Question:
I am currently 325 and most people say that I don't look that size, but I just wanted
to know if anyone that size has had to have plastic surgery to get rid of the excess skin after weight loss? — snhutch (posted on June 16, 2003)
June 16, 2003
I was pretty close to you (within 20 pounds) and I had to have PS. Then
again, I was severely MO for more than 10 years and I had 3 children. My
skin elasticity left much to be desired. I hope you are luckier than I
was. Sincerely, Mary Beth
— Beffy W.
June 16, 2003
much of that answers depends on how elastic your skin is. The older we are
and the longer we have been obese can play a large part in needing plastic
surgery. I was 285 a year ago and 8 mo. post op I'm 168. I'm having a Tummy
tuck in 3 weeks. I'm 44 and was MO for several years. I'm exercising hard
to avoid any work on arms and legs, but not helping just yet.
— Sabra_D
June 16, 2003
Hi Stacey! I was 300lbs, 5'6" and 36 at the time of my WLS (no kids).
I needed PS, badly! I was obese for about 15 yrs. I had PS on March 31st of
this year and so happy I did! I had an extended TT, breastlift and arms
done. I finally feel 'finished' and comfortable in my own body. Clothes do
hide alot of sins but when you have to live with the saggy, flappy skin, it
does a number on your self esteem. Mine has vastly improved since my PS. I
would say to plan on having it done. Document (meaning tell your Dr about
it!)ANY skin irritations in the folds. Hopefully your insurance will cover
some of it. Mine didn't!
— Kris T.
June 16, 2003
I'm at 310 and 33 years old. My surgeon said he thinks my skin should do
well and I have a good chance of not needing the PS - here's hoping!
— bethybb
June 16, 2003
I had WLS (RNY) surgery 1/8/01. Started out at 258 and have lost 120 lbs. I
am on-line right now searching for a way to get insurance to pay for hernia
repair AND a tummy tuck. My breasts are flat and my stomach is in a roll
above and below my waist. I think they really should include plastic
surgery as a part of this procedure (after losing weight, of course). We
lose a lot of weight then some of us can't get approved or pay for plastic
surgey. DRATS! hahaha
— Betty Todd
June 17, 2003
Hi Stacy...I started at 316, 5'4, had my LAP RNY on 8/28/01, and lost
166lbs. I just had a breast reduction surgery 6 weeks ago (boobs were very
long and flat, but still heavy enough to give me alot of back and shoulder
trouble so IC covered it), and I'll be looking into a TT in the fall or
winter this year. I'll have to pay for that myself as my apron doesn't hang
down far enough for it to be covered, and I haven't had any rashes. Good
luck! Denise 316/153
— lily1968
June 17, 2003
I'm short and was 319. I SHOULD have a full body lift, but doubt my
insurance will cover it and I can't afford to pay whatever it would cost.
:(
— Danmark
June 17, 2003
I started at 278, am now 152 and at goal. I'm 48 years old, and I need
plastic surgery on my arms, legs, and thighs for excess skin problems. I
think age is probably just as important as starting weight in predicting
whether or not someone will need plastic surgery.
— Kathy J.
June 17, 2003
I am at goal 150lbs from 317, 5'3"....I have an apron and hanging arms
and probably my ins. will not cover anything....but I would never trade it
for fat!!! The only neg. thing that I have gotten is from some people on
this site saying that my goal of 150 is too high and I should try for 135
at least....The people that actually see me think I am too thin....can you
imagine that?!!!
— Oldsoul
June 18, 2003
Hi, I started at almost 350, 5'6 and 28 years old. My arms have some flab,
but my lower half, stomach and down is pretty hangy and flabby. My surgeon
told me that since I was 28, that I would probably not need cosmetic
surgery after losing all the weight, yeah right, of course he told me I
would never have to diet again, SURE!!!. If you've been obese for a long
time, more than likely you will be hanging somewhere on your body. But I
have to agree with the other poster, I would take flab over fat anyday!!
— Carey N.
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