Pleasure factor Plastics vs Weight Loss?

I know this is kind of an odd question, but how does the satisfaction of having plastic surgery and finally not having nasty stretched out excess skin compare to losing the weight and getting skinny. I know I am less than a year out, but my skin is really bothering and frustrating me. The weight loss is awesome and I do feel better, but now that I am thin it feels like I have been there done that. The newness of weightloss is gone. Now my focus is on the gym and building muscle, but all this extra skin sucks. No matter how much I work out I will NEVER have abs. I am saving up for plastics and have about 1/3 saved. Luckily I don't have any skin rashes and the skin could be worse but its still icky.

So how does it feel now to have a nice tight firm body that you can be proud of? Does it get old like getting skinny does or do you continue to look in the mirror and smile on a daily basis. Maybe my flabby body is just getting me down. I knew It was coming. Sigh ... At least there is hope. Its just that you work so hard to lose the weight and realize that weight loss was only part of the journey. Plastics is the destination unless you enjoy flabby excess skin. I know I should just be satisfied with being thin but I am not. Don't get me wrong - losing the weight is awesome - it just has less than desirable skin side effects. If anyone wants to donate 7 grand to me so I can get my surgery - I thank you ahead of time.

 I think it is different. For me, my surgery has been in stages because of my large weight loss. My scars are pretty pronounced - but the satisfaction is different. I know the weight loss was something I did to be healthy. The plastics is something a surgeon is doing for me to finish the job I started. I love my new body and my new face. I feel younger and so much better. Men give me attention everywhere I go. I travel a lot for pleasure and I am always flirted with or hit on in airports. I have dated a lot and have found that the scars are almost more difficult for some men to accept than the skin. It is tough. To answer your question, I am happy. The plastics is the icing on the cake!

How long do the scars extend, generally, for a thigh lift?

 My scars run from my groin to below my knee. Along the inner thigh. They are flat but red. I don't scar well, however my arm scars have totally faded. I am hoping my thighs do the same.

Thanks....we did not discuss this in the original consult.  I'm guessing once I commit and see him again, he goes into more detail?  Is that right?  I did not even think to ask about the scars along the thigh.  Does that mean the excess skin on the sides of the knees are addressed?

 Inner knee skin, not outer. He lipo'd the outer knees. Are you getting the extended thigh?

Thanks...

I didn't succeed at losing all the weight.
I had rash that talc and creams could not help-my rash on top of my C-scar looked like a child's chapped lips!!!
I hot medical approval for panniculectomy but really it was TT but only lower belly and not circumferential.
I am short at 152cm and started at 121K-went in to Plastics at 83K and three kilo removed. I now weigh 76-77K. I do not exercise but if I am out I will walk.
Next week (after an appeal) I will GD Willing be having Breast Lift and Scar Revision.
I may not be actually skinny or a model however I am slimmer and healthier.
I do marvel at my flatter tummy and try yo flaunt it wherever and whenever I can!
Mikimi in Israel

 I know exactly how you feel. I loved that I lost weight,but I was left with a mess. I would have a hard time accepting compliments. I felt that I was tricking people, because only I knew how I really looked. It was a good thing that I was able to hide my skin with clothes, but still inside I was insecure. Now I'm 11 weeks out and am thrilled. I have scars everywhere, but really don't care. All my scars can be hidden with bra and underwear except for my arms. But even with large, red scars that are brand new, I am wearing sleeveless everyday. I still look at myself every time I pass a mirror. I don't think it's because I'm vain, I think it's still disbelief. I know I m at my personal best. But my personal best is different than what someone else's best who had never struggled with weight issues. All I can say is I never get tired of looking at my results. I love Dr S work. And even if it takes you forever to save for your surgery, you probably look good in clothes, which is really what counts. It's worth the wait. 

Jennifer

This is a very interesting thought.