Significant Weight Loss Does Not Always Guarantee an Improved Body Image - Saint Joseph, MO

Ten years after losing 90lbs I was still struggling to accept the aprons of skin remaining. Like many women, my family, my job and even finances took precedent over what I knew I wanted. No.... what I needed. Regardless of the much lower numbers on the scales, what I saw in the mirror was a constant reminder of a severely distorted body image.

At the age of 66 one might consider this extensive surgery pointless for a woman "of my age". I beg to disagree. My tip to those contemplating similar similar surgery is to follow all your doctor's directions to a "T", wear your compression garment faithfully and be best of all, be prepared to love your body once again. The recovery was, in my experience, very fast. After the first week, no pain medication was necessary and I welcomed the security of the garment.
Life may be short....... but feeling and looking more youthful cannot be anything but joyful!