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Hey everyone,

So I have been banded since Jan. 12, 2009 and have lost a total so far of 91lbs (from 275 lbs.) I was a size 26 and am now somewhere between a 12 and 14. I hadn't really considered PS before, but my stomach is well... disgusting! I can still not see my belly button because the skin did not return to normal and still hangs over, and below that I have an "overhang" as I refer to it. I can see the skin folding and when I take a close look, I just know it is not going to go back to normal. Now, because of this skin issue, I am afraid to lose more weight and make it look worse, if that is possible so now I am considering PS. I need advice though. I have ready a few posts that say don't do it until you have had all the children you want, but honestly... am I really supposed to live the next ten years ashamed of this body I have worked so hard for? So, with all this said, I need to know if anyone knows a surgeon in the San Antonio, TX area that I can go to for consultation.

I thought about having insurance take a part since I do frequently get a rash around my belly button that itches, but it doesn't stay for a long time once I start paying attention to it.. is that enough to see someone for it to claim it for insurance?

I am really distraught about this issue, looking at myself in the mirror naked still grosses me out because of how undefined my stomach looks. If i lean over at a 45 degree angle, I can see all the skin flop forward and behind it is the body I SHOULD have, right there waiting to be revealed. I need advice and some resources to go to. Searching for them on this site would take hours... so anyone that can help me find a surgeon that does this kind of thing would be helpful. And, andyone who has had an extensive tummy tuck.. please feel free to give me advice or share with me your story. Thanks everyone!!!

Edited December 29, 2009 by appleashley1211

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