Excess Skin Vent...

Great attitude.  Thanks.

"You need thick skin."

Yes, being overweight most of my life has in itself given me thick skin, unfortunately this was just one of those things that got under it!! 

The first time I ever lost a lot of weight I was about 21 and I lost about 80 or so lbs by diet. I was shocked about the extra skin. No one told me, honestly. I was devastated. I lived in Hollywood and I pictured coming out looking like a Playboy model, not what it turned out to be. I remember calling a plastic surgeon in 1979 and asking how much a tummy tuck was.
Over the years I went up and down so much I could have been an elevator. After I had my kids and lost weight my breasts were my biggest source of focus. I called around to find out how much a breast job was.
After my first surgery I lost 120 lbs and I hated it all. I used to fantisize about winning the lottery and going to Brazil and having everything fixed. I don't even play the lottery.
I did manage to have my panni removed with insurance. Even though it isn't the best scar and because I couldn't afford a full tummy tuck the upper stomach is still flabby, I am glad I had it done if only because I feel better in clothes and they fit better. I also managed to get the money together to have a breast lift and augmentation. When I went to the plastic surgeon they told me I could only do one procedure at a time and I had to wait 6 months so I choose to get implants. They didn't look too bad so I decided to save the money and live with them. Then I regained 100 lbs and the girls went south big time. Major sag. Now I dream of a breast lift but can't afford it. But other then that I am at peace with my body. Maybe it's age but I just realize that no matter what I had done I would always be unhappy about something. Get my stomach perfect and I would want my thighs done. Give me the thighs and I want my butt done. I just will never look like Heidi Montag.
All that said I wouldn't turn down a facelift

May I ask what kind of revision you had.  I'm having one but am fearful of  others yelling at me to put it on here.  I had that my first day!  Thank you!

I sent you a message.  I know what you are talking about.

It just goes to show you. Our society only cares about appearance.

You said it...

OMG I know what you mean!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've only told a few friends and my mom and sister about my surgery. My friends keep telling me how happy they are for me and are being very supportive.  Unfortunately...it was my mom and sister who made the skin comment.   I was so irritated I wanted to just scream at them. I am having major surgery... don't these people understand that I've done my research? I know what to expect! I'm not an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I feel your pain!!!

Thanks, good to know that I am not alone and that my fellow obesityhelp friends are dealiing with the same societal behaviors that I am.