If you lost the weight, would you get a tummy tuck?
underthecherrytree
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If you lost all the weight you needed to, and had skin hanging on your stomach, would you get a tummy tuck? One of my biggest fears is that after my weight loss, I will have loose skin. Not sure if I would get a tummy tuck though. I am chicken. LOL
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I sure would! Hubby bought himself a motorcycle and I will be buying myself a tummy tuck if need be.0
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I will if I need one.0
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Yes, I think I would. My stomach area really bothers me.0
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I guess it depends on how bad the skin is. I am definately going to the medical spa to get my stretch marks taken care of though!0
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Definitely would if I won the lottery! That's the only way I could afford it! $$$$0
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I have a special savings account just for that!0
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Plans are already in the mix for a tummy tuck.
My reward for losing weight, according to my husband...
A breast lift (I've been DYING for a reduction from my horrid Fs since I hit puberty! now they are shrinking so I need a lift!)
A tummy tuck (next year's tax return)
$1500 for new clothes (I don't think I'll need even 1/3 of that, might spend the rest on a tattoo
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Absolutely!0
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I always assumed I would later on if my skin was that loose, but now that I have seen some after pictures I'm not so sure. My highest weight was only 50 pounds higher then my goal, so I wouldn't have as much extra as others and I guess that makes a difference in the answers here as well. I only think I will have a little strategy skin because of my c-section 3 years ago.
I don't feel the need to wear a bikini, so as long as I look good in clothes I think I will be good... But still not a definite...0 -
Nah, I'd just stay fat enough it wouldn't be as noticeable.0
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I wouldn't want too.. I'm doing a LOT of tummy exercising to tighten it up.. but I don't have too much weight to lose.. I don't really 'agree' with plastic surgery either.. just not something I would do. If I had to lose a lot more weight and I had that problem and I could afford it, I would consider it..0
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Im not sure but I dont think so unless it was crazy horrible. i think i would be too chicken because its real surgery which ive never had. i am worried about having loose belly skin after i lose all my weight from having kids but im trying to do other things...moisturize alot, exfoliate all skin with baiden cloth and try to have all blood circulation going....hopefully my body fixes itself enough i wont care about a little skin0
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Most definitely in the plans. Already priced out a "Mommy Makeover" and started a savings account for it!0
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I'd love to have some extra skin removed from both my stomach and upper (inner) thighs...they are the worst and most noticeable when it comes to where all my extra skin is and I'm constantly complaining about it. My DH wants me to get it done, but I can't justify spending that amount of money on me....so we'll see.0
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I've had 4 kids. I don't have much weight to lose, but I can already see hanging skin. I would definitely get one if I could afford it. Get the girls done too! LOL!0
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Yes, I didnt need a tummy tuck at all but I had my boobs done!0
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I plan on getting one in the next year...
I have had 2 c-sections and after I reach my goal I will be close to 100 lbs lost. This tummy is gonna need some major tucking! 0 -
I lost 10lbs (beginning 152lbs) and had my Tummy Tuck. It was the best decision I've made. It even inspired me to continue my weight loss journey and I've lost a total of 32lbs...0
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I lost 10lbs (beginning 152lbs) and had my Tummy Tuck. It was the best decision I've made. It even inspired me to continue my weight loss journey and I've lost a total of 32lbs...
Was it really painful afterwards?0 -
Nope. Doctor said it would tighten up and it has. Still has some tightening to do but it's getting better. : )
Hey, if you're younger than me give it some time before you make a decision!0 -
Yup. I'm buying boobs too if they get too small. I've already lost a cup size which I wasn't expecting because even when I was a size 2 I had huge knockers. I'm not liking my itty bitties right now. I am too old to have grandma tits!0
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I lost quite a bit of weight rapidly through illness and already have excess skin, although I am yet to reach my goal weight I have an appointment to see a cosmetic surgeon in July. I have lived with having this excess skin for 4 years and it is so embarrassing and depressing, I can't buy clothes I want as I have to buy larger to account for this skin. For me their is no will I or won't I, it is a yes.0
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yup. mine is scheduled already....i lost close to 90 pounds and kept it off for about 18 months now and do competitive figure shows. i love how i look in clothes, but when you are wearing only about 4 ounces of velvet onstage, its that extra loose skin that keeps me from winning and i want it gone. not that expensive, all thing considered. plus, the doc is going to tighen up some abdominal muscles that have seperated over the pregnancies, so i will be able to be stronger (and fiercer!) than ever. i. can't.wait.0
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Ive been researching a lot about that because I know its inevitable that I will have excess skin. Chances are if youve been atleast 60 lbs overweight for the majority of your life you will have it. But some people are extremely lucky and their genetics play a big factor. It's the sucky part about all this , but the way I look at it is. Would I rather be uncomfortable in and out of clothes or be comfortable in clothes and probably just as uncomfortable as I am now out of them. With that being said I am a major worrier but I think I would want a breast lift and tummy tuck when I'm finished. Sorry for the long response haha0
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I would get a tummy tuck and breast lift, in a New York Minute. I hate my tummy let alone the girls. WE have to be comfortable in our skin. It is not for anyone else to judge. 0
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I think if I exhausted all natural remedies and it was still bad enough that I didn't feel comfortable wearing clothes I'd like to wear, then yes- I would. But when I say exhausting all other options I mean ALL of them! Some people just don't have as much elasticity, genetics are mainly to blame. My mom bounced back after an 80 lb gain with a pregnancy, and my sister was a 10lb 8oz baby. She doesn't have any lose skin even with a c-section and 2 following pregnancies, her last one at FORTY. So, hopefully I am as lucky after my daughter gets here 0
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I don't know. I have thought about it a lot. My answer is maybe. It depends on how bad the skin is. I had 2 c-sections so I have the delightful belly droop and I have problems in the summer with skin infections under it no matter how clean I keep it. Even if I take 2 showers a day and blow dry my belly after my shower I still get it anyway. If the skin continues to droop like that and I have trouble still, then definitely. My insurance will even pay for it if it is for a medical reason. I think recurring skin infections probably counts.0
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Yes. I will be. And a booby re-do with the extra junk they remove.0
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Yes, yes, yes! I have horrific inch wide stretch marks and awful loose skin. I'm all done having kids and have been saving the money since my youngest was born. I am having my tuck next Friday, so excited!!0
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For sure! I'm not doing all this hard work just to end up having to look at the deflated pillsbury dough boy for the rest of my life!!!
I used to love my boobs but hate them now, hopefully just a reduction and lift will work but if not it'll be implants for me too!0
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