SURGERY

lEEAVii20

Hey everyone,

Just out of curiousity, has anyone ever had or plan on having surgery? (Weight-loss surgery, plastic surgery, etc.)

kimi233

I want a boob job!!! What little I had has been vanishing with every pound I loose!! =(

knighttrain74

I had surgery to repair a torn shoulder labrum this past september..

shanamalena

Yeah i told my hubby that once I lose all this weight that I want a breast lift!! Or whatever I gotta do to make these TA TA's look like they are 18 again!!! LMao....

AMOMONAJOURNEYTOCHANGEHERLIFE

Once I get to my goal weight I would like a breast reduction

lhague

I had a breast reduction. The nice thing is that it gave them a lift. After the surgery I was like "OMG what have I done". So much pain. But now...HELLO Victoria Secrets!

I was never a big person, but it looked like I had lost weight because my shirts fit better. I could never wear a button up shirt. I use to tell guys who would just stare at them "THEY DON'T TALK" "MY EYES ARE GREEN, NOT BROWN" :laugh:

Meggie_pooh

If I can't get rid of my pooch on my own, then I will get a tummy tuck at some point, but I'm not relying on it. I want to try to do it on my own first. Problem is, I've had the pooch since I was 13 (24 years) so it may NEVER firm and tone up on it's own :sad:

AMOMONAJOURNEYTOCHANGEHERLIFE

I had a breast reduction. The nice thing is that it gave them a lift. After the surgery I was like "OMG what have I done". So much pain. But now...HELLO Victoria Secrets!

I was never a big person, but it looked like I had lost weight because my shirts fit better. I could never wear a button up shirt. I use to tell guys who would just stare at them "THEY DON'T TALK" "MY EYES ARE GREEN, NOT BROWN" :laugh:

I dream of the day I can just walk into any store and buy a bra the right size and be able to wear a top that fits and isn't huge everywhere but my bust line.

The recovery is one of the reasons I haven't gotten it done yet I have young children that like to be picked up. Also I want to loose my weight so I don't find myself smaller then I wanted to be at the end of my journey.

shannonshock13

I had a lift but i have to go in for scar revision and when i do that ill be getting implants and lipo on any stubborn areas that wouldn't go away with diet and exercise

I also have a small varicose vein i would like to go away.

lhague

I had a breast reduction. The nice thing is that it gave them a lift. After the surgery I was like "OMG what have I done". So much pain. But now...HELLO Victoria Secrets!

I was never a big person, but it looked like I had lost weight because my shirts fit better. I could never wear a button up shirt. I use to tell guys who would just stare at them "THEY DON'T TALK" "MY EYES ARE GREEN, NOT BROWN" :laugh:

I dream of the day I can just walk into any store and buy a bra the right size and be able to wear a top that fits and isn't huge everywhere but my bust line.

The recovery is one of the reasons I haven't gotten it done yet I have young children that like to be picked up. Also I want to loose my weight so I don't find myself smaller then I wanted to be at the end of my journey.

My kids were in Junior High, so yes, waiting would be the better choice. You will love it when it's done. No more bra minimizers which were outrageously expensive.

My advice to you is to ask everyone who you heard had a breast reduction who their doctor was. They won't mind you asking. I have met women through our practice that had some botched jobs. Do your research. They will all say that they love art and sculpture. Get on line and check out not only their credentials, but any blog of site that talks about them. Do make sure they are a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Do go see more than one doctor after you have done your research. Tell him what you are expecting and a good doctor will tell you what is reasonable for your frame and your current . I wanted to be smaller but my breasts were so large (I had 600cc removed) he said they would not look right after surgery.

Good luck to you.

