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18 Months and 194 Pounds Gone... WLS Saved my Life. Carrollton, TX

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3 years post

Started a new review/story

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WORTH IT$2,500
I just never seem to have time to sit and write an update, but I really want to track this next phase of my journey. I think it is important for me to be able to look back on, but also for anyone that might read it and gain some insight. I know that I have been helped my many of the stories I have read here.

So, I posted last that I have my surgery booked... and it is just so hard to believe that it is just around the corner! Everything is in place, and now I just have to wait... oh, and pack.

After much research, I decided to go to Colombia to have my surgeries, with Dr. Alex Campbell and Dr. Dr. Carolina Restrepo at http://premiumcareplasticsurgery.com

I will be getting an extended tummy tuck/body lift, inner thigh lift, and BOOBS! also know as a breast argumentation. I just like saying BOOBS! I will be there for about 14 days, and then home for a few weeks before I go back to work.

future updates will be on my new review....

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Dr. Veninga

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Dr. Veninga and his entire staff are amazing. From my 1st appointment they were very caring. He sat down with me and talked with me for almost an hour during the consult. He made sure he answered everything, and gave me a lot of details and options. I can honestly say that they saved my life. He also did my gallbladder surgery because I knew I would be in good hands.

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February 18, 2017
You will be in the hospital for 2 weeks? Please let me know how it is going. I want to have the same thing done this Spring. Good Luck.
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February 19, 2017
When you travel outside of the US for surgery they want you to stay for a minimum of 10 days after surgery. I will only be in the hospital for one night, and then I will be in a recovery suite. Think of it like a hotel where everyone staying is recovering from surgery. The nurses visit you there, and you can have your post op massages there... etc
February 20, 2017
Can't wait to see you when you are all healed and ready for the world.
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February 21, 2017
me too!!! lol ;-)
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3 years post

ack

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I was typing a rather long post about surgery... and it is GONE!
:-P~~~~

ok, well, I will try again another day because I am TIRED tonight.
( was really excited last night and didn't sleep)

Long story short... 03/01

I AM HAVING MY SURGERY

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February 3, 2017
Congratulations! I read through your journey /posts and I'm excited for you. Be sure to keep us updated.
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February 4, 2017
Thank you very much! I plan on taking some before photos (after weight loss, before plastic surgery), and doing a update on the progress. :-)
February 5, 2017
Congratulations! what an inspiring journey you have been on.
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February 16, 2017
Thank you so very much!
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3 years post

Finally moving forward on sink removal

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insurance wont pay for removing the excess skin, and trying to save $20,000 feels next to impossible.

So I have made the decision to go out of country. It looks like it is between Dominican Republic, and Colombia. It is amazing that I am looking at being able to do this within the next 3 months. OMG! I will do more updates soon as I gather information.

Oh... the cost... for a circumferential abdominoplasty with a fleur de lis in the DC area $20,000 - includes hospital, anesthesiologist, and surgery...

my quotes so far... including the above, and my plate ticket, 2 weeks in a recovery house, meals, nursing, meds, lymphatic massages... $7500

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December 15, 2016
Please post the names and places of PS docs you are considering. Congrats on your success! Your story is very inspiring! I'm only 7 weeks out from my VGS and down 30 lbs. I will definitely need to remove excess skin though as I lose more weight. Best wishes!
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February 1, 2017
I just saw this reply... I guess I missed the email.

I am about to post more details about it... but CONGRATS on your journey beginning!!!
I get excited for anyone starting off because there is just so many things that are amazing with this experience. (I think anyway) One of my favorite moments was finding my collarbone.