I had a TT 8 weeks ago and have recently gained 8 pound, I know this may be normal with water retention,and since I am able to return back to my training, I weighed at 125 pre-op,and my goal is to lose 15 pound, to be at 118 to be able to compete again. would that much weight loss have an effect on my TT? Thank you for your help.
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The area could be your muscle and just some inflammation from the sutures used to tighten the muscle. Sometimes it can take up to 6-8 months before they calm down, longer in a few cases.
Once you have reached your long term stable weight, a better determination of the appropriate procedure can be provded. At this time, the indication is for a tummy tuck. Once you reach your target weight, consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons.
If you have chosen a goal you simply cannot reach you should reset to a realistic expectation and weight you can and will maintain after tummy tuck. Still, the two to three pounds a week for the next seven weeks would put you right where you want to be. Calorie restriction and 45 min. on the...