APPROVED and scheduled for plastics!

Jun 28, 2010

This has not been a fun process, but after gathering up additional information and armed with two letters of support from my nurse and plastic surgeon, my insurance has approved me for my tummy tuck!  I have met for a second consult with the plastic surgeon and am scheduled for August 4th.  I have a final pre-op appointment with him on July 23 to finalize the surgical plan.  I am able to get two things done (expenses covered by insurance for one, and self pay for the other).  I certainly want my stomach done, and I am considering my arms as well.  They are so bad I don't even want to wear a short sleeve shirt.  I am honestly struggling with the scars that I will be left with, but as of now, I don't show my arms anyways.  At least they will be smaller.  If this surgery goes well and my body heals without infection, I will plan for a second surgery to have my inner thighs receive a medial lift and a breast lift and removal of extra skin.  I am so nervous and so excited at the same time.  I think I will actually fit into a pair of pants how a woman is supposed to after my surgery.  I am currently wearing a size 14 pants and they usually are a little big on me.  I am also wearing some size 12s.  I have planned to take up to 4 weeks off, but will play it by ear.  I work two jobs so I don't want to push things quicker than what they should be.  I will take before and after pics to post on here of my surgery experience. 

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