I was 264 lbs. I'm do to 162 now so I've lost 102 so far. My goal is to be 140 lbs. so I would be really happy losing another 20 lbs.I had my plastic surgeries in the US about a year apart. I had no idea about MX and how much cheaper surgery was there at the time. I spent $10,500 on the implants and lift and the tummy was $7,500 (i'm still paying for this one) I live in NC so I don't know how prices compare to other parts of the country. Because I regained all of my weight back plus some after I had the plastic surgery, my boobs aren't as great as before but I think having the implant in there has prevented the sagging. My tummy tuck has held up nicely though. My but and inner thighs are another story though I maxxed out my credit cards to have the weight loss surgery so it would be a long time before I could have anything done like a thigh lift. I've tried things like dry skin brushing and taking MSM supplements but I haven't been really consistent about it. I read a lot about these things on the internet and some people swear by them and that they help with sagging skin after surgery. I just need to be more diligent. When I lost the weight before all on my own, I didn't have any problems with sagging skin and I loved the way my legs looked but I was younger then. That was eight years ago, so I guess age and the surgery have a lot to do with it. I'm just trying to take one day at a time and not get frustrated but sometimes it's not that easy....
J

OK, you AREN"T the whiney girl Lynne...lol...I am trying to picture you fat...

No wonder you still have nice boobies...do the implants help, because mine lay concave on my chest when I lie down...they used to be huge...I am a little self conscious about letting a man see them but oh well, hopefully that will go alright, I don't intend to get plastic surgery because it is just way out of my budget, even in Mexico. Did you have your tummy tuck and boobs done in USA or MX when you did it before? How is your body responding to losing the weight? How much did you want to lose and how much have you lost so far?

Hi Jennifer~!
Of course I remember you! You were there with your husband, right? I can barely recognize you anymore, skinny girl! Isn't it exciting!??! I haven't gotten to my goal weight, but I have lost 82 solid pounds and have never been scared of gaining it back. I haven't lost any significant weight in the last 3 months, maybe 8 lbs. (100 lbs was my goal, but if I don't get there I will be alright with staying right where I am). I haven't really exercised on any regular plan, if I did, I probably would have gotten to goal by now. I am active, and I do eat my protein. I have noticed that my tendencies to want to eat have returned, but I am so happy about the restrictive qualities of my tummy...I just have to make sure the wrong things don't go into my mouth, because cookies sure don't fill me up! (Dang it!). Glad you have done so well! Have you seen my youtube videos? xo Carolyn

Hey Jennifer! How are you doing? I hope your feeling better and doing well. I'm doing really well. I got sick once from the antibiotic because I think I took it on an empty stomach
Everything seems to be going well so far.

Good Luck! Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery!

Good luck!

Good luck!

Ok, sounds good. Take care

Jennifer

Ok, so your name is jennifer, lol...
Yes, I too am coming alone, but I have met two other women on this forum who will also be having surgery on 10-10 with me, both very nice...one is coming from Canada, the other from Utah! I am only a few hours drive from Tijuana, and my best friend lives in San Diego, so I am staying with her the night before and the night after. See you soon...I am also scared AND excited! We will be fine. Carolyn

Hi Lynne! I noticed you are having surgery a day after I am, also with Dr. Almanza. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself, we will see each other at the recovery center! Best of luck! Carolyn