Are we ever satisfied?

Right now, I am satisfied.. The tummy was the only scar/ recovery that I ever wanted to deal with.. And that hasn't changed, lol. My boobs will have to suffice and my thighs.. Well they aren't that bad, so too bad kwim? I can't worry about every tiny part or it will et up the whole, and overall I am happy with the whole!

I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling it! Thanks ladies!

Funny thing, I just came back from the PS (arm post-op). I said I'd like to do something about my deep laugh lines. The PS told me no, they're fine. Leave them alone!

On another note, I'm having the hematoma in my left arm removed on the 22nd bc it's not reabsorbing on its own.

Funny. A while ago I asked my surgeon his recommendation for someone who does good face work and he said not to do anything to my face.

Hope your hematoma gets taken care of and your recovery from that goes well!!

Laura

This is something I have pondered quite a bit, and I am not even at plastics stage yet - still have thirty pounds to lose. I have a friend who started with implants, but ended up over the course of two years doing a lower body lift, breast lift, implants, bigger implants, thigh lift, arm lift. Every surgery was paid for through her insurance except the second implants. She's still unhappy with the backs of her thighs and the cellulite, and stretch marks on her tummy.

I don't know that I would be that way but I'm already unhappy with my breasts and thighs and tummy. But I do like the way I look in clothes and I have great bras and shapewear and I never intend to wear a bikini or daisy dukes, so does it really matter? My husband could care less, honestly, he's just happy I am more active.

BUT I know deep down inside if I won the lottery and didn't have to work everyday and worry about all time I'd take off, I'd have everything I wanted done...and I'd hire a nurse to take care of me while I recovered and a nanny to watch the kids and a housekeeper and cook, lol.

Ditto on winning the lotto.  I'd even have somebody come fix my hair and give me a salon perfect blow out.  :)

Gosh, who is her insurance carrier??????????????   I'll be lucky if Tricare approves my consult!

Her husband is military. Her original RNY wasn't done at a military hospital but all the subsequent plastic were, after they moved here. They paid a total of $3000 out of pocket for everything. I honestly don't know how it all works, but I suppose I'd have it done if things were that way for me!

I was dissatisfied with thighs, butt, chin, etc.  I'm 11 weeks post op fleur de lis abdominoplasty and brachioplasty.  I had a tissue necrosis complication with abdominal incision and wound care - but it is closed now.

My belly is still really "tight" feeling, still run out of energy, not back to normal yet.  I'm becoming "content" with my body the way it is.  I don't think I want to put it through any more stress.

I'm so grateful not to be morbidly obese and I fit into small clothes and look good. I am active and can live life "normally."   My batwings are gone and my belly is flat and smooth.  I'm happy and content just the way I am.  I think I will leave "good enough alone."

I think we get happier with our new thinner selves, but 100% satisfied....I'm not sure we ever get there!!

I know once I have my tummy tuck and breast lift, I will be so much happier. If you had asked me a year ago, I would have said just being in a size 6 would make me happy. My entire adult life, the smaller sizes were out of reach for me. Well now I've made it to a size 6 and guess what??, I am even more bothered by my saggy tummy. I am happy that I can wear small sizes, but now I can't wait to get rid of what I call the excess baggage.

So glad this question was posted! I have been wondering the same things myself. I thought all I ever wanted was to loose the weight. Even told people in the beginning I never thought I'd want a tummy tuck, well post TT and BA I keep looking at my loose thighs. They never really bothered me before but now that the huge over hanging skin is gone, all I see is wide and loose thighs. Not sure I'll do any more plastic surgery on them or other areas...but I worry I'll always focus on what I "don't" like. My husband is convinced I'll never be happy either, but he thought I was beautiful even at 272lbs!

I want to change my thought process and really focus on how far I've come. How far we've ALL come!!! We have done something amazing, something others are still struggling with and are jealous of. We should be happy! We should be comfortable in our own skin, even if it is a little saggy or loose. We deserve to love ourselves and our bodies after this journey. And that's what I plan on doing. Enjoying each day 140lbs lighter and a TT later...I'm gonna embrace this hot bod!!