Another huge step and couldn't be happier!

[frpringle 53]

8 days ago I had my abdominoplasty with vertical extension! I couldn't be happier. My surgeon removed 23 lbs of loose skin just from my stomach alone! I made the decision to only have my stomach done and I will have my arms, legs and breasts done once I am at my goal weight. After almost a whole year of not moving up or down in my weight I felt completely stuck. I couldn't believe that I was going to just stay at that weight when I had come so far already, I just knew I wasn't ready to be done. After consulting with my family doctor, she suggested that it might be time for the skin removal. The recovery will take a few more weeks, but I already know if was the perfect time and the best decision. I have just under 100 lbs to lose before I hit my goal weight, and I am so excited for the finish line in sight!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Wonderful!! Here's to the finish line in sight now

[ho11ieberry06 39]

Way to go! Congratulations and you look AMAZING! Curious to know if your insurance helped pay for your surgery?

[shahada 82]

How exciting!!!!!! How are you feeling?

[frpringle 53]

Way to go! Congratulations and you look AMAZING! Curious to know if your insurance helped pay for your surgery?

It did not pay for the vertical extension, which cost $1150 up front, but covered the rest of it. I can't wait to post after pictures

[frpringle 53]

How exciting!!!!!! How are you feeling?

I am still sore but I feel great!

[frpringle 53]

"After" pics are still to come! I still have a lot of swelling and one drain that will be removed in a week.

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

Congrats to you!!! Here is to the finish line

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Wow! I can't get my head around 200lbs! That IS a huge step! Congratulations! You look so much healthier!

[chasingadream 1,311]

Congrats to you….can you explain a vertical extension…thanks

[frpringle 53]

Congrats to you….can you explain a vertical extension…thanks

The vertical extension is where they do two vertical cuts on the abdomen from between the breasts down to the belly button area and pull the skin together.

[Cupcake 801]

CONGRATS WE HAVE THE SAME DOCTOR DR. CARLIN IS THE GREATEST I AM 5 DAYS POST OPT I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO BE HEALTHY AND CONTINUE TO STRIVE FOR YOUR GOAL STORIES LIKE YOURS JUST GIVES ME MORE CONFIDENCE THANKS FOR SHARING.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Good for you! Can't wait to see those pics! Who did your plastics? I see you are in my neck of the woods.

[frpringle 53]

Good for you! Can't wait to see those pics! Who did your plastics? I see you are in my neck of the woods.

I used Dr. Sherick through Centers for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Ypsilanti.

[Sweet Pee 349]

I am very happy for you!