Share Your Tummy Tuck? Post your Before and After Pic

Roni_M

Haven't had one, and probably won't but thought I would share with any fellow Canadians... Our Medicare system will pay for a tummy tuck if you lose 100lbs (they deem it medically necessary). So any Canadian ladies contemplating it and worried about the expense, talk to your doctor. :flowerforyou:

lesita75

I'm thinking I'm going to need a tummy tuck when it is all said and done. It looks like my pooch/pouch is going to hang on for dear life!! :mad: :sad: :mad: :sad: :mad: :sad:

curvykim78

LOVE mine! It was heck to recover from but it was worth it in the long run. Reminds me to eat healthier and exercise every month when I have to pay the bill though.

lmcqueary

Go for it!!

caraiselite

more pictures please!

Nailrep

I don't have pics, but I can tell you that 7 years later, you can't tell I even had one done - with the exception of a hairline scar from hip to hip, which is now white. Even my belly button looks great!

JStarnes

Bump!

amyniceneasy

I had one along with lipo in 2010. I'd do it all over again. My scar isnt the best and I still have no feeling and get the pins and needles sensation a lot around where the scar is. Small price to pay though for having a flat tummy for the first time in my life.

caraiselite

stories are great and all but pictures are better ;P

Jenyphur

WHEN I hit my goal weight of 120...I WILL be getting one. I know for sure that my tummy will still be sagging and the stretch marks still there.

I will be going to Thailand to get mine (along with breast implants/lift and possibly lip on my saddlebags).

The price is about 1/2 what you will pay here in the states and the reviews and hospitals are fantastic.

www.destinationbeauty.com is the company I will be using.

stumpycow

I've had two C-sections so I'm left with The Pooch.. still new to this journey so not sure how much of the pooch will disappear but have considered that a TT might be necessary.

My only fear is losing my C-Section scar! I earned that scar during a painkiller-free delivery and I intend on holding it over my daughter's head for the rest of her life :laugh:

So my question is, does the TT remove that scar?

HollyJanelle76

Sitting her post op day 13. It's hard to believe that I actually had the surgery done 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Have my third post op appt with my surgeon tomorrow. He has been more excited about my results that I think I have so far. Of course, I pretty much slept the entire first week and have pretty much been in the recliner since the day of surgery. I am a Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic and I didn't want to take any chances of not healing properly.

Over the past 4.5 years, I have lost 103 lbs through diet and exercise. I was left with quite a pooch in my abdomen. I was amazed to find out after surgery, the pooch was honestly just extra skin and scar tissue from years of insulin injections - he said I barely had any subcutaneous fat. Wow! Ill take that as a compliment from a PS any day.

This is my first day to get in front of my computer, so all my pics are still on my phone. Once I'm back to getting around a little bit more, I will share. I do know that although the recovery hasn't been the easiest thing I've ever done, I don't think it has been bad enough to make me second guess my decision. Just find a doctor who has a good reputation and that you trust and follow their instructions to a T.

AmIhealthyyet

Have you looked into its safety and the expense of getting there???? I so want a lot done when I get my weight off!

tidesong

Bump!

HollyJanelle76

Sorry if these don't come out right, first time posting a pic in a forum.

Day BEFORE surgery. After losing 103 pounds.




Two weeks POSTOP.

HollyJanelle76

OK, those are WAYYYYYYYY too big. I apologize for being technically challenged. But, you guys wanted pics so here these are up close and personal.

YoYo1951

bump

mirna_ayala0428

bump

waldenfam2

Sorry if these don't come out right, first time posting a pic in a forum.

I'm in trouble...my stomach is way worse than that. My plan is to wait a year, from about now, see what happens with the skin and then go in for a consult. I'm fairly certain that the skin removal on my stomach will be covered by insurance, but the rest of it won't.

Edited to add: my top weight was 282 so my bodies been through some hellacious stretching.

Tangerine302

If you want to see more pictures go to youtube. Some are hard to watch though as they are not feeling good.

