tummy tuck

[janemma]

I am looking for any information anyone can give me on the tummy tuck procedure. I have had 5 pregnancies and my poor stomach has been stretched to the max with 4 of them as I gained 65 pounds in them. I have no self confidence because of my stomach. I have lost almost all of the weight I gained in my pregnancies but I am left with this gross stomach that won't shrink no matter what I try. I have read on the internet that you can do all the sit ups in the world and it won't get rid of this loose skin that stays after a pregnancy or after someone who loses a great deal of weight. I am seriously considering having a tummy tuck for my self esteem. Any help would be appreciated.

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[azmil]

Just something I must share with everyone affected out there. My wife is 6 months pregnant now with our first child. I still remembered the first time she noticed that her stretch marks during her 3rd month pregnancy. She was very worried. So she started using several stretch mark treatment products. Unfortunately none of them worked. Her stretch marks on her abdomen were getting worse by the day. Then one of her colleague suggested a product called Jojo E. At first she hesitant to pay for this product as she was afraid it would not work, just like the earlier products.

But when we checked the ingredients of this product from their website, she changed her mind and wanted to give it a try. This is because this product uses 100% active plant extracts Jojoba oil, natural Vitamin E, safflower oil and grape seed oil. She googled and it was apparent that Jojoba oil that is rich in Essential Fatty Acids will help to repair and regenerate your new skin cells.

In fact, another reason why my wife now uses Jojo E Oil is because it contains only 100% natural ingredients with no chemicals that can change the texture and colour of your skin. Another plus point is that Jojo E is also non allergic!

After about 1 month using this Jojo E oil, the stretch marks on the abdomen began to fade out. It becomes lighter and less noticeable. She said that she can see the difference on her skin now. No new stretch marks have developed since then.

We therefore would like to recommend this product to anyone affected by stretch marks. Even though I cannot promise whether it will work for every person, it is definitely worth a try. Well if you check their website, they have a very special promotion now. They will give you 2 more special products for FREE. Get it now before it’s too late, it should work for you too.

[mtj]

I would think long and hard about the tummy tuck. I had one a year ago and the past year has been the most horrible and painful of my life.

I had a breast reduction and tummy tuck and what I thought would only be a couple weeks recovery. I am still dealing with it.
Shortly after my surgery the area that was cut started to turn black, then began to eat at the surrounding tissue. I had to pack in wounds 2 times a day. VERY PAINFUL.
4 weeks after my surgery I went to consulant another doctor as it was just getting worse. He put me in the hospital ASAP and took me to surgery that night. My breast were full of gangrene. I had tunnels and dead tissue throughout my stomach. This left me with deep holes.

I spent 5 more weeks in the hospital and had 12 more surgeries. The worst part is after all that I do not have a flat stomach. My stomach is very tender and always bloated. If you do move forward with this, just make sure you check out the doctor very well. Call the board, better business, any and everything you can do to research them.


*****I do know if anyone else out there has had problems but if so, please advise me on your outcome. Does anyone still have pain and loss of feeling?

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[Legrand]

I had a Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation and I absolutely love both...I haven't had any problems and very few people do...there are some out there and I feel badly about it...but if you want to get it, I say GO FOR IT!!!

[Legrand]

*****I do know if anyone else out there has had problems but if so, please advise me on your outcome. Does anyone still have pain and loss of feeling?

Thanks

e

I don't have pain, but I am still numb from my BB (belly button) to my pubis...

[Cortlandrose]

Dear Janemma,
I had both a tummy tuck and a breast lift two weeks ago and I can't begin to tell you the lift it has given me in spirit ! I have lost nearly 120 pds and too had the issue of hanging skin all along my lower abdomen. No amount of excercise will recondition that skin. It's like a rubberband that has been stretched to the point of no return.
The most important thing you need to do is find an excellent doctor (please do your homework on this) as so many are not what they represent. Ask your primary doctor for a recommendation, it's the safest way.
I still have swelling of course but the difference even after two weeks is amazing to me. There is no more hang and the "girls" are back up and to attention as they were in my younger days, lol ! I'm pleased beyond belief. It truely is a new me. The doctor removed nearly 12 pounds of excess skin.
My tummy had been not so bothersome in regards to pain my breast being the more sensitive area have been grumpy but that will pass. Even with the swelling people see me and just say "Wow ! It's such a moral booster.
You need to be happy with yourself and after that weight loss why carry the reminder of a place you never plan to visit ever again. I say "go for it !"
All the best of luck to you and please feel free to contact me if I can be of further help. You won't be disappointed, you will be a "new you".

Hugs,
Juniee

[lilica]

I have had a tummy tuck and love it!! I also got a lipo with it. I suggest that you go to different docs and have a research done on them before you go under the knife. For some people recovery takes a little longer than others. but I would say go for it! I also suggest that you have help for the first 2 weeks, those are the hardest ones.