After debating, do I put a thread on here or not, apparently I’ve decided it’s a good idea, so here it is.

I’m scheduled for my plastic surgery April 6th.

I’m having a lower body lift, a 360 incision and a vertical incision, a mons lift too. I’m having my arms done, and a revision to a breast reduction surgery from years ago. I’m not getting implants.

I’m seeing Dr. Kurtis Martin. His staff has been amazing. He makes me feel very confident in his skills. This will take 7 hours of surgery and I’m maxing out the amount of time he will work on one person. It’s good, because I don’t think I’ll need other surgeries. I was kind of apple shaped and didn’t carry a lot of weight on my legs (relatively speaking) so I’m not having leg work done. However the way he places the incision on/around my hips there will be some improvement with my legs.

I’m guessing there’s 20-25 pounds of skin that’s coming off. I’m basing that on the estimates the two surgeons I saw gave me. One said 15 with a wink, the other said 30. I’m going with Doctor 15. Doctor 30 was super eager to cut me as much as possible and wanted to give me the works. Dr. 15 asked me what I wanted and even made me defend the vertical incision decision.

As much as I’d like to get my neck done, there’s no money for that now. Maybe later if I strike it rich.

I was shooting for dropping more weight before surgery and I hope I still will, by my weight loss has stalled. I exercise regularly and hard, so I know it’s about eating fewer calories. But the good news is I’m pretty buff under the skin! I’ll be able to show off my muscles this summer.

I will have my port revised too, btw. Being unfilled doesn’t sound appealing to me, but I know I’ll work through it.

And I don’t know that I’ll be posting pictures of my half naked body. As grateful as I am to those who have gone before me who have posted their pictures, it’s just not in the cards for me.

Oh, and let me answer this before it gets asked. I do feel like if I waited one more year I’d probably have all my weight off. However, right now I have a job that will pay for the panniculectomy, and generous benefits for time off. A year from now I probably will not be able to take off for 4-6 weeks. I base that on the fact I’m finishing my MBA the end of March and I’m going to be looking for something new this summer/fall.

Surgery now is the best fit for the schedule.

Yeah, you saw right, I’ve been in school since 2005. I got my undergrad then my graduate degree while losing a bunch of weight. It was absolutely deliberate. I'm absolutely that awesome.

I'll be happy to have my belly G O N E forever.

He said I'll be tiny.

I'm going to go to sleep with those words in my head.

I'm getting excited for you. You are going to love it!

Juli, I'm getting so excited for you! I think I would have died if my doctor said the word "tiny". You must be thrilled.

Me, I'm getting excited, but nervous more than anything. Keep us updated.

Cathy

Well I'm 10 days away from surgery.

Today I finish my last assignment for school. I present with my team on line this evening. I started back for my undergraduate degree in 2005 and continued on to get my MBA. It's nearly, just hours away, completed!!!!

Then I fly to Las Vegas tomorrow morning for a long weekend to Celebrate.

I'll work a week, get my scrips filled, buy pillows, clean the house etc. then have surgery. SURGERY!!!

I'm so stoked. I'm not scared yet. I suppose that will come in time.

Woot!!!

Those 10 days will fly by!!!

Congratulations on your MBA!! I know you have worked hard.

Have fun on your weekend in Vegas.

I am excited for you and your surgery.

Juli:

You have so much to celebrate and also so much to look forward to.

Congratulations and best wishes to you.

Sue

Juli,

Today is my last day at work, and tomorrow I'm packing my hospital bags and cooking up some meals to freeze for DH and my sons. Thursday, as you know, I'll be going in for surgery (and coz I'm in Australia, it'll still be Wed night for you when they start working on me!)

If I don't get to speak to you again between now and when your turn comes, please know I'll be thinking of you on the 6th of April, and sending lots of good wishes your way.

Good luck, matey! You're going to look absolutely WONDERFUL!

Awe shucks you all. Lellow I'll find you on your thread.

I'm happy to be closing in on the surgery.

Just 6 days away.

Oh wow! I am so excited for you guys! My surgery is scheduled for May 22, which seems so far away, but will fly by I am sure. I will be watching this thread closely to see how y'all are doing, I am sure you will both do great!:wink:

T

Juli-- your Central Ohio friends are pulling for you and praying too that all goes great with your PS tomorrow. Best Wishes.

Juli:

Sending positive thoughts your way from MA too. Remember to rest, relax, and recuperate.

I look forward to hearing about your experience once you are feeling up to it.

Best wishes for a successful surgery.

Sue

good luck in surgery!!!! let us know how it goes!!:thumbup:

Juli, I am sitting here at work at 1:30am thinking about you and praying that your surgery goes well. Please let us know how you are doing when you are feeling up to it. I'm so excited for you!!!

Cathy

Juli,

have been thinking of you and sending healing vibes your way!

I'm 4 days post op and really happy with everything so far. I'm sure you will be too!

Can't wait for you to update!

Good luck to you today lovie!