If you've had a Tummy Tuck, I need Advice

Ashmorejennifer1

So here's my story... my BMI is about 31 or so so I am just over overweight. I have a history of eating disorders and am never able to stick to a diet for more than a week or two because I get way too obsessive and also get to deprived that I end up going on massive binges. My worst body part in my opinion ins my belly- is is huge and overhanging (I'm 5'3' and my waist is 35 inches). Even when I have a lost a significant amount of weight (35 lbs a few years ago before disordered eating), my stomach has never gotten any smaller and I hate it, I have the money for a tummy tuck but I was wondering if anyone in a similar situation has experience.
Do you have to lose weight before a doctor will agree to perform a tummy tuck on you? How did your experience go?

rebeccaisafish

I'm definitely no expert on the subject, but I thought tummy tuck was basically just skin removal, meaning that you'd need to be close to your goal weight for it to be successful. I could be wrong though.

Ashmorejennifer1

I'm pretty sure it is but a lot of the newer versions, especially the ones in my area, have optional liposuction to go with them. It's like a combined lipo/tummy tuck procedure.

MrsSanthoff

I believe most doctors recommend that your BMI be at 29 or below but everyone's situation is different. I am getting a TT in November and I am not at my goal weight but my bmi is at 29.

jkal1979

Your best bet would be to go in and have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and see what they recommend.

RodaRose

It is major surgery. Be careful.

to_be_little

I was overwieghts with a but more of a bmi then you. I had a breast reduction and also a hernia repair at the same time. A full tummy tuck also corrects your muscles and tightens them.
The healing takes forever! I'm almost 2 no post op and still can't workout :-( However, my results are fantastic. Also, my healthy non stretch marked tummy skin will bounce back better once I am at my preferred weight.
I can't wait to see how it feels to exercise without a painful hernia!
I am seeking friends please add me if you'd like.

Sued0nim

If you don't work on your disordered eating then a tummy tuck, which is major surgery despite the cutesy name, won't help long-term