Tummy Tuck

[kygirl]

I am 28 years old. I had a brachiolplasty (arm lift) done in 2005. I lost close to 100 lbs (85) between the age of about 16 1/2 and 18. I gained a significant amount of weight in about 2-3 years of childhood (went from 140 to 225 lbs). I absolutely hate my stomach. I weigh 145. I work out 4-5 days a week. I'm a size 6/8 but my stomach is not flat bc of the skin and when I bend over for yoga classes etc, I am embarassed knowing my skin is hanging down

Is there anything I can do to fix this short of tummy tuck? I thought maybe I should try to lose another 10-15 lbs to see if that resolves it but i've been down to 137 at my thinnest and it didn't do much. I am currently trying P90X and using some expensive creams.

People tell me to wait till I have kids but I haven't had a longterm relationship in close to 3 years, I am working a TON and going to school and well, I dont' even know if I want kids so I don't want to wait 10 years to find out. I wish I'd done it in 2005.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Especially from people in similar situations? How long is the surgery recovery if you don't need Muscle reconstruction?

[kygirl]

Anyone? Anyone that knows someone that had been through the surgery? Or that has been through it themselves? Or maybe thought about it and decided not to? I'd just love to get some honest thoughts on the procedure in lieu of just reading about how it works online because as someone who has already been through one surgery, I know it's never exactly like they say and found outside tips/opinions very helpful when making that decision.

Thanks!

[Hopeless Dork]

Hi ky, see the surgeon that did your brachioplasty... he will be able to tell you if he thinks your condition is one that exercise will remedy or not. If its been 10 years since you lost the weight and the skin is still there... chances are its not going to snap back. But see a few different doctors to get their opinions as that surgery is a very very invasive one.

[Odiesma]

I'm new here..all of 5 minutes but.....if you really only need to remove the skin and fat without any muscle reconstruction then you should try and contact a few plastic surgeons and see if you can get a "free" consultation. Go with the one with the best "vibe" in other words, honesty and integrity. Some will not tell you the true facts so they are just after your money!!! The decent ones will explain everything and give you the chance to go home, think and weigh up the pros and cons of it all.

So the rest is up to you but firstly consider your health and if you really need to do this or could you cope with complications afterwards?

Try and think carefully...ask your doctor if you are suitable, after all they should know your health more than a plastic surgeon!

[Lara2388]

Hi ky! I can understand how you feel about your tummy , my mother had the same problem as a child and the only thing that helped her with the skin problem was the tummy tuck. She had an amazing result with her tummy tuck surgery she did it at *Removed advertising* 3 years ago and today she looks awesome. If you can look at their website , they ave great pics with good results.
Good luck

[corrinne]

Any type of surgery to reduce weight should always be a last result. May you need some more time to do your exercises in order to tighten you stomach. Be patient and persevere.

[LanaBear]

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