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I want to get both these at the same time. I am quite a long ways from goal but I am going down fast. I was just curious what weight I could be when I just start going in for my consultations. I was thinking 180. Let me know what you all think or know. Thanks in advance! :D

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I know my doctor wanted me as close to my goal as possible. He wanted me to be within 20 pounds, but every doctor is different.

Then I went and gained 30 pounds over the 2 years after I had my stuff done!!

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I just had both done and was within 10lbs from ultimate goal. I weighed 174 at time of consult and Dr. said as long as I was happy and within 10lbs he was good with that. I am very glad with results and timing for my weightloss was good for me also.

Good luck

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Doc told me to have mine within about 15 pounds of my goal weight. Had a lower body lift about 4 weeks ago. I'm also happy with my timing. It's amazing how much different you look. Even though I still want to lose 15 or so pounds, when I tell people that, they say "where?". The tummy is where it's AT!

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does anyone know if ins will pay for the TT and breast lift since it's due to the weight loss?

I think it probably depends on your insurance. I know mine won't pay anything. Then again, they didn't pay for my lap-band surgery either. Most insurances won't pay for any kind of cosmetic surgery.

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thanks so much for the reply foodstampchamp. i will ck w/my ins co bcbs of mn and keep my fingers crossed they did pay for my band. i see that you were banded in august you are doing great w/your weight loss! keep it up. we are heading to mexico in june and i'm hoping and praying i will be below 200.......

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