Mrs_McFadden

When I'm done with the plastic surgeon, I will be changed enough to enter the Witness Protection Program.
Idk.
It's like shopping.
New nose? Heh...More breasts? Maybe. Idk.
Probably something. We'll see where the surgeon puts his Sharpie on me. I'm sure he'll roam all over my body with it as they are apt to do and I can just pick something out like pin the donkey.

legacysh

That is why I started on MFP. I have surgery planned for May. I have been wanting to have a scar revision done from a previous surgery years ago that is pretty upgly, and during that I want to have some cosmetic work done to take advantage of the time off work and the recovery all at once. So new boobs are on the list. Haven't decided whether it is just reconstruction or whether i will have implants with it. But I want 20 more pounds off before I do this. Losing over 100 pounds twice, did my chest in, and there is just nothing pretty about the condition they are in sad:

Maybe by then I might think of other little things, who knows, but sagging skin is a definate consideration at this point. I only want to go under the knife once, so i want to make it count! I know it will make me feel better, and exercise will not fix this particular issue.

UpToAnyCool

Height augmentation...

believetoachieve

I had a breast reduction last year. I was 22.

lhague

I had a breast reduction last year. I was 22.

Wish I had done it younger, but surgery was not that much in to forefront as it is now. By the time it had improved, my kids were small so I had to wait.

Don't you love it!!!

Victorious_One

I had weight loss surgery. I've lost 85-90 lbs so far depending on how much water I'm retaining. :laugh: I'm still losing little by little.

After being at a stable weight for 6-12 months, I hope to have plastic surgery to get rid of these bat wings, my sagging tummy, my wrinkled neck and thighs, and whatever else I can get on the insurance dime. I would REALLY love to get something done to these boobs! They are pointing to the ground. It's a :sad: shame.

AMOMONAJOURNEYTOCHANGEHERLIFE

I had a breast reduction. The nice thing is that it gave them a lift. After the surgery I was like "OMG what have I done". So much pain. But now...HELLO Victoria Secrets!

I was never a big person, but it looked like I had lost weight because my shirts fit better. I could never wear a button up shirt. I use to tell guys who would just stare at them "THEY DON'T TALK" "MY EYES ARE GREEN, NOT BROWN" :laugh:

I dream of the day I can just walk into any store and buy a bra the right size and be able to wear a top that fits and isn't huge everywhere but my bust line.

The recovery is one of the reasons I haven't gotten it done yet I have young children that like to be picked up. Also I want to loose my weight so I don't find myself smaller then I wanted to be at the end of my journey.

My kids were in Junior High, so yes, waiting would be the better choice. You will love it when it's done. No more bra minimizers which were outrageously expensive.

My advice to you is to ask everyone who you heard had a breast reduction who their doctor was. They won't mind you asking. I have met women through our practice that had some botched jobs. Do your research. They will all say that they love art and sculpture. Get on line and check out not only their credentials, but any blog of site that talks about them. Do make sure they are a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Do go see more than one doctor after you have done your research. Tell him what you are expecting and a good doctor will tell you what is reasonable for your frame and your current . I wanted to be smaller but my breasts were so large (I had 600cc removed) he said they would not look right after surgery.

Good luck to you.

Thanks for all the advice. I went to see one surgeon back in the beginning of August. I don't think I will go to him for the surgery just because he was so carefree like cutting me wasn't a big deal and shouldn't be to me. I'm not one to get things like this done and honestly it flips me out thinking about it. But I am so unhappy with my breasts I've been unhappy with them since I was in 6th grade! It's been a long time coming. And the back pain is unreal and my bra straps are cutting into my shoulders.

Fieldsy

Weight Loss Surgery...helped in the beginning but it didn't really work for me. I pretty much enlarged my stomach to a normal persons again and just ate healthier and worked out.

After I lost the weight I had a TT, male breast reduction, arm lift, and neck lift.

I never felt better.

appleshells

I have had 3 c sections.

Therefore, I am in need of a tummy tuck. And I have great boobs, I just want them to be a little higher than they are now!

annalobdell

I don't plan on having surgery, but... with 187 pounds to lose, that may change. I want to be able to wear clothes that are cute, and if I have saggy, wrinkly skin, I might go under the knife. Also, my boobs are huge, and I am hoping that on my journey, they will get smaller on their own. I have lost 4 inches, and the band around my bra is loose, but my cups seem to be getting smaller. I sure hope they don't get bigger as I lose weight. They are plenty big enough.

lhague

I had a breast reduction. The nice thing is that it gave them a lift. After the surgery I was like "OMG what have I done". So much pain. But now...HELLO Victoria Secrets!

