Would you have surgery?

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.

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!

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

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

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.

After losing 220 pounds i have decided to meet with a surgeon to remove the excess skin on my arms and upper back as well as have a breast reshape/enhancement. I go back andforth in my head because i know it will hurt and it seems so shallow and the 6 week recovery time is crazy but i look at it like this. I BUSTED MY *kitten* to get here. Hard work and determination. I should be able to wear clothes that show my arms, i miss my full breasts and if you ever saw me in the gym doing weights and pushups its kind of sad to see my extra skin on my arms bunch up. No joke, when i go out without sleeves on (it takes a LOT of courage for me to do that) I have actually had random people come up and ask me how much weight ive lost. THey always point to my arms as "how they just knew" Either way, I want a body that reflects the dedication i put into it. I dont know if i want to get my tummy or legs done. I just would like the chance to have a "normal body". You can't go from 430 to 210 without skin issues. My doctor said i have at least 25 pounds of extra skin on me. I worked hard and frankly i deserve a it.

I'm a bit put off by passing judgement on those who consider surgery, as if it is something frivolous. In my early 20's, I had a baby that had chromosomal defects that caused an excessive amount of amniotic fluid. My belly was stretched from here to Kingdom Come. Two days after birth, my baby died and I returned from the hospital to learn that husband abandoned me..

Throughout my 20's & 30's - I had to deal with that pouch of skin that would NOT go away, despite any amouth of exercise and toning. Every time I looked at my abs, I thought "dead baby", so I opted for a tummy tuck at age 40.

That said, I did have a problem post surgery and the doctor was less than helpful, and my results were not optimal. My advise is that surgical procedures are not something to be considered on a whim. Give yourself time for skin to retract as much as possible and then, do heavy duty homework checking out plastic surgeons. Just because they are accredited, doesn't mean they are perfect or even scrupulous.. Mine looked great on paper, but upon doing some checking after my problems, he had MANY problems with patients. My doc ended up playing games with me with big talk about free revisions in time, to the point where statute of limitations ran out (2 years.) There was nothing I could do legally. At that point, he refused to see me. Lovely, right?

On the other hand, in many ways, it was still worth it. If you do not want to live with redundent skin, be sure to discuss all details with your doc, especially what happens if revisions are necessary and what you would be financially responsible for, such as O.R. fees, anesthesia, etc.. Check out the doctor fearlessly, ask for references, pour through their "brag book", go to your courthouse, google the heck out of them. And once you've done all that, trust your gut instincts. If something seems wrong, it probably is.

However, it is completely reasonable to not want to carry around a mass of skin and tissue, just be sure to make sure you choose the right professional to help you with this phase of your journey.

If money were no object? HELL yeah, I would. Platypuses (platypi?) are natural creatures, but I sure as hell wouldn't wanna look like one if a little surgery would fix it.

I had laser surgery years ago and it's the best money I ever spent. To be able to see without glasses was a gift that just keeps on giving.

I got both my sons braces and they are effin handsome as hell when they smile and their speech is much better as well.

In a nutshell? If it's broke and you can fix it, what's stopping you?

Seeing as I've been big my whole life Im sure im going to need some type of surgery for excess skin. Yes, I'm young but if i maintain for a year, and my skin doesnt shrink..i would surely have surgery because im really not into getting skin infections.

Thats my choice though. The whole point of me losing weight was to feel better about myself. I wont feel good if I have extra skin everywhere.

if i busted my *kitten* to reach my goal weight and maintained it for a year or two but still had loose skin flapping all over the place, i would consider getting it handled. that's fair game in my opinion - you put in the work and just need a little boost. i'm also going to have my big honkin' varicose veins zapped at some point - probably when i get a job. they don't hurt, but i can play with them. it's rather disturbing.

as for 'age' remedies like face-lifts and botox, that's a no-go for me!