Jean E.

You are definitely worth it! Congratulations on your weight loss! What a blessing you are!

I know this is an old posting but it’s the most recent on the subject. I haven’t seen much activity on the forums lately. I’ve actually scheduled plastics for June that includes belt Lipectomy / butterfly lift, thigh lift and ... why I’m on this topic, augmentation.
im torn in some ways and it’s hard to ask without a long story. Short version. Or not so short ... I’ve battled my weight forever. I’ve never been the weight I’m at today as long as I can remember, heck I could have been 9 years old for all I know. My chest size was problematic. I’d swear they grew overnight at a young age and were massive dense breast tissue that sagged terribly and were painful. (I was also bullied)
When I was finally old enough to seek out reduction surgery my weight had skyrocketed due to metabolic disorders. I went from what the school called mildly obese 135lbs to 180lbs practically overnight. It was a very stressful time. I’m grateful for the clinic I went to and the surgeon that fought for me who knew losing weight wouldn’t fix the problem.
I guess When I first lost weight I only managed to maintain 134lbs I would say my bra size was 30H/30FF UK ? I never reached goal for my height until now. Until I finally had the tool of gastric bypass surgery. I’d say I’m 28D at best. (I haven’t bought new bras I’m just wearing cheap sports bras) But my right side has a kind of um ... dent In it. Although I don’t need a lift the skin is deflated. I was never full on top so now it’s rather bony. (It was even at my heaviest now it’s more noticeable)
it’s hard to talk about. I’m not the most feminine person. I’ve always been rather neither here nor there. I only recently bought a few old navy Jersey swing dresses. Mostly for comfort during recovery. Part of me can do without boobs and bras and all that. The other is like wow I could Finally fill out a nice bra without having a ski slope or having to wear a moulded cup bra ... Talk about split personality.
ive planned on it, it’s silicon implant up to 575cc. I just haven’t thought about it. I have no idea what size I’d go. ive got my flight booked and I’m trying to prepare yet at the same time I haven’t had the head space to think about it. The other two procedures are priority this is the I’m there why not part.
I don’t know, the women here are beautiful and have reason to want to have the surgery to feel good. And have great results. But I’m not and im also alone. I question am I even worth it. I am doing this because I fought like hell to lose 105lbs and want the ugly wrinkled excess skin gone. But I guess I’m dealing with issues I can’t verbalize or process. Or talk through.

I hesitate to post. I’m juggling some things that have been delayed due to Covid. While planning this. I did write a post about it. I didn’t go into detail about this aspect. One part of these forums that bothers me is if I am uncomfortable about my post I can’t remove it. Hopefully I haven’t just said a lot of nonsense ...

Thanks! I am still loosing a little. In the 180’s now. I had my DS 20 months ago. I will be having a 360 body lift, breast lift, and possible implants

Thanks! I am still loosing a little. In the 180’s now. I had my DS 20 months ago. I will be having a 360 body lift, breast lift, and possible implants

Not to be a creep, but I totally showed your before and after photos to my plastic surgeon as to what my expectations are after my arm lift in November. lol. Looked so amazing.

Thanks! I am still loosing a little. In the 180’s now. I had my DS 20 months ago. I will be having a 360 body lift, breast lift, and possible implants

Congratulations on your weightloss. I had the arms and thighs done at the same time almost 3 months ago. Let me see if I can answer some of your questions from my experience.
1. I had a drain in each arm for a week.
2. I was able to work from home after a week and a half.
3. Pain was about a 6 but frustration of limitations was worse. If they have to do Lipo the pain and recovery is worse. I didn’t have that. My incisions extend from below my elbow down the side of my chest about 4 inches.
4. I didn’t wait long at all after reaching my goal. (Have lost 305 lbs.)
5. Insurance paid
6. It’s a life changer
7. All companies are differentl. Take lots of pics, document, and visit your PCP if you get rashes so they are on medical record. Don’t self medicate. Insurance companies don’t like paying for those creams and such so this may help them decide to pay for the surgery.
8. The surgery should tighten both tris and bis. But it is important to work out those arms so they have good muscle structure and form to shape that skin around.
Good luck! Enjoy the ride.