I was never a big person, but it looked like I had lost weight because my shirts fit better. I could never wear a button up shirt. I use to tell guys who would just stare at them "THEY DON'T TALK" "MY EYES ARE GREEN, NOT BROWN" :laugh:

I dream of the day I can just walk into any store and buy a bra the right size and be able to wear a top that fits and isn't huge everywhere but my bust line.

The recovery is one of the reasons I haven't gotten it done yet I have young children that like to be picked up. Also I want to loose my weight so I don't find myself smaller then I wanted to be at the end of my journey.

My kids were in Junior High, so yes, waiting would be the better choice. You will love it when it's done. No more bra minimizers which were outrageously expensive.

My advice to you is to ask everyone who you heard had a breast reduction who their doctor was. They won't mind you asking. I have met women through our practice that had some botched jobs. Do your research. They will all say that they love art and sculpture. Get on line and check out not only their credentials, but any blog of site that talks about them. Do make sure they are a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Do go see more than one doctor after you have done your research. Tell him what you are expecting and a good doctor will tell you what is reasonable for your frame and your current . I wanted to be smaller but my breasts were so large (I had 600cc removed) he said they would not look right after surgery.

Good luck to you.

Thanks for all the advice. I went to see one surgeon back in the beginning of August. I don't think I will go to him for the surgery just because he was so carefree like cutting me wasn't a big deal and shouldn't be to me. I'm not one to get things like this done and honestly it flips me out thinking about it. But I am so unhappy with my breasts I've been unhappy with them since I was in 6th grade! It's been a long time coming. And the back pain is unreal and my bra straps are cutting into my shoulders.

You have nothing but time...so interview them all. It is a big decision and operation. I don't regret mine, but I had a great surgeon, I took my time and asked everyone and anyone. Truly, anyone who has had reduction will be more than happy to talk to you. So ask questions and research, research, research. Let me know how it goes.

Fieldsy

I had a breast reduction. The nice thing is that it gave them a lift. After the surgery I was like "OMG what have I done". So much pain. But now...HELLO Victoria Secrets!

I was never a big person, but it looked like I had lost weight because my shirts fit better. I could never wear a button up shirt. I use to tell guys who would just stare at them "THEY DON'T TALK" "MY EYES ARE GREEN, NOT BROWN" :laugh:

I dream of the day I can just walk into any store and buy a bra the right size and be able to wear a top that fits and isn't huge everywhere but my bust line.

The recovery is one of the reasons I haven't gotten it done yet I have young children that like to be picked up. Also I want to loose my weight so I don't find myself smaller then I wanted to be at the end of my journey.

My kids were in Junior High, so yes, waiting would be the better choice. You will love it when it's done. No more bra minimizers which were outrageously expensive.

My advice to you is to ask everyone who you heard had a breast reduction who their doctor was. They won't mind you asking. I have met women through our practice that had some botched jobs. Do your research. They will all say that they love art and sculpture. Get on line and check out not only their credentials, but any blog of site that talks about them. Do make sure they are a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Do go see more than one doctor after you have done your research. Tell him what you are expecting and a good doctor will tell you what is reasonable for your frame and your current . I wanted to be smaller but my breasts were so large (I had 600cc removed) he said they would not look right after surgery.

Good luck to you.

Thanks for all the advice. I went to see one surgeon back in the beginning of August. I don't think I will go to him for the surgery just because he was so carefree like cutting me wasn't a big deal and shouldn't be to me. I'm not one to get things like this done and honestly it flips me out thinking about it. But I am so unhappy with my breasts I've been unhappy with them since I was in 6th grade! It's been a long time coming. And the back pain is unreal and my bra straps are cutting into my shoulders.

My surgeon was like this, but that honestly made me feel more at ease. I wasn't nervous at all going under.

believetoachieve

I had a breast reduction last year. I was 22.

Wish I had done it younger, but surgery was not that much in to forefront as it is now. By the time it had improved, my kids were small so I had to wait.

Don't you love it!!!

