I'll be sleeved March 24th and saggy skin is my worst fear!!! Help me!!!!

Kudos to you! Seems like you have it all together lol I want to be just like you! My boyfriend is very encouraging so he may be okay with it but I'm not.

Before surgery I found the worst picture of loose skin I could find, showed it to my husband and asked him if he would still fancy me if I looked like that. He said 'Yes, because it's you I fancy.' What a guy!

I'm 175+ lbs down, flappy as anything and he can't get enough of me.

That's the sweetest thing ever! I'm so happy for you guys! Now if everyone else's man or woman felt like that then it wouldn't be that much pressure. For my case I don't want to be saggy for myself although I do care what my boyfriend thinks of me I dont want to be saggy for me. I'm having surgery for me.

Curvy_goddess who is doing your surgery? I'm in ATL too.

I'm going to Emory. You?

I'm going to Peachtree Bariatrics

I haven't heard of them.

Years ago fox 5 had a health segment and he was always the doctor. I actually have an appoint Thursday to get most of my preop done. This weather though!

Okay let me know how it goes! :-) I know this weather is just ridiculous. It's so bipolar! Good luck

I've been researching and found some new alternatives to surgery: radio frequency treatments that stimulate collagen. The brand names are Viora and Thermage. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists typically offer services in most larger cities. The prices really vary, so shop around. I found a deal on Living Social for 3 lower face treatments or 2 tummy treatments for $225. Some doctors charge $400-$500 per treatment, though. The manufacturer websites recommend 4-8 treatments for best results, and maintenance treatments twice a year afterwards.

The pictures online are pretty impressive in regards to loose skin. My saggy jowls look significantly better after just one treatment, and I have two more to go. May try the tummy treatment after that.

Chris was the tummy tuck insanely painful???

That sounds interesting I will have to check that out! Thanks!

Do not let that be a deterrent to losing weight, as everyone has stated, it depends on a lot of factors other than elastin of your skin...I allowed that very thought to invade my mind for the 1st few months and I am not one who wants to have surgery to correct the skin(if it turns out to be bad) lol. Massaging, exercise, Water and wrapping are all a part of my fitness plan before and after surgery. Best wishes

That's soooo encouraging! I keep telling myself if I do those things and lifting weights then I'll be just fine.

<p>Do not let that be a deterrent to losing weight, as everyone has stated, it depends on a lot of factors other than elastin of your skin...I allowed that very thought to invade my mind for the 1st few months and I am not one who wants to have surgery to correct the skin(if it turns out to be bad) lol. Massaging, exercise, water and wrapping are all a part of my fitness plan before and after surgery. Best wishes </p>

ur screen name is a riot...unbesleeveable hahahaha..I love it