Would you have surgery?

fteale

I am amazed how many people on here suggest tummy tucks to get rid of stretched post baby skin.

I would never in a million years have unnecessary/non-essential surgery involving a general anaesthetic. I had one once to have my appendix out, and never again! Also I don't like the idea of changing my natural body, no matter what I don't like about it. I wouldn't even have a brace to straighten my teeth as a teenager.


So would you have surgery if money was no object, and what would you have done if yes?

Grimmerick

Surgery no probably not unless it was to fix a deformity, braces yes I did have those and they are the best present my parents ever got me. To smile without teeth all over the place in my mouth, you just don't understand how much of a confidence boost that is, it's like curing a teenagers acne and there is nothing wrong with that.

RDH0513

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to improve your appearance, but if someone doesn't want to mess with what they have then I support that too.

I will be getting a breast augmentation next year. I am not necessarily unhappy or self conscious about my chest now, it has just always been something I have wanted to do for myself.

I also fully support people wanting to get braces and other dental work- I am in school to be a dental hygienist

roylawrence87

To fix my teeth, yes. Any thing else, no. Unless it was life threatening.

Cadenpet

Absolutely. I don't think its a fast fix. I've lost my weight on my own. But after losing almost 40 lbs my boobs are the same size they always were. I would take them down to a proportional size give them a little lift and probably a shot of botox in my forehead. I'm too young to have the angry face.

But that would be my choice. And I would do it because I want to. Same as you chose not to.

lifeinpink09

I'd do it. The way I see it, if something makes you uphappy, change it. As long as you don't go overboard and get obsessive (i.e. that whooole Jackson clan) then it's all good.

christinathompson1

no i wouldnt. i would deff try as many natural melodies that i could before even consider surgery! but if i lost tons and tons of weight and had a bunch of extra flabby skin on my stomach and arms and legs then yes i would have surgery to remove that skin.

catcrazy

oh yes...I think I would. Tummy tuck if I had an apron of skin, boob job if I end up with stone in sock boobies. I'm not the most confident and I'd take all the help I can get.

I knew a girl who had a tummy tuck...just removing the excess skin from her 4 pregnancies took her down 2 full dress/trouser sizes, she could literally tuck her draping crepe tummy skin in her knickers...if I ended up with that problem then yes, too darn right I'd be signing up for surgery

sister_bear

Yes, I would. It's already occurred to me that when I get to my goal, I may have extra skin I can't shake. If it bothers me, I will get some estimates and look at my options. I would never do it for weight loss, but I would do it to resolve a cosmetic issue that is impacting my self confidence.

Panda86

Not anything drastic, like to change my face or something... But yeah, I wouldn't mind giving the "ladies" a bit of a lift so they are back where they were pre-baby and pre-breastfeeding. :laugh: But really, I would probably chicken out even if money wasn't an object...

Panda86

oh yes...I think I would. Tummy tuck if I had an apron of skin, boob job if I end up with stone in sock boobies. I'm not the most confident and I'd take all the help I can get.

I knew a girl who had a tummy tuck...just removing the excess skin from her 4 pregnancies took her down 2 full dress/trouser sizes, she could literally tuck her draping crepe tummy skin in her knickers...if I ended up with that problem then yes, too darn right I'd be signing up for surgery

Stone-in-sock boobies! HA HA HA HA HA :laugh: I am sorry, but that struck me as hilarious!

Panda86

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tam120

Yes, I know what's involved and I understand the risks but the fact is; I've been fat most of my life, I've had 2 C-sections, I'm 43 years old and when I'm at my goal weight I know from experience my tummy is not gonna be pretty (neither are the girls). So, if had the extra $ I certainly would; tummy tuck and breast lift. I'd be scared to death but I'd do it.

chezmama

I would like to look into doing something about my chin and neck area. Even though I'm not THAT old, I am thinking the "Lifestyle Lift" is in order when I lose all the weight...unless it all goes away on it's own. I just don't want a waddle and I think one may very well be in store for me, so I will do whatever is necessary to make that not the case.

Time2BSkinny

I'm not really sure. Maybe? And I'm all for anyone wanting to improve their appearance as long as it isn't done in an unhealthy manner.

As for braces, I had them for 2 years along with numerous retainers. They were a pain in the *kitten* but I am so happy I had that done!

ElyMaeOR

I certainly would. I have lost 163lbs to date and no matter how much I exercise I cannot get rid of the excess skin. It is disgusting and makes me feel like my weight loss effort is a waste. As a side note... Braces are the best thing that could have happened to me and I recommend them to people with teeth issues, for your sake and the sake of others looking at you. Ha ha

mescla

Yes and I am planning on it.. my only probably is anesthesia has always been risky. But having a pouch after 4 babies and skin problems from it already is not cutting it...

bjshields

I respect the stance of being "natural," but after having three kids in four years, then breastfeeding each of them for over a year, if I got a chance to trade in Flopsy & Mopsy for Perky & Happy, I'd take it! And I'd also like to get rid of my kangaroo-pooch. It's like a balloon that got left behind the couch last New Year's -- and now it looks extremely unhappy. Thanks for this thread, it's definitely interesting to see what people say.

