How long did you wait for plastics?

[Bronco0605 135]

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.

[Yaya 81]

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!

[scootergirl 118]

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.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

....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, 2014 by Fiddleman