One of the rewards I looking forward to is the ability to get a massage. Once I feel confident I can get up on a table I am going to schedule my first massage in years. I want to eventually be able to get regular massages. I THINK I might be about 30 pounds from scheduling one.

Here is a good article about the benefits of massage.

https://experiencelife.com/article/mmm-massage-surprising-ways-massage-heals-the-body-and-mind/#.VUvVVRSDKPE.twitter

Does anyone get a regular massage or plan to get one post-WLS?

YES! I love massage. We actually have a massage school about 45 minutes from where I live and the students do $33 one hour massages. I've never had a bad massage there.

I've gone before surgery and always felt like they were pushing my fat around on my back. Now I feel more confident, especially with my collarbones on full display. ????

I have always enjoyed massage but would lay there thinking they must be grossed out and couldn't relax. Plus I couldn't fit my arms on the table next to my giant thighs! I can't wait to enjoy one but now I am worried about the lose skin. Hmmm. Suppose it depends on how desperate I get. I have a knot in my neck that has been there 2 weeks, so I am getting pretty desperate....

@@Inner Surfer Girl - I am about to add this to my goal / reward list. I have always wanted one but didn't get one for the same reasons.

Oh yes! Was one of my rewards at the 50 pound mark. I love a good deep tissue massage!

I think massages are one of the best gifts you can give yourself. I feel great when I'm there and even better after. Always wondering why I don't do it more.

And as I sit here, not having had one in a while, I am pondering why am I not finding a way to fit myself in?

Still working on me. Big sigh....

I loves massages and have usually had a good experience. With one exception. The massage therapist was young and very talkative. The only thing she seemed to be able to talk about was fat. Even if I was the largest person she had ever worked on I thought she just could have done a better job showing some professionalism.

It hasn't discouraged me from getting other massages but it certainly stuck with me.

Professionals know to not talk at all. Yes...I love massages and I know what you are going through. I used to have to tuck my hands under my thighs so as not to have my hands and arms fall of the sides of the table. Now I fit fine and have all the room in the world. As far as the loose skin, forget about it. The massueuse has seen it all and will know you are a WLS person. So what...just enjoy it.

I am not self-conscious, I just am concerned right now with getting on and off the table safely. I have a hard enough time getting in and out of bed!

Get them early and often. Remind any significant other that it will help with loose skin.

http://allwomenstalk.com/how-to-tighten-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/6/

Ok , after reading these posts, I'm going to treat myself to a 15 minute chair massage at Whole Foods today! ????

Just an update...

I made an appointment for a massage for this coming Thursday. I am really looking forward to it.

I had a massage today and it was great!

Good thing I'm not shy because I did need help getting on and off the table but it was worth it.

I've never been to a massage, reading your posts would definitely like to meet is to visit.

THANKS

It may be time for me to start thinking about scheduling another one. There are a few places to get one in town so I want to try all of them until I settle into a routine.

I had my first one in 14 years this past Friday. I've committed to myself to have one monthly. WE deserve it.

Do it! It's no calories !! :-)