Good question. Maybe you could take the "old fashioned" approach to this... make a list. Make two columns.... pros and cons list all the reasons why you should and want to have the plastic surgery--- and make a list under cons why you do not want to have the surgery. Then simply compare the two. If the cons far outweigh the pros, then don't do it. If it's weighted in the pros column, then go for it! I live with a lot of extra skin that I wish I didn't have. In a heartbeat....if my insurance would pay for it, I would have it removed. Not only would I lose the last 20 pounds that I'm lugging around....I would look so much better in my clothes, and I would just feel better in a swimsuit! It's ultimately up to you. Don't ask your friends who have no clue what you're going through. Ask yourself and make your list.... And let us know whatever you decide! Good luck! ~Laura

Hello everyone, the month of festivities is almost coming to and end. We all have been having a great time. And we will continue to do so. I have a question to ask. Was there ever a moment since the surgery that you had second thoughts about the it? Did you have any regrets? Maybe many of you never had any. That is great. I had one in the first 6 months of the surgery. I remember going to a wedding reception. I just started eating soft foods. On the way home I felt so down. I saw people eating and drinking. All I could do is take out my water bottle and my sugar free jello. Many friends and relatives that did not know I had the surgary kept on trying to serve me food and drinks. I kept on telling them I was on a diet. They all got a big kick out of it and kept on putting food and drinks on my table. They kept on saying I was on a see-food diet. I felt a strong urge to call my doctor and ask him to reverse the surgery. Or I would close my eyes and say it is just a dream. I would yell at myself and say wake up. That is over now. I have never regreted it again. Now I am more skinny than many of them. I will never regret ever again. Thank you for reading. I know I wil read yours. God bless you and take care.

If so, what kind? Just curious; I went in for a consult yesterday and frankly, I'm scared stiff. I like feeling good and healthy. I don't want to go under the knife again. But, on the other hand, I'm sick and tired of stuffing and folding things, KWIM?

Ladies,with those beautiful pictures of all of you, why would you want to ruin the board with mine. I give you my word that the pictures will be posted this weekend. I had mentioned that it would be a summer project. Thank you for being kind and wanting to send me a camera. I have been working long hours and been getting home late. I will be active on the board this weekend. Hopefully I can post more questions or even chat with some of you. I have a great time reading all your post. Ladies continue the celebration of your anniversary. You deserve because you look great God bless you and take care.

Hi everyone. Tomorrow will be my 2 year anniversary. Where did the time go? When I think back to this day 2 years ago, I still get a little anxious knowing that the next day my life would change forever. I can remember everything like it was yesterday. My surgery buddy Melissa and I, along with our husbands went to Wing Stop to have our final preop meal. Afterwards, we headed over to Walmart to pick up a few things in anticipation of what lay ahead of us postop. I remember staying awake most of the night praying to God that I would survive my surgery without any complications. When I think back, it amazes me how much my life has changed in the past 2 years. I'm so much more confident in every aspect of my life. I am so grateful for the OH website and the wisdom of it's members, I can't tell you how many nice people answered my silly questions as a newbie. Even now, those that are further out than me always answer my cry for help. I've put on between 5-7 pounds and am working to get them off. And if I can do that, there is nothing standing in my way to accomplish other goals that I have set for myself. I'm 42 years old and can honestly say that I feel like 22. Because of this surgery and the capable hands of my surgeon, I'm a happier person, wife, mother, daughter and friend. I hope that they continue to make advances in bariatric surgery and that so many others will soon feel like me! Cathy