So I will start the plastic surgery thread.

There was a comment/question about waiting a year after to get plastic surgery. My doc said that used to be his recommendation but he feels now after seeing both results that there is no difference. If you have a lot of skin it is not going to go away. If you have minimal amounts of skin, it might. He feels that sometimes it is better to have it sooner because people can get so discouraged with their extra skin that they start gaining weight. I am going to post my belly pictures so that you can see what I am dealing with. I look at myself in the mirror and think DAMN you look good. Then I take my clothes off and feel like a total failure. I know MESSED UP, but just wait until you see the pictures.

Frangi, have you told all of your friends and family about your upcoming surgery? I don't mind anyone knowing that I'm having PS, I just don't want to worry people needlessly. I haven't told my parents or my children. My sister thinks I should tell them. What do you all think?

Becky,

I really haven't told very many people and have no plans to.

That said, if I had children, I would tell them. I can imagine adult children being upset about not being informed when a parent is having surgery. I think they would definitely want to know.

As for your parents, I vote no. Older people tend to get stressed out easily under the best of circumstances, and it's very likely that this would cause a lot of anxiety for them -- also, most folks in that older generation don't understand plastic surgery, as it just wasn't part of the culture back then.

Just my two cents for what it's worth.

Frangi, have you told all of your friends and family about your upcoming surgery? I don't mind anyone knowing that I'm having PS, I just don't want to worry people needlessly. I haven't told my parents or my children. My sister thinks I should tell them. What do you all think?

LJM, thanks to you also for following along with us. If I end up having trouble with the hospital's internet, would it be ok if I call you and get you to post for me?

Becky,

I agree with Frangi on telling your children. They may worry but I think they would be hurt if you didn't tell them. I would be leary of telling your parents. They will worry more! They may want to come and see you and you really do not need the company at the moment.

I also vote YES to your kids but NO to your parents.

I'm so excited for you guys! Doesn't it feel like just yesterday we were all getting excited to be BANDED?

I'm also green with envy.

Hey Candle,

Thanks for the well wishes :thumbup:!

You'll be the lucky one with all of this because it sounds like if you wait just a little longer, insurance will kick in for at least part of this, which makes me totally green with envy :scared2:!

I had my upper GI today and it was NORMAL!!! I am now officially 100% cleared for my PS.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on telling the family. Since it is unanimous that I should tell my kids, consider it done. My sister will be so happy.

Thanks LJM. You'll be my official poster until I'm up to it!

Becky,

great news about the upper GI!!! :scared2:

I had my upper GI today and it was NORMAL!!! I am now officially 100% cleared for my PS.

EXACTLY the news I popped into this thread for!!

Congrats!

:welldone2::scared2::waytogo::youcandothis::success1::thumbup:

I had my upper GI today and it was NORMAL!!! I am now officially 100% cleared for my PS.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on telling the family. Since it is unanimous that I should tell my kids, consider it done. My sister will be so happy.

Thanks LJM. You'll be my official poster until I'm up to it!

:scared2::bananapowerslide::thumbup::bananapowerslide::welldone2::Banane21::success1::Banane42::youcandothis::bananapartyhat:

Dancing Bananas for Becky!! Everything will be fine! I am so happy for you.

Becky...So happy to hear to hear the good news!

I only weigh 220 and I only want to lose about 80 lbs. Is there anyone out there that didnt have sagging skin with that amount of weight loss. Surgery is on Friday. I dont really want to have plastic surgery unless it is discusting. Please anyone let me know what you think.

I only weigh 220 and I only want to lose about 80 lbs. Is there anyone out there that didnt have sagging skin with that amount of weight loss. Surgery is on Friday. I dont really want to have plastic surgery unless it is discusting. Please anyone let me know what you think.

I think it is possible that you will not need plastic surgery. So much depends on your age, history of gaining and losing, how long you've been obese, etc. Everyone is different. I've seen posts from others who have gotten to goal and been satisfied with their bodies. I also must add, do not let fear of sagging skin interfere with your weight loss efforts. You will be thrilled when you get to goal regardless of your skin issues. Good luck with your journey. Becky

Salsa's DH just texted me

She is out of surgery and doing great :thumbup:

Ok--I've been gone a while and have been reading this thread ENTHRALLED!!!

I'm SO excited that so many of our CRAZY ATES have reached goal and are already having PS!!! (I'm also insanely jealous, but know I'll be there SOMEday!)

But where are the updates about Frangi and TexasBecky's surgery? I feel like I read a book and the last chapter was ripped out!

Nana, its so good to hear from you. Congrats on your continued weight loss success. You are doing great.

There is another "book" documenting mine and Frangi's surgery and post op recovery, with pictures no less, at the link below. Also on the main plastic surgery page you will find a whole thread dedicated to Salsa's surgery. We are all doing great! Please check in more often. We love to know how our fellow Crazy Ates are doing.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/frangipani-texasbecky-get-reconstructed-64956/

Hey Nana,

Great to hear from you! Yep, anything you ever wanted to know about Becky and me (plus more LOL :biggrin:) is right there in the thread Becky linked to.

BTW, I love your quote on your signature from John Pinette -- I've seen his routine on TV a few times and he is hilarious!!!! Have you ever seen his bit about going to a Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet? I laughed so hard, I cried!

Congrats on losing 88 pounds lady -- that's fabulous!!!!