Looking into PS, nervous as all get out!

I've seen the PS twice, my first visit he told me that my case was rare as my legs are in bad shape after losing over 200 pounds and my skin is now drooping over my knees. He said he's not done a surgery like I would need to have done but felt confident that he could do the job, he said there would be lots of scars and that I would never be a leg model. LOL darn!!
He also told me about the risk that are involved, there in lies my problem I can't get past the thought of lymphedema. I mean I've come this far and I'm so much better off than I was 200+ pounds ago, do I want to risk all and possibly end up with lymphedema? I had my second appt with him last week, got the dreaded pics taken for insurance, we then decided on holding off sending in my request to the insurance so that I can lose the 10 pounds I still need to get to my goal and to give me some more time to think about it. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice about this situation? I wanted it so bad before I saw the PS now I'm not sure, I hate my legs and hate to think I've come all this way to just "settle" for where I'm at now, but I'm so nervous about the process.

I am having surgery in less than two weeks, and a couple of days ago. I got so nervous I was thinking, "what am I doing, I'm canceling, I don't want this, I will just stay the way I am", then I got over it. LOL If I was in your cir****tance I would find out anything and everything about lymphedema, research all  I could and then decide. Read other people's experience's who've had the surgery, what are the odds, etc. If you are a pray"er, pray about it and if after all this you feel comfortable about it, go for it, if not, wait. Good luck with whatever you do, and congrats on all the WL!!

 I would get another opinion if e never did this type of surgery, r u near Houston try Dr LoMonaco
Just sayin
GOOD LUCK
Susan

Your legs sound like mine.  I am having my thighs done in 3 stages.  My thighs are the worst my doctor has ever seen.  I did have the first stage done with Lipo and am going for the second stage in January with a BL/BA/UBL and revision on my arms.  I also discuss the risk of lymphedema and I have suffered with a lot of depended edema since my thigh work.  I can gain over 20 lbs in 2 days - all in my ankles.  It's very bad and painful to have that much edema.  I still don't wear short dresses - BUT if I take my diuretic and keep my feet elevated I lose that edema and my ankles are normal sized.  It's a battle, but I am much happier with the skin gone and look forward to having the rest done.  My incision goes from groin to past knee and my next one will be horizontally above the knee area.   

I think you really have to be certain you are okay dealing with the edema.  My surgeon is excellent and he was very honest.  I do think finding a surgeon who has dealt with our situation is not easy.

I too would get a few more opinions. I found this site most helpful in finding plastic surgeons that specialize in post weight loss patients.

Thanks y'all I think I will see some other doctors before I make my final decision.

Dr. Lomonaco is about 3 hours from me, I could probably manage a trip to Houston to see him, I'm thinking it takes a while to get into see him anyway.
Just so much to think about, it makes my head swim!! 

Be honest with your PS and ask for referrals to PS that have tackled a difficult leg case like yours.....I don't know that I'd want to be his first.

It may be that it is just so severe that no doctor will have experience with it?

You are wise to weigh the pros and cons before going under the knife.  Take your time-you will know 100% when you are ready.  Do not pull the trigger until you are there.