hey ya'll,

I'm getting closer and closer to goal, so now I'm thinking about plastic surgery. I'll definitely need a boob lift, arms done, neck, etc. I was wondering if anyone has used or knows anyone who has used Dr. Lomonaco in Houston? His site says he specializes in post-bariatric surgery patients. His site is Bodylifthouston

hi Brandy,

he actually posts on this forum. very helpful.

i had a consult with him, but cancelled cause i found 'my guy' locally (DFW area) and am having my plastics this Friday.

i've seen his work on Big Medicine and was very impressed.

good luck!

He has said that if you leave him a post in this PS forum titled "Question for Dr. Lo", he will respond to it within a few days.

Ok cool. The Montel show had the Big Medicine docs on yesterday and they showed footage from the show, which showed Dr. Lo. He seemed like a really nice guy who tries to make you feel comfortable. I guess I'll wait till I'm almost at goal and schedule a consult. I'm getting excited all over again like I did when I finally decided to do the lap band and had to wait several months to save up for it!! I'm hoping to be ready for plastic surgery by Halloween. Thanks for the info guys!!

Brandy,

you may want to schedule a tad before goal, it took me several months to get a consult (it was late Dec and my appt was for March)

Thanks for the heads up, I guess I'll call in a couple months to schedule a consult, I'm just scared of finding out how much this all is going to cost!!

Thanks for the heads up, I guess I'll call in a couple months to schedule a consult, I'm just scared of finding out how much this all is going to cost!!

oh dear... i know!! :smile2:

Brandy,

you may want to schedule a tad before goal, it took me several months to get a consult (it was late Dec and my appt was for March)

Ditto. I've had two consults so far, but when I was calling for appointments, one of the other offices I called couldn't get me in for almost 3 months.

Thanks for the heads up, I guess I'll call in a couple months to schedule a consult, I'm just scared of finding out how much this all is going to cost!!

It isn't cheap, let me tell you! Here's a link to the national doctor's fee averages for 2006 (just remember there are lots of fees not added to this - anesthesia, hospital, etc.): http://www.plasticsurgery.org/media/statistics/loader.cfm?url=/commonspot/security/getfile.cfm&PageID=23761

Like I said, I've gone to two consults for a tummy tuck and breast lift. I had one quote for $12,710 and another for $13,280 (including all surgeon/facility/anesthesia/pain-pump fees, etc.). The prices you get quoted will generally be approximately the same in a given geographical region.

yeah, not cheap!

I'm combining mine with a hernia repair so insurance is taking care of a portion, but its about 13,000-ish total for extended TT mega flanks and back / side boob lipo..

Jeez!!! The cosmetic surgery is going to cost me more than my band did!! I want to get my neck lipo'ed, upper arms tightened, boob lift and implants, back lipo'ed, and thighs lipo'ed and possibly lifted. I looked online last night and my guesstimate is about $18,000!! Oh well, I figure I deserve this once I'm at my goal weight anyway!!

Jeez!!! The cosmetic surgery is going to cost me more than my band did!! I want to get my neck lipo'ed, upper arms tightened, boob lift and implants, back lipo'ed, and thighs lipo'ed and possibly lifted. I looked online last night and my guesstimate is about $18,000!! Oh well, I figure I deserve this once I'm at my goal weight anyway!!

I would imagine that you'll be spending at least $20k-$25k. I got a quote for a tummy tuck, breast lift, implants, and lipo to my back, flanks, and thighs that was over $21,000, so I would say you'll spend at least that much for that many procedures.

Oh well, I don't care if it costs me thirty grand, I figure I've earned it!! I'm buying some home gym equipment this weekend to start working on my muscle tone, so my muscles will be nice and tight when I'm ready for PS and my results will be better. I've been doing tae bo but it's really just a cardio workout.

Hey Brandy- I'm seeing him in May. I called this week and they could have seen me in April but I'm hoping to do surgery in the fall. I'm a physician and every surgeon (plastics or not) I ask at work (I work at a cancer hospital) recommends him.

Hi BrandyK,

Congratulations on your progress so far. I do agree with coming in early for a consult even if you are not at goal.

There is a lot of planning involved when it comes to these procedures, and I am booked several months in advance.

Check into our free seminars on Thursdays too...they are a good chance to get to meet my staff and I in a nice setting with 10-15 other people.

I am so touched that you responded to my thread Dr. Lo, that shows me you really care about your patients!! I'm definitely going to schedule my consult soon and check into your seminar too. Thank you so much!!

hi

i booked my PS with dr lo. i wasnt sure if i was even going to proceed but after doing research with a few doctors...i decided on dr lomonaco.

i like his methodology and approach towards the surgery. also he really guided me on what i DO need to do and more importantly DONT need to do. he was the only surgeon that gave me guidance in the "dont need" area

i also got a great feeling from his staff. they remind me of Dr Spivak's staff which have made this journey much easier.

i will do TT, breast lift and bootie augment....

timing is still up in the air...my niece's wedding is in august and i go to NY for 6 weeks sept/oct.

so i am scheduled for nov 11...however if they have a cancel within the next 2 weeks i could go then.. i want to be healed for the wedding