Let the journey begin. I met with the best Board Certified PS today. I can't believe he came in $4k less for a BA and lift. He also teaches at Stanford. I have some great news about the thigh lift. He said he will not have to cut me from the top of the thigh to my knee. Rather he can cut at the top of the thigh across and lift me that way. I was quite surprised. I hope they turn out okay doing it that way! So here I go for an Extended Tummy Tuck and thigh lift on 4/21. I am taking 2 weeks off of work. Wish me luck.

We need pics!

Congratulations on the beginning of your new journey. Let us know how you are doing! You have done great so far.

Good luck, Julie, and may your recovery be quick. Will be following your progress. Hoping to do PS next spring. Hope you guys on the plastics threads don't think you have stalkers. We are just learning from the ones that walked b/4 us. And for that, I want to thank you.

Julie, congrats! You will have to keep us updated, because like all inquiring minds, we NEED to know!!

Good luck with your journey and keep the details coming. I, like others are also hoping to have this done in the hopefully not TOO distant future, so all stories are of GREAT interest to me!!

Take case and we'll look forward to your updates!!

Best of luck Julie! Keep us posted!

congrats on the date and all the other.....

Thanks everyone! Today I went to the bank to get the money for my surgery. It is due at my preop on Monday. I am very excited, I really hope it turns out okay. He did say that I was ready but I am a bit nervous since I am still 30 lbs from goal. He said it would not make that big of a difference. Wish me luck!

That's great Julie! I'm so excited for you re being eligible for the small incision on the thighs. That's just GREAT!

Woohoo!!

Julie:

Congratulations. You'll have to share all of the details and pictures with those of us who hope to have ps in the future.

Stay away from germs, and rest up so that you can heal quickly.

Take care.

Sue

Congratulations! I'll be watching the thread for all the details. I can see you're excited and you should be, you worked hard to get to this place.

I just approached the subject with hubby today. He understands why I want it and is supportive.

I'm so bummed we had to self pay for the band, because that was supposed to be my PS money, but we'll figure something out.

I'll need a neck lift ( needed it before the band), a thigh lift (or LBL, so far only front of thighs are bad) and I would like a panni. Arms, well I'll cross that bridge later, I guess.

I am amazed at how much sagging skin I have after 35 pounds lost. ( I did lose 15 before that two years before banding, so sagging is from 50 pounds lost total). I still have at least forty to go, for my goal. I can't even imagine how much sagging skin, I'll have then. Yikes!

Good Luck Julie, we'll be waiting for news.

Good luck, Julie!

best of luck to you!

Good luck on your journey..it will be here before you know it!!!

I went in for my preop appointment today. It went really well. Said he would be taking off like 7 lbs of fat from my abdomen and almost a lb from each thigh. I can't wait!

Julie did you post your before pics? Where are they?