I didn't have WLS but I did lose 165 pounds via healthy eating and excercise. I'm thrilled, but it has left me feeling and looking like a deflated balloon. Everything tucks in nicely with long sleeves and jeans but I can't wear that all the time. Sometime in my future I'd love to consider wearing a skirt and short sleeves. My original size was women's 32. My current size misses 1 or juniors 3 (xs). I have loose skin everywhere and no breasts to speak of.

At this point I'm looking at breast augmentation, tummy tuck, arm lifts, high lifts, and maybe a little bit of a face lift (for that patch of saggy skin just under my chin). I'm beginning to wonder how small I really am underneath all the skin, how much the skin weighs, how much it will cost, how much will it hurt, will insurance cover it ect.... my list of questions can go on forever.

I'd love to hear from anyone that has already been through all this. How soon should I schedule a consultation? how long should I maintain before thinking about getting cut? What kind of questions should I ask when I'm in the office? I've finally gotten to that point where I feel like the cost of sugery is justified if feeling comfortable with my body is the outcome. My happiness is worth it. It's shifted from what I thought was a selfish want to somthing I actually need, and I don't feel guilty for wanting to be a "hotty" anymore.



penny for your thoughts -

thanks,
Jane

Well I haven't had plastic surgery, yet. So I won't be that helpful. But I just saw a segment on the Today show about cosmetic surgery vacations that cost less than having it done in the states. How about a Brazilian tummy tuck? You might want to try http://www.plasticsurgery.org/ for information about plastic surgeons. I know that it cost a lot. But, I think it just might be worth it. Congratulations on your weight loss Jane.

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I totally agree! I went for my first consult last week and I am having: a tummy tuck, lipo on upper arms, hips, thighs and a breast augmentation. All over the course of almost a year probably.

Meg's thread goes over a lot of questions to ask, ect. So, I won't repeat it. But just for your info: you have to wait at least 3 mos. between each of the surgeries and usually it takes a month at least to get a consult and at least a month or two before you can get a surgery date.


Finally, You most definately should not feel guilty for wanting to be a "hotty", because you have worked so hard and you deserve it.


I wish you all the best.