Thigh lift

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In a message dated 10/28/2003 10:45:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,

LWMYTHREESONS@... writes:

>

> Hi Everyone:

> I am scheduled for a thigh lift and lipo in a few weeks. I all

> suddenly getting cold feet. Can anyone who has gone through this procedure

> give me

> any advice or help me prepare for what's to come?

> I am almost 4 years post op and have lost 240 pounds total. My legs

> have suffered the most abuse from the weight loss and I was sure this is

> what I

> wanted until today. I met with my surgeon who told me " EVERYTHING " which may

>

> be been too much for me. Now Im scared. Any advice?

> As always... thanks for your help.

>

>

I had a lower body lift in 9/02. It included a thigh lift, lower back lift,

and tummy tuck. It was definitely MAJOR surgery. I am so incredibly glad I

did it. I felt, quite honestly, deformed after the weight loss. Even with

clothes on the extra skin was noticeable and a nuisance. Now, it's a joy to get

dressed and undressed. I feel so incredibly happy with how I look and this

does truly translate into how I feel each day.

se

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,

Congratulations on such a great loss, 240 lbs is a remarkable amount to

lose. I am sorry that you are not feeling good about your upcoming

surgery on your thighs. I have an idea that you may have thighs like

mine. Not every obese person has them. I have been observing people,

especially in the summer when they were wearing shorts. Some obese

people have nice straight, heavy legs, knees quite visable. When they

lose weight, their legs lose also and look good except for the loose

skin.

Now to describe my legs...... They have always been very large, bulging

thighs, rubbing together to form bad rashes. I have always had great

crevices behind my knees that people think are cute on babies. On me,

they cause fungus infections because the air does not reach them. I

thought losing weight would help (I have lost 215 lbs, and in a sz 8).

But it has become worse. The fat has sunk to that area. It hangs over my

knees and creates a greater crevice behind the knees. The upper thighs

are wrinkley and flap together, no rash, but make flapping noises if I

walk too fast. I cannot wear pants as the legs do not fit like the

waist. I must wear long skirts so that no one sees this ugliness hanging

on my knees in front and back. It is like a big growth hanging over in

back. I want to have plastic surgery on them. I have consulted a couple

and they feel this is a real challenge, didn't refuse but made me feel

uneasy. Now, I was told that the approx 10 lbs of fat on each leg is

throwing off my balance as it is centered on my inner knees.

Sorry this is so long but it is difficult to describe. Is there anyone

else out there who has or had this problem????? Please advise me if you

can. Tell me of a PS that has handled this well. I will go anywhere. Or

do you suggest I live with it?

Sheila