Question:
How do you know when you are ready for plastic surgery after WLS?

   — Beth M. (posted on October 18, 2006)

October 18, 2006
After a certain percentage of weight loss, I'm thinking. My mother-in-law had to lose 70 lbs before Medicare would pay for abdomnioplasty.
   — Merredeth

October 18, 2006
You should be at a stable weight for at least six months. If you jump the gun and have surgery done too soon, then lose more weight, you may not be happy with the way you look.
   — koogy

October 18, 2006
I went to a plastic surgery seminar and was told that if I flucuated 2-3 lbs. after a year and a half then it would be good to look at getting plastics.
   — 1968 Loser

October 19, 2006
Ready for plastic surgery: 1. You are at or near your goal weight. 2. You are no longer actively losing. 3. You have maintained you current weight for 6 months or more. 4. Your surgeon gives you the go-ahead.
   — mrsidknee