I had another consultation today, and everything went really well! I saw Dr. Dennis Gonyon in Colorado. He was very nice, personable, not intimidating, and didn't try to push extra stuff or convince me I need other surgeries. We decided on the circumferential body lift with lipo on my upper abdomen and thighs. I'll stay in his surgical facility for one night. Quote was for $24,000. More than we originally expected, but I think this is probably the norm for this surgery! (First surgeon I saw quoted me $34,000!). I'm looking at a June 10 surgery and taking 6 weeks off for recovery. I'm so excited and scared! Can't believe this moment has finally Come and is only 4.5 weeks away! They coordinator is confirming her overnight staff for my day of surgery, then we'll move forward with finalizing the surgery date. I'll need preop labs and an EKG which I'm trying to figure out, and will have an official preop appointment before surgery. I'll also be going out on FMLA, and hopefully short term disability...fingers crossed!

Woooohoooooo!

Edited May 9, 201610 yr by nursejenny07

Congrats! It's getting real now! That is definitely a scary price tag. Glad you are going g to be able to manage it.

May I ask how you're paying for it? Like did insurance cover some/all? Are you financing it?

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Congrats. I am not far out of plastics round 1 and I agree. It is exciting - best to you

Stella

Oh how long in OR? I was in 11 hrs and stayed 1 night as well.

Stella