Considering a Tummy Tuck

By YYC on 17 Aug 2011

Hello, I am 46 years old and I've been thinking of getting a tummy tuck for a while now. I had 3 kids, my youngest is 18. I weight 90 kg and I am 1,62cm high. I know I am heavy but I do workout 3 times a week, I have no health problems. I would like to have a tummy tuck and inner thigh lipo. Can I get any advise? I think that being 46 I want to be able to enjoy my body before is too late.

Comments (2)

YYC 19 Aug 2011

Hi Angie, thank you for your comment. It's been a roller coaster of emotions, I contacted one doctor in my area, and the assistant, after a few questions told me to call back when I've lost weight. I mean I understand there must be some guidelines to be followed, but the way she made me feel was horrible. I've been told to get to a BMI of 28 or less for a consultation to another Dr. I do not see this procedure as a weight loss solution, but that flap I have in my tummy is what really bothers me, when I run it hurts, when I try clothes is "there". Because of the answers that I've got around my area I would consider going somewhere else for surgery. I'll keep you posted.

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 18 Aug 2011

Hi there and welcome to RealSelf! What sort of guidance are you seeking? You look like a great candidate for a tummy tuck. I would suggest scheduling no less than three consultations with different plastic surgeons in your area and starting from there. It will give you a good idea of what you like and don't like in a surgeon and his/her office staff.

To find a doctor, click the Find a Doctor tab just above your forum post.

And to get the most out of RealSelf, please do consider posting a Review in our Tummy Tuck community (which is basically your story. I'm encouraging people to start writing about their journeys even before surgery).

Thanks for finding us and posting here!