Something for the Doctors to Invent

I wish they'd invent a flabby skin predictor.  I'm trying to set a goal weight (still) and here is my issue-I have a number in mind, but I think if I get down that low (150, which isn't low) I'm going to need plastics, or at least I'm going to want them.  Part of me already does.

So-if there was some way to predict amount and appearance of flab at a certain weight (like those virtual clothes models) maybe I could find a number that would not require plastics. 

Now, that is a purely appearance based decision, so we'd have to have some sort of health meter-at 160 no plastics required, you'd only give up X percent of health.

I am shocked at myself for even considering an appearance  based thing-but there you have it.  Batwings can be covered with 3 quarter sleeves, but I am detecting droop in my forearms as well.....and then, when do you stop?

Thoughts?  Six months ago I was set against them-if someone said "Deb, you can go to Africa for two weeks or have plastics" I would be on the next plane, no questions asked.  Now I'm just not so sure.

I am not even considering the surgical tourism route for this one-I had had lap surgery before so I knew I'd be able to move around, etc.  I can't say the same thing about a tummy tuck or arms. 

I totally understand your post.  Part of me is upset I am now losing really slowly but another part thinks..maybe I won't sag and wrinkle so much if I go slow from here on out!  I feel really good now and can really be proud of how I look  but I can also see that I could have major hanging skin if I lose the rest especially if I lose it quickly...I can't even begin to think of affording plastics.  I have a senior in high school and a freshman following right behind her...I have a lot of college to pay for!!  I can't choose plastics over my children's college....  But I probably shouldn't delay losing the rest just for vain reasons!  THE LIFE OF A WLS person IS SO COMPLICATED!  LOL

Well, I will say it-I'd rather P and M about a cosmetic problem than worry about losing weight and gettinga diabetes and heart disease.  One doesn't compare to the other, and I feel like I want to point that out.   I lost fairly slow, and at first I thought I might beat the odds, but no such luck.

And honestly, I think the further out you get the slower it goes, so there is more body wisdom going on that our wills....... 

Ah, if we could only know the future! I'm already having MAJOR discussion with the MAKER about this very topic. I may end up looking like a Shar Pei, but I just don't know that I could do the total body lift thing. Maybe I should invent a Christian's version of the burka--only the eyes show. :)

 Personally, I think they should find a way to suck all the fat out of people and then send it over to the starving people.  It could be thought of as a luxury because the food is pre-chewed and easier to swallow.  Think of the recycling benefits!!!  donna  :)

Deb, me too! I have incredible flying squirrel wings/skin and significant forearm sagging, too. Even my legs are sagging! Most of my excess weight was carried in my arms and legs ... and now I have so much extra skin there that I'm truly planning on plastics. It's not just a matter of appearance, but also for joint relief and mobility issues. The skin on my legs keeps walking even after my muscles have long since stopped.

I'm going for maximum health ... so, I'm choosing to let it all droop. Hopefully I can manage a few trims of the excess along the way. ; ) 

It's good to see you posting again!

No amount of plastic surgery, or at least none I could afford, will make me good looking.  At least I'll be a healthy weight.  I wasn't planning on sporting any Speedos, anyway.

Honey, honey!  If you find someone that can come up with that, can you please ask if they can develop boobage that I can inflate in the am, for that bodacious stacked look, then deflate them at night so I can sleep on my tummy?  Oh, and a butt jack, too...

Oh, and a drawstring so I can have Venitian thighs in the summer...just pull 'em up and GOOOOOO!

I like the idea of adjustable boobage a lot.