On another thread a few of us are discussing the anxiety we felt going into plastic surgery. Some mentioned about the nudity, the markups, etc that not only were they anxiety-provoking for someone so uncomfortable with their naked body, but also at times highly embarrassing. So I thought I'd start this thread for us to laugh at ourselves and each other with the silly thoughts that ran through our minds during these times.

I'll share a few of my embarrassing moments but I want to preface them by stating how very freeing these moments were in the long run. I am now VERY comfortable with my naked body. I've even gone topless a few times on a nude beach. So, onto those very worthwhile embarrassing moments that got me to where I am today...

First off, I never realized how nude I would be and how often going into this. So if you have not gone through plastics, be prepared for that. So, first of course was the examination for my tummy tuck, and although Dr Capella was very gentle and professional, I was so ashamed to open my robe. Worse was having my fat touched, ick. And then him taking my nude photos, it must have been so traumatic that I have blocked it from memory because I don't remember it whatsoever. I know it happened because I have the hideous photos as mementos.

But the absolute most embarrassing experience was when I walked into the OR and was greeted by Scott, Dr. Capella's PA. I had not at that point even known that Dr. Capella had a PA. So I was surprised to walk into the OR and be greeted by a male who quickly walked up to me and said something along the lines that he was going to have me take off my robe and stand on this little towel and paint my body with Betadine. My first thought was OMG he is gong to see my erect nipples (because I was cold). My second thought was OH MY GOD HE IS GOING TO SEE MONSTER CROTCH. As Scott was painting the front of my body, Dr. Capella came around and painted the back of my body. It seemed to take a long time, I was so nervous. Dr. Capella swabbed the crack of my butt. I asked Scott if he needed to get in "here" and what I meant by that was between my ft thighs that were blobbed together. But he thought I meant somewhere else and he giggled and said "no. we leave you some dignity." And I recall thinking OMG you are going to swab me "in there" when I am unconscious?!?! They were professional, of course, but I was tense nonetheless. I tried to break my tension by making a joke. They are both very good looking and so as they are painting my nude body I say, "Some women would pay good money for this." Good grief, did I ever put my foot in my mouth. That just made me feel even more embarrassed.

After that I became much more comfortable with them, and it certainly was helped by having that big gross panni removed and monster crotch tightened. Hilarious when I think back to how I used to feel so ashamed of my body and how I feel today. I haven't thought about this in a long long time but the other post brought my memory to light.

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@ My Bariatric life. He caught me. I managed to get out "Dr. Lu, I think I am going to" so at least he looked up and I did not fall on top of him because he was so busy measuring and marking me. I think that would have been the worst if I had fallen on top of him and injured him.

The surgery is not for me... well I don't think so. Just getting the undergarments refitted at a great ladies shop was more info than I really wanted to share. Thank God the fitter had similar issues to mine and seemed to not say negative comments. Actually when I wear the right undergarments life is pretty good. The beach... well that is not happening . My wt loss was not in the 100 lb up zone so maybe I can exercise and tone up. That is helping! Has anyone had a tuck in tummy with 65 lb loss or so? It would be a benefit ! But is it worth it?

I fid 2 1/2 wks ago w/muscle stitching & only regret not doing all this yrs ago feeling much better today.

@@Jersrose43 thank you! I guess that you are considering plastics? I will say that I don't think there is anything I could have spent that money on that would have brought me this much joy.

@@punkinvine well even skinny girls get mommy makeovers (tummy tuck and breast lift after child-bearing), so yes someone who has lost 65 pounds could get benefit. Is it worth it? If the loose skin and muscle bothers you, then yes it is worth it. Otherwise, no. It sounds like you know what you want. Follow your heart.

The surgery is not for me... well I don't think so. Just getting the undergarments refitted at a great ladies shop was more info than I really wanted to share. Thank God the fitter had similar issues to mine and seemed to not say negative comments. Actually when I wear the right undergarments life is pretty good. The beach... well that is not happening . My wt loss was not in the 100 lb up zone so maybe I can exercise and tone up. That is helping! Has anyone had a tuck in tummy with 65 lb loss or so? It would be a benefit ! But is it worth it?

