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Full TT, Bit o' Lipo, Medial Thigh Lift done June 2012 - so far so really really good!
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I am 50 years old, 4 kids ranging from 24 to...
WORTH IT$9,754
I am 50 years old, 4 kids ranging from 24 to nearly 8 (first one C-section, good scar; the rest VBAC), and family propensity for belly apron. Top weight was 235 in 1998 at 5'3" - morbidly obese BMI. Started Atkins several years ago and have slowly lost 80 pounds now. Apple body habitus so I know I will never have a lovely curvy shape but frustrating to lose all that weight and only a handful of inches in the waistline, lol. Now just shy 15 pounds to making normal BMI, and from what I can tell they're all sitting on my belly. :( So figured while my money is still of any value would use it to take care of this while I can still heal from it and enjoy it. :) There seems to be a limit on which doctors in the area do medial thigh PS so it narrows my choices but I don't mind, the choices are still good.
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February 20, 2012
Dr. Keller in Lawrence Kansas is also very good. I am 57 and he did my bl/tt 8 weeks ago. Not a man of ,any words, but kind and gentle...and fun to look at! I think your legs are pretty, by the way. Your weight loss is inspiring!! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM looking4change
Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement. ...
Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement. Have been researching more in earnest lately - motorcycle riding season and paragliding training weather are rapidly approaching and I suspect I'm already going to be missing some, or will have to postpone PS until after summer... either way will not be a tragedy, I just didn't move on this fast enough. :) Have scheduled two consults - one at the end of February and one mid-March. Both are no charge. One other doctor has a *very* good reputation but charges for the first consult, and I guess I'm balking at that until after I visit with the first two. I suspect I would only pay for a consult if the complimentary ones didn't feel right.
Also making peace with my weight that refuses to go lower than 155 - according to some goofiness I read I really am big-boned (according to wrist and elbow measurements) even though I'm short plus I do have decent muscles soooooo... I *think* with TT and lipo and medial thigh lipo/lift there will be enough difference that I'll be satisfied, then maybe arm lift later. I think the breasts will be left alone, they're "udderly" out of shape it's true ;), but meh, just not worth the $ and pain to me at this point to change.
Not sure spouse is totally on board with this yet, but it doesn't matter. That "You're fine the way you are, I love you whatever you look like" just doesn't cut it, never really has, and it just sounds wrong although I doubt he means it the way it sounds. Tbh, it's not for him anyway, it's for me. And it may wind up being a mistake, but I'd rather give it a try than not and wish I had. :)
Also making peace with my weight that refuses to go lower than 155 - according to some goofiness I read I really am big-boned (according to wrist and elbow measurements) even though I'm short plus I do have decent muscles soooooo... I *think* with TT and lipo and medial thigh lipo/lift there will be enough difference that I'll be satisfied, then maybe arm lift later. I think the breasts will be left alone, they're "udderly" out of shape it's true ;), but meh, just not worth the $ and pain to me at this point to change.
Not sure spouse is totally on board with this yet, but it doesn't matter. That "You're fine the way you are, I love you whatever you look like" just doesn't cut it, never really has, and it just sounds wrong although I doubt he means it the way it sounds. Tbh, it's not for him anyway, it's for me. And it may wind up being a mistake, but I'd rather give it a try than not and wish I had. :)
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February 22, 2012
Hey! We are also Harley riders! I really wanted to go for a ride last week but my husband told me I had to ask the PS who of course said, "not yet." bummer You won't miss much though, and just think how much better you will look in your chaps! (Mine have fringe and silver beads...I just love them!) If you see an old lady with "granny" on the back of her helmet that's me!
February 22, 2012
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Eight weeks PO and still no riding - srsly?! That means letting somebody else ride my Vulcan to keep it happy... :( I suspect I just won't ask... ;) I would like to look better in the chaps - the muffin-top look just bugs me, y'know? lol. If you see an old lady with a red Welsh dragon on the side of her white helmet, that's me. :) I ride alone, he doesn't ride and never will.
