Hello,I do not post much because I am the slowest typer in the world! But I am totally inspired by all the threads and pictures.I thought I would start my own for one because I am so Freakin excited and two I hope to help anyone else that is looking into plasic surgery.I went for my consult yesterday and I have an Appt for Feb 22cd!!!! I had lapband in March/07 with a starting weight of 226 (5' 6").I am now down to 150...5lbs from goal.He said I would lose another 10lbs with surgery!!!! I am having a full extended tummy tuck.Lipo of the thighs,hips and back.Also a breast lift,I had augmentation in 2000 but have breastfed two kids since then .So now I basically just have big boobs hanging south!My cost is $11,200.I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!! I have always had a stomach even before I got heavey so I can't even begin to imagine what a flat stomach feels like! I am not shy so I will definitaly post before and after pictures.He said I will have to go home with a foley for two days and drains for two weeks.My husband and I are both nurses so we will be fine with that.I just wanted to share and hope I help someone along the way......~Amy~

Thanks again everyone! My doctor does his bellybuttons fom the inside so there is no scar around the bellybutton like most.He said his bellybuttons are his signature:tt2:

well he does a great job so I can see why he boasts about it being his signature! You are such a great poster child for PS...he should pay you to get to use your pics for his consultation pics...i'm soooo envious. If I lived closer I would go to him, but i'm in Oregon and have several more pounds to lose before it would even be worth pain and money (but I've put 6k aside -so far -so when i'm ready I should have enough to pay for most of my ps in cash, i'm sooooo excited)

Amy, you look simply stunning.

Thank you!!...Prayers to you for a healthy pregnancy!!!

well he does a great job so I can see why he boasts about it being his signature! You are such a great poster child for PS...he should pay you to get to use your pics for his consultation pics...i'm soooo envious. If I lived closer I would go to him, but i'm in Oregon and have several more pounds to lose before it would even be worth pain and money (but I've put 6k aside -so far -so when i'm ready I should have enough to pay for most of my ps in cash, i'm sooooo excited)

If you are just having a TT he only charges around 6k:biggrin:

If you are just having a TT he only charges around 6k:biggrin:

I would totally do it if flying down to TX and having it done was as easy as having some dental work, but since aftercare is a BIG issue with PS, I'm going to have to do if from somewhere closer to home...Darnit...

After your TT, how many visits did you have with your DR. How long of a follow up did you have. Is it once you have stiches removed you are pretty much on your own?

You look GREAT

who did your tt? it looks GREAT!!!

thats worth traveling to texas!!!

Amy, You're looking great! I'm afraid to post my pics after seeing yours! Way to go!

Amy--You look AMAZING! I think you have the hot bod we are all working for...thanks for the inspiration!