100+lbs Down, Finally Going to Get the Body I've Earned - Dallas, TX

I was hoping I had lost the weight I've carried since I was 18 in time to have my skin snap back up, but it doesn't look like its going to happen. I lost all of my weight working for Royal Caribbean, not sitting at a desk like I did from 18-28.
I was 315lb and 49" at my largest...and when my 48's were starting to get snug, it was a huge red flag. I'd worked out a number of different ways...unsuccessfully...but when working for RCI, it just fell off. Once I got the momentum, I didn't want to lose it. I'm now down to 213lb/35" and still shrinking slowly.

My main goal is to get rid of my muffin-top/spare tire. I'll never have "the V", or a six-pack...but I just want the flat stomach I've worked so hard for.
I applied for the UT Southwestern residency program and got accepted for this procedure, and was assigned a Fellow, so he's far enough along to do it on his own. I'm still in final "information-gathering" talks, but all is going well.

I'll keep this updated as I go.

Still waiting for my before pics (they took them on-site and said they'd provide copies).
I'm going to meet my surgeon's colleague on Friday because he's going to be out of state a few days after surgery and this other surgeon is going to take care of any issues. Also going to see before/after pics.

So now 7 days out! Getting excited :)

Dr. Roostaeian decided we wouldn't have to do much lipo since I've lost so much on my own. He may do a bit for some contouring, but not enough for it to show up on the bill :D

They gave me a list of medicines/vitamins not to take for 2-weeks before surgery (good thing I didn't, because I only received the list 1.5-weeks before my scheduled date). They also gave a list of suggestions regarding what to fix the night before so that you have something to eat after surgery. Can't eat after midnight/8hrs before surgery (I believe it was).

They're having me stay in the "Medallion Guest Suites" overnight, which is AT the hospital just in case. It is a bit pricey, but even Dr. Mom (actually an RN) suggested I do it; They have wifi, so I'll be able to access my media server at home so I've got something to watch...though the Dr. did say he wanted me up and walking the day of surgery.

Still waiting for before/after pics. The only reason I don't take my own is because they have a photo studio with diffusers and everything that I know their before/after pics will be really good...I will be taking daily after pics of my own, but their before pics look great, I'm sure.

One other thing that came up during the discussion with the Dr. was where the scar would be. Dr. Roostaeian told me I should bring in whatever I want to wear to the beach and he'd mark it so that we make sure the scar is hidden. I, personally, think that's an awesome idea!