Sophie7713

Happy Thanksgiving December 2018 sleever's. Hope everyone is well and happy. I'm feeling grateful with the results this thankful season!

Thank you, ladies, for you're honest and sincere input! I respect and value everything each have said and the insight your experience renders. I will definitely compare all the pro and cons. (I also love playing scrabble, and am a big To Do List girl, too!) Whenever I need to make a major decision personally or professionally, I literally write out two columns, one pro and one con. It's a great way for the subject matter at hand to become crystal clear on paper. That said, I absolutely bonded today with the female plastic surgeon and her staff. I never sensed they were selling surgery. I asked for a thorough exam with an honest evaluation and answers to my concerns which were raised here on the thread. I expressed my goals were not for a body beautiful. I'm now 60 and realistic. My hubby and I joke, I'll be like Mrs. Frankenstein 2020! The current severely sagging, elongated breasts (boy, now that's a pretty picture) are now causing back pain; a bit of a hunch back is forming; and two rolls of abdominal skin causing posture imbalance, rash and bones to protrude now that my frame has become relatively small. None were issues before when I was big and plump, as the weight balanced out everything proportionately, surgeon noted. With careful examination of my entire body in the raw - she did not wish me to loose much more weight feeling I'd crossover to gaunt. Nor felt the weight on the scale was an accurate measurement of my body frame and type. She concluded, I was an excellent candidate with a great underlying structure in good health, and addressing the loose skin now was a good thing. We met for over an hour discussing this, good nutrition and other relevant topics. My appointment lasted 2 ½ hours. I felt them professional, thorough and attentive to the sleeve nuances. The surgeon was quite confident and enthusiastic about sculpting me to my personal finish line. She loved and was inspired by the 25th gala gown design sketch for May 2020 - I had shared on the OOTD thread. Call me rebel, guinea pig, stupid or a trail blazer - but I scheduled my breast lift and a fleur de lis tummy tuck for this winter, January 2020 with exparel pain medication to deaden nerves that first week. They were most forthright to my questions for recovery time + post surgery pain + uncomfortableness given the sometimes precarious vertical and horizontal lower abdominal intersection that can sometimes cause healing complications. Hopefully, that will not be my plight. I am to use a walker and not stand erect for the first few weeks until that particular incision shows healthy healing. An arduous endeavor. Hubby and I will go to pre-op appointment. However, we will continue to proceed with caution and remain attentive. As a super responder (Dr. Weiner's term) as I think many of us are here - I was actually a very jovial, active in my field, former professional full-figure model, fit, sturdy overweight who ate fairly healthy (until reading the obesity code, a real eye opener to the toxic foods we thought were good for us like 21st century breeds of brown rice, whole wheat bread and wheat pasta + all white powders, like cocaine, just kidding!...) and exercised regularly. No real obesity issues accept left knee joint pain from previous injuries (ergo, the penchant for flat shoes) as a runner exasperated by too much weight. Even heavy, I strived to be my best possible self BUT no doubt, my good fortune would eventually run out moving into older adulthood. The sleeve has addressed the metabolic disease beautifully. I remain cautiously optimistic about this next phase. My former Miami modeling agency has asked if I'd be interested in registering as a relatable, older adult petite woman. Absolutely, of course. You often get to keep the clothing you model. Fun! Just no high heels... Oh, and I thought this definition + history was way cool: Plastikos - Greek root to mold or give form. Egypt 3000 BC first historical evidence of plastic surgeon pioneers caring for facial wounds via duels and jousts. 1800's better tools and techniques invented. WWI becoming prominent for wounded soldiers. 1950's thru today, an established art and science with continuing advances with modern technologies. My surgeon is 10 years practiced, yet on the cutting edge. Not too young or too old. Interviewed three surgeons, will cancel the last two interviews. Did not mean to write a novel...

OKAY! Like take my breath away... This little black dress is GORGEOUS on you! You have such beautiful legs, arms and silhouette, Kays Mom! It flatters you in a way the pretty florals don't quite capture - Do send us the outfit complete on your special gala night. Hubby and daughter must be over in the moon with joy and pride for their ROCKIN wife and mom.

Can I borrow two inches? That would make you a nice 5'5" and me 5'2" putting me at goal weight tonight! You have got the coolest walk-in closet.

I didn't know that. Haha. Do your girls like Target? Found the coolest outdoor coat there today. And, I did note some Champion brand items in their sports/athletic department. Worth checking out. Maybe Santa owns some stock in Champion and will disperse the products this season for his shareholders! ;]

Oh Silly Kitty, I do apologize for posting tonight my new adventure in plastics and questions asked on your thread. I just now read the title of the thread, and back read several posts. It was not my intention to impose here or post inappropriately. So sorry. Perhaps, there is a general plastic surgery thread? I'll look for one.

