Are You Seriously Going to Do This... AM I JUST VAIN AND LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO PACIFY ME?
I am a female in my early 30's. No children but...
I am a female in my early 30's. No children but obese all of my life. I lost quite a bit of weight size 24 to a 8-10 but have regained and I'm in about a 16 now. At either weight, 10 or 16, my body only shrunk... it wasn't disappointing at all, I was happy and I lost weight with diet and exercise, however, I never could look the way I wanted, I honestly was and still am afraid to get surgery... however, due to another problem I have to get surgery this year anyway and now I am considering a tuck brachioplasty (arms). My logic is, I am already going under for surgery, why not get this done too?
I'm torn though, I feel like maybe I don't deserve it, I don't have a this problem because of kids. I'm also spiritual... and I'm concerned I am being vain and that maybe God will punish me while under... I know it sounds CRAZY but that is what I am thinking...
I've only told 2 people what I am thinking. I'm ashamed to tell anyone else. I believe writing will help me greatly.
Besides an upcoming surgery that I will eventually need to get done and it will hopefully alleviate some minor aches and pains, I want this because I have tried to lose weight and get in shape the "right way" and YES I love working out and stying fit. even at this 16 I feel okay, but I can't run like I use to and I am still working out... I just don't have the time to do 1.5 - 2 hours a day 6 days a week like I use to. Regardless, even with the hard work I never looked like I wanted (flat stomach and no love handles and WINGS FOR DAYS... at my smallest they waved and hung). I just want to be happy with how I FEEL AND LOOK. I want to show my stomach if I want to or wear a back less dress... even in a 8-10 I couldn't.
Anwyay, I have been SO ANXIOUS and torn. This seems like the perfect time to do it, altough I'm not at my lost weight because I will already be on leave for at least 4 - 8 weeks... and the surgery already required a bikini cut (meaning I was going to scarred anyway)... but again, I think this is just me trying to justify it... so pros:
- No kids or family, so financially this is a good time for me
- already going under and will have a scar
- flat stomach, no more flabby arms, and a flatter back... he isn't sure if he can get all of it... I carry all my weight in my back it seems
- I'm pretty darn confident now, but I want to like my shape and all the hard work I have put in to loose the weight I have lost
CONS
- Doing this alone (kinda)... I'm a little worried about my mental/emotional state
- Will I be out even longer because of the multiple surgeries
- Its expensive
- I may have to get more work done because I plan to still workout and loose weight (size 10 is fine for me if my stomach and back or flat)
I'm SO ANXIUOS AND TORN!!!
So I'm waiting for a DATE! I'm so ready to get...
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Thanks for your honest, heart-felt story. Vanity does feel so wrong, but consider the health benefits of getting fat removed from your body. From what I've read, it seems that getting to your ideal weight before surgery isn't as important as getting to a healthy weight that you can maintain long-term. Maybe working out 1.5 to 2 hours a day isn't realistic for the long haul?
Do you have a support system who you can confide in and can help you for at least the first few days after surgery?
Also, make sure you're happy with your surgeon and that he or she is board certified. Talking to several doctors and getting different opinions is often helpful.
Please keep us posted on your date and how you're feeling. We're here for you!


I finally got my date!!! I am so relieved I don't...
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I cant stress that enough!!! =D
I share your thoughts about being vain....what will people think...I could have used the money to feed hungry children...all the guilt! I am doing this, finally after thinking about it for years and years and I refuse to feel guilty...even though, I do at times. I am also having a brow lift and eye lid revision done at the same time. Let me know how you do! You are in my prayers.
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