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36, 215lbs, Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

asked 5 months ago by MizzNJ in Newark, NJ
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, 210-229 lbs, candidate

I have one daughter and do not plan on having anymore children. My highest weight is 222lbs. I recently lost weight but gained it all back. I was 190lbs for a year. I haven't changed my eating habits, just worked out often. Right now i'm feeling like there is no hope. Am I a good candidate for a TT? I truly feel that once I have the surgery I will be able to focus more on my eating habits, once I get the results I want from the TT I can maintain it. Am I too hopeful?

2 answers to 36, 215lbs, Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

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Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question. It is generally much better to give “patients” advice after direct examination and a full discussion of their goals. Based on the information you have provided I would suggest consultation with your internist ( to rule out any medical reasons you have not been able to lose weight), a nutritionist and a personal trainer. Once you have reached a long-term stable weight ( which does not have to be the “ideal” weight... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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It ia hard to say whether or not you are a good candidate without an exam. You gave a weight but not a height and I do not have any photos to compare.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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