Does Everyone Have Surgery

[jmont 13]

Hey Love.... and seeme... and others... lol

There are a lot of variables that you need too look at. I think losing slow is a good thing. I was a slow looser and i think that has a lot to do with how much sagging skin you end up with. Along with how much you exercise. And how big you are to start.

When i started i was at 223 and size 18-20... 5'2". my problems areas were never my arm size or leg size. Mine where my stomach and my breast. This is where i carried my weight. My breast is still my larges area. I started at a 44H and i'm still a 36FF. This past January i went for a consult with my plastic surgian. Even after losing 80lbs i still had and have large breast. I really really really wanted a breast reduction and still do' date=' but i chose to do the Tummy Tuck first. I had a apron from the two c-sections and the weight. It was painful and painful to look at... Painful in the since that in the summer i got a terrible rash and working out. Plus i thought i didn't go through all i have work my ass off in the gym to be left still un happy with my body. So Feb 15 i had a tummy tuck and i could not be happier with the results. My only regret was not doing the breast reduction and lift at the same time. If i had know that it was that pain-less...i would have done both.

I asked my dr. for a inner thigh lift and arms.... he told me i was crazy that neither needed any work. He said he could tell i worked out and that i did a great job. So that validated to me that exercise is a HUGE part of having less sagging skin.[/quote']

Hi I agree! My problem areas are my lower body although I tend to gain weight all over I lost 55kg (110 pounds) I am 5'8 I decided to have my tummy done as well and it was the best decision I had made as well I did not have an issue with my breast I went from 18 DD cup to a 14D so lost a lot of back fat! I worked out the whole time too! I would like to get my thighs done but the doctors says if I can avoid it try to! He would no do my arms either as there is a fair bit of muscle there! Being able to look down at my nicely manicured toes and not have to lift my stomach out of the way is amazing! I love my tummy so much and it is a painless surgery in fact have my lapband done was more painful then my tummy tuck! So taking the weight off slower and working out! Is a huge bonus! Every one is so different I will say it took me 5 years after my band before I had my tummy tuck I wanted to be able to maintain my weight! Since having the tummy tuck I have gained some weight which I am now getting a handle on but not one inch on my tummy! You will know what the best thing to do for you is!

[BayougirlMrsS 3,933]

it gross... but i am proud of where i am now... and my thighs are thinner...lol Scare is a lot lighter and less noticeable. I was still swollen in my after pictures... but i could not be happier.

[jmont 13]

it gross... but i am proud of where i am now... and my thighs are thinner...lol Scare is a lot lighter and less noticeable. I was still swollen in my after pictures... but i could not be happier.

Wow nice job and yes you can tell you work out! How long after your surgery were those photos taken ?

[Lady VS 1,147]

I'm 42 and 80 pounds down and I do not need plastic surgery. It would be nice to have just because but its not necessary. I did workout throughout my journey mostly Water.< /p>

[lellow 1,713]

It's all luck and genetics. I had areas that didn't bounce back and areas that bounced back very well. You won't really know how you're going to go until you get there.

[SashaWLS 412]

Depends on your body... I'm DEFINITELY going to need my arms (and thighs, if I care enough) done, but won't need a Tummy Tuck.< /p>

[aviva1979 375]

Anyone take collagen supplements to help with skin elasticity? Do you think it helped?