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My Doctor Says This is "A Perfectly Well Done Tummy Tuck". What Do You Think? (photo)

Almost 2 years ago I had a full tummy tuck. I was once obese and after I lost a lot of weight (from 308lbs to 187), I decided to do the tummy tuck....

14 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Is Intense Exercise to Build Muscle Before Tummy Tuck And/or Body Lift a Good Idea?

I'm 17 & 6'2. used to weight 330lbs the end of 9th grade & that's when I changed. Now I'm 210lbs. I have a lot of loose skin...

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Can an Obese Person W/hx of Abdominal Surgeries and Hernias Have an Abdominoplasty?

I have a history of abdominal surgeries inc. hysterectomy and 2 hernia repairs. The left side of my gut has always been a bit larger than the right,...

7 doctor answers | 2 community comments

More Questions About Whether an Obese Person W/ history of Abdominal Surgeries Can Have an Abdominoplasty?

Last weekend I went to the ER as my abdomen appeared to shift alot in a short period of time. I didn't want to take any chances, given my hx. They did...

11 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Is It Safe to Have a Tummy Tuck - Either Standard or Modified - While Obese?

I know I should lose 80-100 pounds. But I would really like to improve my overall appearance now. I would like both my upper arms and tummy worked on....

10 doctor answers

Can an Obese Patient Have a Abdominoplasty to Relieve Severe Pain from Nerve Depression in Abdomen?

I am 270lbs &haven't been able to lose weight. I had a lap band with partial stomach removal in 2008 and lost 17% of my wt. I don't eat much, I...

4 doctor answers

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