For me having the skin removed had just as big of an impact in my journey as my losing the weight.  

Hi Kathy!  Can you expound on this?

Were you not expecting to have so much excess skin?

Did you have medical issues from the excess skin? 

Did you not feel "done" with your journey cuz of excess skin?

I know several people that had plastics after bariatric surgery...one of them was even a pastors wife (she had a total body lift and had her boobs adjusted).

Me. In the beginning I didnt think I would want or need plastics. I certainly dont need them medically. Generally I can now wear whatever I want and look good EXCEPT for short skirts, bathing suits and shorts as the part that didnt "suck in" was my inner thighs!  While I am not psychologically tramautized by this ...I have made a mental note that as soon as I am out of credit card debt, I am going to hop right back in again with a thigh job!

For me, it is an issue of: a) I worked hard to get it off, b) I work hard to keep it off and c) I DESERVE to have a body that reflects all the hard work I put into it.

Does anyone know who the plastic surgeon is? I know my plastic surgeon (Dr. LoMonaco) pitched this idea years ago after "Big Medicine" stopped airing but they did not want to do it then.

But I must say, the fact that they are saying it is "42 pounds of excess skin" bugs the bejeezus out of me. It is skin AND fat. Skin does not weigh that much.

I have seen the teasers on TV for it and can't wait to see the finished product.  I have my DVR set to record it.  Here is the post from the gal from here (I hope it's ok to post this here):

  http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/5448441/Havent-been-onsince-2013-I-have-a-surprise-for-yall/

Oh thank you for the heads up! I love watching shows like this; they are so motivational tome and I think they let people know weight loss recovery is possible! Happy New year!