Most definitely. He took liberties, I feel, from a point of arrogance and ignorance! The extra skin on our newer figures is not simply a vanity issue as he implied (what a twit) - Especially for us petite body types... I've noted this extra skin weighs me down, effects my balance and posture. Tight foundations are not healthy for our organs. Corsets be damned for the previous women of yesteryear. Can you even image being tied up in one for the sake of fashion! I also find a size smaller pant (not the stretchy kind) is more appropriate - if not for all the tummy flesh and muffin top dilemma. I hope he did not steal your joy and anticipation. Will just call him Dr. Clueless.

This month, I have begun serious research, assessing costs, time lines and interviewing plastic surgeons. I am so grateful for this thread. No one can truly understand this journey or its unique stages. I am looking into a breast lift and tummy tuck to address the abdominal loose skin. I can live with the bat wing arms. I have met with two surgeons thus far. One wants to do a belt, the other much less invasive. Tomorrow, I visit a female surgeon. I really liked the surgeon I met today, but he is booked thru August 2020 unless a cancellation - which is doubtful given his excellent reputation. I had hoped to have surgery this winter to allow for plenty healing time before our 25th anniversary gala May 17, 2020. While I know everyone heals differently - do you think procedures done in January or February give enough time? I am still loosing currently, and am aware of the 3-6-9 or 12 year wait thru maintenance for plastics. Do you feel that is a definite hard and fast rule? Am I rushing this too much? How did you know your personal target weight? I think I might be an inches girl more than weight? I have adopted healthy eating and 100 oz. water per day down. I adhere strictly to the wisdom + suggestions from The Obesity Code, Big Ass Salads and A Pound of Cure. I found each author and book refreshing, vindicating and honest... After years of struggle, frustration and mixed messages managing a serious weight problem. Your thoughts and experience would be so much appreciated. Thank you.

This is all so exciting Silly Kitty! Who cares about a sable fur or the diamond ring when Santa baby can deliver all your wishes (body parts, haha) come true. Short of porn star, love it!

Love it - the jacket and the entire look you pulled together!

Our cooler temperatures have finally arrived! No need for the heat or air conditioning. Perfecto. But, I was caught off guard with no winter weather clothes to wear. Oh boy. All the 1, 2 and 3X's discarded months ago. Loving these long sleeves, cotton/spandex bottoms (like wearing pajama's) with comfy crops - I found over this past weekend. And, I just couldn't resist these fun shoes for a little red holiday dress on order plus, the Christmas bell collar for Bobby, our wire fox terrier.

How would these boots and belt look with your new black pants suit? With such a pretty waist line and figure eight, it may give you another look. Pant suits are so versatile. I thought it was really flattering on you!

And, since many of us are liking the snake skin boots... these are pretty snazzy in a flat version by Steve Madden.

Steve Madden carries some comfortable and true to size flats in his fall collection you may want to peruse. When I saw this pair, I thought of the cream sweater cousin in gold mentioned earlier. :]

Oh, I forgot to add - Yes, these are Rothy's. Love them! Have four pairs now. I dropped one full shoe size, and all my incredible collected classic shoes $$$$ over the years - no longer fit and went to thrift shop + consignment Heaven. I find Rothy's so comfortable, stylish and affordable $ given that I will need to replace every shoe in the wardrobe. I also like All birds for really casual comfy. Both brands constructed from re-purposed materials, too! ;]

Hip, modern and sensational! And, the beaux might seriously want to consider keeping this Kitten under lock and key. I'm surprised you even made it to the restrooms... that some incredibly handsome, international pilot and co-pilot didn't whisk you away to Europe hailing Come Fly with Me! Meow! Seriously, though, you look absolutely beautiful in your stylish winter white. And, the boots are simply to die for.

We can't wait to see your first mini-goal finale post! Wahoo, a celebration, indeed!

Business meets yesterday. Giggling, because these were my first official selfies! ;]

Ooh la la, this is truly a fab outfit on you! I think it really flatters your wonderful curves and very pretty petite lines. Also, adds height like Ms. SSS said. I'm not agreeing with the beaux on this one. AND, those boots... think your East coast twin can borrow them? ;]

What a crack-up! LOL! A He Man for sure...

A good question! Not sure I have totally figured that one out yet. Asked hubby if he'd wait outside the powder room to help me with the very long back zipper and/or assist with any other unforeseen mechanical problems. True to He Man form, it appeared more interesting from his vantage point to go back into powder room together vs. returning to the cocktail party! Haha. ;]

Love them all! These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do... One of these days these boots are going to walk into each our closets! Edited Nancy Sinatra lyrics a bit. ;]

I concur! I think we have a budding new Vogue or WWD model in our midst... ;]

This is better - a really dramatic, flattering and wonderful look for you. It so complements your hair, too. Hooray!!!! to stepping out of your comfort zone into a little black cocktail dress for work gala. A true classic.