Plastics and Access Skin ?

I'm 7 months post-op. I started at 294 and I weigh 149 today. Started in a tight 22 and I'm a 6. I know most of you will say "you're only 7 months out - why plastics already" but I work out religiously 6 days a week and have since surgery. When I flex my arm muscles, they're large - but when I'm not flexing it's nasty loose skin. My thighs are thin with the exception of the loose skin which makes them look bigger. My stomach is flat w/ the exception of the skin. My boobs - oh goodness they need help! LOL Is there any chance that this skin could go back still or is it a lost cause?

Hi Megan! You look great and I really don't see much for the need pf plastics but then again I am not seeing you in person. I want to congratulate you on the awesome weight loss and best of luck with the rest of your journey. Hugs, Cira

Hi Megan, I think you look great too!!! Its an awsome job you have done. But only you know what you need. If you worked this hard to get where you are than I say GO FOR IT!!!

Megan, I re read my reply and I didn't respond the right way. I meant to say that you know what you need. You have done great and look great but if you feel that you need the plastics then you should look in to it. best wishes in your journey to plastics. Cira

Megan, If you're done losing weight and the skin is bothering you (and if it's hanging now, it probably won't resolve itself), I say go for it. 149lbs..darn! I still haven't broken 200lbs yet. I say yet, I haven't given up! I haven't been to the gym in about 8 weeks due to my Mom having surgery and the holiday rush, but I'm going this afternoon. I haven't seen you (I don't think), but I'm not sure I'd recognize you! If you ever see me there, please don't hesitate to say hello I went for a PS consult earlier this month and I'm hoping to have a lower body lift in May. If you'd like the name of my PS, I could give it to you, I like her. Take Care, Terry

Hi Terry, I actually work out at the Golds @ Marly Station now instead which is why you haven't seen me. I'm still working out 2-3 hours a day 6 days a week!! Glad to hear you're getting back into it. I'd love your PS info too!! Thanks! Meg

Terry, I'd love the nbame of your PS. I want to get in for a consult sometime in the new year to at least get an idea of what I need done and how much $$$ I'll have to come up with. Thanks!

I added new pics so you guys could see my arms...

Meg, honey, you already look great! I know what you mean about the arms. My arm skin is driving me CRAZY!!!! I also have nice arms musles but you can't see it for the dang skin. If you can afford it, I say go for the brachioplasty! You've done a fabulous job and now it's time to reward yourself. Please let me know if you find a PS surgeon that you like and how much $$$ it costs. I hope to be looking for someone to do my arms maybe late in 2007 when I get the money together. Good luck! Hugs, Tracy P.S. I also have pics of my arm skin in my profile - they are in my June 14, 2006 blog entry.

Go talk to a plastic surgeon...I highly recoemmend Dr. James Vogel in Baltimore. He helped me with my skin issues....and boy did I have skin issues.... My journey with Dr. Vogel is on my profile...and I can tell you that it was well worth the time and $$. Best of luck... RAE