I know its early to be thinking about this
First take a deep breath!! Its totally normal to have crazy racing thoughts after all you are going through a huge life changing event on Monday! Take it a day at a time and start to prioritize. First getting through your surgery and healing! Progressing your diet and losing the weight. Maintaining your weight loss once you reach your goal (yes I know you will)!! And then think is plastic surgery necessary or wanted? That's the approach I took years ago with my first WLS. It took me two years to lose the weight, maintained for almost 3 yrs before I had a TT, and I felt terrific. Try and focus on feeling happier and healthier and the rest will fall into place! Prayers your way for a successful surgery and quick recovery! Karianne
You have good reasons to be having surgery besides the way you look - that's just the bonus.
It'll all work out!
It didn't, but you know what? It's okay! I may not have a perfectly shaped body with taut skin all over it, but I look damn good in my clothes. :) I feel better now at (almost) 38 than I did in my early 20's. I've got stretchmarks from 3 babies, and jiggly places, and more skin than I'd prefer...but I am HEALTHY and ACTIVE and my husband thinks I'm sexy.
Don't let your worries about your appearance bring you down. Know that you're going into this surgery to improve what's going on inside your body - and even if your body isn't like a Victoria's Secret model afterwards, it won't bother you nearly as much as you think it will. Truly!
Good luck to you in your journey and especially your upcoming surgery.
The last time i was slim i was in my early 30's and this time I was 50. Where did that old hag come from? I went thru a real identity crisis.
But a good haircut and colour and stylish new clothes made me into the new person I am. I am older, just haven't seen that person in a long time, so i learned to live with my wrinkles that were hidden in the rolls.
I have extra skin but I look great in clothes and would much rather have loose skin than be big again.
While i did this mainly for my health you are always thinking about how you are going to look at the end, that's normal. I'm happy on both sides now. Just took my head awhile to catch up to the new body.
It's a journey, you'll get there, a few bumps are expected.
Congrats.
J
on 4/11/12 4:28 am
I came through fine, had no complications, easily lost all my excess weight, had a tummy tuck and am feeling wonderful and I am at my goal weight almost five years later. I look and feel wonderful. This is not as scary as it seems. It has been an easy and an exciting journey for me and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to do it.
Second of all, try not to worry about things such as excess skin this early on. Deal with things as they come, otherwise you will go crazy with worry.
Deep breaths and positive thinking!
I wish you a speedy recovery!