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3 Years After Tummy Tuck my Stomach Looks Bigger Than Before

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I just wanted to get rid of my stomach. My weight...

dont know what to doDecember 31, 2009
$8,000

I just wanted to get rid of my stomach. My weight was 120, I gained 4 pounds in 3 years but I look like I never had a tummy tuck done. It looks even bigger then before.

I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago. My weight was 120 now my weight is 124, but its all back in my stomach. I look 9 months pregnant. Should I have another tummy tuck or what? please help

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dr.shureih
January 2, 2010
Only by exam one can tell if you need a tummy tuck. what is the condition of the muscles? How much fat there is under the skin? What is the size of the uterus any fibroids? Then one can decide the best plan of action
Stay Young
January 5, 2010
Hi.. I am hoping that you might have some advice for me. I have pics of before and after if this helps. I had a TT/BA with inner/outer thigh lipo in May 09 (7 1/2 months ago) and I still have a prego look. I only weighed 132 at 5'2 when I started (my heaviest after two kids). I looked 6 months prego then, but now I still look 4-5 months prego. I also only lost 4 pounds during the surgery process. I just had another check up today and he says that I am not fat, but that I have underlying fat around organs, which is pushing my stomach out. He says that I can't do lipo, because lipo is just for fat under the skin, not fat under the mussel. So... I am stuck right? He says my options are: Go under the knife to check stiches or go to the gym more than the 4-5 days I am already going. I don't eat perfect, but I dont have a problem going to the gym. I interviewed 12 Dr's before choosing one and everyone of them said I could expect a flat stomach, since I had good elasticity and I was not over weight. Is there anyway I can confirm stiches without surgery? I can't believe I went through so much grief and money, not to be satisfied. Any advice? Thank you.
Stay Young
January 5, 2010
Hi.. I do not have any advice for you, but I am interested in your situation. I had a TT/BA in May 09 (7 1/2 months ago) and I still have a prego look. I only weighed 132 at 5'2 when I started. I looked for me 6 months prego then, but now I still look 4-5 months prego. I also only lost 4 pounds during the surgery process. I just had another check up today and he says that I am not fat, but that I have underlying fat around organs, which is pushing my stomach out. He says that I can't do lipo, because lipo is just for fat under the skin, not fat under the mussel. So... I am stuck right now too. Go under the knife to check stiches or go to the gym more than the 4-5 days I am already going. Pleas keep in touch and let me know if anyone gives you any great answers. Good luck and Thanks.
butterflyinthewind
January 9, 2010
I am just wondering if these surgeons did any ab repair along with the tummy tuck. I was 96 lbs when I got pregnant and then had c-section with a 9.6 lb baby. I could not hold my stomach in as he ruined the muscle. Now after tuck and ab repair my tummy is flat and hard-about 6 years now.
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dr.shureih
January 11, 2010
Hi please send the pictures and I will take a look and see if I can be of help
Stay Young
January 13, 2010
Thank you so much.. I am going try and get your direct e-mail address off your website because responding like this does not give me the oppourtunity to attach a picture. But, here is a link to a question I posted. Which this is me now at 7 1/2 months after surgery. I had a TT/BA/ and lipo on inner and outer thigh in May 09. Before surgery I was 132pds @ 5'2 now I am 128pds. I don't eat perfect but I work out atleast 3-5 days a week depending on my kids. I have 2 kids via c-section in 04 & 07. Both babies just under 5 pds and I only gained 20 or so pounds with each. I have had no other pregnancy and no femal issues. I also have never had another surgery other than my c-sections. I do not smoke, nor do I take any meds on a regular basis. http://www.realself.com/question/check-tummy-tuck-stitches Please look for my direct e-mail to you or your office. I am assuming I can find your e-mail address on your website. Thank you so much for looking at my case.
Needing some advice
October 22, 2010
Hi Dr. Shureih and fellow patients of Tummy Tuck surgery, I have a question, I had a tummy tuck over 3 years ago and my lower abdomen is sticking out, like I have a pouch, before the tummy tuck I was able to suck in my stomach, do I need additional surgery? My husband does not like my abdomen, it feels hard and my plastic surgeon said that it is the underlying fat that is pushing out my intestine, could that be right, because it was not pushed out before, and I even lost weight after the surgery. Truthfully I was and am overweight, but I don't see why I should have this pouch sticking out. Any Advice is greatly appreciated.

BG
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