I am three months out. I am really noticing the sag in my breasts and belly. I have lost 78 pounds since I started this journey last July. I still have a long way to go but I want to know what the plastic surgeon will be able to do for me and what I have left to do on my own. I am sure it will be a least another year before I do any surgery. I am just looking for information from the doctor now. My appointment is tomorrow.

My doctor told me to wait at least a year (preferably two) after reaching goal before considering plastic surgery.

You definitely want to make sure you will be able to maintain the loss before removing skin!

Bronco0605 - I hope you get more replies on your post. I am at about the same total weight loss as you. I also have been surprised by the extent of my sagging skin. I am only half way to my goal so I suspect the sag will continue. At a follow up appointment with my surgeon I mentioned my concern about "my deflated balloons" and asked if there was anything I could do to help it. He said "save your money for plastic surgery". I was disappointed by his answer but think he may be right. You look young in your photo. I am am in my fifties. It seems to me that younger skin tends to have better "snap" to it. Good luck and congrats on your success.

....until I can afford it with cash. Seriously, that day may not come. I have done the consult already @ 18 months. I need/want to do a lower body lift and a TT for vanity reasons. No medical need and I still look good without it, just not awesome because a lack of ab definition. 180 # loss and 17-18 bf % from good diet and working out. However, there is skin around the stomach region (not hanging) and upper thighs that is hiding the definition.

Edited February 17, 201412 yr by Fiddleman