been there, done that - got some medication but they still wont subsidise it
Thats a bit of a myth i think, doing ANY weight training helps the stomach muscles and skin retract, Though id probably confer with Steve with that
Yeah im gonna wait 12 months also, its not super high on the priority list

Oh good on ya for loosing the 150 - thats fantastic.
Bugger about the costs though, Ill just get a loan if i have to to remove it. Husband is fully supportive. With any luck ill see if perhaps even some magazine or tv or something is interested in the story to help with the costs. They love that kinda crap

Hi!

Did you ever have the surgery?

not yet. I have to donate a kidney to my brother first then think about surgery

I say go for anything that makes YOU feel better and more confident.... and HELLO, I have about 50 lbs to loose, but my apron has never come back, yes I am kind of plump still, but is all around, not really in my stomach that much, and that loose skin will never comes back, and yes I cannot wait to be able to wear a super mini bikiny....... but I am definately for anything that makes you feel good, now I am looking on information from anyone that has had their thighs lifted, that is what i need done next.... I had lipo done on them at the same time i had my tummy tuck 20 yrs ago and they are very loose and yukkkkk.... can't stand to look at them... if anyone has had this procedure done, pls can you let me know how it went... Tks

I am sorry to hear your brother is in need, that is wonderful you are a match!!

I was just asking because I am dying to have this procedure done. I am pretty happy with my body except for my tummy. I cant wear shorter shirts, or skirts, it makes me at least one pant size more I am sure. There is a cosmetic company that offers financing here, I am looking into it. No matter how much I lose, it won't go away.

Anyway, congrats on your weight loss, your pics are wonderful!

yeah ill probably opt for the finance also

I had this done a little over a year, my tummy is flat, but what i don't like is, the fluid that drains, cause buildups on my side (both side), so now i have pouches on my sides, but my tummy is flat.

When I was in my 30's and lost a lot of weight (after having 3 children) I was wanting so badly to have a tummy tuck to have the cute little tummy back that I used to have, and a boob lift too, but when I checked it out we just could not afford it. I just wished and wished for it.

Zoom forward a bunch of years and now here I am 52 years old with lots of extra weight on me, but working on losing it again. Now I don't think I would even consider spending the money on that - even though it would be nice. I don't even have any health insurance and if I come up with extra money it has to go toward retirement funds, not my vanity - but I'm ok with that. I Know I won't be wearing the little short tops, and low rise pants, and bikinis anymore in life even if I am thin, and I know my hubby will love me no matter what. That is not to say I don't think it would be wonderful and think it's great for anyone that can afford to do it.

The sad thing is my youngest son who lost 200 pounds also has all this stretched out skin. He is 6'3" now, around 185 lb and certainly doesn't need to lose more. He has worked out so hard for the last few years and that stretched out skin is just not going away. I feel bad for him and have suggested for him to see if insurance will cover the surgery but am leaving it to him to decide if he wants to do that. He is 20 (almost 21 now, and lost that weight between ages 16 & 18).

i think age is definatly a factor. If you are young, looking good is more important because everyone goes around wearing the most fashionable gear kinda thing. When you're older people dont have as high expectations and you realize theres more to life than looks

But either way, thats not to say young people cant skip it or older people can. I think its up to you in the end. Ill get mine removed if it doesnt go by itself purely based on the fact that clothes dont fit right because its so large, and i get infections from skin rolls

Personally.. When I do get down to my ultimate weight I am happy with and I don't know what that is yet even though it says 194 on my ticker. But when I do If I have an apron or loose skin and still have a case of man boobs I'm booking myself to go under the knife. When the weight has gone whats the point of being depressed about the way your body looks.

Go for it girl. Feel healthy and feel happy.

yeah agreed.

I'd certainly be interested in pictures before and after.

I just read the whole thing. whew. lol. Are you skankin' it up at all yet? You look fabulous! I couldn't resist the link on your signature after seeing what your ticker said. one hot mama! congrats! I love all the hair colors you went through as well. You look so happy through all your progress pics. I really hope I can do this and you just gave me a major boost...I want progress pics now! Best of luck with everything and I can't wait to hear about how the surgery goes when you do get it. I have 50 pounds to lose and a lot of money to save so I am guessing yours will happen before mine.

I'd try rigorous exercising for a year before even thinking about a surgery.