NO PLASTIC SURGERY!!

I'm just wondering if anyone else feels the way I do. If I have badly sagging skin, or my boobs can rest in my boots when all of this is said and done, I won't get PS. I just don't have any desire to inflict more pain on myself, and at my age who cares if the girls are perky? No one ever sees me nekkid anyway ('cept hubby occasionally, and frankly, he wouldn't care if I had 3 boobs and 6 legs- as long as the important parts are still working ya know?) Is it because of my age? Or maybe because I'm already married and won't need to attract a new mate? I was thin in my teens/early 20's, so I got my fill of all that body stuff, maybe that's it? As opposed to someone who has been overweight all of their life- maybe they want a chance to "finally" have a great body? I dunno. Insight please.

Well, I'm 19, and I know my insurance will cover a Tummy Tuck 18 months after surgery, so I'll probably get that down the line because I know my tummy is going to look awful. My boobs I'll probably just let be. I understand where you're going though. You're happily married, and if you love your body the way it is, dont put yourself through more than that if it's unnecessary!

I am single and yes I want PS. If a man ever came into my life it would be embarrasing to say the least to unleash the flabby skin on him. Ashley I have Blue Cross also and they do not pay for a Tummy Tuck. Which BC BS do you have? Sue 273/261/201/150

I thought I would never get plastic surgery--- After a cardiac bypass and gastric bypass, I kind of feel like I have enought cuts and scars..... But I don't know how I will feel in 18 months. As I watch the twins sag lower and lower, I wonder how I will feel in 1 or two years. My cousin, who had an RNY 3 years ago is doing a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation this December. She says it's not going to turn her into a model, but she just wants to be able exercise without things bouncing all over the place. By the way, have you been in the water? I took a water aerobics class and my stomach was floating UP..... Bizarre-- OK, TMI I know..... I guess I need to find a bathing suit with a tummy squeezer Sorry if I am rambling a bit--- I don't think I will opt for PS, but never say never. Three years ago, I said I would never consider a gastric bypass, and I think it's the best decision I made. Cheers! Andrea

I think I will probably get PS, if its only to help me get partly rid of this ugly open RNY scar I have. (bottom pulled open and got infected so bottom part is bigger and looks yukky!) My insurance covers TT if its necessary after being morbidly obese, so I think I'll take advantage of that and maybe get a boob job. I've been overweight most of my life and going up and down in my weight wasnt good for the elasity of my skin. My husband couldnt care less cuz he loves me for who I am but for me I want to have all the confidence and I want to strut it with the best of them!! Marlize

I understand totally what Michele is saying. I think it is a personal choice. I know for me my stomach is already looking bad. I had babies that were all over 10 1/2 lbs so I have already been stretched out. That on top of loosing over 100 lbs I could probable spawn a new human being with the left over skin on my belly. I am also married and my husband does not care. I would not being doing it for him. He didn't care if I had the WLS either. I will never be a model and do not want to be. I just want to feel comfortable in my own skin that isnt sagging like an elephants. Like I said I think it is a total personal preference as well as a financial decision. Enough of my wonderful 2 cents worth Happy Days everyone hugs Pam

Hi Michele, i too am happily married for over 28yrs. as you know. I got married when I was only 16.Anyhow, I'm debating myself wether or not to have a little PS. I thought the same thing you did. Hubby loves me just the way I am but do I love me the way I am? That's actually the question for me. So for now I really don't want to go through anymore pain than what I have and neither does John. But like I said I don't know if I'll even need it. My insurance would only cover the sugery if it was medically needed anyway. But who knows that's a long way ahead of me. Right now I'm excersizing and I'm praying that will do it. I'll take that road when it comes. Cheri

I had a hernia pre surg- they did not fix it so I can have a TT and hernia repair together... I do not think I will have all that much skin at this point. However, if the weight keeps coming off and I sure hope it will... I admit I am vain and single and will opt for TT ! A boob job always been big busted and would like to see what it is like to be normal size. Depends on the long haul...

I think I'd like a tummy tuck - but it really just depends. I have the added advantage of already having a family member have this surgery, and since we have alot of the same genetics, I'm hoping I'll look like her and not need one, but we'll see. I really don't care about the boobs - not yet anyway. Maybe if I'm rich in a few years I'll get it all done and over with. I'm not saying yea or nay at this point. HUGS Kimberly

Hey does anyone know if having one of the waist compression belts will help at all with Helping the stomach not be so saggy? alena