Getting Ready for BL , BA and TT....My Intro Post to Say "Hello" - Greenville, NC

I found RS weeks ago and have been reading profiles on procedures I'm interested in. Let me first say I was 268 lbs my height is 5'6 and I was a 42DD. I had gastric bypass almost 4 years ago in September 2012 along with my husband. My weight has been stabilized at 135lbs now for almost a year and finally told my husband about having my sag boobs fixed which are now a 36c/d.

I lost a lot of volume and have huge areolas with sag. Not very attractive to me. 2 Years ago while attending weight loss group they had a plastic surgeon speak about procedures and what is offered. I trust my group leaders because they are the staff who has been with my husband and I since our w/l journey and they do not just bring in anyone. After the plastic surgeon spoke it took 2 years to really move forward because of cost and just wanting a body I was not given.

I have had 3 kids all grown now and 1 was a C-section.. I was always big chested and never had the pleasure of nice full perky boobs, My boobs always sagged and my areolas were always big stretched out from my weight. So once the weight came off I thought I was happy. Not much loose skin but my boobs went from full to flat tires. My tummy well I have a small muffin top.

I called and scheduled my consultation last month. I wanted to see if the speaker was still doing plastic surgery. Sure enough I found her! I was nervous and scared...My husband went with me and I was greeted as soon as I walked in the staff knew my name.. I waited less than 15 minutes in a very clean and organized waiting room...My consult went very well and I asked her questions and she answered them plus some I had forgotten to ask.. She saw I had done my homework so I proceeded to ask her what do you think about a tummy tuck?

My husband just shook his head but I had to ask her since I was already there! I was impressed she told me what I needed and then had her assistant give me a bra to try on to be fitted with different size implants...Silicone and saline.. I was educated on both and had my husband even feel them. He then asked questions about the squishy noise coming from the saline..lol. He asked about he silicone to that has a warranty for 10 years but requires and MRI every 3 years I believe which most insurances don't cover.. He wants to be involved and know the risks..Tis why he is my husband :)

After about an hour or so of asking questions and fitting sizes in the bra t was time to thank her for her time and the information she had given us. We end by visiting the check-out desk and we got copies of prices for all the procedures I asked about then asked if we would like to speak about our options on financing plans. I did since I was playing on Care credit and entered an open amount and was approved... I also asked what days she did surgery on and what days were open... I didn't set a date but was curious.

I did more research on the surgeon and found good reviews and she is listed on RS. After talking with my husband he called the office back...Yes my husband called to schedule another visit.. I am nervous and still reading RS everyday for tips on how to care for plastic surgery and the scars...

I have a wonderful husband who knows I am wanting to do this for me..His support means the world but Now I am also looking to the RS family to aswer questsions and so that I can help those who may someday need help too.. I am looking forward to support group soon and telling them more about my journey and to help them with questions they may have..

I have done a lot of shopping on amazon for arnica pills and gel creams, wedge pillows, binders, support front open bras, front zipper jackets ( this since it is summer ) This is just a small list but i'm sure i'm forgetting stuff to list that I ordered..lol..

I will be adding photos soon....I did forget to mention my age..I'm 43 and have had several surgeries every year do to different reason so my husband and I are not new comers .... lol but this is a whole new ball game for me as it effects my appearance more than a shoulder or back surgery for health.

I am an emotional wreck right now but my next visit with surgeon is June 8th! I post on social media so my family knows and understands..I have several family members who have done weight loss surgery so I hope this helps them... I know it has helped me by reading more on RS than I could of imagine. I love the internet for giving us the tools we need to make the right decisions on who to choose for surgery and what to do or to avoid.. My health is very important to me and safety.. I am happy with my choice and looking forward to movng forward.

Please advise on silicone scar creams? Strips?

I plan to stock up on protein shakes and bars since I am a bariatric patient... I already take daily muti vitamis, iron , calcium and b12 spray :)

I got badage tape , bandages ,gloves , few boxes of laxatives and softerners too since reading RS :)

I also have hospital undies stocked up from my last medical surgery...They are comfy looking boxer!! lol

Thanks everyone here on RS!!!!

I been reading RS and the supplies one needs for the TT, BA & BL...I just want to say thank you to everyone here that post this ..The post have helped and have me ready to go ... I just don't know if I'm mentally ready but physically yes I am.. I think it is just nerves...

I lost 100-120 lbs and I have stabilized from gastric bypass weight loss surgery which will be 4 years this September. I want to be-able to look in the mirror and see myself other than just my loose skin and sag. I am ready for the changes but not the pain of having to go through. Hard work is never easy and I will take it one day at a time and will have my husband to support me and I will need him to go through this just like the weight loss surgery :)