Tummy tuck have you had one?

Tisha247
Tisha247 Posts: 849 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Just wondering if anyone has had a tummy tuck, were you happy with the result, did your stomach look normal after having it done. I have stretched skin on my stomach from my pregnancies that diet and exercise will not fix.

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  • Teeteetare
    Teeteetare Posts: 50 Member
    I cannot wait to see the posts on this. I have the same problem :o(
  • welloiledmachine
    welloiledmachine Posts: 1,147 Member
    I've had a mini tummy tuck. I was very pleased. I already had a scar from having c-sects, but the tummy tuck scar is a bit longer. I had excess skin and a lot of scar tissue. I got down to 105 lbs and still had that pooch going on and finally realized with research that because I am so small anyways and had children a bit later in life and so close together that my skin wasn't able to go back to its normal state and a mini tuck was the only way to get rid of it.

    Update: One more thing....because I am small, I didn't need the full tummy tuck.
  • KatFierce
    KatFierce Posts: 252 Member
    same problem here, I had 2 healthy over 10 lb boys and my tummy is ruined no matter how much excercise I do
  • anamercedez
    anamercedez Posts: 19
    My Sister-in-law had one and she actually looked really good!!! They re-did the belly button and everything. All her stretch marks were gone and it was nice and FLAT!!!!!:wink:
  • BreakinTheChains
    BreakinTheChains Posts: 381 Member
    bump
  • ScarletKuriboh
    ScarletKuriboh Posts: 24
    Be careful tho. One of my best friends had it done by a certified plastic surgeon and she got really sick and an infection from the procedure. Do your homework wisely.
  • luppic8
    luppic8 Posts: 580 Member
    Yes!!!! Tummy is flat as a board and I would do it again if I had too! Soooo totally worth it!
  • Tisha247
    Tisha247 Posts: 849 Member
    Fabulous thanks for responding!
  • reese1206
    reese1206 Posts: 229
    I had a Full Tummy Tuck and am VERY Happy with the results :)
  • Tisha247
    Tisha247 Posts: 849 Member
    I had a Full Tummy Tuck and am VERY Happy with the results :)

    Thanks for sharing, it's very motivating to me to hear this because at present my body the way it is, even if I did lose so much weight and tone up I still wouldn't be seen dead in a bikini because of this loose skin! It's nice to think I could get it fixed if I wanted to.
  • reese1206
    reese1206 Posts: 229
    If you want to see before and after pics I can email them to you.
    I had a Full Tummy Tuck and am VERY Happy with the results :)

    Thanks for sharing, it's very motivating to me to hear this because at present my body the way it is, even if I did lose so much weight and tone up I still wouldn't be seen dead in a bikini because of this loose skin! It's nice to think I could get it fixed if I wanted to.
  • allie864
    allie864 Posts: 298
    I haven't had one but I know someone who has. It turned out great! She definitely doesn't regret doing it. The scar isn't too bad at all, either.
  • hannahmayr30
    hannahmayr30 Posts: 93 Member
    I plan to get one when I reach my goal weight. I also want to make sure I'm done having babies...I might want just one more :0)
  • austepants
    austepants Posts: 356 Member
    The thought has crossed my mind many times but I too would like one more child... I think. I have two boys and would love to have a baby girl. So I want to when I'm done having babies of course.
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    I did the modified tuck. They removed the pannus (extra skin) and I think I have 3-4 internal stitches. My belly button was not "moved" and I still have my stretch marks, but I no longer have the flap.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I've had a mini tummy tuck. I was very pleased. I already had a scar from having c-sects, but the tummy tuck scar is a bit longer. I had excess skin and a lot of scar tissue. I got down to 105 lbs and still had that pooch going on and finally realized with research that because I am so small anyways and had children a bit later in life and so close together that my skin wasn't able to go back to its normal state and a mini tuck was the only way to get rid of it.

    Update: One more thing....because I am small, I didn't need the full tummy tuck.

    what is mini vs full tummy tuck?
  • Toenges1
    Toenges1 Posts: 99 Member
    bump
  • Hoshneer
    Hoshneer Posts: 18 Member
    Even as a guy I have actually considered it once I lose all my weight. I have never been skinny in my life and I can't wait till the day ny belly is gone. :)
  • bmqbonnie
    bmqbonnie Posts: 836 Member
    *Stalks thread for pics*

    I have a big ol' flappy pooch and I haven't even had kids :(
  • Korrinn
    Korrinn Posts: 24
    *Stalks thread for pics*

    I have a big ol' flappy pooch and I haven't even had kids :(

    Same here. I've lost 40 lbs but my stomach looks like a deflated balloon. and there's a lot of extra stuff hangingdown...


    I was wondering if anyone here had one and then had kids, did it get messed up after kids?
  • Birder150
    Birder150 Posts: 677 Member
    what is mini vs full tummy tuck?

    I was wondering this as well.
  • reese1206
    reese1206 Posts: 229
    How do you post pics in this thread?
  • jenomaha
    jenomaha Posts: 631 Member
    I have a mini tummy tuck scheduled in a few weeks. I have had 2 c sections and too much extra skin! The difference between the two, if I understand correctly, is that with a mini tummy tuck, the belly button is not replaced. They are able to use my c section incision sight but make it a little longer. For the full tummy tuck, I believe the incision is higher, from hip to hip and the belly button is relocated. This is how it was explained to me when I went in for my consultation. I will post before and after pics when the time comes!! I can't wait, I've been wanting to do this for 3 years!!!
  • Tisha247
    Tisha247 Posts: 849 Member
    I have a mini tummy tuck scheduled in a few weeks. I have had 2 c sections and too much extra skin! The difference between the two, if I understand correctly, is that with a mini tummy tuck, the belly button is not replaced. They are able to use my c section incision sight but make it a little longer. For the full tummy tuck, I believe the incision is higher, from hip to hip and the belly button is relocated. This is how it was explained to me when I went in for my consultation. I will post before and after pics when the time comes!! I can't wait, I've been wanting to do this for 3 years!!!

    Oh wow, I'd love to see the photo's!
  • welloiledmachine
    welloiledmachine Posts: 1,147 Member
    I've had a mini tummy tuck. I was very pleased. I already had a scar from having c-sects, but the tummy tuck scar is a bit longer. I had excess skin and a lot of scar tissue. I got down to 105 lbs and still had that pooch going on and finally realized with research that because I am so small anyways and had children a bit later in life and so close together that my skin wasn't able to go back to its normal state and a mini tuck was the only way to get rid of it.

    Update: One more thing....because I am small, I didn't need the full tummy tuck.

    what is mini vs full tummy tuck?

    Mini is where they just cut along the bikini line about 8 inches. They cut away any extra skin and just pull and stitch. It all depends on how much skin you have and how far apart your ab muscles were stretched.
    The full one is where they cut along the bikini line as well as up to your belly button. Then they stitch your ab muscles together closer. Down time is very long compared to the mini tuck.
  • MzGrinch9250
    MzGrinch9250 Posts: 376 Member
    I have a mini tummy tuck scheduled in a few weeks. I have had 2 c sections and too much extra skin! The difference between the two, if I understand correctly, is that with a mini tummy tuck, the belly button is not replaced. They are able to use my c section incision sight but make it a little longer. For the full tummy tuck, I believe the incision is higher, from hip to hip and the belly button is relocated. This is how it was explained to me when I went in for my consultation. I will post before and after pics when the time comes!! I can't wait, I've been wanting to do this for 3 years!!!

    Good luck on your procedure. I plan on having one done when I reach my goal weight. I'm also considering a boob job since I seem to have lost them.
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    I had one 6 years ago...I would do it all again! After 5 children, my stomach was horrible...now it is still flat and smooth. My scar line is hip bone to hip bone and is not very pretty, I didn't heal well, not from a surgery issue, just a healing issue. It can be hidden under a bathing suit as long as the bottoms arent' "string bikini" bottoms...but at 43, my string bikini bottom days are over anyway :). I do wear 2 piece bathing suits, just ones with a higher bottom. My belly button was re-done...that scar healed fine

    Even with that I would still do it all again, and evenr with some weight gain, my stomach remains flat...

    If I had a choice, I would do it all again. research your dr well, and ask for patient references.
  • jenomaha
    jenomaha Posts: 631 Member
    I have a mini tummy tuck scheduled in a few weeks. I have had 2 c sections and too much extra skin! The difference between the two, if I understand correctly, is that with a mini tummy tuck, the belly button is not replaced. They are able to use my c section incision sight but make it a little longer. For the full tummy tuck, I believe the incision is higher, from hip to hip and the belly button is relocated. This is how it was explained to me when I went in for my consultation. I will post before and after pics when the time comes!! I can't wait, I've been wanting to do this for 3 years!!!

    Good luck on your procedure. I plan on having one done when I reach my goal weight. I'm also considering a boob job since I seem to have lost them.

    Thank you!! I'm not too worried about recovery because I've had 2 c sections and recovered quickly and very well. But I am a little anxious about getting the results I want. I will definitely post pics though! I wanted boobs too but the hubby is not for them. Oh well, guess I continue using a good push up bra :happy:
  • vlj1008
    vlj1008 Posts: 7 Member
    I just had a full tummy tuck back in March and I love it - I lost a total of 125lbs plus 2 c-sections so u know there was alot hanging. Going back in November for a revision of the belly button and removal of the flanks. Still have my stress marks but the fact that I wear pants without it looking like I have another butt in front is awesome!! Love it!!
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