Almost goal,Tummy Tuck in Jan...Success but scared :( *Pics*

summer827

Congratulations on your weight loss and maintenance of it! That is awesome. I really don't have any advice, other than to get the very best doctor and you are happy with your choice. That's great! I'd be nervous, too. Can you talk to the surgeon again before the procedure? Write down your thoughts so you don't forget and can ask him/her (? I forgot) and maybe get some reassurance. Best of luck!!

homeport51

When I was younger, I had done exactly what you did... I lost a lot of weight and hated the poochy belly, so I got a tummy tuck. I have to say, when I first got it, I loved it! I was flat and felt wonderful. Now for the downside. I did gain weight back over the years and I'm working on taking it off again now. However as I gained, my belly button is anchored to my stomach muscles somehow and I look like a sausage in the middle. It has ruined my natural waist line. I don't know what I am going to look like when I finish losing. I still have 70 lbs to go, but hopefully, I will be loving it once again.
Only you can decide what is right for you. Best of luck whatever you decide.

bmmadden

Im surprised your doctor is even doing it knowing you want to have kids in the future, because I would think that he wouldnt want you to waste your money either because once you start having babies it will pooch back out and you will be back in square one after spending so much money....You do look great and whoever you decide to spend the rest of your life will think you do too and with a little bit of a tummy it shows your "battle scars" from losing the weight and sure you dont want it there but at the same time you dont want to waste your money after pregnancies trust me it wrecks havoc on your body and its all worth it of course but not after paying a price like that on a tummy tuck

itsabouttime37

Go for it you !!! You will be so happy with the results.
I would also do a little research on the doctor and ask for reference. He can put u in touch with other people that had it done.
Good luck and won't to see pics after

VAMommyAgain

I totally get that you want to look great for the next 5-8 yrs but I think once you have kids you're going to regret doing it before having kids. I think you look great anyway! What if you had the surgery then met the man of your dreams and decided to have kids sooner? I just fear you're going to think it was a waste of money. But if you REALLY want to do it then I say go for it!

CAlley1985

I say consult your doctor, if he or she thinks that it would be safe to have it done before kids and would be safe to have children after the Tummy Tuck i say go for it....also...should work on being happy with who you are as a person and i dont mean in just the physical aspect.

Suedre

Good for you. I have zero issues with plastic surgery. If you’ve done your research, know the risks, can afford it, and you think it is something that would make you feel or look better – congratulations!

My only advice (I haven’t had a tummy tuck, but have been through two friend’s recoveries) is to make sure your expectations are set right. It’s quite painful and it can take as long as six months for all the swelling to go down. Don’t let it depress you if it isn’t as perfect as you expected in February, you know?

Dauntlessness

I say go for it. I have another 40 pounds to lose and my belly, inner thighs and under arms look like yours already and I plan to get skin removal myself. I mean, its just skin, its not like they are going in and messing with your organs. I honestly don't see what the big deal people are having with it. Anyhow, I think its great because you will feel so much better. I know that I am already feeling funny when I run, people don't think about those things. Thank God for spanks! Its more then just the way you look, its how you feel. Good luck!

grannygethealthy1111

If you have done your homework, have a fabulous BOARD CERTIFIED plastic surgeon, go for it. You have worked hard and there is absolutely NO reason you should not finish this journey at your age. You will look fabulous and raise your self-esteem. I wish you well and can hardly wait to see your after pics when you heal. Good luck!

_VoV

I had a tummy tuck at age 25 after losing 90 lbs. I had two kids in my 30's and regained all the weight back. Particularly in my first pregnancy, the skin was uncomfortably taut, but maybe all first-time mothers go through that. I don't know.

I have conflicted feelings about having had the tummy tuck when I did, but I did enjoy 11 child-free years of a flat-ish abdomen. It added to my confidence level.

If you want to message me about anything, feel free!

suzancarroll

I think you should do it. I feel that if you are comfortable with your body after surgery, you are more likely to keep the weight off. That is just a personal opinion, I didn't have it done after I lost weight before and now her I am again trying to loose it. I know that alot of people may disagree with me, but do what makes you comfortable with you.

SafireBleu

I would do 3 things :
1. try something, some exercise, that concentrates on abs or something like the 30 Day Shred first. You need to strengthen your core and a program like that will help;
2.Get a second and third opinion, see pictures of their work, look on a place like Angie's list online for honest opinions on the dr's. There is a fee associated with joining Angie's list but you will get honest opinions from patients since dr's can not post there; and 3. Do what makes you happy. Honestly do what you want to do, what will make you most comfortable with your own body. After you have children if you want to do it again do it then.

