Hello all,

I thought I would start this thread today for my PS journey. I am going today (as long as I can get there in time) to the plastic surgeon.

Here is information on my surgeon...

http://surgery.med.umich.edu/plastic/clinical/faculty/wkuzon.shtml

I am going for a consult on a Tummy Tuck and breast reduction today.

Wish me luck all, I am nervous, scared and excited all at the same time!

:car: I will post all about what is going on here!

Hi BBK,

Glad to hear that the belly button turned out to be a fairly simple, pain-free issue to deal with. Keep the Neosporin on it and it should heal up pretty quickly -- that stuff is amazing.

Have a great day -- you look marvelous darling!

:wink2:

BBK: I'm 3 months post op and I still wear a compression garment when I exercise. I wore one everyday for the first two months and then started to wean myself off. It was more comfortable to wear one, not so many funny feelings in the tummy area. Good luck with everything. Sounds like your coming right along!

Hey all

I posted my 3 week post op pics. From the side you can see the problem with the breasts. But for now I am happy they look good in a top!

Thank you for the pics from before BBK. What a wonder you are! Now you are inspiration in a leopard dress!

Thank you! I appreciate it! :w00t:

where did u post them lady?

Like my new scary avatar. I got to change it. i look like a criminal

Congrats BBK! You look awesome. I can't wait to get to that point!

where did u post them lady?

Sorry! lol...

Plastic Surgery Pictures, Videos, Photos, Pics, Before, After, Cosmetic Surgery

And yes, the new avatar is oh so scary! :w00t:

Brandy,

I admire your progress and courage so very very much. Was it hard to have your pictures taken (nude) in front of the plastic surgeon? I am older and have much trepidation about this????

Mylapspirit: I had my pictures taken in front of the nurse, the PS wasn't there. That made it a little easier, but it is definetely not that fun. That being said, I'm getting much more comfortable standing nude in front of the doc and nurse, since I have had to it so many times (lots of check ups). It's worth the embarassament!

I know you ask the question of BK---but will chime in with my opinion as well (why not!!!)

I did have mine taken in front of and actually BY the PS himself! He has a blue curtain on the wall in each of his exam rooms, and has the most awesome robes!! He started me in my panties and bra facing him, he took from the shoulders down only--no face in any of the photos.

I began with those on facing him and then he had me drop my panties to under the hanging belly and had me turn in slight incriments like a clock dial around, click----another step around, click-----another step around, click. All the way around. I bet he took 8-10 pictures that way. Then he took one of me holding the belly up from the front and the side. Then he took one of calf muscles-and one of my arm flexed. He said to show in his attempt (successful I might add) to get insurance to pay for it that I was toned everywhere except the belly. It happened that the day we did pictures, I had a skin tear under the belly----and he took several close up shots of that, as well as marking where other thinned skin was, and taking pictures of that.

When I heard from my insurance I found out he had submitted not only the pictures, but 10 pages of documentation and reasons for the medical necessity of the surgery. And the insurance agreed! My total out of pocket ended up being $582.83 so far. Including the co pays to him as we worked up to it. None of my follow up has had any copays or anything.

It was embarassing, but I also knew he was going to operate on me, and wanted him to be well versed with my body and what he was going to do. So when I walked in his door I left my modesty in the car, and reclaimed it when I was done with my appointments!!

It has been SO worth it. Pretend it is someone else, and go for it!!!

Kat

I didn't have to take my photos with the PS which was worse for me. It was some random lady I had just met seconds before. It was bad, but it is part of the process. SO as the ladies said it was well worth it.

Hey BBK,

Looking good :thumbup: Your incisions seem to be healing beautifully too! As I told you before, the bustline looks awesome in the photo you put up the other day. After all, for us girls, isn't looking good in clothes what it's all about :smile:?

Mylapspirit, I hated my first few consults, but I agree with all the other ladies, it gets better, and most of these Dr.'s have a terrific way of putting you at ease with the whole process.

I am very comfortable now with the Dr. that I'm working with. In fact last time I had a visit with him, we were in his office having a discussion about how to stage my procedures and without even thinking about it, I suddenly dropped my trousers and grabbed a hunk of fat and said, "Well, what about this? Is this going to drive me crazy until I can have the second surgery?" Without even blinking an eye he came over next to me, grabbed the hunk out of my hands, grabbed onto it himself, and said "Yeah, it will," but then started explaining to me what would be staying and what would be going during the first surgery, how far back the incision would be etc. It was just no big deal.

I realized then that I had gotten to the point to where I really felt no differently talking to him about my body parts than I did the contractor who re-did my kitchen a few years ago. It's all just stuff that needs to be re-done........

to kareyquilts, kat817,boo boo kitty, frangipani,

thank you all for your candid and genuine replies

I feel like you all are the pioneers of this site and I appreciate the posts you have made. I still have about 110 pounds to lose before I can even consider plastic surgery but I know with the band, patience, and determination I will succeed. All of you are my heros and I just wanted to let you know how much it helps for you to share your experiences with me and others. Thank you!!!

shelli