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11-05-2008, 07:30 PM
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#1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I think I've found my PS surgeon...he was a trip....
bad part, he doesn't think insurance will cover any of it..
GOOD PART...he will do the FULL tummy tuck (more than the panni skin removal), the breast lift (WITH IMPLANT), hospital...everything included, AND BREAST LIFT...for $13k. He's also DYING to do my legs & arms later down the road...he said he can't WAIT to get at my legs LOL ....
I have to figure out if we can swing it financially....it's a double edged sword...I'd love to address this while I'm out of work and have the time...but being out of work means financially, I don't need to bite off this expense right now....
I got excited...then cried all the way home....as I don't feel right about it...it's NOT necessary, yet it would make a world of difference...but ONLY TO ME.....
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11-05-2008, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,496
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
146 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
164 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.9032258065 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.5475607039 BMI Start:
22.8643350412 BMI Current:
24.9002004901 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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13K is a steal of a deal. I might have to take a trip down your way!! I got estimates of 19K for breast lift and tummy tuck. I need inner thighs to but....boobs and tummy are most important to me. I hear what your saying on it only being important to you. My husband says I don't need it that I am fine the way I am....he also said I was fine at 310lbs....LOL....I told him I don't trust his opinion...LOL!! Sometimes you gotta do what makes you happy and makes you feel good BUT finances are a different story. I was selfpay for the surgery and feel very selfish spending all this money on myself. I am planning to hold off for now. 13K...thats tempting though especially if you like the doc. Kath you might be a size zero when all is said and done!!
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11-05-2008, 08:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 2,707
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
95 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.7878787879 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index47.3448979592 BMI Start:
33.7153061224 BMI Current:
28.693877551 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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That's a tough one. It is tempting and a good price! You only live once and you can't take it with you. Good luck in your decision!
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11-05-2008, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I self paid for the bypass too...it was $19k.....
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11-05-2008, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,496
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
146 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
164 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.9032258065 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.5475607039 BMI Start:
22.8643350412 BMI Current:
24.9002004901 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thats about what mine was....with pre-op testing. I think I paid 17K for the actual surgery and about 2K for pre-op blood work, sono's, x-ray's. Thats what I mean though....19K+13K...I just feel so selfish. Thats alot of money. But I like what Denise said....you can't take it with you  That made me feel a little better!!
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11-06-2008, 06:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,848
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
191 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
62 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.5059288538 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index42.0968047337 BMI Start:
31.780591716 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Kath, you said it only matters to you. Well you are the one that matters! If you wake up every morning thinking I wish I could have this done, than I say do it. Being out of work is a tough one, but there are ways to save it you are determined.
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11-06-2008, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,952
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Kath,
I don't think you are being selfish at all. A person's feeling of self worth affects them both mentally and physically, if you really don't like your self then it's going to affect you. My friend who had bypass about 8 years ago still regrets that she didn't do PS afterwards and is still embarrassed about her hanging skin. It's a great price too. Do it!
Barb
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11-06-2008, 02:35 PM
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#8 (permalink)
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
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I agree with Barbie, I don't think you're being selfish at all. If it makes you feel better overall, mentally, physically, etc., then it's all worth it. Your well being affects everyone that you come in contact with. That's a benefit to everyone.
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11-06-2008, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,496
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
146 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
164 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.9032258065 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.5475607039 BMI Start:
22.8643350412 BMI Current:
24.9002004901 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Well put Christy...that makes me feel OK to get my plastics tomorrow. Unfortunalty I have to wait until 1 year out but...with the way you put it....I feel much better about getting it done!
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11-06-2008, 02:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
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Shannon, I wish I could go have mine done too. I meet with my surgeon for a checkup on Tuesday. He told me last time I was there that we would discuss it next time I come in.
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