I think we should be asking "Plastic Surgery: Pro or Con...for ourself?" I don't believe in telling other people what they should and shouldn't do with their own bodies...so I definitely don't believe in chastising or judging others because they have had plastic surgery, whether I think it was a good or bad decision. Unless it is a loved one (who I can be bossy with) or someone who is actually asking for my opinion...I'll just keep them to myself.

Great comments, Just-Jenn. I couldn't agree more. My husband has been ranting for years that plastic surgery is tantamount to self mutilation. After three kids my response has always been the same "And being pregnant wasn't!" My boobs are too little to have the problems you speak of, but my stomach is so gross. Really. I just want to be put back together in that respect. I also want a nose job. My three pregnancies didn't effect my nose. I don't agree with whats-her-name (sorry I don't remember who) that it is the way God made me. God created the process, but I don't think he micromanages it like that. My nose is an unfortunate, to me, combination of genetic blue prints. I wouldn't have bought my little nosy mansion if I'd been allowed to see and approve those blue prints ahead of time. I'm not sayin I wanna look like a superstar, I've just got my own blue prints is all. Not sure how I feel about boob jobs, they scare me cuz of the whole breast cancer issue. They are comming up with better technology to help catch breast cancer in all us youngins. That may help with those who have implants as well. If that technology proves itself, I'm in. Otherwise, I really don't look so bad.

I disagree with the notion that women who want plastic surgery (out of true want, not need) do it to fit some societal based mold of beauty. I don't give a crap about that mold (I never fit in, never will, don't want to!) But I do care that I cringe when looking at certain parts of my body or when the husband and I are having sexy time and I have to lift my tits out of my armpits so he can have a lick. Honestly, I really think that the people who are so against it and are relentless in proclaiming they love their post-baby body despite the havoc wreaked, probably didn't sustain a lot of damage. But there are some of us out there who truly didn't fair well. I have stretchmarks from boobs to thighs (not one or two, but hundreds and they're bigguns), including my vajayjay mound. Who gets stretch marks there? My breasts went from 34B's to 40D's with my second and then back down. I lost all solidity and literally have shells of saggy skin for boobs. Oh and I have the raisin belly that no amount of dieting, cardio or sit ups will help. I have to scoop it up and tuck into my pants. These are not things I grew to love because they were the result of having my children. Fuck that. I want my body back! I don't want my boobs bigger nor do I wish to be a size 4. I just want things put back in their natural places. My husband thinks I'm beautiful. I want to feel beautiful and I don't. And make no mistake, I love who I am. I don't want to fill some emotional void with a new body. I think I rock on the personality aspect and I think I can pull of being cute. But my body is something of a disaster that nothing short of a few thousands dollars will fix. I know. I've seen the surgeons already. I was very anti-plastic surgery prior to children. I, too, thought it nothing more than vain attempts to buy into high standards of beauty. But not anymore. I still think it's done for those reasons, obviously, but not all of us who would give both our tits for a new pair want to do so for those reasons.

I say if it going to help give you more self confidence than go for it. As long as you're not skipping a mortgage payment to do it. (I know someone who did that). I've always had very tiny boobs. I once had a crush on a guy in high school. When my friend asked him what he thought of me, he replied, "she's cute and I'd go out with her but her boobs are too small". I always had a boob job in the back of my mind growing up. Today, I satisfied with the size and shape of my breasts. But ask me again once I've stopped breastfeeding.

I don't really care whether or not people get plastic surgery. But based on my experience growing up in LA, I don't think it is truly satisfying or happy-making for most people that get it.

I say do whatever makes you happy.

Ha! Totally!

Woops on the double post!