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I have had 3 PS, this video gives the best summary of PS after WLS and insurance approval. Be prepared for the f-bombs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoMWdgAp51c
At 4.5 years after surgery, I am ready to Dr. Voung's straight talk. Listen to the end. He has tips for how New Mexico now covers some skin removal surgery.
Sharon 
Even on younger people, skin "bounce back" is grossly over rated. So, If you were overweight for any appreciable time, you are most likely looking at PS.
Sharon
Even if YOU were the only person that noticed it, the PS would be worth it!!!!!!!!!!
Sharon
I had it at 58/59, which granted is lower than 70, but I still thought about the same kinds of things before taking the plunge. I knew I was healthy enough for it (I had two surgeries - each about six hours long), but I wondered if it was worth getting all that at my age - esp since I was likely to be the only one who noticed the results (well, other than my husband and my doctor). I can say now that I'm really glad I did it. It's so wonderful to look in the mirror and see a normal-looking body for once!!
I had my VSG in 2015..never got down below 172 which I think my body although on the short side is comfortable at. I was 65 yo at the time. What would be the chances of some plastics at my age? I have a terrible "apron" that gets rashes and smelly under belly and breasts...have those flaps that keep waving bye in upper arms.. At my age, the elastin and collagen are depleted and I know that the skin won't bounce back on its own.. Health is pretty good so that wouldn't be a negative factor. Any suggestions other than shapewear??
too old would be when one is dead. :)
I think the students would be fine with your arms. In fact, some of them may even be able to relate to you more. I once joined a yoga studio specifically because one of the instructors looked like she weighed between 200 and 250 lbs. I knew she could relate to me (I was SMO at the time). AND...she turned out to be a great instructor to boot! She was great at yoga and very sensitive to her students' physical limitations, even those who weren't obese (e.g., people with arthritis, older folks, etc). I actually wrote to the owner of the studio and thanked her for hiring that instructor.
Are you wearing compression clothing? That might help the skin shaking.
Are you sure your students care about your loose skin? Or is that something you're projecting them? If they do care, perhaps you can ask them for financial assistance?
Do you want to work at places that judge you for your excess skin and your weight loss success?
You've posted about this issue before -- https://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/plasticsurgery/6036560/sk in-removal/
I'm honestly astounded by your claims relating to being a zumba instructor. I've taken countless fitness classes (and zumba) at countless gyms and I've had fitness instructors of all shapes and sizes over the years. Never once have I heard anyone make disparaging comments about instructors with "atypical" bodies. In fact, the classes I've been to with atypical-bodied instructors are often the most well attended ones.
In lieu of surgery, I recommend that you find some good compression gear (Under Armour tends to be my favorite brand) and invest in therapy to help you reframe how you think about your body's quirks. Your insurance will likely cover therapy, so it's a win-win.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I admit I am my own worse critic. I do wear compression sleeves. Still shakes. And it's hot and hell. Every summer especially I risk overheating cuz I cannot wesr short sleeves. The one time I did I was mortified when my arm**** me in the face. I can deal with the rest of my body but my arms I cannot. Clothes I have to buy too big in order to fit my arms. It just sucks all the way around.
Maybe the students dont notice as much as I do but i know how it looks. And I'm trying to move into other areas of fitness. Zumba is more accepting of body type. Body pump for example is not.
*sigh*
guess i will keep trying to win the lotto.
He is concerned with complications with being overweight. He is saying he would do the panni but not the others if I wanted to do the one but I think it is better to do it all at once but going to try. I did get another opinion and she said she would do the panni but the more I lose the more she can do so they may be on the same page. I am frustrated with him because my initial consult was to find out what I needed to do to get it and he is the one who said he could do it and literally changed his mind 2 weeks before the surgery.
Did you have it done? If so, any complications? Were you still overweight?
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