So, my bariatric office gave me a referral to a plastic surgeon on Monday. This surgeon is about 2.5 hours away, though. Given my history with complications (with regular surgery and previous cosmetic surgery) it makes me really nervous to go to someone so far. They said he deals with bariatric skin removal all the time, which is a plus. But I am considering just going to the guy who did my breast reduction since he is very close by and did an excellent job. In the event there was some kind of complication, I don't know how I would get to the other guy being so far away! I'm going to set up a consult with my guy in July and schedule this surgery out for November-ish.

Having a 360 Lower Body Lift in two days (Apr 4). I am excited and praying all goes well. Excited to get rid of this skin and the related issues before the Summer weather sets in.

Congratulations on your weightloss. I had the arms and thighs done at the same time almost 3 months ago. Let me see if I can answer some of your questions from my experience.
1. I had a drain in each arm for a week.
2. I was able to work from home after a week and a half.
3. Pain was about a 6 but frustration of limitations was worse. If they have to do Lipo the pain and recovery is worse. I didn’t have that. My incisions extend from below my elbow down the side of my chest about 4 inches.
4. I didn’t wait long at all after reaching my goal. (Have lost 305 lbs.)
5. Insurance paid
6. It’s a life changer
7. All companies are differentl. Take lots of pics, document, and visit your PCP if you get rashes so they are on medical record. Don’t self medicate. Insurance companies don’t like paying for those creams and such so this may help them decide to pay for the surgery.
8. The surgery should tighten both tris and bis. But it is important to work out those arms so they have good muscle structure and form to shape that skin around.
Good luck! Enjoy the ride.

Keep up the good research. You are doing a great job!

Sandee, congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I don’t have pics yet but I will say I carried my weight in my butt and thighs mostly so my legs had allot going on. They were horrible! I started in a women’s size 34/36 pants and I comfortably wear a misses size 14 pants (even in jeans) and a medium in tight fit leggings (Academy BCGs). I hope that gives you an idea. Additionally, according to my surgeon, I am still considered early in my recovery and I still have swelling in my legs.
I was shocked at how helpless I was. I am very independent and just “knew” I would be able to do everything....NOT! First of all you will have 4 drains and you will need someone to strip those for you. Mine came out in a week. I had to have help standing for about 4 or 5 days. I have a recliner with a handle and could not raise or lower my legs for a couple of weeks. You cannot reach or pull or push up to help stand. Build up your core muscles because you will need them. I had to have help lifting my legs for about a week to get in and out of bed. I had to have help cleaning myself after using the bathroom. Again you cannot reach. I mean physically cannot. That was probably about 5 days or so. I couldn’t wash or brush my own hair for two weeks. Showering is a production, because after you shower, there may be a solution that has to be put on your incisions as well as any open blisters that you may get have to be doctored and dressed. You won’t be able to do all of that.
Obviously I needed help dressing. I went home with the legs and arms wrapped and they will have to be kept wrapped except while in the shower. At my one week visit, I was put in an upper body compression garment that I could not get in and off by myself for over a week. I also needed help getting the compressions on and off my legs. Remember you can’t reach or pull.
The biggest shock was the limitations of my arms and how swollen my hands got. I couldn’t even hold a fork. Not that I could reach my mouth anyway. I could not feed myself for about 4 days. But I got inventive. You need a spoon and or fork with a long handle, like a wooden spoon. I also used an ice tea spoon as I became more able to grip. By about the 5th day I could use chopsticks for some things. The most frustrating thing was not being able to drink without help. I couldn’t reach to get my Water and I couldn’t even hold it. So my suggestion is get a long straw. Like one of those yard drink straws. Then you can sit you drink container (with a lid) in your lap or beside you with your straw right there. Drinking water is important.
Keeping a T.V. tray beside me helped. Keeping my arms propped on pillows was essential. Meal prep as much as you can for at least a weeks worth of meals. Do a walk through of your daily routine and notice how much you reach. For everything you have to reach for, move that stuff to waste level. That will help allot. Things you wouldn’t think of , for instance my Vitamins are kept in a basket on top of my frig. Every two weeks I fill my daily pill box that stays on my counter. When it came time to refill my pill box, I couldn’t reach up and get the heavy basket from the frig. Things like that need to be thought about.
I know this seems like allot, but the more you are prepared, the easier it will be. It will go by faster than you realize. By two weeks I was back working from home and getting around great. Days 1-5 are the worst I think.
You’ve got this! When is your surgery? I am having a 360 lower body lift in April.

