The girls are back where they belong

Hi All, Just a quick update on me. I had my breast lift on Feb. 4th. It was a little more difficult then my tummy tuck, surprisingly to me. I am quite swollen and bruised. The surgery was a little over 4 hours, my second long surgical procedure in 6 months. I would like to pursue my thighs next but may put that off for another year because I think my body needs a rest. I also want to prove to myself that I can keep my weight steady and maybe even lose another 10 pounds. I really think that the trouble I am having getting to my goal of 140 is due in part to the loose skin and I believe a good portion of that remains in my thighs. I would like to stick with the gym and see if some of those pounds come off but on the same token if I can maintain where I am for another year that would be a huge step in the right direction for me. I watch too many programs and see too many people put the weight back on and I DON't WANT THAT TO BE ME. It scares me, everyone tells me how good I look now and I certainly don't want them talking about me behind my back if I put that weigh back on. I want to be a role model for gastric bypass surgery, not a disappointment. Anyway, my breasts look pretty good back where they belong, I didn't do implants at this point at the advice of my surgeon, he said there would be too much tension on the skin and hopefully after all the swelling is down I will be happy with the size, we'll see. I just want everyone to know that even though I don't post often I check in and you all have inspired me to stay steady in my weigh loss goal. I think everyone has done a super job with their weight loss and encouraging others here to stay on track. Amy

Wow, you have been busy! or should I say your surgeon has been busy! Since I'll never be able to afford PS, I live vicariously thru others. Keep on track in the gym and you may not need the thighs done, or maybe a less invasive procedure at least. Cindy

Thanks, I am very fortunate to have insurance that is covering my surgeries, otherwise I would be in the exact same boat as you. I may not have the thighs done for that reason. My surgeon has told me that my insurance will pay for it but there is always the possibility that it won't and I have to be prepared for that. The bad thing about the surgeries is that it makes you look at everything and then you start seeing all of your flaws. My thighs are gross, but I try to keep it in perspective by realizing that I am lucky to have what was done covered and that others aren't so fortunate. Plus you never know what the future holds and maybe it is something that you can consider if you happen to come into some unexpected funds. Hey...you never know. Amy

glad that you are getting a whole new you. It is on my wishful thinking list. expecially the tummy and the girls!!!