Next Steps

Nov 02, 2011

So I have reached a final stable weight and I am now considering plastic surgery.  Is this crazy?  To put myself through 6 hours of surgery, 3 weeks of recovery, a massive expense, and the risk of serious complications -for what?
To look and feel normal. 
I have worked so hard - I go to the gym 3 times a week, I eat well (80 g of protein a day), drink my water and take my vitamins.  My blood work came back good across the board.  My blood pressure is normal and my sleep apnea is resolved.  I have lost only 10 lbs in 6 months and have maintained a stable 178-188 lbs for 3 months. I had an initial consultation with a plastic surgeon and he was extremely positive.  
I have lost 240lbs and I am 47 so the impact is pretty ....extensive. I can't wear short sleeves or tuck my shirt into my pants.  I sag and jiggle and overhang in lots of places.  I can't even handle a massage to say nothing of intimacy.  I am unhappy with my body and I have come so far to not be happy with the final outcome.
At an normal BMI I should weigh no more than 155 - which I haven't seen since junior high school.  My WLS surgeon says he thinks I am at my final weight unless I have this surgery.  The plastic surgeon said my muscle tone was good - I just need to remove the extra skin- and he can and does do that for his patience 1-2 times a week.
So I have done my research - I like the surgeon I picked (Dr. Capella) and I am moving forward with this next phase.  Wish me well.

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