I was working in two weeks and I do have a desk job.

The incisions are great. Still have soreness and swelling but that’s going to take time. Thanks for asking.

Thanks! I am still loosing a little. In the 180’s now. I had my DS 20 months ago. I will be having a 360 body lift, breast lift, and possible implants

Hey everyone, After losing 286 lbs. I am getting ready for my first skin removal surgery in 43 days. With the busy holiday season I know the time will fly by. I still can’t believe I am at this place in under two years. SW 487. CW 201
I am having arms and thighs done first. Any advice would be welcomed. Has anyone done that? What was recovery like? I am an impatient patient and tend to push and expect allot of myself. But I need to be realistic. Just how incapacitated will I be having all 4 limbs cut on at once? I can handle pain, I just don’t do helplessness very well. So I need realism and tips please.

Congratulations on your weightloss. I had the arms and thighs done at the same time almost 3 months ago. Let me see if I can answer some of your questions from my experience.
1. I had a drain in each arm for a week.
2. I was able to work from home after a week and a half.
3. Pain was about a 6 but frustration of limitations was worse. If they have to do Lipo the pain and recovery is worse. I didn’t have that. My incisions extend from below my elbow down the side of my chest about 4 inches.
4. I didn’t wait long at all after reaching my goal. (Have lost 305 lbs.)
5. Insurance paid
6. It’s a life changer
7. All companies are differentl. Take lots of pics, document, and visit your PCP if you get rashes so they are on medical record. Don’t self medicate. Insurance companies don’t like paying for those creams and such so this may help them decide to pay for the surgery.
8. The surgery should tighten both tris and bis. But it is important to work out those arms so they have good muscle structure and form to shape that skin around.
Good luck! Enjoy the ride.

I go to my first post op tomorrow and hopefully will get at least one drain out but the other is putting out way too much to remove.

That’s almost exact what I had too, I think. LOL

It is day three and I am hoping to have a better day today. Yesterday was rough but I did get up and walked 4 times.
Friends, this surgery is no joke. It is rough but will be worth it. TIP: get your legs as strong as possible before the surgery. You must use your legs for all things movement wise because you can’t strain your core.
Alao try to build up your core as much as possible. Especially the lower back because walking hunched over and sitting in a beach chair position pits a strain on those muscles.

Having a 360 Lower Body Lift in two days (Apr 4). I am excited and praying all goes well. Excited to get rid of this skin and the related issues before the Summer weather sets in.

Congratulations!!! You look great! Beautiful bosoms. That will be my third surgery. I am doing legs and arms Jan 10th. Then 360 and breast lift. Then implants. Hopefully all this year. Also in Houston.

Congratulations!!! You look great! Beautiful bosoms. That will be my third surgery. I am doing legs and arms Jan 10th. Then 360 and breast lift. Then implants. Hopefully all this year. Also in Houston.

I go to my first post op tomorrow and hopefully will get at least one drain out but the other is putting out way too much to remove.

Having a 360 Lower Body Lift in two days (Apr 4). I am excited and praying all goes well. Excited to get rid of this skin and the related issues before the Summer weather sets in.