SKIN REMOVAL!!!

jcavanna2 · June 2017

@NicoleL874 so excited for you!!!

vsteele6 · June 2017

Can I ask how much? Did you find him on RealSelf?

NicoleL874 · June 2017

@vsteele6 Just under $9k for the four procedures, including the 10 day stay, all my meals included, pain meds, compression garments, and lymphatic massages. I did not find him on a website, I had three personal recommendations for him.

fit_chickx · June 2017

NicoleL874 wrote: »

I HAVE A DATE!!!! WOO HOO!!!!

I will be having a CRAP TON done on July 18! I cannot even believe it!

I will be having the fleur de lis abdominoplasty (vertical and horizontal), Upper torsoplasty, lateral chestplasty, and extended arm lift.

Fleur de lis is both vertical and horizontal incisions. Torsoplasty will be a circumferential incision and smooth out the excess skin on the chest and back. Lateral chestplasty will help take care of the skin on the sides of the chest and put the girls back in place. Extended arm lift goes elbows to armpits to get rid of the bat wings.

I'm going to be all Frankensteined, but I don't care. It's to the point that dressing myself is ridiculous and uncomfortable.

Now, I know everyone will ask what insurance is covering, if I got it approved, yadda yadda. NOPE. SELF-PAY. I'm taking a line of credit on my home and paying myself. I would take a loan for a car, so why not for my body? SELF PAY? YOU'RE NUTS! Nope. I'm nuts because I'm going to Tijuana! I have three personal recommendations to Dr. Irving Rodriguez. So, I'm doing it!

Questions will be answered. Criticisms met with snark and sarcasm.

Congratulations. That is a fantastic price for self-pay. I would love to hear about your experience with the plastic surgeon's and see your results.

NicoleL874 · June 2017

@fit_chickx I will definitely be taking a ton of before and after photos, and I promise to update this thread as I feel up to it!

As I started losing weight it became apparent my arms were going to be frightful, so I started looking into prices. Luckily, through different bariatric support groups I've met three people that have been to Dr. Rodriguez, one who's been so satisfied he went back a second time. I quickly learned I could not self-pay in the states, even with a loan it just wouldn't make sense. So yes, his prices definitely helped sway me to go!

PaulaKro · June 2017

Oh, thank you for doing this and sharing with us!

sexygatubela77 · July 2017

@NicoleL874 How did it go?

professor700 · July 2017

She doesn't have surgery until the 18th of july

bebek10 · July 2017

Bumpity bump!
Speedy recovery to you, @NicoleL874 ! Looking forward to your progress pics and progress reports as you feel up to it! Thanks to your mom for letting us know how you're doing until you're ready to take over!!

ssflbelle2012 · July 2017

Nicole Congratulations! Hope your all settled in and ready for your surgeries tomorrow. Good luck and please let us know when able how you are doing.
I had the first of 4 excess skin removal surgeries done June 26th and I am still recovering. However I am 61 years old and had lost over 280 pounds. The Doctor said I could go back to work but being that I am mobility challenged I have to gain more strength before I head back to work.