My weight loss is coming to an end. I have lost 150 lb from my highest weight per-surgery and I have been told by a couple people around me I could lose about 20 more lb. that works out to be about right and places my weight at 190. I might go to 180, but am not sure yet and will need to see how I look at 190. I already feel like a million bucks. I want to thank everyone on the forum for supporting me and answering my questions since my surgery date (7-2).

Now that I am close to transitioning into weight maintenance, I have a few questions. Most of them are cosmetic in nature.

1. I have a little hanging fat under my chin. I would not say I have a double chin, but it is not quite firm. Will this disappear in my last bit of weight loss? Will exercise take care of it? I do exercise almost every day in term of cardio and some weight lifting. How would one lift weights to tighten the area under the chin? Mouth stretches? Lol. Have others considered doing this.

2. I wear glasses for a relatively mild prescription ( probably from decades of computer work, who knows...) my wife has mentions that I might look better without glasses. All I know are wearing glasses most of my life and don't know anything else. I don't really want to mess around with contacts. Should I consider LASIK surgery? I haven't really looked into it, but think that to having to find my glasses when they fall off my night time stand might be helpful. I do have attractive eyes as others have told me ( don't worry, I am not a very vain person and this is what others have told me). Have others considered doing this?

3. I have always had extra chest and back hair. Should I get this waxed off, shaved off or removed in some other way? Might be helpful if I go into body building or something like that in the future. Lol. Do other guys consider doing this?

4. I have tried to exercise and weight lift during the weight loss phase. For whatever reason, I still have some lose skin around the middle. It is not terrible and I could live with it, it it would certainly look better if it were tight whenever i am shirtless such as swimming at a public pool or at a beach ( going to Mexico end of dec 2012 and Hawaii next may 2013). Should I get cosmetic surgery for this? Do other guys consider doing this?

Thanks for your responses. You guys are awesome. I am looking forward to posting before and after pictures next month (6 month post op). I am also looking forward to buying new stylish skinny clothes from real stores and not hand me down clothes from value village and goodwill.

I agree LASIK was the best thing I've ever done for myself besides this new decision to get sleeved. I would definitely suggest it!

Wax back keep chest hair only two mths out so can't answer skin questions , but I know and believe this.... I will undergo surgery ( even though I hate surgery) to feel good about myself if I still need it. I will give it time however we did not have major surgery to still feel yucky after we loose weight and look at ourselves. The chin thing I feel sure will tighten up w time:) also how old are you? You have done amazing!!!!!

Wax back keep chest hair only two mths out so can't answer skin questions ' date=' but I know and believe this.... I will undergo surgery ( even though I hate surgery) to feel good about myself if I still need it. I will give it time however we did not have major surgery to still feel yucky after we loose weight and look at ourselves. The chin thing I feel sure will tighten up w time:) also how old are you? You have done amazing!!!!![/quote']

Thanks for the suggestions. I am 38 and have been dealing with weight issues for as long as I can remember. I have had my ups and downs over the years, but this time it will stay down for good as I have changed a lot of habits that will stick with me as I move into the future.

Firstly, congrats on a great success so far!

As far as getting things 'done' I say go with what you are happy with. It is your body and your decision; ok, your wife's too!

I wear glasses and would love lazer surgery, but at the moment I am ok with funky glasses and contacts for the odd occasion As far as cosmetic surgery goes, that is a very personal thing. I am over 2 yrs out now and not at surgeon's goal (been in a stall for over a year now) and I think this is it for me, not that I am in a bad place... but could be better.

I am definitely looking into a tummy tuck. Although my skin quality has improved over the last year, I have an apron that is just, well, ugly! Ok! So I can hid it in clothes but that depends on the shape and style. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was trying on a dress... it was a straight line shift dress... fitted perfectly except for the apron area... the next size up didn't fit anywhere else! Now, that might sound a little 'obsessive' or pathetic to some, but my body image really does effect me.

You say about going away... I went on holiday this year, first time since losing weight. I honestly thought I would rock on holiday you know, the new me, the new body; but with the saggy belly I felt awful and very aware of the skin. Hence, it has to go!

You know what is right for you... do what you feel is best and good luck!