The next step - surgery commitment!

It's been about 3 years since I lost over 100 pounds through hard work and dedication.  I've been maintaining my weight with exercise and meal planning, but I still struggle with body image issue.  Mostly due to the excess skin left from rapid weight loss.  I look in the mirror and I see remnants of the man I used to be - they just hang there...around my waist.  I've toyed with the idea of having a mid-body lift and even visited a few plastic surgeons last year, but couldn't commit.  I was scared, suffering from sticker shock of the price, and too committed to my job to take off the right amount of time to recover.

A few months ago the notion of surgery came back up.  I started the review process all over again.  Revisited the plastic surgeons again.  Suffered from sticker shock, yet again.  The difference this time - different head space.  I'm ready!

The scoop:

I revisited a doctor that I really liked last year in Round Rock, Tx.  Dr. Mahlon Kerr, owner of Synergy Plastic Surgery is just a cool cat!  I mean, he wears cowboy boots with his scrubs!  Ok, that's not the only reason I liked him.  His website is top notch, has tons of accolades, found him via recommendation, he made me feel comfortable during my consultations, answered ALL of my questions with complete confidence, and didn't make me feel like I was vain for wanting to have this procedure done.  In the end - this man will be basically cutting me in half and sewing me back together...I wanted to feel comfortable and confident with my doctor choice.  Dr. Kerr was the right choice for me!

Surgery date is set for December 15, 2014!!  My deposit has been paid to hold the date.  Pre-op appointment set for December 2. Now to just patiently (or not so patiently) wait.

I plan to use this blog to track my journey through the first year post-operation.  I will write about anything and everything I can in regards to surgery, my thoughts/feelings, dos & don'ts, and lessons.  I'll post pictures as well.

Before/After photo of the weight loss

My next post I will tell you about an amazing gift presented to my by one of my dearest friends that has me humbled to my core.

Thank you for joining me on this journey.  Buckle up...im sure its going to be exciting!