I only say strengthen your core because I have had abdominal surgery twice, not tummy tucks though and recovery is really difficult. Without a strong core to carry you through it makes the recovery harder. My surgical marks are not as big as yours will be with a tummy tuck. Good luck.

onewarmmomma

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Cruz2Fit

I've had a tummy tuck and even though my belly button does look weird, I am SO glad I did it. I have a perfectly flat and tight tummy... THAT SAID, I ALREADY HAVE THE TWO KIDS I INTENDED TO HAVE. Knowing the cost financially and to my body, I would never want to go through it and layer ruin it with pregnancy. I understand your desire to have that flat tummy now, but in my humble opinion, I think you should wait. I'm not too sure of how successful a 2nd tummy tuck might be. Also, your tummy ends up so super tight I'm positive the stretching of pregnancy will be painful. I can tell you more about my experience, if you'd like.

mleoni092708

Wow this is tough. I can certainly see both sides. If you are ok with having to have a second tuck done after you have children if you don't like the way your stomach looks after pregnancy, I'd say go for it. If it's not going to hurt a pregnancy to have the tuck done before, it should be ok. I don't see why you should be miserable for the next decade. I had my one child and I'm done. So if I need one after this weight loss is over, I'm having it for sure. Trust your gut (no pun intended, lol)-it's probably right

If you have it done, let us know how you are doing.

AngelaeLebron1

From your replies, it sounds like you already did your research, and already made your decision! best of luck to you!! I know how you feel with your belly. I have the same one, only I've had kids, so it is something that I have been able to accept as a part of me.

kerrymh

If My belly looked like that I wouldn't go for a tummy tuck especially where you haven't had children and want in the semi near future..do it after the kids.
I on the other hand have lost 189lbs, and want to drop another 40..lol I wouldn't put my belly on line but anyone who would see it would agree plastics are NEEDED. I've broken up with a guy because he hated my belly and wouldn't touch me. Its also a health risk for me. I just have no idea how to pay for it haha...but kids or no I'm going to have mine I'd be super happy if mine only looked like yours.
BUT its all relative, your feelings about your body are your own.

AmyLRed

first off, you are an inspiration! my starting weight was 193.6 and my goal is 125-130 I have one child and my belly (though still VERY flabby now and needs alot of work and toning and losing) looks like yours times 10. I have also wondered if i should some day get a tummy tuck. Most likely i wont because of cost and such, but i know it will not ever be super flat. Good luck, and great work!

schmenly

I am 26 with 3 kids and lost a lot of weight, too, and I have sme serious stretch marks.

I've kept it off for 2 years now, losing the majority of my weight on a 6 month period of time.

I can say with all honesty that I have less loose skin now than I did then. The $5000 wasn't worth it to me, and I'm pretty glad I skipped the surgery.

Also if you're genetically prone to stretch marks, you'll get them with pregnancy. They will likely be worse if you get the surgery right now.

Totally agree with the Genetically prone to streach marks statement. I have two kids and gained 25 with the 1st and 10 with the second and got a ton of them...while friends that gained 50 didn't get any...I have a tummy like yours and would love to have the surgery but if you plan on having kids I would wait...

This is going to sound weird but try using Preperation H (hemroid cream) on your stomach at night, it will tighten it up. It is only a temp fix but I do it for a few weeks before I go on vacation or during the summer and it helps with being in a suit... Just an idea...

LuciaLongIsland

You know the costs and you have done your homework- you are prepared to have a revision after kids. Go for it. Now my comment on waiting till after surgery is this- I have huge breasts- i have done since puberty- even when I was at my ideal weight. At a few rare times this has seemed like a good thing- but mostly it has seemed like a bad thing- it actually stopped me from being as active as I was growing up and i could go on and on. I thought about a breast reduction in my mid 20s when i met someone who had had one, but i thought i would wait till after kids. Now i am in my mid 30s, i still have no kids and i have carted the things around an extra 10 years. So I am thinking about cutting my loses and doing it now even b4 kids. There is another angle for you- perhaps an encouragement to you. But one last thing, just by the way- You look good anyway.

From what I have read breast surgery presents itself as a medical concern. It is covered by insurance.

kgb6days

I would say go for it, realizing that the results will not look like someone who has never had surgery. There will be scars. Have you ever had surgery? Do you know how you scar? Have you seen any before/after photos of actual surgeries this physician has done? Good luck, and post your after photos!