Eight weeks PO and still no riding - srsly?! That means letting somebody else ride my Vulcan to keep it happy... :( I suspect I just won't ask... ;) I would like to look better in the chaps - the muffin-top look just bugs me, y'know? lol. If you see an old lady with a red Welsh dragon on the side of her white helmet, that's me. :) I ride alone, he doesn't ride and never will.
February 24, 2012
now I will just have to look for you! Do you ever go over to Gails Harley in Grandview...awesome place, super friendly, lots of fun and everything you can imagine for your bike. I will be looking for that welsh dragon! We are on a retro teal and cream ultra :-)
March 8, 2012
Sorry I missed this comment - test rode a Sportster at Gail's before I bought the Vulcan. Very nice girls at Gails. One of my brothers lives a couple of blocks from them. I haven't ridden that side of town much (usually meander east and north), but I have been there and now that 150 is widened it's easier to pick up speed. ;)
How was Branson, and how are you doing now?
How was Branson, and how are you doing now?
February 24, 2012
I live in the KC area and recently had full tt with muscle repair and lipoprotein to flanks. (2/8/11). I am 15 days postop. I felt very in the surgeon I chose and am happy with my results to date. His name is Dr Joseph Cannova with Associated Plastic Surgeons of KC located in Overland Park. Actually, I was referred to him by my friend who had a full body lift due to extreme weight loss after lap band surgery. He does free consults.
February 24, 2012
Pardon the typo. Meant lipo, not lipoprotein. Haha, darn auto spell!!
February 24, 2012
APSofKC is the group I'll be seeing next week! :) Glad to hear you're happy with the results. I'll be seeing Dr. Rast as he had first available and I wanted a consult and ballpark estimate asap but will keep Dr. Cannova in mind as well - it may be my imagination but the first tummy tuck pictured on his group of "body" gallery pics looks so much like my torso and he did a fantastic job! The group was recommended by my primary care physician.
lol on the lipoprotein - sounds like your autospell was programmed by a medical transcriptionist! ;)
Thanks for the recommendation. Will you be documenting your procedure?
lol on the lipoprotein - sounds like your autospell was programmed by a medical transcriptionist! ;)
Thanks for the recommendation. Will you be documenting your procedure?
UPDATED FROM looking4change
First estimate for damages is $12,140 for full...
First estimate for damages is $12,140 for full tummy tuck and medial thigh lift, not including preop lab work and medications or $700 cost for overnight stay in hospital should I choose to take advantage of that. I have another consult with another physician with this practice (their policy) who specializes in PS after weight loss. Dr. Rast is extraordinarily nice - *everybody* in the office is! - I just want to see what a specialist in surgery for my particular situation has to say about it, and I left without asking a few questions I should have so will write them down this time. :) Like, is there any health benefit to getting this excess skin and fat off the midsection? And I should have asked for some different quotes - full abdominoplasty alone, abdominoplasty plus brachioplasty, abdominoplasty plus medial thigh, medial thigh alone. It may be better doing belly and arms now, then thighs in the fall when riding season is not such a big deal to me. If I get the thighs done now, it is possible I will miss a whooooole lotta riding time this year. Talk about PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome)! ;)
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March 1, 2012
That is good if you find pics you like, OMG your thighs look so good compared to mine, ughghg, I want it done so bad, I am just goign to have to save and look around for a really good doc!
March 1, 2012
If I had it to over again I would NOT have stayed overnight in the hospital as I was so much more comfortable at home in my electric Lazy Boy. I was given the go ahead to ride again after my 9 week check, but wowee my breasts really hurt with each little bump and my back gets tired/sore pretty fast sooo...I will wait till spring has "officially" sprung before getting on the bike again. I think Cassoday starts this month, though so hate to miss out on the first freezing cold early morning ride of the year! :-/
March 6, 2012
Thanks for the input - reconsidering the overnight stay as well then. Especially if I don't have the thigh lift. Now that I have an electric lift chair might just go home for recovery.
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