I would love to have plastic surgery, however, I have not even tried to get my insurance to approve it, because I know that they wouldn't. I have lost 95 pounds, I am still 20 pounds +/- from my personal goal. I don't have a flat tummy by any means, but I never did. My probelem is my legs, thighs in paticular. They look terrible. I don't have a hope of putting on a pair of shorts this summer, I will have to stick to capri's. I really need a thigh lift, do they do those? LOL I can live with my tummy if I must, but the legs have to go. I don't have any idea what the cost would be. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has had any plastic surgery - what are the requriements?

It seems like everyone has plastic surgery done. I have applied (and been denied) twice. I'm still trying but I'm amazed at the number of people that have tummy tucks. I never made it to goal (missed it by about 20 pounds) so I don't really feel like I deserve a flat stomach. It would be nice but the rest of me is still pretty lumpy plus I've gained another 10 pounds, making me 30 pounds from goal. I guess I'm writing this post for 2 reasons. One, I need your support and well wishes as I continue to try for plastics and two, I want to hear from those of you that are at this same stage and have already had plastics.

Hi everyone, I had my surgery on 6/23/03 Lap. I have gone from 240 to my current weight of 144 - 146, from size 24 to my current size 10 - 12. I have only once gained anything and that was a fast 5 pounds. I almost cried. But it came right back off. However, I am not losing any either. I can eat about anything except hamburger and fast food. I worry all the time that I will gain, but only allow myself to get on the scale a few times a month. I don't want it to get away from me. I don't follow any "diet" because I have had a problem with vomiting, I am just glad when I have what I call an "eating" day. I can tell when I get up in the morning and have my tea if it will be an "eating" day or a "no eating" day. My husband is really upset that I vomit all the time. I do really good on soup and usually have it at least once a day. I had rally hoped that by this far out that I would be over the vomiting thing. I go back to the doctor on 4/8/05 so I am going to talk to him about it. However, the doctor that did my surgery has left the hospital and I will have to see a new one - I am not happy about that. Sorry, I am going on and on....Lets keep this page going, it helps to chat with people at the same stage as me. Char

Hi Jen. That is an awesome weightloss. I'll bet your surgeon is in awe with your success. You must feel so great. Good luck and keep us posted.

I think it takes a while for our skin and body to adjust to the weight loss. People told me that I looked kind of bad for a while but now I look fine (at least the parts they can see). I hear your struggle about eating all the time now. I struggle with the same thing. I wish I had some ideas for you but if I did, I wouldn't have the same problems. I just got back from a business trip to Europe and I took some time for visiting some friends. Let's just say, me and Belgium chocolate became quite good friends. I am trying to get back on track now but those carbs have a very strong hold on me now. I feel so out of control. I have at least begun to make some better choices which has put some of the cravings at bay. I have to just keep trying. I don't get sick from anything either except whip cream/cool whip, sugar free ice cream and cereal with milk (even low carb). I can eat huge amounts of food (probably as much as my 210 pound husband) without feeling full. It's very scary. I try not to eat to feel full and stop earlier but sometimes it's hard. I think I'm broken. I know this is only a tool but man, did it have to go away so quickly and so completetly? Good luck to you and keep in touch!