Pwnpickles

Not sure if anyone has suggested this or not yet, but I have seen a few really nice tattoos that have covered TT scars beautifully! If I ever get to the point that I feel I need a TT and I end up with a scar that is jagged ect, that is what I am going to do :P

yannasmommy145

IVE READ THAT U LOST THE WEIGHT PRETTY QUICKLY...DID U TONE AND EXERCISE AS U WERE LOSING WEIGHT...TO ME IT SEEMS LIKE U MAY JUST NEED TO DO SOME TONING INSTEAD OF GOING UNDER THE KNIFE. WHY DONT U TRYING VIDEOS LIKE 30 DAY SHRED RIPPED IN 30 OR P90 X OR INSSANITY TO HELP U TONE UP..IVE HEARD THOSE WORK GREAT...I HAD A CSECTION A YR AGO AND I CAN UDERSTAND HOW U FEEL ...I HAVE THE POUCH TO PROVE IT : ) BUT IVE BEEN DOING 30 DAY SHRED ALONG WITH P90X AND IVE NOTICED THE MY POUCH IS NOT AS BIG ANYMORE. I CAN SEE THE TIGHTENING IN CERTAIN AREAS AND I LOVE IT, MAYBE U SHOULD TRY THAT...HOPE I HELPED JUST A LIL...AND DO WHAT U WANNA DO NOT WHAT ANYONE ELSE ADVISES U ..UNLESS ITS A DR

PennyChallenge

I have three children and after having my oldest two 9 1/2 months together I never thought that I would have a flat tummy. I have stretch marks to, however a year after I had lost the weight and kept working on toning it was so much better. I say give it time if you are wanting to have children, then post babies get the surgery. My girlfriend got her breast done and then had a child and she said she wished she would have waited. She is now going to have it done again after she has one more child.

Just something to think about. Believe me I know that you need to be happy with your body, I struggled with mine before. Im back at losing pregnancy weight again after having my third daughter 10 weeks ago. Children are so worth it though. Good Luck Sweets!

BondBomb

Eh - I say do it!
I wasnt overweight before I had a kid. If you don't go overboard on the pregnancy weight your stomach may be a little poochy like mine but not bad at all. Honestly Im not trying to be hurtful but mine is much smaller than yours is now. Just saying pregnancy is not always catastophic! So I wouldn't want to spend 5-8 years of my young life waiting in a body I feel uncomfortable with.
If you 'waste' money on the surgery because you have kids later - oh well. Its just money. Happiness is priceless.

People told me to wait until I had kids to do a little lipo on my inner thighs. I did gain weight and now that I have lost most of it I look just like I did after surgery. Im happy I made my own choice. And I have the last 10 years worth of sexy pictures in short skirts to show for it!
Good luck and congrats on your weight loss.

LylaFaii

Congratulations on your loss! You look awesome! Good luck with your surgery x

AnninStPaul

Not judging, just giving a lil advice...I would say wait until after you have kids. I'm not exactly sure how they go about doing a tummy tuck, but I would be scared to let my skin stretch out that much while pregnant, knowing I had the procedure done. But in the end it's your body and your happiness.

I'm in agreement with those who say wait -- you look great, your skin will take some time, and if you are planning kids....

susanswan

This is going to sound weird but try using Preperation H (hemroid cream) on your stomach at night, it will tighten it up. It is only a temp fix but I do it for a few weeks before I go on vacation or during the summer and it helps with being in a suit... Just an idea...

Thanks for the tip! My upper inner arms are wrinkled from losing weight and no stretch marks there! Working on toning up over time with weights.

NeuroticVirgo

I say if you can afford the surgery go with it. I've thought about it, and wonder if when the times comes if I'll want to do a surgery like that. The thing that puts me off most is the scar. I guess its all downhill in my head, but I look at it like this...I want a body of a model, all pretty, skinny with a flat stomach.....but my choices (er consequences for letting myself get so big), will probably be a bit of saggy skin or a big scar across my panty line (or however it turns)....so either way I don't know if I would be happy with the results because its not giving me the "ideal" image in my head....

Sorry for the long explanation, I only throw it out there as something to think about in case your the same way. But being as young as you are, and wanting to go out and meet people, and feel confident etc, I think surgery is definitely an option. You should get a 2nd opinion though just because its always good to have 2, at least then you can make sure everything is explained to you from every angle.

NeuroticVirgo

Not sure if anyone has suggested this or not yet, but I have seen a few really nice tattoos that have covered TT scars beautifully! If I ever get to the point that I feel I need a TT and I end up with a scar that is jagged ect, that is what I am going to do :P

This sounds like a pretty good idea...