Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What are your makeover plans?



Recommended Posts

New tops and jeans

Sheath dresses

Matching bras and panties

High heels

Cute flats without enough support for a 200+ person

New glasses for my skinnier face

New swimsuit and coverup

I'm gonna wait for one year after my weight stabilizes to decide what to do about wrinkles, flab, and sag.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow, this topic got me thinking, and kind of hopeful even though I haven't had surgery yet,so I want to see how my skin rebounds before any decisions to nip and tuck. However, I know I will want a boob job. I have never had boobs that could make it past my tummy, and I am pretty sure that they won't last through the weight loss. Also, a totally new wardrobe. I would love to be able to wear the cute clothes I see in stores walking around the mall, and that would just be amazing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oooh. I haven't had my sleeve yet but I've decided that I'm going to do whatever it takes to be NORMAL after my weight loss. I was last skinny at 16, when I got bent over by the horrible hell drug known as "depo provera" & have never been the same since. Thanks to my ridiculous stretch mark scars, I will NEVER look normal naked, but that won't lessen my resolve to eliminate skin flaps and pooches.

I just turned 27 last week... but I'd already given up on ever having a "decent" body years ago. (Not even a great one! Just decent.) After investigating WLS and the sleeve purely for health reasons, I've realized that I deserve to look & feel normal, too.

That probably means lifts on my arms, tummy, butt, legs and possibly face, not to mention a breast lift to shore up my dangly EEs (I hear you candaceshenea!!). So many surgeries I'm cringing (and have cried over it a couple times), but I'm sure it'll be worth it, considering the next 60 years of not having to roll up skin into binding garments or swapping anxiety about awkward fat into anxiety about awkward skin.

Luckily, clothes shopping will be a great comfort :D Bright, colorful clothes. Perhaps even shorts!! sigh. The feeling of a soft breeze on your legs is the best!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am down 113 pounds with about 35 to go. So far my skin isn't too bad. I hate my batwings but they are shrinking...my mom had her arms done and I would never do it. The scar is too big and her recovery was a pain. I am most worried about my belly, thighs and boobs! My belly has stretch marks but if the skin starts sagging too much I may have to look into a tt. I worry a little about my upper thighs sagging but I think that I would be too much of a chicken to get that done! Then there is my lady friends who were once a 44dd. Now they are saggy and saggy and sad! They are a 36d but there is no volume to them at all! But again...I can't believe that I actually went through with the vsg surgery, let alone going through anymore operations. I think besides a new wardrobe, once my hair stops falling out I'm going blonde!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My insurance will cover my extra-skin removal on my stomach because I have bad eczema and the skin is irritated a lot. Some of you might have this option as long as you go to your doctor when you are rashy and document it over time. Because of my skin history, it will be 100% covered! So since that will be free in about a year, I'm all over that. I just bought myself 2 new pairs of glasses which I'm REALLY excited about. A classy pair and a really funky fun crazy pair for when I'm feeling like I want attention (which I find is a lot lately). I also got my hair highlighted and lowlighted for the first time in my life, which was a special treat. When I'm at goal and my tummy has healed, I'm going to buy very expensive 7 For Mankind jeans and a few very expensive high fashion items. I'm a clothes horse, so I'm planning to start putting away for my goal wardrobe now. Might need to do that shopping in NY and make an event out of it.....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What I would like to do and what I can afford to do are two different things ;)

I would like to get a Tummy Tuck, after 3 c-sections my stomach looks harsh and I have stretch marks so bad from carrying each child, especially the twins. My stomach is shrinking some, thankfully I have age on my side BUT I dont think the skin will completely bounce back. Would love a boob job too. I started out very small in the chest as it was and they are almost gone now *sigh* Would love laser hair removal too. Oh and I would love to have my gap between my two front teeth closed too.

Now realistically what I can afford will be all new clothes, I have gone through almost my whole collection of clothes, very few fit anymore. I think the smallest I have down to is a 12 and I'm in a 14 now and I'm ready to start dressing cute and my age again. Planning to grow my hair out too, I've had it short for so many years.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

eventually i would like to get lasik eye surgery, a boob lift/augmentation. nothing else really.

haven't had kids yet so nip/tucks right now would be pointless.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't want to but if I need it I will get my thighs tucked. I am confident I can firm my belly and arm skin, but I worry about the thunder thighs. I am going to use compression wear during the loss and while I work out. It is suppose to help reduce the sagging skin during loss. Other than that what I look forward to the most is BUYING CLOTHS FROM A NORMAL STORE! No more plus size only stores or limited selection at a department store. I hate knowing I have fewer choices and must pay more because I am big!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Love it!!!:)

I'm going to sell my first born child (now that he's 25 and apparently doesn't need me anymore =() to be able to afford the removal of my apron and to lift up my socks with marbles in them!!! :lol:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have started laser hair removal. When I reach goal I will be getting a Tummy Tuck for me and a boob job for my husband! lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×