Recovery Time... Advice Needed Please

[coops 1,790]

Helloah!

Just wanted to pick your brains...

A little background on me - for those of you who don't know - I am now over two years out and not at my surgeon's goal yet... I ma just 9lbs off. I have been this weight since October and I am starting to think that 'this is me'... I will continue the Quest of weight loss, but part of me has started to accept that this might not happen now. I've gone from a UK 22-24 to a UK 14, with a total of 75lbs gone. Most of the fat that is left on me is around my middle!! My legs are ok... I have got a lot of muscle there, ss I am not too worried about the bit of thigh fat that is left - I am too old for mini skirts now...lol

So, my thoughts are now turning to finishing this job and getting rid of the excess, saggy and wobbly skin that is really bothering me. I have just returned from a beach holiday, and having to wear a swimming costume, I now realise that the skin is more of a problem than my weight... it really does effect me both physically and mentally.

I want it gone... my hubby agrees... and we will have to pay for it. My sleeve surgeon does a TT at a good price so he will be my first port of call.

Also the boys are in pretty poor condition now... pretty much skin - no shape left - sorry for TMI! Again, this is really effecting me mentally and I would also like this sorted... I don't want to go big... just round...lol!

Now, the actual operations don't bother me at all... what worries me is the time in recovery.

So, for all those that have had either one or the other, or both can you please answer:

How long were you in hospital?

How long was recovery?

How long did you have off work?

Are you happy with the results?

Also, is it possible to have the two operations done at the same time? If so, how much extra recovery time is needed... or is this too much at one time.

I am a teacher, and my school's sickness policy is very strict. I would tell them about the TT; and stress that is it for medical reasons, not vanity (ok, so that is partially a lie, but you gotta do what you gotta do) - however, I wouldn't tell them about the uplift!!!

I would be very grateful for any replies, comments or advice that you have for me; the good, the bad and the ugly!

Thanks in advance =]

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Idk the answers to your questions. But, you've got to check out the new teardrop implants. They are made of the same material as the Gummy bear implants but are teardrop shaped. They are awesome. They look so real. And feel real too.

[thedogsmommy 16]

Maybe you have actually hit your goal weight if you did not have the loose skin.

[coops 1,790]

thanks for your quick replies... I will defo look at the teardrop implant O.T.R.sleever... thanks for that! The reason I am not bothered about size is that I don't want them to look false... I am 41 and as I work in a school a big bust line would just be soooo embarrasing! Especially as I am so small now!

thedogsmommy, you might have a point there... not sure if my tummy skin is 9lbs, but if it was gone, the overall shape would look a lot smaller than the number on the scales! That is why i want it gone - to look good but more importantly 'feel' good!

[Sassygirl06 962]

the answer to if you can have them both at the same time is yes, it will be cheaper too. the recovery time is about 6 weeks till you feel normal again. I would think about doing it around the winter holiday. havent had the surgerys yet, so I am going off of my research that I have been doing. good luck!