juliegeraci 7 Posted March 24, 2008 Let the journey begin. I met with the best Board Certified PS today. I can't believe he came in $4k less for a BA and lift. He also teaches at Stanford. I have some great news about the thigh lift. He said he will not have to cut me from the top of the thigh to my knee. Rather he can cut at the top of the thigh across and lift me that way. I was quite surprised. I hope they turn out okay doing it that way! So here I go for an Extended Tummy Tuck and thigh lift on 4/21. I am taking 2 weeks off of work. Wish me luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjsmiles 3 Posted March 24, 2008 Congratulations on the beginning of your new journey. Let us know how you are doing! You have done great so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apples2 19 Posted March 24, 2008 Good luck, Julie, and may your recovery be quick. Will be following your progress. Hoping to do PS next spring. Hope you guys on the plastics threads don't think you have stalkers. We are just learning from the ones that walked b/4 us. And for that, I want to thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beckymein1021 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Julie, congrats! You will have to keep us updated, because like all inquiring minds, we NEED to know!! Good luck with your journey and keep the details coming. I, like others are also hoping to have this done in the hopefully not TOO distant future, so all stories are of GREAT interest to me!! Take case and we'll look forward to your updates!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalgal3 4 Posted March 25, 2008 Best of luck Julie! Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyinKS 7 Posted March 25, 2008 congrats on the date and all the other..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks everyone! Today I went to the bank to get the money for my surgery. It is due at my preop on Monday. I am very excited, I really hope it turns out okay. He did say that I was ready but I am a bit nervous since I am still 30 lbs from goal. He said it would not make that big of a difference. Wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieNYC 4 Posted March 25, 2008 That's great Julie! I'm so excited for you re being eligible for the small incision on the thighs. That's just GREAT! Woohoo!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Magoo 71 Posted March 25, 2008 Julie: Congratulations. You'll have to share all of the details and pictures with those of us who hope to have ps in the future. Stay away from germs, and rest up so that you can heal quickly. Take care. Sue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortgal 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Congratulations! I'll be watching the thread for all the details. I can see you're excited and you should be, you worked hard to get to this place. I just approached the subject with hubby today. He understands why I want it and is supportive. I'm so bummed we had to self pay for the band, because that was supposed to be my PS money, but we'll figure something out. I'll need a neck lift ( needed it before the band), a thigh lift (or LBL, so far only front of thighs are bad) and I would like a panni. Arms, well I'll cross that bridge later, I guess. I am amazed at how much sagging skin I have after 35 pounds lost. ( I did lose 15 before that two years before banding, so sagging is from 50 pounds lost total). I still have at least forty to go, for my goal. I can't even imagine how much sagging skin, I'll have then. Yikes! Good Luck Julie, we'll be waiting for news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonemouse 1 Posted March 25, 2008 Good luck, Julie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingjusme 12 Posted March 26, 2008 best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurseamy 2 Posted March 26, 2008 Good luck on your journey..it will be here before you know it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted March 31, 2008 I went in for my preop appointment today. It went really well. Said he would be taking off like 7 lbs of fat from my abdomen and almost a lb from each thigh. I can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites