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Old 08-03-2008, 04:31 PM   #1
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Had my first plastic surgery consultation Saturday with J. Timothy Katzen. He specializes in weight loss patients. It was very hard to stand there and show off all the extra goodies I have and hear the Dr talk about them, so embarrising, He was very kind and patient and answered every question my DH and I had, didn't rush us and tried to explain very clearly to us.

Of course I need a complete overhaul,,hehehe but the consensus is to start with the Full Tummy Tuck/mons lift. He doesn't think I will need the inverted T cut,as I thought I might because of all my upper tummy skin, he said he could make the decision when he got in there But just checking me over it doesn't look like it, (Hmm I'm not so sure tho)

He also lifts the mons as part of the tummy tuck on all his patients. WOHOOOOOO my cookie will see light of day again.
He showed us how much skin he believes he can remove from my tummy, Uhmm I'll believe that when I wake up and see it.
He does Muscle repair, also said he would most probably need to move my port. I told him I like where it's at and My Dr has no problems getting to it, he understood my concerns and said he and my Lap Dr would collaborate on the move.

I asked about a 360 lift just to see what he would say, and he said Not for me, as my outter thighs and butt are really good with good shape, and to do that procedure would flatten my butt and not give the results we would be looking for.

AS for my girls I have always been a "C" cup whether I weigh 300 or 150, that's just been me always. and right now they are a very deflated "C"
So my small droopy breasts will need a lift and small natural looking implants. I told him I didn't want no tupperware bowls sitting there. If he were to just a lift it would take me to a very small B. That just wont work for me. so a lift and implants to take me to a full "C" or small "D" .


He does use the pain pump, it's $500.00 extra.
Well that was just the first Dr I have seen. I will be seeing a couple more. Hubby and I both really liked this Dr . He is quite expensive, so not sure if I will go with him or not, OR I may just get the tummy tuck and do the girls later.. We shall see after having my other consultations.
We also talked about my Arms and Inner Thighs. But for me my first priority is to take care of the Hanging tummy.

I hadn't really planned on looking into Plastics so soon, but I have been stuck at 180 for almost 4 months now, But I have lost sizes and my body is reshaping, so I made a phone call and just happened to be able to get a consult this past Saturday.
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Old 08-03-2008, 10:16 PM   #2
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Hi Shalee,

Congratulations on your first consult!!! How exciting -- flatlands here you come!!!
Keep us posted!
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He also lifts the mons as part of the tummy tuck on all his patients. WOHOOOOOO my cookie will see light of day again.

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I think I woke up all the neighbors you had me laughing so hard (cause I know exactly what you are saying). I can't wait until I am where you all are. Thanks to everyone for letting us "tag along" on your journey.
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Congrats Shalee!!! Here's hoping that all your consults go well and that you find the absolute perfect Dr. for you!
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Thanks,
I hope I find the right one too. It was just sooooo embarrising standing there naked in front of him, I thought I would die. But he was very respectful. I can't wait till this belly is gone and flat.
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