Let us talk loose skin and muffin tops

[omrhsn 623]

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

The pain from plastic surgery was a lot more intense than laparoscopic weight loss surgery for me (however to me it was comparable to a caesarean).

I also didn’t think I would pursue skin removable when I started because I was so focused on health. Honestly I could have gone either way but what pushed me over the edge was someone asking when was I due. I was not pregnant. I booked a plastic surgery consult less than 6 months after that.

I see a lot of sleeveless compression tops for men and that might be I lighter layer option to consider.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I giggled when I read what pushed you to do the plastic surgery. My sister who had her WLS just before me is complaining that no one is offering her help or giving up their seat for her now she lost the weight and the belly. She was pregnant for a long 15 years or so 🤣.

Maybe I should give these compression tops a try

Edited February 23, 2023 by omrhsn

[catwoman7 11,223]

4 hours ago, omrhsn said:

Just curious, why you had three plastic surgeries? All to remove loose skin? What was the down-time while recovering from surgery? This is what worries me. The pain also lol

the surgeon who did my body surgeries will not keep patients under anesthesia for more than six hours. He starts getting tired, and some surgeons (including him) consider it dangerous for patients to be under anesthesia for longer than that. I was OK with that - I didn't want anyone operating on me if they were really tired! My lower body lift took four hours. He did the breast and arm procedures during the second surgery. That took close to six hours, I think. The face/neck lift was an afterthought - I originally wasn't going to do it. I had that done a couple of years after my body surgeries and by a different surgeon - one who specializes in faces. That one didn't take as long - maybe three hours??

the lower body lift was the worst pain-wise. It was really painful for about a week, and after that it was mostly just discomfort, but that went on for quite awhile - it's been a few years now so I don't remember how long- - maybe a month or two? I couldn't stand up straight for a couple of weeks because it was too painful. I used a walker for the first week or two. Again, after that it was mostly just discomfort.

yes they were to remove loose skin. They also did liposuction and tightened my abdominal muscles, which were all stretched out (I think that's why that particular surgery is so painful - it's the muscle tightening).

Edited February 23, 2023 by catwoman7

[catwoman7 11,223]

btw - in the long run, it was worth the pain and discomfort. I have a normal-looking body again, and my clothes fit better. I'm very happy with the results!

[omrhsn 623]

1 minute ago, catwoman7 said:

btw - in the long run, it was worth the pain and discomfort. I have a normal-looking body again, and my clothes fit better. I'm very happy with the results!

I'm glad to hear you are happy with the results. If I ever decide to do plastic surgery, I might consider removing the loose skin on my belly. I'm not too concerned about my forearms and thighs. I still need to loose some weight