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Very Happy with results! TT and MR -Orange County, CA

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Hello. I'm 34 and have lost 75 pounds over a...

OC_GirlAugust 19, 2011
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Hello. I'm 34 and have lost 75 pounds over a year and a half. Blood, sweat and tears. No pregnancies but am in need of a BL, BA and TT. I still have 15 more pounds to lose but have decided to move forward and start getting some consults.

I've been saving up vacation days for the surgery and I should have 3 weeks in January, so I'm looking at Jan or Feb for a surgery date.

I have so many questions and feel this is something I could easily research forever. As a single girl I will need to look at aftercare or maybe a nurse for the first few days. Anyone have experience with that?


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John P. Di Saia, MD

John P. Di Saia, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Kimmers25
August 19, 2011

Welcome to RealSelf and thank you for posting your review.

That is an amazing weight loss and you should be very proud:)  Most doctors want you to be within 15-20 pounds of your ideal weight before doing the surgery.  So you are right there and ready to roll.  If you are waiting until Jan or Feb then you will be there.  I personally think the cooler months are the best to do these procedures.  At least when you are having to wear the binders and bandages.  

Three weeks off would be so perfect for this recovery.  I hate to see people rush it any quicker than that.  

Make sure that you have at least three consults and gather all the information from each before making a decision.  Prepare your list of questions and be armed when you enter the office.  

Ask the doctors about after care service.  Some have resources for that and can get you set up.  Ideally you need to have someone with you for the first 3-7 days.  Everyone is different in the level of help they need so just play it by ear.  

Glad you are here with us and please ask any questions that may come up.  All of the ladies on the site are awesome and are a wealth of information. 

OC_Girl
August 20, 2011
Thanks for the welcome Kimmers! Its great to meet you.

A year and a half ago I knew I would need the surgery. And now, I'm there, kind of scary and exciting at the same time. I worked so hard losing the weight and now I'm left with major sag and horrid stretch marks. I'm not expecting a miracle, just a good improvement.

I've got two doctors I think I want to go with for the consult. Although Im nervous about going. I need to come up with a surgery date in the next month or two so I can schedule 3 weeks off of work.
Kimmers25
August 21, 2011

You will do just wonderful:)

It does feel really good to get all of the extra skin removed.  You will feel like a new woman.  Nerves are normal when going for the consults but try to stay calm and ask all of your questions.  

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BoogieKnights47
August 23, 2011
Congrats on your weight loss! Tough work!! You SOOOO deserve this. I agree with Kimmers25. Have ALL your questions ready! My second consult,with my chosen surgeon, I barely had any questions because I honestly didn't know what to ask aside from "Am I a candidate?" or " Whats the price tag?" I left the surgery center and realized I had a ton of questions!!! My patient coordinator isn't called "patient" for nothing..she has alot of patience. I hit her with a ton of questions afterwords via email and I felt so bad.. but she told me her job was to cater my patient needs! Poor thing. Smh Hahaha :0)
UPDATED FROM OC_Girl

Made an appointment today for a consult. Going...

OC_GirlAugust 25, 2011
Made an appointment today for a consult. Going September 16th. Excited, yet nervous. Been gaining and losing the same 2 pounds for a week now. Yikes.

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Kimmers25
August 27, 2011

Your day will soon be here..

UPDATED FROM OC_Girl

Have a second appointment for a consult which is...

OC_GirlSeptember 11, 2011
Have a second appointment for a consult which is also on the 16th. Getting a bit nervous.

I have a physical scheduled for the 15th so it will be 2 days of doctors and appointments.

Good news is, I'm down a few more pounds to 145.6. Would like to be 135ish before surgery.

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Here I am
September 11, 2011
WELCOME O.C. Girl~ there is so much support here and kimmers and the girls are the BEST ever~ congrats. on your wt. loss and see several surgeon and be 100% comfortable before making a decision~ I felt pressured when I made my choice they were like you have to deiced now or this price and date won't hold~ and I had several other's I want to see and had to cancel~ there pressure worked and now I wish I would have followed my heart and finished looking at all my different choices of PS~ So bottom line is don't let a DR's office pressure you into making a decision that day~ take time and think about it~ ; )
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BoogieKnights47
September 14, 2011
Haven't heard from you.. hope all is well your way! ;0)
OC_Girl
September 18, 2011
I've been a busy girl. Looking into a third consult before I make my final decision. I'm pretty sure I'm going to do my arms too. How goes it with you?
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