I'm planning on doing it ALL.

"OH MY GOD HE IS GOING TO SEE MONSTER CROTCH."

This has made me laugh over and over again since I read it. I so get this.

Matter of fact, now I have a new word in my head that I can't get rid of:

Sascrotch.

@JustWatchMe Sascrotch, HILARIOUS!!!

So when I went back for my one-week post op to have the drains removed I wigged out, in a good way, a very good way. You see, I had not seen my body yet. I could see what I could see looking down but that does not allow you to really see your body. The only way to get the full effect of your surgery is to see yourself in a full length mirror. Well, we were moving so all mirrors were packed except the bathroom vanity mirror which only showed my neck up.

Scott asked me to roll down my pants. And not thinking I just rolled them down a little bit. And this was so funny, Scott, who is normally very talkative, is standing there speechless with a needle in one hand and a cotton ball in the other and looking down at my NOT exposed lap. And there was this awkward moment of silence, and you know how they seem to last forever... then I finally "got it." I needed to roll them down my thighs so he could numb me and pull the drains in my mons (previously known as monster crotch).

So I stood up and that is when I wigged out. I rolled my pants and panties way down and then looked into the full length mirror. OMG it was the first time I was seeing myself and I could not believe the change!!! I talked a mile a minute, going on and on, about how I looked normal for the first time in my life. I talked a blue streak, I was so excited. Then Dr. Capella walked in and I started all over with him. I was so thrilled that I could have run around the practice showing everyone my new body.

When I came back for my 3-mos post op, I told Dr. Capella that I was very glad that I could share that moment with them because they made people feel that way almost every day and it was great for them to get to see first hand how happy they make people. I told him that must be a wonderful feeling to be able to do that for people. And he said, "It feels very wonderful."

@@Jersrose43 thank you! I guess that you are considering plastics? I will say that I don't think there is anything I could have spent that money on that would have brought me this much joy.

Yes looking into pricing so will likely schedule a consult soon. Give myself a year to stabilize and save.

YOU made the best choice for YOU! Two thumbs UP!

@@My Bariatric Life

How much did Dr. Winslow charge for the face work?

I'm 54 and in NJ also, and my face is going, going .... gone at almost 100 lbs out. The fat has fallen to the bottom of my cheeks and it looks like Chip and Dale have an older sister, and I still have some more weight to lose. I'm most likely going to Mexico for my body work because of the cost factor but I really don't feel comfortable having my face done in Mexico. I'd much prefer local.

@@JerseyCityGal I miss NJ. Say hello to home for me. I've only been in Indy since May 2013. There are some cheap flights via Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines between NJ and Indy.

I paid about $15k for my work with Dr. Winslow inclusive of surgeon, OR, anesthesia. The procedures I had done included deep plane face lift, neck lift, upper eye lid lift, lip lift, chin implant, SMAS to tear troughs, and filler. She also cut the muscle between my eyebrows that create the 11s but she said it would grow back. She did not charge me to cut it. She has zero interest Care Credit financing.

I recently had a 35% TCA chemical peel and I recommend that -- but I would suggest that you do it in the Winter when there is less sun.

I could not imagine going to anyone else. I think Dr. Winslow is extremely talented. I've seen a few of her patients who had the works done and all of them were stunning -- two women older than me and one man also older -- and they looked like the very best version of themselves.

Good luck with your surgeries. It is an amazing thing to do for oneself.

@@My Bariatric Life

Thanks. I'm paying cash for everything to get the best possible deal. She did a great job on your face.

I cringe every time I look in the mirror. I love the weight loss, but it looks like my face has melted, lol.

@@JerseyCityGal Thanks. I felt like I had a St. Bernard's face before. Woof.