Pleasure factor Plastics vs Weight Loss?

oops...I meant to reply to OP, but I enjoyed reading your response.

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I have been marvelling at my flat stomach for 6 years, still in awe.  I never had a flat stomach ever, even when I was young and thin it was always round, tt was a miracle.  I have other parts that look like crap so its not all good but the tt was worth every penny and then some, I wish I had the time and money to get it all fixed.  But not this lifetime.

I had the DS for my diabetes, the weight loss was just icing on the cake.  I only lost 85lbs, but they were pounds that had been lost and regained a few times, so stretched out, puckery skin, and boobs that hung farther south than Mexico.  Most could be hidden with clothes, but I knew it was there and I was uncomfortable and hated the extra skin and the huge muffin top that I had, it was like having boobs, then a big single boob below that stood out.

PS fixed that.  I had the LBL, BL, arms and inside groin lift...then 4 days later a full neck and facelift.  My first look at the new "Saucedas" and flat tummy almost made me want to cry.  I was out dancing at 2.5mo, red arm scars and all.  Yes, I have scars all over, but I feel younger, prettier and sexier and I'm almost 60.  Was PS worth it?

HELL YES!!!

Do I have any regrets?  See the line above.  I love my new "Body by Sauceda".  Keep saving, it's worth it.  The boost to my self-esteem and self-image with the weight loss was good, but PS put it over the top.  I'll never be model thin and gorgeous like some of the younger women on her, but I think I look damn good for 60.

Your question is a great one and one that I've been thinking about....

I haven't had plastics yet....but I feel the same way as you...unfinished...it is frustrating..and my husband doesn't understand...he doesn't want me to have any more surgery, he thinks it is very unnecessary.   He's also convinced that the scars are uglier than the excess skin....I completely disagree from looking at all the pictures I've looked at, I think that the plastics are still worth it....so it is a hard decision for me....  my weight loss has gotten me skinny and healthy, but I'm still bothered by my hanging skin...I can't enjoy seeing the muscle definition I've built up because on the other side of it is the loose skin....

My husband says that once I get the plastics, I will be obsessed with how ugly the scars are... or that I will want additional procedures done and never satisfied.....I don't think he is right, but it is a possibilty, since I have so many areas that were affected by the massive weight loss, and there is no way I can affford to do it all....what a bummer.....I wish I could just be happy that I look pretty great in clothes....but I want to look great naked or at least semi-normal! LOL.....at least we know that on here people understand...it's not just vanity...we want to complete our journey and look as normal as possible.

Bariatric surgery gave me my life back, but plastic surgery made me feel "whole" again. For me plastics was the most important part of the journey.

Laura

I think we al have the same thoughts and concerns.  The weight loss for me was so liberating and I felt great.  But remember the day I got out of the shower and was drying off and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror.  The girls looked like toob socks with a tennis ball in them.  I started to cry.  I had worked so hard to get the weight off, and had really never stopped to think what those years of obesity and child birth was going to do to our bodies.  I had breast lift and implants about a month later.  It was an important part of gaining back the feminine side of me.  Not one day have I ever regretted anythng I have done.  4 years ago I had a tummy tuck at the time I had to have a hysterectomy.  I absolutely could not believe the difference it made in my shape.  I have my hour-glass figure back and love it every day.  There are many ways to get those things we desire most.  And I love to be able to help in any way I can.  Check out www.wisebailey.com.

 I'm 61. Fat since I was 7. I have never ever had a body that I felt was normal and acceptable, until NOW!  Getting the weight off was wonderful and probably added years onto my life.  But Dr. Sauceda gave me something that I've never had, feeling like I'm attractive and fit in.  I look in the mirror daily and think how amazing my new body is.  I'm not in my 20's or even 30's and I don't look like I am.  Dr. Sauceda promised to improve everything and he delivered big time.  I see my scars. I'm only five months post op, but the difference is amazing and I can see past the scars.  They will heal and improve monthly.  The stages of scaring are new wounds, then red, then purple.  I'm in the purple stage.

I only regret that it's important to stay out of the sun so that the incision lines don't turn dark. So for this year I'm still in long sleeves and Capri pants instead of tanks and shorts.  But I have the body for them now!  I think I will go try on swimsuits tomorrow, just for the fun of it!