OK folks......movin' right along..........

I started planning for plastics the month BEFORE my weight loss surgery (went to a couple conferences) to get price idea, etc.

I was 10lbs from MY goal when I had my first round and 2nd round a year later. 

NOW because of carbs...haha I had to...I've gained weight and am now about 30lbs above my goal.

Ms Shell

I decided against plastics even though I had boobs and a tummy tuck paid for. I have decided no surgery for me unless I actually need it. I know that some people actually do need plastics post op, but I cant honestly say that for me it was anything more than vanity. I think I look pretty darn ok without them. My arms look completely normal, my tummy hides well in even the littlest thong, my back is pretty sweet, and my inner thighs bug me but definitely not enough to deal with the surgery risks/pain or scarring...

OMG! where do I start?  If life was perfect, I would change most of my body!  I'm 46 and was overweight for a long time as well, yo-yo-ing through life.  My skin has paid the consequences.  I always had a turkey waddle threatening to show, and every time I lost weight before, wanted to have my neck done.  The doctor refused unless I would lose more weight.  So after my 1st year, I had it done!  I loved the results.  Skin issues don't allow it to be perfect, but more than good enough for me. 

I wanted to do my tummy and arms the most after that.  As time passed, I was surprised by how my tummy recovered.  By then my boobs looked like deflated balloons sitting on a bony chest.  EVERYONE thought I looked emaciated.  Suddenly, I was told that I needed a hysterectomy, so I went for some plastic consults and wanted to get the twins done when I had the hysterectomy.  To my surprise, dr. said he could do a tummy tuck at the same time too.  I told him that my arms were my concern, but he said that he could take advantage to the incision on my belly, but  the arms would add more incisions, and he was against it.  Sooo... I got the twins and the tummy!  I was so happy, but so done with surgery.  As time continues, my arms don't bother me as much.  Oh there are still granny looking(wrinkly), as are my butt and thighs, but I've made peace with my body, and accept it just the way it is now.  At this point in my life, I don't think the scar would make me any happier than the flabby skin. But tune in tomorrow!  Who knows it I will change my mind. 
And yes, I was self pay.  But it was well worth it.

I also had a lower body lift and and breast lift 5 months ago.  I will most likely be doing my arms later this year.  Not everyone's skin snaps back...mine didn't. It wasn't horrible, but for as much time as I spend in the gym, I wanted to look like it.  So far I'm loving the results and don't regret a thing.  It was mighty expensive, but worth every penny.

Laura

 
Trying not to think about......

Why do you have to bring it up......

I was doing good....... thinking mine was gonna tighten up all by it's own....or some magic ointment was gonna be developed in the next 90 days......

frisco

Hi Jimbo.. is dead horse low c*rb? :D

I'm definitely planning on plastics and have a fund for them. I'm a real pain wimp so I am dreading that time, but looking forward to the results. I still have a ways to go with weight loss so I feel like I'd be putting the cart before the dead horse planning too far in advance. I'm hoping that insurance pays for portions of it and I can "upgrade" for other portions.

I am planning on having a TT done in the states for sure, because for me this is the most dangerous surgery with the hardest recovery, and is most likely something my insurance will cover in part, and then I can pay the difference. For the rest of it I may go to Mexico or see if I can work out a deal with a local surgeon or see if I can get insurance to cover it.

I haven't really decided on that part, but I'll need my arms, thighs, breasts, chin, etc. done in all reality. To me when it comes to life changing/threatening situations, I don't think it's a good time to be thrifty unless you absolutely have to. I'd rather wear cheap clothes and drive a cheap car, but splurge when it comes to surgery or the food that I eat or my vitamins or my personal trainer.

I have done so much work on my weight over the years that I feel I deserve to really be able to enjoy the results, not have to deal with the excess skin forever.

So far I haven't had any. I go back and forth all the time. My arms are much more wrinkly than I expected and I wear a lot of spandex that shows my panus and my arms and it bugs. Like the Jenn, I feel like I want my body to reflect the hard work I put into it and it doesn't.

But I don't want PS enough to spend the money on it. Some days I do, but most days I don't.

I am seriously considering some type of procedure for my lower and upper abdomen.  I have a "pouch" of fat still left on my lower and jiggly stuff on my upper.  I have an appointment this Friday to see what options I have. 

I'm having a hard time reconciling when vanity comes in versus wanting to like what I've got.  I'm not sure if that comes across well in writing, but it's a struggle for me.  I had this surgery to be healthy & to be honest, "HOT".   But, when does it become an obession to be "perfect" vs wanting to be comfortable in my own skin.

I'm very hopeful that maybe lipo suction will be a mid-way point for me.  Still have some loose skin, but lose the pockets of stubborn fat.

Anyone else understand where I'm coming from or know of someone who did liposuction and not the whole 9-yards of a tummy tuck or body lift?

My mind still tells me I am 300+ with this pannus!!!...I can deal with the batwings and the floppy dog ear breast!...But, I may invest in my inner thighs one year, but it won't be until I have worked them hard to see what I can achieve with these pins!




Hugs

Donna

I'm about 5 lbs from my goal, but if I didn't lose another ounce, I would be happy where I'm at. But, my skin is another story. I don't know how much it will snap back, but some of it does look a bit better than it did a couple of months ago. I am doing some weight training a couple of hours/week, plus a pilates class once/week, along with cardio. I'll have to see, where I end up, after about a year at a stable weight. I can see having my turkey waddle taken care of. My arms are wrinkly and I won't be able to wear short sleeves. My thighs are bad. My stomach and boobs need some work. I'll have to see how much certain areas bother me, and take care of them. I have a fund started to help to pay for plastics. Surgery scares me, but my vanity may win out.