To plastic or not to plastic...
I saw my surgeon yesterday and we discussed my options for PS. He will preform a full lower body lift and TT once I reach my goal weight of 138 lbs. That's only 28lbs to go! and I have a 3 month window to do that in. At that point we will get all the documentation in order and start submitting all my stuff to get the insurance to pay for the PS, and I've already talked to them and I know that with the right paperwork...they will. The best part is that if I can get it done before the end of the year all my deductibles and out of pocket maximums have been met for the year. So I wouldn't have to be out any money for it. That's all very exciteing and I'd be stupid NOT to do it...but now i'm starting to wonder if I'm too young to have a TT. I'm only 25...what if I decide I want to have another baby someday...? I have a 4 year old, and I've said since he was born that I didn't want anymore...but now I'm seeing this really great guy, who seems like he might be "The ONE"...but he for sure wants to have kids someday, and if things stay as great as they are right now...I would very easily be persuaded to have another. But if I have already had a TT...won't that totally ruin it? Will I end up needing another one down the road....Anyone have any insight or advice?
You have done really well with your weight loss. I'm really happy for you being so close to your goal in such a short time.
You have a tough decision to make. I don't know that I would have a TT knowing I might want more children. You are so young that more children could be in your future. Thats just my opinion. It does sound nice that you could get it done for nothing. How nice! I wish my insurance would pay for it!
Good Luck on your decision!
Kim J!.
You have a tough decision to make. I don't know that I would have a TT knowing I might want more children. You are so young that more children could be in your future. Thats just my opinion. It does sound nice that you could get it done for nothing. How nice! I wish my insurance would pay for it!
Good Luck on your decision!
Kim J!.
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck
19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed
From the gal who has had one let me say this.
I have spoken to several cosmetic surgeons and they all have said they want patients from having wls to be at least 18 months post and and at goal.
So with that said...let me say this...you are four months post op if I added right from your wls. having a tummy tuck so soon would drain your body and its not as easy as you might think to bounce back.
If i was your age and still be in child bearing age I would wait to have the tummy tuck. Believe me the pain is rough...And you wont want to go through it twice. Go to the plastic surgery forum and post this. You will find alot of gals will say the same thing.
And as for the fella take it slow dont make plans on something that feels good now that down the road might change. UNLESS hes said something.
HUGs hunnybun
I have spoken to several cosmetic surgeons and they all have said they want patients from having wls to be at least 18 months post and and at goal.
So with that said...let me say this...you are four months post op if I added right from your wls. having a tummy tuck so soon would drain your body and its not as easy as you might think to bounce back.
If i was your age and still be in child bearing age I would wait to have the tummy tuck. Believe me the pain is rough...And you wont want to go through it twice. Go to the plastic surgery forum and post this. You will find alot of gals will say the same thing.
And as for the fella take it slow dont make plans on something that feels good now that down the road might change. UNLESS hes said something.
HUGs hunnybun
being healthy has its rewards....take the challenge and just do it
You have done awesome.
I was told not to have a TT until you have been at goal for 6 months and it is best to wait till after the 18 month mark. That gives your body time to settle out a a comfortable weight (so I have read and been told by my own doctor). I can see the attraction of doing it before the end of the year, so as to not have more out of pocket. But two major surgeries in less than a year is a lot to put your body and mind through.
Either way you go good luck and congrats on your success so far!
I was told not to have a TT until you have been at goal for 6 months and it is best to wait till after the 18 month mark. That gives your body time to settle out a a comfortable weight (so I have read and been told by my own doctor). I can see the attraction of doing it before the end of the year, so as to not have more out of pocket. But two major surgeries in less than a year is a lot to put your body and mind through.
Either way you go good luck and congrats on your success so far!
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hey girlfriend!
ok so this is how i look at it.. so we've both only had our surgery like 4 + months ago, and the way i see it is, im just going to wait till i have babies until i even worry about stuff like TT and cosmetic surgery. cause well ive never been prego but ive come to understand it does funky stuff sometimes to peoples bodies and if im already like deflated looking in certain areas why not wait till its worse to fix the problem (if that makes sense)?
i do get why it seems urgent to you thou, since your insurance is going to be easy about it all and that may be swaying you into a decison right now, but id sit back and think about it, you dont want to make a bad decison now that may effect awesome things like having more kids later in life.
just my 2 cents :)
love ya gf! <3
ok so this is how i look at it.. so we've both only had our surgery like 4 + months ago, and the way i see it is, im just going to wait till i have babies until i even worry about stuff like TT and cosmetic surgery. cause well ive never been prego but ive come to understand it does funky stuff sometimes to peoples bodies and if im already like deflated looking in certain areas why not wait till its worse to fix the problem (if that makes sense)?
i do get why it seems urgent to you thou, since your insurance is going to be easy about it all and that may be swaying you into a decison right now, but id sit back and think about it, you dont want to make a bad decison now that may effect awesome things like having more kids later in life.
just my 2 cents :)
love ya gf! <3
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This is why I love you guys, and this site so much! You have all given me a lot to think about and fuss over before making this decision and I so appreciate all your thoughts and conserns. My mind is still not made up and I'm going to really research all my options but thanks so much for giving me a starting point! You guys are the best. Love you all!
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on 7/31/09 12:56 am
on 7/31/09 12:56 am
If I could avoid it, I would not do two major surgeries in such a short time. Been there, done that, and the second one will take the wind out of your sails for sure. Also, I agree with the others it's best to let your body settle and remain at goal weight for awhile.
You are still very much in the honeymoon phase of surgery and it's very tempting to have everything just the way you want it-but it isn't really going to stay that way. You're young though-at your stage, I was still trying to figure out who that thinner person in the mirror was....and at two years I'm still not sure.
As for having another child or getting married-wait on that too. You are very much in a wonderful transition stage-enjoy it, and let what is meant to be happen as it happens.
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