How Many More Months to Wait for Pregnancy Post-TT? (photo)

I am 8 months post abdominoplasty following 100lbs weight loss. I did the tuck thinking more children would be many years down the road. However, I am in a happy, stable relationship, and have recently started feeling overwhelming urges to have children again! How much longer do I need to wait, at a minimum, to have the safest pregnancy possible? I included a pic of my 6mo post tuck stomach, to get an idea of my healing thus far.

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How Many More Months to Wait for Pregnancy Post #TummyTuck? (photo) ANS:

I think what you are asking is how long after your TT should you wait to get pregnant, and you are now 8 months post-op...I think anytime would be fine and safe. There should be no reason you cannot have a very safe pregnancy and delivery...Your picture looks great and do us a favor...6 months after you deliver send us a pic of your tummy. So many people want to see if things do change!!!

There is not an absolutely right or wrong answer to your question

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