Just got back from Plastic Surgeon...

[Nykee 13]

Yes, it's a lot of money--but I bet most of us have at least one time or another bought (financed) a new car. Basically, it's the price of a new Honda Civic (an accord would be more). What would you rather have--a new car or a new body?

>>>>>>>>I have never had a car over 2000$, i am so poor I feel like I should of never got this surgery... like I didnt have the right to.. I spent the only 13,000$ I ever had...(SSI settlement)

IF I sold and borrowed everything I couldnt get 5,000$.. thats all my fault, ( I DID GO TO COLLEGE, I got a degree.. etc.. I tried)

I cant ge the fills I need, when I need them.. and if anything happens to my band THATS it.. theres no credit cards, no house, no parents, no nothing.. I am just scared sometimes..

I didnt want to offend anyone..

I am just getting nervous about having to hang on to all this skin flab, I started out at 415 pounds and I am affriad of whats gonna happen.

But its still better than being 400 pounds.. so I need to just calm down

[Kelliebelly 13]

Thanks everyone...As for the weight loss ..nothing was said about me losing more weight. He said I had done extremely well with what I had lost. I am only 9kgs form my surgeons goal and once he takes the skin off and you wouldnt believe how much skin there is...plus lipos it a bit he said I will probably be nearly at my goal anyway. So anythiung I lose after that is a bonus. Although, as long as you dont intend losing more than about 20kgs or so after your tuck the results should be ok, anymore than that I would try and lose some first so the results arent compromised.

As for what Kare said it is very true...I would swap my car, puter ...most things for this operation...only we can understand how difficult it is to live with the sagging skin...some are worse than others but I mean summers are the worst, I cant stand the rashes...so how much it costs entered my head...I mulled it around and called the bank

[Kelliebelly 13]

Nykee,

I just seen your post after I posted. You didnt offend. I am sorry you arent in the position to do surgery. For a lot of years I wasnt either. I could never see the day I could have any of what I had done happen....But the day came. I bet you never expected to have the lapband and the money to pay for it...well it happened.

I am sure one day will be your day!!! I was looking into extreme makeover...after you lose your weight give them a call, see if they could help you with the loose skin.

Hugs

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Kelly Congrats on making the desicion to get your ps. I wish you nice perks and a flat tummy and a big raise in your self esteem when your all done. I'd be floating high myself!!! You have done so well you look great!!

[aaamom 0]

Kel- I am soooooooooo jealous !!! My dream is to get rid of this sagging apron of skin I have due to 3 c-sections, 3 hernia surgeries and rapid weight loss. There is nothing more I want than to wear a normal pair of undies and not these tight tight tight control top panties to keep my belly from swinging ( I know, not pretty).

Here's how I look at things- I was fortunate enought to have insurance cover my band surgery. If I have to refinance my home to be NORMAL again, then I am so there. I am going to my doc Feb 14 to get a referral to a plastic surgeon. Hopefully, I can get a consult from there.

Please keep us updated on how things are going. I am interested in how things go for you and hopefully can join you someday ! Congrats on this next big step !

[Anwyn 0]

Kellie, I am so excited for you (not to mention green with jealousy)!! You're making me want to get my butt in gear. Keep us posted - I can't wait to see those after pictures!