so i have been thinking...

this was one of my questions, i do not really want the scar from a lift, nor do i think there is enough there to lift, but i really do not want implants either.

sigh

Lisa, I'm happy with the lift part and believe it or not you can barely see my scars now (2 year out).  My unhappiness is size, I wish I didn't have implants with them I'm a DD (I asked/told I wanted a full C) and this is the 2nd set of implants the first size where bigger *yikes*.

I think my surgeon either 1) likes big boobs too much and didn't listen to me or 2) misjudged the tissue I had left (which I believe is the case) as my implants (compared to others that have them) are a smaller size.

Again 3 consults and all of them said I'd be a full B (1) or smaller (the other two) and I didn't want to be to small.

I am with you!!!  That is all I have been thinking about.  I am only a yr out and havent finished losing but the "extra" skin is driving me nuts.  My arms are starting to bother me alot more lately.  Then I look at my belly, then my legs and dream for them just to be normal.  I didnt think I would ever do my boobs but I would just like them lifted........they sag so much.  I dont know if I will ever have the "nerve" or $$$ to do everything but it is nice to listen to everyones stories.  I have learned so much from everyone on here and like to hear everyone's story......the good, the bad and the ugly!!

Hugs B~

OK, you know me...I'm not afraid of flaming so here goes...I went to my doc and asked him for his "honest opinion".  He told me he OFTEN told people to lose more weight before he would operate on them.  He said it is too expensive to do until you've lost all the weight you want to.  He looked at me (nekkid) and determined that I only had skin and not more fat to lose.  So in his opinion I was ready.  I was a size 12/14 and weighed 168 at the time.  I am now 155ish and a size 10.  At my six month check-up he told me NOT to lose anymore weight and ruin his work.  Geez, what a problem to have, lol.

I had a breast lift, no implants and I'm thrilled with the results.  I really didn't think I had enough tissue but I left it up to him.  My doc also doesn't like to do lifts and implants at the same time cuz he says you don't get a great result.  I'm a DD and for my size it's great, not too big.  I made sure he knew I didn't want to be too big.  Since you're a "friend" of mine, you can go to my profile and look at my before and after pics.  I NEED to take some recent ones.  Those are fairly soon post-op and aren't too pretty.  If you come to the conference, I'll flash ya!!  What else do you want to know...just ask, I'll be happy to answer.

I've been driving Chris crazy with all my talk of plastics lately!  I've never cared one way or another about my boobs, but now that there's a serious lack of them I CARE!  Nothing fits like it should.  It's pathetic.  As for the saggy stomach....Oh girl! Don't get me started...and the THIGHS!  Ackkkkkk!  I keep saying I want my shorts pulled up and my shirt pulled down and my bra filled back up!  I've been hovering at the same weight since xmas.  Up and down a pound or two.  I know I've got maybe 10 more I could lose and still look healthy but what if it's all in skin now?
I do not scar well and that has me worried.  I need a doc who prides themself in their scars and work.  I'm concerned that I won't find a doc who will do implants with a minimal scar.  ALL my scars I have are VERY raised.  That's the last thing I want on my boobs ya know!?

I want to hear the stories and opinions.  I need them.  Who the hell am I to flame for an opinion I've asked for????

Whatever you find out(or those who want to share) please pm it to me if it's not going to be posted!!!

Thanks!

I hear ya loud and clear...boobs, thighs, arms, tummy....UGH!

I have not received any PMs yet but if I do I will let you know!!!