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When I had WLS, I was of the mindset that I didn't care if I had loose skin. What ever, I just want to be healthy. Now, having started the journey in to plastics, I can certainly relate. I won't say I had loathing for my loose skin, but it definitely bothered/bothers me. The way my upper arms would sag and wrinkle like prunes, even though I have built up awesome biceps and triceps. I couldn't build more muscle without looking like the Hulk The hanging belly. Not only was not pleasant to look at when undressed, but clothes just are not made to stuff that mess in there. Plus the rashes and issues when I'd exercise were another frequent reminder. So I've had an arm lift, a panni, and a tummy tuck. And I have to say it's only the beginning. Not because I want to be "Barbie". OMG, I'm 53 for heaven sake. But it really is finishing off all of this hard work. It's the final chapter that I'll be happy to close and put behind me. I just need that winning power ball number!

@@Gaelsmom you made me lol...that's just a good angle on the arms :-) Although I've got some good tone, believe me, I've got some wing action going. But thanks for the kind words!

Went out for a nice dinner with hubby last night. He insisted on taking a pic when we got home, lol. Ok, silly question - I've reached my surgeons goal - I'm now getting the "too skinny" comments. Yes? No? I tend to think it's because folks remember me as a size 24...

ok, so here I am (on the left, ha ha) at 9+ months out. 7 lbs. from goal (yay). But I can easily see going another 10 below it. It will take work though - each pound now is getting harder...

The first pic was two months before surgery. The second is 5 months post op. I'm down 60lbs. 26lbs to go!

Venti decaf iced skinny vanilla latte...even in the winter