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~

Amy: I'm having a breast lift with augmentation. I won't be able to use my arms? Oh dear, didn't know that! Do you mean just can't pull yourself up or lift something heavy? Glad you have some help! My youngest is 9 and she adores my mom who is coming to help, so I don't have to worry on that front. I think my PS uses lidocaine also, he does the tumenscient lipo. I guess I'll find out. I'll be using my pain killers if I need them and we can write funny things back and forth!

I'll be using my pain killers if I need them and we can write funny things back and forth!

yeah, i was hoping there would be more comical things going back and forth due to all the 'doped up' plastics patients ... there goes my daily entertainment i guess...

yeah, i was hoping there would be more comical things going back and forth due to all the 'doped up' plastics patients ... there goes my daily entertainment i guess...

I have definatly sp?been entertainment for my 9yr old.She just asked me if I was on drugs and I said yes...well the good kind:tongue_smilie:I quess there was not a right answer for that!!

Well 9 year old are a hoot and I bet she's learning a lot about plastic surgery. I had to tell my DD to stop telling people I was having surgery. It's a little embarrassing when complete strangers are asking me if I'm alright!

Well 9 year old are a hoot and I bet she's learning a lot about plastic surgery. I had to tell my DD to stop telling people I was having surgery. It's a little embarrassing when complete strangers are asking me if I'm alright!

that's one thing im really worried about ... my 4yr old DD is VERY chatty ... when i had my lap band placed, she saw the incisions and i told her they were my ouches, but i was OK... everyone we saw, Mama has ouches..

This was just a WOW moment on what a difference a couple of days make!

OMG, sensational!!!

OMG, sensational!!!

Thanks! I was worried about posting it because it is YUK but it just amazed me what plastics can do(Plus I have a little Percocet bravery LOL!).I can't even imagine what it will look like when i am healed.

Amy: You look fantastic! Did they do anything with your belly button, I don't see any stitches, it looks great! I bet your really pleased. How many cc implants did you get? It looks just right! Wow! Wow! Now, I'm getting excited!

Amy: You look fantastic! Did they do anything with your belly button, I don't see any stitches, it looks great! I bet your really pleased. How many cc implants did you get? It looks just right! Wow! Wow! Now, I'm getting excited!

Actually they removed 40cc out of each implant and lifted them.I had implants that were a DD that were saggy from nursing kiddos.I think they will end up a large C cup.I LOVE them right now!!!.My bellybutton has stiches inside.My Doctors trademark is is "great " bellybuttons.I had seen so many pictures of awful bellybutton scars I had got myself freaked out before he reassured me .

Wow is right - even the before looks pretty good!

Nureamy--YOU LOOK MAR-VA-LOUS!!!! I was wondering about your belly button too---it looks deep but I'm sure that's just because of the swelling. I can't wait until the swelling is down and you share your "super-model" pix!!!

Wow! You look awesome Amy - I still can't even stand up straight and I am 3 days ahead of you . . .

Amazing! :blushing: I sure hope I look that good after PS!

Nice bod, Amy....makes my fear of PS wane a bit. You look stunning!