Share Your Tummy Tuck? Post your Before and After Pic

back2a4

Bump

Kempossible

Bump for future reference

mstifb

Bump - want to see these. I'm considering it also. Anyone want to throw out an estimate on cost? That, besides the pain and scarring, is my main concern. I have insurance, but it doesn't cover "cosmetic surgery" even though most of my problem is due to having kids. :grumble:

katapple

I took down the access to my blog so here are the actual pics:
before:


after:



scar:



and current measurements:
26.25
27
33

katapple

Go to realself.com and it will give you an average price of a TT...I think it was around $8k? Most important thing is that you're comfortable with your doctor and that he/she's certified in plastics. Good luck!

My scar isn't having a good time healing, but I'm still extremely happy I no long have my flap. I recently got steroid shots to help get rid of the ridge. My befores and afters and 6 months apart

tremilla

I would love to get something done (lipo) but I dont have any children and that would be a waste of money. Imstill young so hopefully my belly will shrink in the end

contingencyplan

I'm getting this done this upcoming Friday. It would be indecent to take before pics but it hangs nearly low enough to obstruct my genitals.

In my case it is covered by insurance. So the only out of pocket expense is the $50 copay.

jejackson1977

Just had mine done in April. Almost 7 pounds of skin removed.

Pics on my blog jenhudsonmosher.blogspot.com title of the post says pics.

I went to your blog and I am so inspired. I have been so afraid that I would do all this and look worse. I know it isn't about looks I do want to be healthier. I AM already much healthier but there is hope...you look AWESOME! It can be done.

I am where you were when you lost 100lbs and thought you looked great and then ... pictures.

Anyway thanks for sharing your story. It means a lot. I just want to be normal and I am SO angry with myself for not doing this sooner.

Sistanorfolk

my sister had one...she said the pain was HELL but after I complete my 50 lbs I'm on my way to the Dr for a tummy tuck

supermodelchic

Hi MFP friend , if she wants it she should do it. that is the one spot after having babies that is impossible to lose .. surgery will make it all better, happy wife happy life lol

tidesong

bump!

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Bump

Chelsrf

I would definitely like to have a TT and my boobs done when I hit my goal weight. I will probably wait a little while to see if I can get it to tone up more but after around a 200 lb weight loss I don't think its going back.

RozsGurl

bump

Jessika21lynne

Just a follow up. This is a picture of my cover up now that its finished! You can't even tell there was ever a scar!

katapple

Just a follow up. This is a picture of my cover up now that its finished! You can't even tell there was ever a scar!

Totally awesome! Maybe I should get a tattoo there, how was the pain? I am still pretty numb there...how long did you wait?

Jessika21lynne

Pain wasn't too horrible. I waited just over a year to start it

katapple

Good to know, thanks! Off to look at designs!

krissyl72

Wow. amazing pics to everyone who shared.... So on average.. a TT is about $8K? Do any of you know any reputable surgeons in Southern California? I've lost about 40 lbs and have that same dreadful skin hanging off of my belly...

katapple

Wow. amazing pics to everyone who shared.... So on average.. a TT is about $8K? Do any of you know any reputable surgeons in Southern California? I've lost about 40 lbs and have that same dreadful skin hanging off of my belly...

http://www.realself.com/Tummy-tuck/reviews

I think you can search for, or at least ask on the message boards, for a surgeon in SoCal. Good luck!