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2 Yrs Post Op 125lb Total Weight Loss - Celebrated with Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation - Jacksonville, FL
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I can't say enough about how this procedure...
WORTH IT$100,000
I can't say enough about how this procedure changed my life. From 291lbs to 165lbs in 2 years.
I never imagined this to be possible and certainly have never felt better. I recently celebrated my 2 yr mark with a trip to the Dominican Republic for a Tummy tuck, lipo, breast lift and augmentation.
I have posted some details below, for a full account of my surgery and the following days/months/years please visit my blog "Bariatric Journey" on Weebly. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - My Bariatric Journey.
Here is a Timeline of my pre-surgery activities and any associated fees:
(Please keep in mind this was for my expierence and is only intended to give you an idea of the process. depending on your insurance this could be totally different.)
11/12/12 New Job with insurance that covers Bariatric Surgery!
11/20/12 Bariatric Seminar $0
1/1/13 Insurance goes into effect
1/3/13 Initial Surgeon Appt $20 copay
1/4/13 Bariatric Education Class $200
1/8/13 Meet with Dietitian $65
1/11/13 Upper GI $250 Deductible met
1/14/13 Meet with Psychologist $20 copay
1/24/13 Request for Ins approval submitted (My insurance did not require a
supervised diet so the approval was faster than most may be.)
1/30/13 Insurance Approval Received
2/12/13 Pre-op appointment with Surgeon & Pre-op blood work at hospital
2/13/13 Start 2 Week Pre Surgery Diet (Low Carb High Fiber)
2/27/13 Surgery Date $2000.00 Out of Pocket Max Met.
I never imagined this to be possible and certainly have never felt better. I recently celebrated my 2 yr mark with a trip to the Dominican Republic for a Tummy tuck, lipo, breast lift and augmentation.
I have posted some details below, for a full account of my surgery and the following days/months/years please visit my blog "Bariatric Journey" on Weebly. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - My Bariatric Journey.
Here is a Timeline of my pre-surgery activities and any associated fees:
(Please keep in mind this was for my expierence and is only intended to give you an idea of the process. depending on your insurance this could be totally different.)
11/12/12 New Job with insurance that covers Bariatric Surgery!
11/20/12 Bariatric Seminar $0
1/1/13 Insurance goes into effect
1/3/13 Initial Surgeon Appt $20 copay
1/4/13 Bariatric Education Class $200
1/8/13 Meet with Dietitian $65
1/11/13 Upper GI $250 Deductible met
1/14/13 Meet with Psychologist $20 copay
1/24/13 Request for Ins approval submitted (My insurance did not require a
supervised diet so the approval was faster than most may be.)
1/30/13 Insurance Approval Received
2/12/13 Pre-op appointment with Surgeon & Pre-op blood work at hospital
2/13/13 Start 2 Week Pre Surgery Diet (Low Carb High Fiber)
2/27/13 Surgery Date $2000.00 Out of Pocket Max Met.
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April 16, 2015
Congrats! U look great ! I hv to say u hv great skin elasticity after ur massive weight loss. How's ur arms and thighs? Do u feel u need an arm and thigh lift? U look so much younger and ur waist is super tiny :)
April 16, 2015
I was originally going to get am arm lift with the breast augmentation but decided on a tummy tuck instead. I do think an arm lift would be beneficial, the tummy tuck actually helped tighten the thigh skin (just a bit) but enough that it does not look so bad.
My skin will never be perfect, however I will take this anyday over where I was before. :)
April 19, 2015
Great job! Where did you find the fitted griddle?
April 20, 2015
@wanttobehealthy You can order it from Amazon or eBay for about $80. It's called a faja, the brand I use is mariae. Beware they are super tight and you will likely not think it fits, it will take about 5-15 minutes to put it on for the first time until you get used to it if you want one to really compress you.
April 21, 2015
After the tummy tuck you are numb from the nerves being cut. So no, the faja does'nt hurt.
April 19, 2015
Thanks for sharing! - Just got sleeved last thursday! Hoping I'll have some of your success with it! You look great!
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April 21, 2015
Girl you look amazing! !!!!! You look like a new person , who did your bariatric surgery, I had mine done 5 months ago 50lb down its going slow.... , in dreaming of the day I get a tummy tuck, and breastfeeding lift
April 21, 2015
Just saw Dr webb , I had mine done at memorial hospital as well. Who was your plastic why Dominican Republic?
April 21, 2015
I couldn't have afforded it in the states and I had a friend from the Dominican with me. The surgery was 5k and with a 2 week say, meds, travel ect I spent about 8k vs around 20k in the U.S.
April 21, 2015
U Look great!! , was the experience good, pls tell me more about it, Im thinking about it..
April 22, 2015
You look absolutely fantastic! I can't even imagine how happy you must be. I agree with your decision to go out of the country for plastic surgery. I accompanied my sister in March and she had good results with her face and chest. IF I can ever lose my weight I won't hesitate to head down to Costa Rica for my breast lift, lipo, and whatever else needs to be touched up. Congrats to you on doing so well with your weight loss :)
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