Plastics... How soon is too soon?

So there seems to be no consensus, when do you do your plastics?
Some say at goal, some say 6 months or a year after… it goes on and on. I am in a bind with the credit part of it. It has to be used ASAP so I paid for my Tummy Tuck today! The doctor says he doesn't think I need to lose much more (about 22 pounds) and would be fine to do my tummy at 160, 10 pounds above goal but I think I  can be at goal (150 by then). I did a lot of research into drs and really like him! He wants to do a tummy tuck and lipo on the back and flanks as well. I told him that my Baratric Surgeon wants me at 140 and this Dr agreed with me that my frame was too large for that weight. THANKFULLY… I was feeling really torn about the goal weight deal! So I set a tentative date (July 11th)… and have 12 pounds to go (at least) before surgery. I cant wait… but am sad my boobs will have to wait about a year :( I cant afford all that **** at once… I need to hit the lottery… so I should start ******g playing! 
I miss OH and have to get back on here. I have my sister here till mid July and am loving it but we keep super busy with 3 boys under 5!  Makes me realize how much I lean on my OH family, I think of all this **** I share with Jess and think… Who did I share this with before she got here… Oh with my OH friends  Love you all and keep on rocking your sleeves *****es! 
As my sis now screams constantly:
SLEEVE IT!!!!!
Jen

Hi Jen,

 don't know if you saw surgery did not go problem with precerting the procedure I need it inpatient and they had if for outpatient costing me 1400.00 didn't have it so i am on hold for a few weeks.

good luck on your tummy tuck.

  susan

 

 

 

 That sucks!!! Im so sorry! Did you get all worked out though and a firm date for your VSG?

no not yet waiting to be precerted again.  hopefully in june.

Good luck Jen!!

I'm so nervous about that part! I don't want the pain, but  I know it'll be worth it in the end if I can ever afford it.  

Don't mind me i'm just jealous  :o(  but i 'm so happy for you.  I have heard its best to wait until you hit goal but if i could swing it i'd probably do it too.  When i win the lottory i'll do mine.   I say go for it, you have done so well,  you look great and will be even greater once you do this,   we miss you too,  you're the fun around here   lol  lov ya  :o) jeani

 Im going for my first consultation next week. Woo Hoo! 

yaaaay for your decision in getting a tummy tuck!!!!
I so look forward to your journey.

Do you mind me asking how much you are paying or is your insurance
is covering it?

 No insurance coverage, 12k

I'm starting to think about it already. My issue is getting the time off work. I have to lift patients so I assume ill need a long time off. I know my boss won't let me off for an elective during our busy time of fall/winter so I'm looking at having my work done next spring or summer. I also figure this will give me adequate time to reach goal, maintain, and build up some muscle first.