVE the surgery!

illude, you shouldn't give up yet...work with your band doc, resubmit, get your PCP involved, never never never apply for PS without the pics. You are a shoe-in for PS if I've ever seen one! You go girl! Dont' give up!!!!

You know, I had a brain fart, er, burp (that's nicer? LOL) and was reading your post confused because I got you mixed up with Mae, who had her PS a few months back. Now she needs a "boob job" and is planning on that for the future. Have you seen her blog and threads here? You really really need to hook up with Mae. Help me people, I can't remember her screen name and the kids are getting louder by the second...someone post a link!!!! Back in a bit...

ok, for those of you out there who have already accomplished your goal (or close to it) here is a link of a place I went to about 8 years ago.

After getting my band and getting close to my goal weight, I am going back http://www.suddenlyslender.com/

I had a HUGE deep scar on my left forearm from changing a lawnmower blade (ugh the days of being single!) and after 3 sessions, it almost disappeared.

I lost 17" the first wrap then 32" more overall after that. Im not sure what they charge anymore, but I got a package deal.

My friend that went with me lost 60+" during our time there. Of course if you are not banded, then you gain weight back you gain all the inches back too :confused: