Problems with weight gain AFTER tummy tuck?

Figuredat - Yes, I am heavier now. I am 5'8", but small boned, so 162 lbs kills me! I was 150 when I went in for the surgery, which is still heavier than my body is used to. I have found that my weight shifted from my tummy to my hips and legs. Like I said, I do not regret the tummy tuck, as I hated the flappy tummy from having two big babies. I have been working out on a regular basis and trying to eat practical, which means, no fast foods and trying to cook more at home. I am needing to step it up, however and really be much more cautious about what I eat to see if the weight begins to go back down and then some. Even after a year post surgery, I feel like I am still swollen in places and that my legs are heavier, due to fluid retention there as well. If you do decide to do the surgery, do your research and find a doctor that you are 100% comfortable with. Also, be prepared for a long recovery period. It is much more difficult that bouncing back from having babies. But... it is well worth it! On both parts!
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kikisexylady! You have achieved SO MUCH!!! Be proud of yourself!!! Losing the weight and gaining muscles and strength is an amazing feat and such a in inspiration to others. Yes, I feel that getting rid of the loose skin does help with the self confidence. I cannot answer your questions about the mamio plasti and tummy tuck together, as only a surgeon would know. I will say that the tummy tuck was not an easy surgery it was PAINFUL and took some time to heal, but well well worth it for me. The surgery will not lower your weight, it tightens your loose skin (mine was from having big babies and a c-section). It gave me the confidence I needed to feel better about myself without having the constant fight to hide my belly in or out of clothes. I have instead gained weight in my thighs and my rear, due to the shift of fat cells from the surgery and fluid retention. I FINALLY found out why I was gaining where I have been! It can take up to five years for your body to adjust to the changes in your body, because the tummy tuck and lipo eliminate the fat from your stomach area, BUT your body naturally needs to find a new course of action. So now I have an hour glass shape that I did not have before! I am okay with having a little more in my behind, but just not so much in my behind! LOL It is starting to go down though. I have never weighed this much before, but oddly do not look like I weigh as much as I do. Once you have the surgery you have to be that much more careful about your calories and types of foods that you eat. Thanks for your words, I will keep on keeping on, because it makes me feel better and in control! You do the same and hope for you to pull out of your low. I am so sorry you are in so much pain and wish for you to find a solution soon.