does anyone know why?

[moviemom05 25]

My doc told me to wait about year and half to have reconstructive surgery. Anyone know why??

[rswa3319 69]

From what I've heard and talked about with my surgeon it's because your skin needs a year to catch up and then they want to see 6 months of weight stability after that. I'm starting saving and researching now though. My son just turned a year old and believe me 1 year is NOT long at all when you are busy.

[moviemom05 25]

very true....it has only been 4 months post op for me BUT I hate looking at the enormous flabby of skin on my belly from 3 children and weight gain!!

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

You don't want to get it done too early and loose more weight then have more loose skin. My doc said wait to be stable for 6 months before even thinking about a lift.. I'm not thinking about it anyway.. That operation makes me think of a scene out of the movie SAW.. lol I may change my mind if at goal I am unhappy. Who knows..

[vogue 310]

ehhh Im not waiting a year.... when I get to 20 pounds of within my goal Im going for it... I've wasted enough time

[journeygrl 27]

very true....it has only been 4 months post op for me BUT I hate looking at the enormous flabby of skin on my belly from 3 children and weight gain!!

Who are you looking at? And where does one even start this research?

[moviemom05 25]

Who are you looking at? And where does one even start this research?

I have not one clue!!!!

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I have not waited for any of my surgeries and have had excellent results. They say to go with 20 pounds of your goal because if you are having excess skin removed will result in a weight loss and also you may need the fat to move into another part of your body(think: into your butt). I say go for it you won't regret it!!