❤B☩❤

I used to think "Never!", but now I firmly believe that if I had the money TO SPARE, I would definitely have the "Apron Belly" taken care of, my boobs lifted, and my jowls taken care of. Otherwise, I am pretty happy with myself, and know that I can correct some of the problems through diet and exercise. What I can't do on my own, I would certainly have surgery. Lifestyle lift? Tummy tuck?

I know I will never have the "extra" money, so it's all a pipe dream, I suppose!

spackham

Me too!!!

spackham

Absolutely. I don't think its a fast fix. I've lost my weight on my own. But after losing almost 40 lbs my boobs are the same size they always were. I would take them down to a proportional size give them a little lift and probably a shot of botox in my forehead. I'm too young to have the angry face.

But that would be my choice. And I would do it because I want to. Same as you chose not to.

Me too!!!

Panda_Jack

Yep. Already had a couple.

Had Lasik done a loong time ago. Best $$ ever spent! Oh the joy of waking up in the middle of the night and actually being able to see the clock!!

Oh and had my gall bladder removed last year!

LorinaLynn

I don't regret getting my teeth straightened one bit, nor wearing contacts rather than glasses. Wish I was a candidate for laser surgery, but my eyes are too bad. I also love coloring my hair and wearing makeup.

If I had excess skin that wasn't going to go away, I'd sure as hell get that removed, too.

BrandNewMia

Absolutely. And I PLAN on having surgery after I reach and maintain my goal weight, no question!

It's not always about appearances alone. My stomach sags now, and infections can happen in the skin folds even if you are meticulous about your hygiene. They are painful, oh so painful, and can be dangerous. I also want to look and feel better about myself, but the infection issue alone is enough for me to say YES, definitely, I WILL have a tummy tuck.

I also want a breast augmentation. THAT is for more superficial reasons and if I don't have the money to do it, then it won't get done. But I will finance a tummy tuck if I have to because I want/need it that badly.

IamRoJ

If I can finally lose all my extra weight, and I don't like the way my skin turns out, Hay-ull yeah, I'll get it fixed. I want to be able to enjoy being un-selfconcious for the first time in 10 years! Hoping it doesn't come to that, but so be it!

Fesse

I have admit I've considered it on several occasions and I'm not ruling it out.... I have not reached my ultimate goal yet so we'll see..... but I really think this is a personal choice. If in the end it makes that person feel better about themselves then I don't see it being a negative thing really. Just as some women get up in the morning and do their makeup and hair, wear push up bras, artificial nails or anything else for that matter to make themselves FEEL more beautiful. IMHO

IamRoJ

I have admit I've considered it on several occasions and I'm not ruling it out.... I have not reached my ultimate goal yet so we'll see..... but I really think this is a personal choice. If in the end it makes that person feel better about themselves then I don't see it being a negative thing really. Just as some women get up in the morning and do their makeup and hair, wear push up bras, artificial nails or anything else for that matter to make themselves FEEL more beautiful. IMHO

Wow...women do all that??? Not me, Fesse...BWAHHAHAHAHAHA

janemartin02

no way!

mjtbb

One of the reasons I want to lose weight is so I can try to get a breast reduction. Mine are too big and now are all going south. Age does that. I hate them. I understand the "no surgery" thing as I have RA and had to replace my hips twice each, my shoulder, had 2 wrist surgerys,they were all necessary for my quality of life. Considering to have something I really didn't need to do seems wrong but on the other hand my boobs bother me a lot. They get in the way, plus they hurt my back, my replaced shoulder have issues with the extra weight and the area under the clavicles is always sore with all the weight. Considering the pros and cons if I can get my insurance to pay I will definitively going to do it. Heck, I have been under many times so I guess one more time shouldn't be that bad.

Melanie

PaulaDDN

Yes!! In 3 weeks ill have mine, i aleady have the appointment and everithing. Im so excited!! . Its a breast lift by the way, long time ago i lost sooo much weight and last year i had baby. I seriously need that lift.

Nikstergirl

For me, it's not "if", it's "when"!!! I had 2 c-sections (not by choice) and have the deflated balloon belly because of it. Completely nasty stretch marks from bikini line to above the belly button.. it's gross. I alreay have had braces, Lasik eye surgery and a breast reduction at age 19. All of these things were priceless to me and my lifestyle and self esteem!!! I fully plan on getting to my goal and staying there a while and if I still think I could use it, I'll have a tummy tuck. I know it's just for me, not like I need to wear a bikini, nor can I see myself doing that, but if it helps me find clothes that look good on me and feel better about myself naked, I'll do it. Hubby is supportive, but doesn't care if I do it or not, so it might be awhile. If money were no option, I'd do it this summer!!!! Since it is, I'll wait and see, but I do plan on it.

I support people's choices to have surgery or to decline. It's such a personal choice!!!! If I looked the way I wanted without all these stretch marks and the deflated balloon belly, I wouldn't consider it! But being heavy for the last 20 years has taken it's toll.