Tummy tuck. Anyone have one???

tripletmom2004

I had triplets 8 years ago and it did a real toll on my belly no amount of weight loss will help so I am going to look into a tummy tuck and call around to get a free consultation. Anyone else here have one done??? It is really the only place on my body I cannot stand

kimad

Hey, I haven't had one down, but I am considering it. I had twins in 2005 and although I have lost all this weight the belly is depressing. Congrats on triplets!

If you search for tummy tuck on here there are some posts and even some before/after pics. Good luck!

shamr0ck

I've had 7 kids. Had a lower body lift, which includes tummy tuck, 3.5 months ago. Best thing ever.

tripletmom2004

My stomach just gets me so depressed I can't stand looking at it. Going to do my research and maybe get one done within a year!!

winter1213

Well, regretfully I can't blame kids on all the lose skin. I'm having a tummy tuck and lipo next Saturday, June 30th. At the moment I'm scared to death, but very excited. I'll keep you posted.:happy:

childofArtemis24

I have not , but my Zumba instuctor has , and my best friend have. They seem to be perfectly fine.

canelly

I had one and it was the best decision I have ever made!!

reankanesmom

I am 6 weeks post op from mine. It has been the best thing I have done. I lost a total of 73 lbs before going in for one and have more to lose. I did ask today why I still had a pouchy tummy and he said that I could lipo that area in a few months or try to work it off but it was fat that he could not remove with lipo due to it being the blood supply flow(which is fine id rather have it then worry about blood flow LOL) However due to that I wish I would have known before hand and I would have really tried to aim to get down to 140-130 instead of going in at 180. Now if this welling would go away so I could wear my pre-surgery clothes I would be even happier.

MKPRN

Best thing I could have ever done for myself. After 2 babies and losing 70 pounds I was miserable with the gut that hung over my jeans. Makemeheal.com is a great resource if you are looking for any helpful information. The message boards are a great place to meet people going through the same thing.

michspor

I am so excited I found this! I am going in for a mini one in August. I am excited to get my ab muscles back together. I see alot of positive responses on this! Keep in touch with me and let me know how your goes!

michspor

Good Luck to you! i am also getting one in August. Let us know how it went for you!

curvykim78

Yep...July 26, 2011 I had a tummy tuck done. Worst pain ever in my lifetime, but well worth every penny of it now. I feel so much better about ME.

sheila569

Well, regretfully I can't blame kids on all the lose skin. I'm having a tummy tuck and lipo next Saturday, June 30th. At the moment I'm scared to death, but very excited. I'll keep you posted.:happy:

Please keep us/me posted. Looking into getting one after I get to the weight I want to be.

HiKaren

In 1989 I had one.. I had lost 89 lbs two years before that. I did sooo many situps, and was told.. Honey thats skin.. Thats not fat, you will not lose that 1/2 bagel flappy thingy unless you remove it.. It was between getting that done and a breast job. Being that, in 1989 they were not as advanced in breast augmentation.. I chose to remove the extra skin at that time.... I would do it all over again. You may have to lay very very still in bed for a few weeks... While it heals... Drink lots of water, and stool softeners if they have you on meds.. Be careful not to strain if you have to poop. You have to wear a compression garment afterwards. It could hurt the stiches if you don't follow doctors orders and stay really still... Don't worry if your body puffs up a little from water retentsion after surgery... That water weight goes away fairly quickly... Good luck.. Decide whats best for you... I would do it all over again... The little piece they removed, they actually showed me.. It looked like a little chicken breast..

ndmain1977

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3486615

Check that thread out. The girl that did the tummy tuck, literally just got it done a week ago.

Probably don't want to look at it at work, there are some pic's she took of the after surgery that might make the uptight folks complain.

FitForLife81

I sorta had one I had a diastasis repair (had a 3 inch gap in my muscles) while he was in there he took a tiny amount of skin off but he said I didnt have much to tuck You can see in my after pic (this was before surgery)

HiKaren

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3486615

Check that thread out. The girl that did the tummy tuck, literally just got it done a week ago.

Probably don't want to look at it at work, there are some pic's she took of the after surgery that might make the uptight folks complain.

Sir.... What I liked most about your link was the fact that some males are talking about this now. I really liked that. Real men don't fear speaking of it. Thanks for that link...

ndmain1977

You're welcome. That forum is what led me here.

The topic caught my attention, because I have a feeling I'm gonna have some extra skin issues to deal with when I get to where I wanna be.

katapple

I did in Jan, no regrets!

2 babies, via c-section, overweight with first, losing 80lbs TWICE...lol it really did a number on me. I love not having to tuck my flap in every time I move around. I love clothes fitting the right way. Recovery was hard, but I expected it to be. I ran in a 10k 6 weeks after surgery though.

Good luck, definitely get a free consult. Also realself.com is a great site as well.

Mceastes

I have two very close friends that have both had tummy tucks. One friend had hers done about 6 months ago (after 3 kids), the other about 9 months ago (after 4 kids). They had both reached their goal weight but just had that excess skin. They are both thrilled with the results and would recommend it to any woman who feels she wants it. Best wishes!

JennsRAQ

I'm considering doing this when I reach my goal weight, have the funds, and am totally sure I'm done having kids.

dovesgate

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3486615

Check that thread out. The girl that did the tummy tuck, literally just got it done a week ago.

