Hi Karrie I had a radical tummy tuck called a paniculectomy, in 05. Iit was the best thing I ever did for myself. It actually saved my lief since it kept me...
Hi! I had my TT with MR a year ago June 5th. I have done ok with maintaining my weight fir the first 6 mos. I then got lazy and out on some weight. Though my...
Hi I have to disagree with these comments. You do have to maintain your weight or you will gain weight on your tummy. This is not a weight loss surgery...it is...
As I said I had a radical procedure to correct a recurrent hernia condition. Doing sit ups is dangerous for ME and I didnt say gaining weight is fine, i said...
In my case i had a 20 lb panel removed which included mascerated muscles and scar tissue from 8 other surgeries. I was facing a colostomy bag. I doubt you...
Than you should take into consideration the question being asked. Your surgery was not just a TT. She clearly asked about a TT, not a Radical procedure. So...
I don't know if "constant" exercise is ever necessary unless you just love to work out every day. It's about eating right and exercising. Remember when you...
Lots of great info here from various perspectives, which I happen to like. Thanks, Kathleen, for sharing your very personal experience--please know that I...
Thanks so much for the kind statements MK. I needed to hear that. I'm feeling harshly and unjustly critcized and definitely defensive. I've had several other...
what if the pouch I have is not all loose skin but fat? will a tt help that? and one more thing...no insurance will cover it, right? thanks for all your help!!...
I would not get the surgery unless you are close to your goal weight. Tummy tuck does not help with weight losss. I lost 76 pounds before I did it. the surgery...
It's my understanding that some PS's do some liposuction, whether you officially "opt" for that or not. You may want to talk with your PS about lipo--I know I...
they do lipo on your sides so you dont get dog ears and they dont do that much unless you actually pay for it. I have the little bit of lipo and i still have a...
Regarding dog ears. I needed a second procedure to remove them about a year after my abdominal recon. Again this was my experience, mine were very pointy. No...
Hi, I had an extended abdominplasty sometime around the end of May. I have pointy dog ears which the surgeon said can be fixed. My concern is the skin that...
I got bumped off so if my message is sent twice sorry. I'll keep it brief. Help from anyone who has had tummy tuck with an abdo seroma complication. Recently...
New questions. Sorry to interrupt your question. Never had a tt so I'm not sure of the answer, however all my girlfriends w/ tt have been thrilled w/ the...
hello all im about to have a tummy tuck plus they are gonna go all the way around and remove fat from my behind and legs and wanted to know alittle bit of info...
You might find video/TV by searching pbs.org, google video, and/or youtube.com Might find before/after pics of similar work on goggle images. ... Use it up,...
Hi All! I will be undergoing a body lift, breast lift and augmentation 6 1/2 years after having gastric bypass and another child to boot. I cannot live with...
well i am a guy but i have had some family friends that have and they seem to be doing well i think if you work out and stay fit once you have it done you...
I'm a guy too. Lost some weight a number of years ago and am considering cosmetic to get rid of the flaps. One thing I noticed that after weight loss was I was...
Hi all, Has anyone ever experienced having a tummy tuck and/or lipo on abdomen and also have a hiatal hernia diagnosis? I have acid reflux pretty bad, have...
I'm new to the group and am scheduled for my TT on Jan. 7, 2010. It has been very interesting for me to see all of the before and after photos. My question is:...
... has been very interesting for me to see all of the before and after photos. My question is: Is there a way for your doctor to avoid the dog ears on the...
from my understanding that is how to "avoid" it but not sure - I had a complete body lift (gastric bypass helped me lose 100lbs) where they took off 9 lbs of...
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