If money wasn't an issue - would you have skin removal surgery?
I was just asking myself this question after reading another thread. I know I will never have skin removal surgery because it's a moot point. It's not covered by health insurance and I'm sure I would never be able to convince a doctor of it's necessity either as it doesn't hinder me or cause me problems in any way.
But I never asked myself, "well, what if money wasn't an issue?" Would I get the surgery?" And you know... I don't know. I have loose skin on my abdomen that could be taken care of by surgery and I have terrible bat wings. My inner thighs are wiggly too - not sure anything can be done about that one.
I ask myself, "Would I be willing to put up with the pain and healing for vanity?" As, for me, it would be about vanity. And, could I risk serious health side effects and even death for vanity? Again, I don't know... I'm thinking that even if everything was covered by insurance and that I didn't even have to pay a copay or deductible, I wouldn't do it.
And I think that's because I'm 42. I would probably feel differently if I were 25 or something. I'm married, plan to stay married. I'm scarred by pregnancies and my husband loves me and is happy with my body now. So... why would I risk so much? I might be willing to risk more if I had more years of feeling young and beautiful ahead of me.
If I were younger, I think I would have been more worried about my body... I don't know why either.
Now, don't get me wrong. I don't think you need to roll over and die when you hit 50. I want to be a rocking 50! 60! and on up. I want people to say, "look at that grandma go!" But I guess I can forgive my body for having more imperfections at this age than I would have been able to do when I was much younger.
On the other hand... once in awhile I get a tickle in my brain about, "Wouldn't it be great to rock my clothes without loose skin? Wouldn't it be great to erase (or mostly erase) from my body the evidence of my fat past?
Have you all ever given that some thought? I'm curious!
I would have the surgery. I can pick up the loose skin on my stomach with both hands, it would fit into a fairly large size mixing bowl. It is a problem, with perspiration for instance, an unpleasant mess, yes I would definitely have a tummy tuck.
No, I wouldn't. I have 6 children that depend on me. I could not go through an elective surgery that could potentially threaten my life (yes, small risks, but risks nonetheless). I've been through a c-section, and the recovery was very difficult (I'm sure compounded by the fact that I was on bedrest for 9 weeks previous to birthing my twins), but I wouldn't want to have to face that again for vanity's sake.
I'm 40, my body has birthed 6 beautiful children, I've lost a huge amount of weight in a healthy manner, and will maintain this lifestyle. I've got battle scars, most definitely, but they tell the story of what I've been through- and I'm proud of that.
Oh, Beck it is not just vanity. Having a few pounds of loose skin around your middle is very uncomfortable. If it was vanity I wouldn't bother because as long as I have clothes on, no one knowa.
Yes. And I am planning on having it as soon as my weight stabilizes for awhile after I hit goal (or somewhere close to it). Yes, it is about vanity, without a doubt. I am 27. I have been obese and super morbidly obese since I was a teenager. I had my children when I was well over 250 lbs. I have never gotten to wear a sexy bathing suit or clothes and I want that. I want it bad. So I'm stashing and saving so that I can have it before I turn 30.
Came back to say I think something I will save up for is that laser therapy for spider veins. It isn't that pricey compared to actual surgery, but I've never worn shorts in public even at a normal weight (even as a teen!) because of them.
We are already planning/budgeting for my tummy tuck. The plan is for me to maintain at goal for at least 1 year and then make the call then. If I go for it, great. If not, then we have a nice little nest egg
I am battling with the question. I never thought I would even consider it, but that was when I was younger and thinner. I am guessing that when I get to a much thinner self, I'll have lots of loose skin around my middle and it bugs me to pieces and probably always will. Howerver...I am 51 now and it could be a couple more years before I get to goal or below and it seems silly for me to have somthing done that I would have formerly considered invasive and not necessary. I dunno....I guess I'll cross that bridge when the tide rolls in. New car/tummy tuck/new car/tummy tuck. It may not be a choice to make.
I would not get breast implants probably. A lift possibly, but who knows if just a lift would give satisfactory results.
I surely do not begrudge anyone who chooses surgical intervention. Esp. people who were super large and have a really lot of loose skin everywhere.
Maybe at some point. I have had plastic surgery after weight loss, but it was to add something (lol), not take away! During that process I spoke with my doctor about a tummy tuck, and besides the huge cost, I just couldn't justify getting a huge scar when I don't rally "need" it. It would help aesthetically and with the underlying muscle, but not having had any big scar, I don't want one. My incision for breast augmentation is in the folds of my armpit. Maybe if I had had a c-section scar already, but I don't.
If I ever manage to lose the stomach pooch and the skin gets worse, maybe, but again...I'd wantit purely for vanity and I feel I would be just as self conscious about my scar as I would with extra skin in that area. Obviously mine is not a huge problem.
No, if it is an issue of money and vanity only, I wouldn't have it done. However, if my skin bags to the point that it's causing me significant health problems, then yes. Those surgeries are risky so I wouldn't undertake them unless they dramatically improved my quality of life.
Hi i'm rosey and i am going to have tummy tuck this winter. i'm 63 but after having bariatric surg and losing 133# lbs i have alot of loose hanging skin that gets rashes and sores and my skin is fragile and tears when i move it around to bath..my ins will pay for it but if i didnt id have it done anyways. wish it would pay fro my arms too. at 63 its not the cosmetic affect but more of ahealth thing. so i say yes rosey
I've been thinking about it lately for sure and would love to get it done.Even though I'm in my late 40's,what ever age i was.. if i wanted it done,knew how hard I've worked and feel like I deserve it.It reminds me of my past and I have a new life now.. I'd get it.
Hate the fact that when i wear short sleeves people say"you've lost a lot of weight huh" and being that i love my shorts and short skirts, I can feel people looking down at my wrinkly thighs..sigh..Plan on talking to my doctor next week.If it can be justified as a health risk and it's God's Will then I'll go from there.The weather's changing so i can wear long sleeves and pants more now.throw some tights on with my skirts.
If money wasn't an issue - would you have skin removal surgery?
rosey 
