Tried everything

My surgery was a little over a year ago, and I've lost over 100 pounds. My extra skin is holding me back from celebrating the weight loss. I can hardly look in the mirror, and have to wear the pregnancy waist support things to even feel slightly comfortable. I experience physical pain mostly back pain. I've been really thinking about the body contouring surgery, but I'm also young and want to make sure it won't affect my chances of kids in the future.

Very valid concerns. Are you in a local support group?

i know there are several young members on the board here.

good luck & wishing you well

Plastic surgery wont prevent you from having children in the future. Keep in mind that those who have plastics before having children will then end up with odd body shapes. You don't bounce back from childbirth after plastics the same way you would without.

It won't affect your ability to have kids, but having kids will probably screw up your results from reconstructive surgery.

Good thing to talk with a surgeon about.

I would wait if you want to have kids, but like others have said, it's something to discuss with your surgeon. Although my surgeon didn't bring this up with me, I've read that more than a 10-or-so pound loss or gain can affect your results. I doubt it would make much difference if you're talking arm lift, but LBL, probably....

I had LBL and at least for me, it was rough. I sure wouldn't want to have the results messed up for ANYTHING so my advice to you is if you're thinking of having more kids, I'd wait.