Narrowing Down Thr Surgeon for a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift with Implants - Lexington, KY

I have met with Dr. Calobrace in Louisville, Ky for my initial consult and felt really good about his skills and expectations.

I have another appointment with Dr. Schantz in Lexington next week for a consult on tummy tuck, breast lift with plants and eventually a thigh lift.

I am already extremely nervous and haven't even gotten close to my intended surgery date. This is a life changing decision not physically and mentally. .. not to mention financially. The thought of debt as well as pain during recovery has me second guessing my decision to want surgery.

About twelve years ago I weighed 220 + pounds and over a three year period I lost around 80 pounds. I have done very good at maintaining my current weight of 140. The most I have fluctuated over the past ten years has been ten pounds. Unfortunately I lost the weight with diet pills and no exercise so I have been left with a very disgusting body.

According to Dr. Calobrace I would benefit from two surgeries. The first being a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. The second a thigh lift. DR. Calobrace recommended tightening the top portion of my body first before doing the thighs later. He said I could expect some lift on the thighs due to the tummy tuck.....which would make me very happy.

Any comments on either surgeon or comments on the procedures in general would be helpful. I am so scared and excited at the same time. This is something I have wanted for so long.

Okay so the waiting room is nice and trendy, but I did not receive much of a warm welcoming. I have been sitting in an office room with a desk and computer for ten minutes or so waiting on the Doc to come in. I will update later today on the consultation. As of now I am not too impressed

So the consultation made a huge turn around. Dr. Schantz should greet you at the door and that would guarantee satisfaction. He is such a down to earth and caring surgeon. I immediately felt comfortable with him and the way he interacted with me. I felt like he was a "straight shooter" and didn't just tell me what he thought I wanted to hear. The price difference between the two surgeons is only $800 dollars. This makes the decision as to who to chose even more difficult. I really liked both doctors. The Louisville Dr. was very energetic and I have friends who he has operated on. Also, he let's me go home the first day. The Lexington Dr. Is humble and made me feel like a friend rather than a patient. The downfall is I have to spend the first night in the hospital. The other positive is he is in Lexington and I wouldn't have to travel to Louisville. HELP....IM SO TORN!

Also, is it worth having my flanks lipo suctioned? Is this something I should really consider? I don't have large love handles, but I don't want a flat belly with a fat backside. Any suggestions on this?