Yes! They were getting in the way of everything I love, and causing me unnecessary pain/emotional stress! I was told I'd likely need to re-do the surgery after I have children (10+ years!) because they could grow with pregnancy. I'm self conscious about the huge scars now, but at least they're a more decent size! Lesser of two evils!

mamagooskie

I want a breast lift for sure......and depending on what my skin does I may need a tummy tuck and some arm, leg skin removal.

janel814

I am having a breast reduction in a week in a half....super excited about it! I have been waiting a year to get approved. Only bad thing is that I have a toddler so that may prove to be difficult. Plus I just started my intense workout plan and having to take a month off so I am kinda bumbed just a bit. I do plan on doing a cleanse during the first week after surgery since I won't be moving too much. Any advise on how to get back up an running asap after surgery???

Thanks

lhague

You know I didn't like the scars either, even though I've been married to the same man FOREVER Have you tried Mederma? Mine have faded with time, but still there.

But I would rather have them than the big dips I have in my shoulder from carrying those puppies around.

lhague

I am having a breast reduction in a week in a half....super excited about it! I have been waiting a year to get approved. Only bad thing is that I have a toddler so that may prove to be difficult. Plus I just started my intense workout plan and having to take a month off so I am kinda bumbed just a bit. I do plan on doing a cleanse during the first week after surgery since I won't be moving too much. Any advise on how to get back up an running asap after surgery???

Thanks

You will definately need someone to help you take care of your toddler. My doctor didn't even want me pushing a vacuum cleaner for several weeks.

You will love it!!! Good luck, keep me posted on how it went. :happy:

AmeMahoney

I don't have any physical need for surgery, so no. Sometimes I wish I could get the tendons at the top of my boobs shortened because they've been saggy my whole life, but since it's not a necessity I probably won't ever do it.

believetoachieve

I am having a breast reduction in a week in a half....super excited about it! I have been waiting a year to get approved. Only bad thing is that I have a toddler so that may prove to be difficult. Plus I just started my intense workout plan and having to take a month off so I am kinda bumbed just a bit. I do plan on doing a cleanse during the first week after surgery since I won't be moving too much. Any advise on how to get back up an running asap after surgery???

Thanks

The first half week or so will HURT. I was given percocet's and tylenol 3's to take the edge off. However, after that you will feel like you can do everything as normal -- DON'T! I made this mistake and started getting back to my normal routine too early, bad idea! I wasn't even supposed to lift my tiny chihuahua onto the bed (6lbs!).

Before you go, my suggestion is that you get your armpits and legs waxed - you won't be able to do any shaving or showering for at least a week after surgery, and this helped me feel less "gross". (It gets pretty bad.. no showering or anything for a week! The tape is so sticky and uncomfortable!). :grumble:

believetoachieve

You know I didn't like the scars either, even though I've been married to the same man FOREVER Have you tried Mederma? Mine have faded with time, but still there.

But I would rather have them than the big dips I have in my shoulder from carrying those puppies around.

I know, and I'm doing my best to be strong, but at the end of the day I'm still a 22 year old female (without a husband!), lusting for that "gorgeous" body and I just wrecked it, haha. :laugh: But it was the right choice, I just wish I could've been a bit smaller still.

I got some super expensive silicone cream from the surgeon, as well as bio-oil. It's working well and the scars aren't too bad, but I'm VERY pale to begin with, so they're blindingly bright. Only time can heal that, I think! :drinker:

lhague

You know I didn't like the scars either, even though I've been married to the same man FOREVER Have you tried Mederma? Mine have faded with time, but still there.

But I would rather have them than the big dips I have in my shoulder from carrying those puppies around.

I know, and I'm doing my best to be strong, but at the end of the day I'm still a 22 year old female (without a husband!), lusting for that "gorgeous" body and I just wrecked it, haha. :laugh: But it was the right choice, I just wish I could've been a bit smaller still.

I got some super expensive silicone cream from the surgeon, as well as bio-oil. It's working well and the scars aren't too bad, but I'm VERY pale to begin with, so they're blindingly bright. Only time can heal that, I think! :drinker:

I know sweetie. But you know there are women out their going "Bitc@"