I'm brand spankin' new to this forum as I'm still a few months away from my surgery but i do have questions and LOT'S of them. One questions is how do you all feel about your loose flabby skin at this age? I'm expecting I'll have lots of it (I need to lose about 130 lbs) and wonder if I'll be bummed at the excess skin. I'm not one to have surgery unless it's really needed and I doubt I'll ever have a tummy tuck. Is it hard to accept this excess skin? :confused5:

I have been wondering the same thing... I plan to loose 80-90. My skin has changed alot since i hit 50... But i need to loose for my health sake. I am not banded yet..hope for Feb 08... put me on your buddie list and we can keep up. elaine :biggrin:

Hello gal's I have just completed all my testing and submitted to the insurance this past Friday, I too hope to be banded soon. I personally can deal with the Flab as long as I can get this weight off.

I'm thinking I will start looking like a sharpai (sp?) . . . but that is better than being FAT . . . I guess I would have to find out if my insurance covers PS or not . . .and then decide what to do with it when I get that far.

I have a friend who lost a lot of weight through the gastric bypass. She was able to get a tummy tuck paid for by insurance because of the health problems associated with rash and infections caused by the overlapping skin. She has a flatter stomach than most teen agers now!

I have lost 62 lbs - Will be 53 at the end of the month - the whole skin issue isn't about how slow or fast you lose weight but your genes and how long it was streached out.

My arms have little wings - my tummy isn't that bad but will most likely have a little ponch - my thighs look like they belong to a 80 yr old women -

Well guess what - you can cover all these areas up with clothing and get ps is you desire and can afford - I will be doing something about my face once i get to goal - but wanted to do that even before wls - my face as a couple deeper wrinkles - the ballon has been deflated..

I am happy with the energy that I have now - is it worth the baggy skin HELL YES !!!!!!!!!!

Hi. Not banded yet. In the research phase of it. I was wondering the same thing. I am pretty sure my insurance will cover the surgery but unsure of the PS after care. I have a c-section scar (old school type, runs like a zipper!) which really messed up my belly. I am worried it will be worse. I can deal with the wing spam arms (have them now) but would like to look better as well as be healthy. If my insurance will not pay the PS aftercare I am screwed since I am considered "poor" by any standard.

IndioGirl55 I hear that, I too think I will have a turkey neck since U can see in my photo I have a BIG neck and chin now. I also point out fat faces do no show winkles, yep I am sure my balloon will deflate also. Wink...LOL

i am still tring to figure out this system of cummunication on this site. is my picture showing up in yalls end when i reply??? it is not on this end.. elaine

no pic is showing! I'm still trying to figure stuff out too.

can someone tell me how to get a ticker? guess that's on another part..?

jljeje

Sharpei and jljeje . . . go to the "members area" on the top right . . . there is an area there to "edit picture" and "edit signature". To get the ticker, go to Tickerfactory.com and set up whatever design you like . . . but ignore the directions to copy the html link. Copy the actual picture and paste it into your signature. Hope that helps.

Chris

click on someone ticker...it will take you to the site. fill in your info..pisk a tiker and a slider...the get a code. it will transfer to site.,,i had to play with it trile and error...good luck...i can't get a pic to upload...elaine

click on someone ticker...it will take you to the site. fill in your info..pick a ticker and a slider...the get a code. it will transfer to site.,,i had to play with it trile and error...good luck...i can't get a pic to upload...elaine

A friend of mine had gastric by pass, lost her wgt, and decided to go in for a tummy tuck (self pay) After her surgery the dr told her he had to repair a hernia he found while operating and her insurance would've covered the price of the tummy tuck.

So there's something to keep in mind! Research the hernia option first!

Wow, can she submit the bills post op to be reimbursed, part or all? I know I sure as hell would at least try. U are talking thousands of dollars!

Hi Chell, Unfortunately my friend wasn't able to get to get reimbursed by the the insurance company.

I don't think my inurance will pay for any type of plastic surgery.

My arms are flapping as I type, but somebody (GHOST?? maybe) took a picture of her arms several months ago. She rubbed one arm using her knuckles for a minute or two several times a day, but left the other. The one she rubbed firmed up quite a bit!!

I've been trying to rub mine before my shower each day, so hopefully they'll start to show improvement before summer.