Tips to Lose Weight Before a Tummy Tuck

Weight loss and plastic surgical procedures go han-in-hand, but not the way patients think. First of all, health and maximum individual fitness is the first priority of plastic surgery. This is not the same as ideal weight. The first thing you should do is make an honest assessment of what your lifestyle is as regards eating habits, exercise level, and daily activities. A fitness coach, nutritionist, or personal trainer, or your doctor can help you. Weight is less of an issue since... more

AT this point in time, I would highly recommend that you see a weight loss professsional and seek a nutritional consult. You may need medical supervision and or prescription medication in addition to diet and exercise.  see video

Dieting does not work because when we go into starvation mode our body lowers its metabolism and you cannot burn the excess calories. The best way to lose weight is similar to shifting gears in a sports car - just as you push on the clutch as you shift gears - you must greatly increase your calorie burning activities as you change what you eat (not necessarily eat less - but reduce caloric intake). For the best looking results, you should have a BMI of 22 to 27 or so and your weight should... more

Dear Tonia, You sound very motivated and you have the right idea: achieve your goal weight before proceeding with body contouring procedures. (I'd suggest reaching within 10% of your goal and then address your stomach first - you might notice a bump in weight loss after addressing your abdomen, as exercise becomes easier.) If you have plateaued with your self-directed weight loss program, I would suggest visiting a medical weight loss center. The physicians who run these programs... more

To lose weight it is really simple mathematics. Increase acitivity (exercise) and cut back on total calorie intake.  The true best way is to go to a nutritionist and get a personal trainer or someone at your gym to set up a work-out schedule for you. The 2 combined should help you.

It is very frustrating to try to lose weight and not see results. This is true for all of us! But you are doing the right thing and waiting until you do lose the weight before having a tummy tuck. Basically, if your calorie expenditure is greater than your intake, you WILL lose weight ideally at 1/2 to 1 lb per week. Perhaps you should work with a personal trainer and a nutritionist who can professionally evaluate your exercise and diet regimens and make some productive suggestions... more