Are you veterans happy with your bodies?

Oh hell no!!!! I screwed that up long ago. Having kids and getting fat leave pemanent "scars". But if I ever do manage to lose 100 more lbs, I will not get plastics. I hate being sliced up unless it is absolutely necesarry. The only reason I allowed myself to get the lap band was because it was laporscopic. I imagine if I exercised about 10 hrs a day, I could get it to look pretty good in a one piece bathing suit, but I don't think that will happen, but one never knows.

I am still wanting to lose some more weight. But I think when I am at goal I have to deal with the fact that I am not 18 anymore....lol. In my family (including my husband) plastic surgery would be for people who got hurt in an accident or car wreck. Plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons is sheer shallowness to them. So unless I hit the lottery (and I dont gamble)....I couldnt find the money for plastics.

I am a newbie vet.. only been a "vet" for 2 weeks lol I am halfway to goal.. BUT I will say.. if I didn't lose another pound I would consider myself a success. I am "satisfied" with where I am at.. But would be "happier" lower. I am in an 18/20 right now.. from a 30/32. The part of my body that if I could magically change would be my underarms. I HATE LOATHE DISPISE them. lol My shoulders are thinning, my neck and my chins, but my freaking underarms are the same as they were 84 lbs ago. .ARGH! I can get over all the other parts of me without a problem.. I just hate the underarms!

OK, so I'm the only vain one here, huh? The weird thing for me is that I was *more* comfortable in a bathing suit at 273 than I am at 153! Strange, huh? My expectations for myself are so much different now than then. No one expected me to look marvelous in a bathing suit back then. But, now I look pretty dam* good in clothes. My upper body is really in great shape, with well-defined, toned muscles. So, then I put on a bathing suit and there's all this nasty, saggy skin on my upper thighs (where I carried most of my weight). Plus, I had implants 12 years ago, and they need to be replaced anyway (so I'll get a lift, too, while I'm at it). I've already gone for 3 ps consultations, and going for my 4th and final next week. I hope to have surgery in February, and be ready for bathing suit season by May. I don't expect perfection, just improvement, and better balance between my upper and lower body. I wish I could just love the new me, just as I am, but I want more. I've worked really, really hard in the gym, and want to see the results on my legs and butt that I can see on my back, abs, and arms. So, I'm a spoiled bi*ch, right? Tami

Tami, I am right there with you! I love the way I look in my clothes, but the me in the mirror "nekked" is a scary sight. I have so much extra saggy baggage. I never thought that I would be looking at PS, but I am. My arms look really great, UNTIL, you look at the excess wings aflappin' and floppin' when I move them. So, in late 2008 or 2009, I will also probably start having some work done to the exterior.

I don't think you're vain, Tami. You have to do what will make you feel more comfortable and satisfied. That being said, I don't think I'll have the money for much in the way of plastics. So I have to choose the thing that I think I'll derive the most benefit from. That would be getting rid of the "apron" which is making me so uncomfortable (physically and mentally) is the best thing. I can probably live with sagging boobs and skin on my thighs. But I know the apron has to go. If I could afford more surgery I'd probably say "Sure. Lift the girls back up!"

Tami, I don't think you are vain at all. If I never have plastics, it isn't because I don't want to, but for other reasons I mentioned. If I felt really strongly about it, I would. I think for many people, plastic surgery finishes the whole weight loss process. Nothing bad about that!

From everything I've read, even models and starlets aren't happy with their bodies! lol I don't think we'll win this one! We are far too critical of ourselves. And the closer I got to goal, the more critical I became. Not sure why.

Hmmmmm interesting question. I am much happier dressed lol. Being summer here has been quite depressing clothes wise. It' really hard to find a dress with sleeves. Tops are easier but ........ here I am finally able to walk into a shop and buy something... and I can't buy what I'd like to because of the flabby skin. I always used to go swimming. I haven't been this summer because of my thighs...aka swag curtains. There are lines on my face that weren't there before. Ok.. maybe they were but the fat filled them out. I look older. The veins on my hands and arms stand out. My husband and I are at odds regarding plastic surgery. He is very much against it. I have looked at the plastics board and the photos and that is very scary. But.............. So am I happy with my body? I guess no. Sharyn

Ok guys. Good to see everyone here I know I am the token guy it seems, so it may sounds strange coming from me, but no, I am not satisfied. I am scheduled for a TT in a month and half and I hope that having the saggy stomach skin gone will help my mind.