Probably don't want to look at it at work, there are some pic's she took of the after surgery that might make the uptight folks complain.

Thank you very much for posting this.

fiftyandfit

Scheduled mine for Oct 10th!! Woot!! Actually having the mommy makeover, breast lift, tummy tuck and thigh lipo!
Had my last kiddo at 41yrs old and my muscles just won't tighten up no matter what I do. Several friends have had
one...they say it's the best thing EVER!!!

winter1213

Me too. This Saturday I have my tummy tuck, lipo and breast lift and augmentation. I'm very nervous but excited. Am really stressed about stopping exercise. Not sure what to expect in terms of pain since it is so subjective. Will keep you posted

ndmain1977

Thank you very much for posting this.

You're welcome. I figured it would be a lot more informative than just a short article about tummy tucks.

I'll be getting it done when I'm finally at the weight I want to be at the rest of my life. Thank God I don't have as much extra skin in front as the posters in that thread do, so I wont' have to do the full 360 incision.

happypath101

When I really think about it, the REAL reason I do everything I do (count calories, work out 3 - 6 times a week, cut down on sugar and carbs, etc.) is to have a pretty tummy. It's just NOT happening. I am a very healthy weight and have been so for almost a decade. I work out all the time including running (13.5km recently) and doing things like pilates, yoga, and the 30 day shred which *should* give me pretty abs.

I was overweight for quite a while. I had big baby. I had a pretty sloppy cesarian.

So, just last night, I was talking about maybe getting a tummy tuck. I was slightly horrified and slightly relieved that my boyfriend thought it would be a great idea. Just like someone else on this forum had said to them, I was told that it's not fat, it's skin. I think it's a little fat, but I also know that no matter how skinny/healthy/fit I am, my lower abs are a problem.

Thanks for all the great feedback. It's interesting that I don't see one regret. Does anyone feel like they took the easy way out? I think that's my objection. It just feels so Hollywood-wife to me to do this. And yet, I don't think that about anyone who's had one done.

CarynCharB

Howdy! I have scheduled mine for August 3 and I'm pretty excited. I have NEVER had a nice tummy. My weigt has always been right in the middle. In the last 3 years I've lost 70 pounds and now it's just saggy and stretch marky and yuck. I am conflicted about the procedure since it's cosmetic and I feel somewhat vain but it's something I've thought long and hard about. My challenge now is to quit smoking. I'm on my last pack and I know it's not going to be the most pleasant thing in the world. I've been researching why it's so important to quit and I'm the fear factor will help me in times of weakness! LOL!!

tripletmom2004

Well I only went to one free consultation and the doctor told me I needed liposuction first and then a tummy tuck. I am to afraid to go in for lipo all over my middle and flanks. I am depressed. He basically told me I was fat!!! So maybe all I need to do is lose weight??? Ugh so frustrated!!!

fiftyandfit

Oh no, no, no!!!
Go to another surgeon for another consultation.
Did one of your friends recommend that guy or ?
Talk to your friends and their friends and their friends....
I found my surgeon by talking to lots and lots of women.
My surgeon came highly recommended and I loved him
from the first time I met him!! I can't wait for Oct 10th to
get here!!!

katapple

When I really think about it, the REAL reason I do everything I do (count calories, work out 3 - 6 times a week, cut down on sugar and carbs, etc.) is to have a pretty tummy. It's just NOT happening. I am a very healthy weight and have been so for almost a decade. I work out all the time including running (13.5km recently) and doing things like pilates, yoga, and the 30 day shred which *should* give me pretty abs.

I was overweight for quite a while. I had big baby. I had a pretty sloppy cesarian.

So, just last night, I was talking about maybe getting a tummy tuck. I was slightly horrified and slightly relieved that my boyfriend thought it would be a great idea. Just like someone else on this forum had said to them, I was told that it's not fat, it's skin. I think it's a little fat, but I also know that no matter how skinny/healthy/fit I am, my lower abs are a problem.

Thanks for all the great feedback. It's interesting that I don't see one regret. Does anyone feel like they took the easy way out? I think that's my objection. It just feels so Hollywood-wife to me to do this. And yet, I don't think that about anyone who's had one done.

Def not the easy way out! I've put in hard work to get healthy, only to have this flap of pizza dough that hangs over my undies. It wasn't going anywhere, and I wasn't happy about it. Here are my before and afters: http://www.realself.com/review/ohio-tummy-tuck-whirlwind


Triplet mom ~ How much more weight do you have to lose? I think the recommendation is to be within 10% of your goal weight. I was at my goal weight when I had the surgery done, did not have lipo. I don't think it's needed and it's much more painful to have both done from the reviews I've read!

ABerneche

I had a mini & lipo after 3 kids (not all at once) about 8 years ago. After gaining weight back my lower belly is flat but the HUGE roll above it is hard to get rid of. Plus, its harder to tighten up those muscles after they've been cut into. AND I have a HUGE UGLY C-section scar & I never had a C-section! & the lipo I had at my hips & in my belly, seems like the fat came back times 3! Needless to say, it was a quick fix I felt good about then but if you don't keep up with it, it certainly won't last! I can honestly say, it was a waist of nearly $9000! I hope you have better results! Good Luck!