4 Weeks Post-oP BloG UpdaTe & NeW piC_

Hello....I went to my appointment with Dr. Silverton here in Stockton, CA on Wed 06/27/2012
I was there from 12:00pm to 2:55pm (3hrs)...I know_!!
First were the vitals and the dreaded weight in then...
They basically had me watch a breast augmentation video from the doctor explaining what it is, risks, recommendations and at the same time a 2 page (back and front) with questions about the video (am I taking a quiz?...I thought)...anyways, I assumed it was a libility thing, and you have to basically check that everything was explained to you and sign.....after 25 minutes of that video....they put on another video of Tummy Tuck...no quiz paper there but that one took 20 more minutes...then finally the receptionist said that the doctor would be in to meet me first before I got undressed...
Once I met the doctor, he basically repeated eveything I just saw in both videos (another 20 minutes)...don't take me wrong I appreciate the time spend with me.,..I just was not expecting a double lecture I guess.
Once the doctor had me get undressed he came back in the room and examined me and said that he does not feel i need a full breast lift but if any he would recommend a "Benelli Lift" which is also reffered to as a "Purse String Lift". The doctor also explained his procedure on the way he does tummy tucks which I have not seen anywhere on the internet and he says it's new and more efficient. Basically what he does is.... Lipos the entire abdomen top and bottom first then when he cuts the incision he only lifts up to the belly button, then creates a tunnel in the middle up towards the chest but just up through the abdomen...then removes a layer of fat from that tunnel area and seals the abdomen with permanent stitches....due to the lipo he primarly did the skin from the top slides down, and according to the doctor the recovery is faster because that skin was not lifted....he also inserts and leaves in a medicine tiny tube for pain which is later removed by the patient after about 4 days....I'm sorry if this is not making sense...its just really hard to explain when there isn't even a name for this new tummy tuck procedure....Dr. John Silverton has it detailed on his website.,
OK...with that being said....he also said that he would NOT be able to do the tummy tuck and breast lift w/augmentation.
Reason: it will take too long and he does not want to "risk it" for my health benefit. The doctor said that he is a "perfectionist" and that's why it takes him longer....Hmmmm...to be onest I think it's his age :-/ ... The doctor looks like he is in his late 60's or early 70's....a lot of experience but it does concern me.
So ...he recommended a full tummy tuck with his procedure and lipo on the flanks (upper hips)...Total: $9,575.00
If I do the Tummy Tuck with breast augmentation (no lift and no lipo on flanks) Total: $11,700.00

Lots to think about ....especially with that tummy tuck procedure that I've never heard about gets me a little nervous.

I had previously gone to another doctor in Sacramento (Only 45min away) andthat doctor (Dr. Scott Green) he does do the traditional tummy tuck and does an amazing job but he is pricy...price tag on this doctor ...tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation: $16,898.00 ~ Tummy Tuck Only : $8574.00
By the way this doctor said that a breast lift is a must for me...while Dr. John Silverton said that I barely need one....i'm so confused :-/

I'm debating on both doctors......due to budget........but I think I'm leaning towards Dr. Green at this point because his tummy tuck pics on his website are much better.......his incisions are so low and consistent....while Dr. John silvertons incision cars vary...some are high...some are low...some are squiggly..........I don't know...maybe I should do more appointments.

Don't know....all I know is that this is the year I do this.

So I've finally decided which doctor to go with, and I have decided to go with Dr. Scott Green.
My decision has been more for my gut feeling, for the doctor that feels right for me...and the results that Dr. Green has over several reviews I've seen is what I'm looking for.
With that being said....I contacted Kelley (coordinator ) to get a different quote on a full tummy tuck w/Lipo and breast augmantation ( no lift) the total will be $13,450.-
I will have to send in a check in the amount of $1,300 to save the date and have the full amount paid within a week from the surgery.
I picked November 21, 2012 for the surgey date...so although for some it may seems that 4 1/2 months are far away...to me it's around the corner.
I went to my nutritionist today and I weight in at a whopping 197.0 lbs :(
NoT GooD.
Let me explain a bit more about myself....
I'll be 31 yrs old this year and during my high school years I weight 135 lbs which was great.
At age 25 ..a year after my second daughter, I went up to 228lbs and wearing a size 20/22...something just snapped one day as I was trying on clothes in Lane Bryant ( I had enough...I didn't feel good about myself). I bought an Elleptical Machine and started exercising 6x a week 30 min a day and ate healthier and a year later I went down to 170lbs. I went from a size 20/22 to a size 10.
It was a great accomplishment although 150 lbs was my goal....I struggled to lose ore weight. Make a story short I got comfortable and exercised less and gained 10lbs back, so I've been at 180lbs...then 185.... Now at 197. It's hurtful because I remember how good it felt when I was 199 because it was in "100's" ...so getting so close to that again is a big NO NO because I swore not to let myself go again.
Anyways.... I have about 5 months to go down to 160 at least for the surgery...that's about 7.8 lbs a month which I think is do-able... I will back to my exercise routine and healthy diet. I know I need to be as healthy as possible for the surgery and I know what it takes to get there. I've kept it off as much as possible for 4 years now... I just need to get back at it.

On another note.... I tried to change my doctor below but there wasn't an option for that on my profile options...Hmmmm??