Originally Posted by Busymomx4
(Post 4371012)
Good morning,
Wuv - Amazing story, hope they pick you :)
Ptod - YAY on the smaller clothes :)
I see some great NSV and WI. I never ceased to be amazed by everyone.
So yesterday i went to see the plastic surgeon for estimates, etc. so here's the info i got.
1. i have to stop losing weight, she said to get surgery, she wouldn't even need to do any liposuction as i have to subcutaneous fat left.
To be told to stop losing weight just doesn't register..not something i ever thought i would hear.
2. I have about 10-15lb of loose skin so pretty much putting my weight at 135 :)
3. For my tummy, not just a regular tummy tuck, has to be a Fleur de Lys (do some research if you need more info), its basically an upside down T where they cut both ways (hard to explain). But its because i have a double tummy problem where there's skin above and below the belly button.
She also said she doesn't need to do a 360 as i don't really have much loose skin on my back and yes it does lift the butt a little but overtime it doesn't last so its best to avoid it if possible and that with the horizontal pull in the front, it will thighten my back too.
4. OK TMI for my breasts, i really have NOTHING but skin left, no breast tissus and no fat. I would need silicone implants, a lift and a repositionning of the nipples (of course, not simple surgery there either). She said the implant would have to be under the muscle since i have no tissus or fat otherwise you would be able to see them under the skin.
5. for my thighs..again not just simple of cutting around the groin area, would also have to go on the inside of my leg down to my knee which would leave me with big scars (as i don't heal well).
6. Same for the arms...not just simple, would have to cut all the way down to my elbow and again, big scars.
So legs and arms are on the back burner for now. Not sure i want such long scars (and i don't heal well at all).
We did the request to have medicare cover for the tummy, they'll either say yes, no (which i'll appeal) or give me a 30-day window to prove my case (which i'll have to write them a letter).
Its quite pricey so i have to figure out a plan. Its a lot of money to spend on myself but it really does affect my self esteem and my private life with DH (especially the boobs, lol). Its about a 5-6 hour surgery.
So now i wait...god knows how long medicare will take, especially with summer coming up. But now i know and i'm happy i went. The dr. was super nice and took the time to explain why this kind of surgery vs another...my appointment was 1-hour long!
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