I looked into it, but I'm not a candidate. A while back, I worked at a specialty boutique where we catered to women from size 16 on up. I saw many many ladies come in who had the surgery (both the very invasive one and the newer one where it's just a few tiny little slices and marveled at the extreme weight loss. There was one lady who had lost over 300lbs due to the surgery and was waiting to lose her last 25lbs so she could have the reconstructive surgery for the baggy skin.
I'm sending you as many warm jujus & well wishes as I can. What you're going through is not just a surgery, but a complete change of life. I envy you. Good luck & we'll be seeing pics of you as you progress, right?