I'm planning to get a tummy tuck and breast implants. I want this so badly and I know people do this every day with no problems, but I have one person that I know that's making me feel horrible.

She says people die from plastic surgery and since I'm a mom and have little ones at home I shouldn't be willing to take that risk. Part of me knows she is right, people can die from plastic surgery but then again, the risk is low.

Do you worry about this? How do you put it in perspective?

I wouldn't worry about it. If it's what you want then you should do it. Yes, you want to be there to raise your children but your kids also deserve a happy, healthy mom. Life is full of risks. You could get hit by a bus or be the victim of a drive by. That doesn't mean you're going to barricade yourself in the house. Besides, if you did that, you could die of a carbon monoxide leak. Live your life to the fullest. There are NO guarantees!

There is a risk for Lap-Band too...but, you took the risks and have become a success! Do it for you! You will be a happier wife and mom.

i worry about it i got banded before i had my baby, she's almost 2 now. so i'm starting to lose the weight again...and i look at my flabby arms and heck you can spot a former fat girl a mile a way (a size 5 with saggy/jiggly triceps)

i feel that i'm being selfish and i need to think about her. i'm sure theres other ways we can die, but it just truly bothers me, and i'm still not sure what i'm going to do when the time comes to decide, i love her so much.

i probably need some antidepressants now just after writing 4 lines, geeze.

good luck with your decision

I worried incessantly about any thing that could go bad. But someone said to me the great words 'Eyes on the prize' And I repeated that to myself the whole way - And the prize is fantastic!

Do you worry about this? How do you put it

I have Heard the same from people, but I tell them that I could get struck by lightning or run over by a run away bus too I don't live terrified of "what if's". If I were I prob wouldn't have been banded. So yes- anything CAN happen- but IMO the end result (a happier me) is worth it

Thanks everyone. I had a total of 3 surgeries last year and did fine with each. I just need to relax a little.

I'm planning to get a tummy tuck and breast implants. I want this so badly and I know people do this every day with no problems, but I have one person that I know that's making me feel horrible.

She says people die from iplastic surgery and since I'm a mom and have little ones at home I shouldn't be willing to take that risk. Part of me knows she is right, people can die from plastic surgery but then again, the risk is low.

Do you worry about this? How do you put it in perspective?

I take a heavy risk riding a major highway,,, get a surgeon with good credentials, all those societies, etc.. be in the best shape possible and think positive!