HollyJanelle76

When I scheduled my consultation, the only thing I thought was that this surgeon is going to think I'm an idiot for coming in now because I wasn't quite to my goal weight. But, I was having so many issues with my insulin pump, I still went in. He was very reassuring and discussed my weight loss goals and my plateau and how my body wasn't going to change a whole lot more without the surgical assistance. Also, since we were also dealing with the diabetes issue, my health was "top notch" and both the surgeon and my endocrinologist cleared me. But, insurance didn't cover a penny. I had medical necessity all over me with the insulin pump issue and had recommendations from both MD's. I even sent a 3 page letter explaining how my life had changed since I started taking care of my health and basically how much money I saved the insurance company by not needing meds for obesity related issues. But, no, they refused. But it was OK with me. I knew I'd have to have it either way. Insurance can be very tricky in what they actually cover. So, just make sure you are open and upfront with them. It's the best thing I could of done. He removed over "a foot and a half" of skin. I think it was a compliment when the surgeon told me he was surprised, but it was all skin and scar tissue and I had barely any subcutaneous fat. But, I have been extra cautious in the healing process since I do have diabetes and not an exercise yet. But, I have kept my diet in line and when I had my endo follow up yesterday, all my labs were excellent and I was down another 8 lbs. I'm looking forward to moving onto the next chapter. First, I've got to get cleared for exercise because I have another half marathon coming up in January.

Mia627

I had my tummy tuck done 4 years ago and would do it again in a hearbeat. I had my twins first and then my son. I've attempted to add a few pics here. A few of them are right after the surgery so keep that in mind (in case you are eating)

Preop:




Post op 5 days



Post-op 6 days



6 weeks bikini


5 months post-op


If you have any questions please feel free to ask me!

waldenfam2

When I scheduled my consultation, the only thing I thought was that this surgeon is going to think I'm an idiot for coming in now because I wasn't quite to my goal weight. But, I was having so many issues with my insulin pump, I still went in. He was very reassuring and discussed my weight loss goals and my plateau and how my body wasn't going to change a whole lot more without the surgical assistance. Also, since we were also dealing with the diabetes issue, my health was "top notch" and both the surgeon and my endocrinologist cleared me. But, insurance didn't cover a penny. I had medical necessity all over me with the insulin pump issue and had recommendations from both MD's. I even sent a 3 page letter explaining how my life had changed since I started taking care of my health and basically how much money I saved the insurance company by not needing meds for obesity related issues. But, no, they refused. But it was OK with me. I knew I'd have to have it either way. Insurance can be very tricky in what they actually cover. So, just make sure you are open and upfront with them. It's the best thing I could of done. He removed over "a foot and a half" of skin. I think it was a compliment when the surgeon told me he was surprised, but it was all skin and scar tissue and I had barely any subcutaneous fat. But, I have been extra cautious in the healing process since I do have diabetes and not an exercise yet. But, I have kept my diet in line and when I had my endo follow up yesterday, all my labs were excellent and I was down another 8 lbs. I'm looking forward to moving onto the next chapter. First, I've got to get cleared for exercise because I have another half marathon coming up in January.

I can't believe the insurance company didn't pick up any of the cost. That really stinks. So did you have to finance it? I know that my insurance has pretty strict guidelines for covering the surgery, I meet two out of the three but I think the most important one is the complications from it such as rash, etc. and I don't get anything like that. I want to wait another year, see what it does on it's own before I make a decision about it, but after seeing the pics on here and knowing what my tummy looks like...eek. I don't think it'll spring back

HollyJanelle76

Luckily for me, I had just finished paying off my car, so I used a check on a card that was no interest for a year. So, this will be my car note for the next year. Just crossing my fingers nothing big breaks.

mc5daisies

Before and 1 year after (Had some pretty bad scarring around the belly button area. Just had a little revision done the week before)



Just started a cover up

crazy! but cool...

waldenfam2

Luckily for me, I had just finished paying off my car, so I used a check on a card that was no interest for a year. So, this will be my car note for the next year. Just crossing my fingers nothing big breaks.

Nice idea...I'll have to keep that in mind

sarahmoo12

Before and 1 year after (Had some pretty bad scarring around the belly button area. Just had a little revision done the week before)



Just started a cover up

ooooo i love that tattoo!!

DevonLigotti

My tummy tuck (the after pics are only 3 weeks out!)

Before at about 190 pounds:


my tummy after at about 125:


3 weeks post-tuck:


For more pics i have a thread i started called: "Had my tummy tuck,the right choice for ME."

hyphenbobbit

Hi,

Have before and afters but don't know how to post photo's.....can anyone help?

hyphenbobbit

Have found photobucket and uploaded pics but no idea what to do now - can anyone help?