Instead of making a new thread for each of my quandaries and appointments, I'm just going to post here. lol.

My home equity loan is approved! I go for closing on Friday. I have $40,000 dedicated solely to plastics, but I don't intend to spend more than 20K.

I have my consult with my surgeon on August 16th for an arm lift and tummy tuck and to do something about my "side boob" area. They WILL do a tummy tuck and arm lift simultaneously.

TO BE CONTINUED! I AM SO PSYCHED! AUGUSSSTTT!!

OMGGGG. I called the SurgiCenter to get the actual cost (the one on the plastic surgeon's form was an estimate) and she put in the wrong CPT code and originally said the facility charge was TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. I almost had a heart attack.

Edited August 22, 20196 yr by mousecat88

That sounds reallllly high. I know friends who have gotten mommy makeovers and paid less total than that surgery center charge

Is it just a function of being in a small market? They have a captive audience and can charge whatever the heck they want?

On 8/22/2019 at 10:56 AM, sillykitty said:

That sounds reallllly high. I know friends who have gotten mommy makeovers and paid less total than that surgery center charge

Is it just a function of being in a small market? They have a captive audience and can charge whatever the heck they want?

Oh no, they put in the wrong CPT code and it came up 12K. The actual facility charge is like 2K once they put in the right code!! That's why I almost had a heart attack when she originally said 12K. I was like UMMMM *nervous laughter*

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by mousecat88

Ok, good! That was a close one!

FOUR DAYS! Until I get that pesky under-armpit "sideflap" of skin removed! I already have scars along there from my breast reduction so... that's a plus (?) I am so nervous to be awake, though. Barf.

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! SO LONG FLAPS! lol

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

All went well. Took about 2 hours, but was pretty much painless. Starting to sting a little now.

Glad to hear it went well!

And May Everything Stay Smooth and Pain- FREE for YOU!❤

Hope you are healing. Have to let us know the outcome!!!!

Wooohooo! Congrats! That was quick!

So glad it went well for for you. I had a tummy tuck in early 2000. I wanted to get my thighs done and my boobs done, but insurance only approved my tummy tuck. The Dr said that when the remove skin from your upper thighs it can make you look "open for business" in the private area.

Everything is going well! Slept a lot today, but Tylenol is just fine for any lingering pain. Just burns a bit on and off. I took a peak and it is so smoooooth. Mind you, this is still with the SteriStrips on. I cannot WAIT to shower tomorrow and also go bra shopping soon!!

He took quite a large amount off. I have no clue what my new band size will be!