Why is It More Difficult to Lose or Maintain Weight After Tummy Tuck?

I am wondering why it it harder to lose or maintain weight after a tummy tuck..

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Tummy tuck and weight

It may seem that way but it really shouldn't be the case. Maybe now that that areas looks better, the others don't look as good. Unfortunately, keeping the weight off is difficult for all of us. Watch my video.

Weight loss or maintanence following tummy tucks may be difficult

The reasons are several. I think the biggest reason is that patients are not used to an extended period of inactivity. In other words if it takes you 2 weeks (14days) to heal from a tummy tuck, that certainly doesnt mean your going to the gym on day 15.It also shouldnt mean that your eating pizza on day two either. its important to remember that a gradual return to excercise begins with light aerobic work outs over a longer period of time and that maintaining a well... more

Weight and Tummy Tuck

I have an extensive experience with Tummy Tuck and Body Contouring Surgery. A consistent trend among my patients has been a tremendous improvement in self esteem and body image which translates into a much greater willingness to diet and exercise. I have NOT found weight gain to be a common feature after Tummy Tuck surgery - to the contrary. The reverse is much more common.

Losing weight after tummy tuck

This is probably all psychological. There is no medical reason for increased difficulty in losing weight after tummy tuck. Once you get over the initial healing and you resume your preoperative diet and exercise regimen, there should be no difference in weight gain/loss tendencies. Good luck!